Visitor Information
The Main Hall, Kings Centre
Eastbourne DigiFest takes place on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, BN23 6PT.
Getting there
The Kings Centre is very easily accessible via public transport and via car.
Public transport:
Train:
Hampden Park (Sussex) (HMD) is the closest railway station to the venue. It is 4 minutes via train from Eastbourne station, then a 5-10 minute walk (600m). This is our recommended travel option.
Bus:
The LOOP bus runs from the town centre every 30 minutes from stop C2. The journey to Highfield, Gardners Books takes approximately 40 minutes.
The number 8 bus runs from the town centre every hour from stop G2. The journey to Highfield, Gardners Books takes approximately 30 minutes.
Plan your journey here.
By car:
The Kings Centre is easily found at the end of the A22/A27, just off of Willingdon Drove.
Limited parking will be available on site for speakers and exhibitors.
For all other attendees travelling by car, the outside car park at Morrisons just across the road from the venue is available. Parking is via RingGo, location number 686798, at £2.50 for 12 hours.
Some limited on-street parking can be found, for example on Edward Road, but please ensure you adhere to any parking restrictions in force by the highways or local businesses.
EV charging is also available at Morrisons, as part of the GeniePoint Network.
By taxi:
A variety of local minicab firms are available:
White cabs also wait at the local train stations.
Hampden Park Station is the closest rail link.
Staying nearby
Eastbourne is well known for its hospitality and, if travelling from afar, we would thoroughly recommend staying locally and exploring the town over a few days.
Travelodge Eastbourne Willingdon Drove is the closest accommodation to the venue, easily within walking distance.
Premier Inn Eastbourne is also reasonably close to the venue, just over 1km away.
Visit Eastbourne has further hotel details if required.
The Port Hotel, Eastbourne
Around the venue
If you wish to head off-site, Morrisons is just across the road, as is Costa Coffee and Dunelm's Pausa cafe. More local shops can be found on Brassey Avenue in Hampden Park.
If you're new to Eastbourne, we strongly encourage a visit into the vibrant town centre and beautiful 6km-long seafront as part of your DigiFest experience. Take a stroll on the Pier, visit the Downs, shop in the Beacon Centre, work from FOUNDRY, browse local independent cafés and restaurants in Little Chelsea or Terminus Road.
The FOUNDRY co-working space
At the venue
The Kings Centre is a bright, spacious venue, with full wheelchair access.
Enter the building and check in at our Reception, then plunge into the bustle of our exhibition, taking place in the Foyer, Kent, and Sussex Rooms.
You’ll find the Main Hall directly in front of you, home to our main stage.
On the first floor, you’ll find our two more intimate workshop and seminar rooms - the Somerset Room and the Wiltshire & Dorset Room - overlooking the Foyer’s atrium.
Toilets are available on both floors. Drinks stations will be available in the Foyer, the Sussex Room, and in the Main Hall.
