Visitor Information
Eastbourne DigiFest takes place on Wednesday 15 October 2025 at the Kings Centre, Eastbourne, BN23 6PT. Registration for ticket holders opens at 8.45am and the last speaker session of the day finishes at roughly 3.45pm.
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. Use the pedestrian footpath opposite Dunelm for the shortest route to the venue.
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.
Hampden Park Station is the closest rail link.
By taxi
A variety of local minicab firms are available:
White cabs also wait at the local train stations.
By car
The Kings Centre is easily found at the end of the A22/A27, just off of Willingdon Drove.
On the day, parking directly at the venue on the day will be reserved for speakers.
For all other attendees travelling by car, the outside car park at Morrisons (just opposite the Kings Centre) is available via RingGo, location number 686798 at £3.10 for 12 hours. We highly recommend this as the easiest option, then simply cross the road and follow the footpath opposite Dunelm for the shortest pedestrian route to Kings Centre.
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 and be mindful of local businesses.
EV charging is also available at Morrisons, as part of the GeniePoint Network.
Staying nearby
The Port Hotel, Eastbourne
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.
Around the venue
The FOUNDRY co-working space
If you haven’t booked for our networking lunch, some snacks will be available to purchase directly from the Kings Centre.
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.
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 Main Hall at the Kings Centre.
You’ll find the Main Hall directly in front of you upon entering the building.
To your left, you’ll find the Switchplane Stage, and to your right, the Foyer area for complimentary teas and coffees all day - just ask.
On the first floor, you’ll find our two more intimate workshop and seminar rooms - the Lightning Fibre and East Sussex Growth Hub Rooms - overlooking the Foyer’s atrium.
Toilets are available on both floors, and a lift is available.
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