Frequently asked questions

Saturday 23 January 2027, 9:00am to 5:00pm, at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott, St Michael’s Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU. The show runs across the Dorchester Suite and the Sherborne Suite.

Early-bird general admission is £5 per person and the Early Bird VIP ticket is £25, both through Eventbrite. VIP includes early access from 8:30am, Quantum Padel Pro balls, a £10 Padel Dorado voucher, bonus raffle entries, a tote bag and a welcome tea or coffee.

Yes. The hotel car park is £5 for the day, first come first served, with more public parking a few minutes’ walk away (see “Where can I park?”). The event spaces are on the ground floor with step-free access throughout.

At the hotel: the Highcliff Marriott has its own car park, £5 for the day, first come first served (around 60 spaces, so arrive early).

Nearby public car parks, all walkable:

• Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), Exeter Road BH2 5BH: around 640 spaces, 7 minutes’ walk.
• Winter Gardens, Exeter Road BH2 5BN: around 250 spaces, 6 minutes’ walk.
• Exeter Road car park: around 50 spaces, 9 minutes’ walk.
• Avenue Road, BH2 5RR: around 900 spaces, long-stay, 24 hours, about 12 minutes’ walk.
• Richmond Gardens, Richmond Hill BH2 6DX: around 850 spaces, multi-storey, about 15 minutes’ walk.
• Madeira Road, BH1 1QL: around 380 spaces, about 15 minutes’ walk.

Space counts and walking times are approximate. Check the BCP Council parking pages for current prices before you travel. Bournemouth railway station is about 25 minutes on foot or a short taxi ride.

Lunch is not included, but Brasserie Blanc in the main hotel is open to exhibitors and visitors.

Yes. The expo is family friendly. One thing to know: there are no courts at the venue, so it is a show to browse and talk padel, not somewhere to pick up a racket and hit.

Yes. Both suites are on the ground floor with step-free access throughout.

Yes, please book through Eventbrite. Early-bird tickets are £5 until 30 November 2026 and prices rise on 1 December, so we would advise booking now.

No. There are no courts at the venue. The expo is about meeting the brands, coaches and clubs; many of them can point you to local courts and taster sessions.

Yes, fully indoors across two suites at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott.

Absolutely. If you have never picked up a padel racket, this is the place to find out where to start. A lot of the day is aimed at people new to the game.

Brasserie Blanc in the hotel is open to visitors for lunch and drinks, and some exhibitors will have samples on their stands. Please do not bring outside food into the venue.

No. Tickets are non-refundable. You are welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else.

Yes on both counts. Feel free to take photos. We will also have a photographer and videographer capturing the day for the website and social media. If you would rather not appear, tell a member of the team on the day or email us within 7 days of the event and we will make sure you are not included. After that we will still remove images on request, but they may already have been published. See our privacy policy.

Email [email protected] with the stand number you would like from the floorplan. We will confirm availability and invoice the deposit: £100 for a standard stand, £150 for a double, or £250 for the premium partner stand. The balance is due on Friday 20 November 2026.

A 6ft trestle table with white linen cloth, two chairs, exhibitor passes, morning tea and coffee (7:00 to 8:30am), complimentary Wi-Fi and a listing in the visitor guide and on this website. Double and premium stands get two tables and four chairs.

Your stand dressing and a roller banner or similar backdrop, plus your own public liability insurance. Let us know in advance if you need power; perimeter stands sit on or beside wall sockets.

Exhibitors have access from 7:00am. Doors open to visitors at 9:00am, the show closes at 5:00pm and the venue must be clear by 7:00pm.

Yes, but the hotel requires a signed food waiver. Tell us when you book and we will send the form.

If there is enough interest we will run 20 to 30 minute talks on stage with audience Q&A, at no extra cost. Tell us when you book.

The hotel can offer a discounted group rate if enough exhibitors want a room the night before. Let us know when you reserve your stand.

Under your table. There is no secure overnight storage, so please take valuables with you.

Yes, and we will help promote it on the day and in our pre-show emails. Let us know when you book.

Yes. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue, so card terminals and tablets will work. Bring your own terminal.

No. Under GDPR we cannot pass on visitor details. Our premium partner gets a dedicated email to the full attendee list sent by us, and double-stand exhibitors are featured in a pre-show showcase email.