Arctic Monkeys - Travel Information
Due to rail engineering works, there will be delays and a reduced service on the South Western Railways train routes. Please plan your travel accordingly.
Below you can find the information you'll need regarding travel and parking for The Arctic Monkeys concert on the 14th of June 2023.
Please plan your journey in advance of your trip to The Ageas Bowl to make your journey as smooth and seamless as possible.
A road closure will be in place on Botley Road between Moorgreen Road and Tollbar Way. Please avoid West End High Street if travelling by motor vehicle.
Drop Off & Pick Up Area
A Drop Off & Pick Up Area is available at the Car Park of Marks & Spencer, Hedge End. Please follow directional signage and the instructions of any stewards. The Drop Off area is a 15-20 minute walk from the venue.
Please note: vehicles can not be left in this Car Park.
Postcode: SO30 2UH
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Accessible/ Blue Badge Parking
Car Parking - £20 per vehicle
We have limited onsite accessible and blue badge parking, which is available to book over the phone. Please note, you will need to provide a valid blue badge to park. Failure to provide a valid pass will result in your vehicle being turned away from the car park.
Please call 02380 472002 (option 2) to purchase.
Please note, all on-site parking is subject to availability.
Pre-booked accessible and hospitality parking
Car parks will open from 15:00pm.
Postcode: SO30 3XH
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Accessible Pick-Up
For accessible pick up after the concert an accessible car park advance booking is required. Please be on site and in the car park before 21:30 as there will be no access to the site for accessible pick up between 21:30 and 23:15.
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Park & Walk
Park & Walk - £25 per vehicle
Park your car in the secure car park and walk to The Ageas Bowl. This walk will take you approximately 10 minutes. Please note, your car will be parked on a grass surface and your walk will be on a tarmac path which contains hills and will not be suitable for those with mobility requirements.
The vehicle entrance for park & walk is from the A27 Moorhill Road, please follow signage for “park & walk” on local roads.
Please use postcode SO30 3AY for satnav
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Please note, all on-site parking is subject to availability.
Park & Ride
Park & Ride - £20 per vehicle in advance
Park your car in the secure car park at Wide Lane, opposite Southampton Airport Parkway train station and travel to The Ageas Bowl on a shuttle bus service. Park & Ride opens at 15:00pm.
Postcode: SO50 5PE
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Please note, all park & ride parking is subject to availability.
Rail Travel
Please plan your travel accordingly. Due to train engineering works, there will be delays and a reduced service on the South West train line.
Rail Shuttles
Bush Shuttle - £5 return in advance
Bus shuttles will operate between Southampton Airport Parkway and The Ageas Bowl between 15:30 and 00:30 (approximately).
Please find below the return trains available on the 14th of June from Southampton Airport Parkway and Hedge End. Due to the large scale concert, we recommend pre-booking your ticket to ensure your place on the trains.
Southampton Airport Parkway
2226 to Salisbury via Southampton Central
2246 to Weymouth
2246 to Romsey
2303 to Basingstoke via Southampton Central, calling at Southampton Central, Romsey, Andover and Basingstoke
2308 to Eastleigh only
2315 to Poole
2329 to Salisbury via Southampton Central
2334 to Salisbury via Eastleigh
2342 to Poole
2358 to Salisbury via Southampton Central
0014 to Bournemouth
0114 to Bournemouth
Hedge End
2300 to Portsmouth Harbour
2310 to London Waterloo, calling at Fareham, Havant, Guildford, Woking, Clapham Junction and London Waterloo
0001 to Portsmouth Harbour
More information can be found on the South West Trains website, click here to read more and plan your journey.
Alternative Parking
Alternative Car Parking options are available in the local area through the Arctic Monkeys Official Car Park Partner.
Hilton at The Ageas Bowl
For those staying overnight at the Hilton at The Ageas Bowl, please be aware that there will be parking attendants present to check your name prior to entry to the car park. You will be limited to one car per room.
Check in - 3pm
Check out - 11am
Early arrival and check in to the hotel is not guaranteed. The rooms booked are for the booked occupancy only for overnight and you are allowed an additional 2 guests only per room, due to security and capacity policies. Names will need to be provided in advance to enable guests into the bedrooms.
If you have any questions about your upcoming stay at the Hilton, please speak to the reception team on 02382 020900.
BEEFY'S Restaurant by Lord Botham
BEEFY'S will be open for guests between 12pm - 6:30pm, however pre-booking is essential and walk ins will not be accepted. A reduced menu will also be offered on this date.
After the concert begins, BEEFY'S will be open for residents only. For all bookings, please email beefys@hiltonageasbowl.com or call 02382 027097
There is no entry to the stadium from BEEFY’S restaurant, ticket holders will need to use the stadium gates.
