Visitor Guide: The Ageas Bowl Outdoor Cinema presents Finding Nemo & Bohemian Rhapsody

All you need to know ahead of Saturday's outdoor cinema event!

The Ageas Bowl Outdoor Cinema

presents 

Finding Nemo

&

Bohemian Rhapsody

Saturday 3rd August


Finding Nemo: Gates Open: 12:00pm | Film Starts: 2:00pm || Bohemian Rhapsody: Gates Open: 6:00pm | Film Starts: 7:30pm


 

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased by following the link below or on the day at the Match Day Ticket Office which will be open from 11am until 7:30pm.

You will be watching either film without provided seating from the cricket pitch itself. Seating is therefore unreserved and unallocated.

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Entertainment & Activities

The movie magic continues with the following FREE family-friendly activities for Finding Nemo:

Lemon Jelly Facepainting

Become a part of Nemo's underwater world with marine-themed facepainting.

Bella Crafts - Arts & Crafts

Create a fish wand or a shark or turtle plate with our arts & crafts team from Bella Crafts.

Bounce - Giant Inflatables

Slide down the inflatable slide or challenge yoursellf with a trip through the obstacle course this Saturday.

Best Dressed Competition

Win a family ticket to the Hampshire v Essex Vitality Blast match at the The Ageas Bowl on Sunday 25th for the winner of the best underwater-inspired outfit!

Whilst the fun continues with the following retro-themed entertainment for our second movie screening of the day, Bohemian Rhapsody: 

The Gun Show - Live Band

Enjoy all the hits from the 70s and 80s with live music before the film from The Gun Show.

Party Delights - Selfie Screen

Do your best Freddie Mercury and pose with friends and family against our glamorous gold backdrop before taking home a momento of the occasion!


Getting Here & Parking

In an attempt to preserve the environment please consider walking or cycling to the The Ageas Bowl. If you cannot do so please use one of the following options:

By Car:

Event parking is available for £5. 

The car park will be open from 11:30am on Saturday 3rd August.

If you have pre-booked your car parking space please follow direction from the traffic operatives on the approach to the The Ageas Bowl. If you haven’t pre-booked please note that 'pay on the day' car parking is available for £5 but on a first come first served basis only. 

By Train and Bus:

First Bus no. 8 service connects the The Ageas Bowl with Hedge End train station, Southampton Civic Centre and Southampton City Centre. The bus stop is located on Marshall Drive. For timetable information please visit call 0871 2002 233 or visit their website.

By Bicycle

A bicycle park is available at the east gate. Please ask the traffic operatives for direction.

Drop Off/Pick Up

A drop off/pick up facility will be available. Please follow direction from the traffic marshals on arrival. All pickups will be from near the west gate. 


Opening & Closing Times

Gates will open at 12:00pm for Finding Nemo with the film scheduled to begin at 2:00pm. 

The ground will close at 4pm for Finding Nemo spectators.

The Match Day Ticket Office (located at top of hill), will be open from 11:00am until Bohemian Rhapsody begins at 7:30pm.

Gates will open at 6:00pm for Bohemian Rhapsody with the film scheduled to begin at 7:30pm. 

The ground will close at 10pm for Bohemian Rhapsody spectators.
 
The Rod Bransgrove Pavilion and Atrium bar will be open to all spectators on Saturday.


Food and Drink

Food will be available to purchase upon gates opening.

A selection of hot and cold cinema themed snacks will be available from concession stands located close to the screen.

The Pavilion Bar within the Rod Bransgrove Pavilion will be serving alcoholic and soft drinks.



The Ageas Bowl operates a strict ‘Challenge 25’ alcohol policy and as such anyone deemed to look Under 25 will be asked to provide photographic proof of their age, prior to being served alcohol.

Spectators may bring a small picnic to enjoy on the pitch. Please note, no BBQs, glass containers or alcohol may be brought into the stadium, only alcohol purchased on site may be consumed.


Weather

Please click here to view the latest weather forecast for Southampton.

If you are unsure on the latest situation with the weather at the ground, you can call 02380 472002 (option 2)


Additional Information

Water fountains will be available to use at the end of both the Shane Warne and Colin Ingleby-Mackenzie stands.


FAQs

Can I bring a parasol, umbrella or something similar into the event?

We will not allow large parasols or gazebos into the event, however, we welcome small pop up tents, small umbrellas or anything else portable to protect you and your children from the sun. Please respect both the ground and  the visibility of people sitting around you. If you unsure then please ask in advance.

Is there any protection from the sun on the pitch?

Unfortunately we do not have a roof over the pitch, therefore please bring plenty of sunscreen and remember to wear a hat.

Can I bring a picnic?

We allow picnics, however, BBQs, alcohol and anything that contains glass are not allowed. We will be serving food and drink throughout the event from our food and drink concession units. Water fountains are also available on site.


For any ticketing, parking or Outdoor Cinema Event queries please do not hesitate to contact the The Ageas Bowl ticketing office.

Phone: 02380 472002 (Opt. 2) - Available Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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