Everything you need for your trip to Coastal Crime
Coastal Crime Festival takes place on Saturday 6 March 2027 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour in Southampton.
Whether you’re joining us for the day or making a weekend of it, you’ll find all the practical information you need to plan your visit here.
Festival Accommodation
Planning to stay in Southampton?
We’ve arranged special accommodation rates for Coastal Crime Festival ticket holders at the festival venue and at the nearby Moxy Southampton.
Venue
Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour
West Quay Road
Southampton
SO15 1AG
Coastal Crime takes place at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour, situated on Southampton’s waterfront and within easy reach of the city centre.
On arrival at the hotel, look out for Coastal Crime signage, which will direct you to festival registration and the event spaces.
Getting Here
By Train
Southampton Central is the nearest railway station to the festival venue.
The hotel is a short journey from the station, making rail a convenient option for those travelling into Southampton for the day.
By Car
The Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour is located on West Quay Road and has its own on-site car park.
If you’re using a sat nav, use the postcode SO15 1AG.
By Air
Southampton Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from the hotel.
Car Parking
The Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour has a private car park managed by Parkingeye, located on the left-hand side of the hotel.
There are approximately 179 spaces, available on a first come, first served basis.
Parking charges:
- £2 for up to 2 hours
- £5 for up to 5 hours
- £7 for over 5 hours and up to 24 hours
Payment can be made by coin or card at the parking terminals in the hotel lobby, next to the glass lift. You’ll need your vehicle registration number to make payment.
Please note that parking availability and charges are controlled by the hotel and may be subject to change.
On the Day
When you arrive at the hotel, look out for Coastal Crime signage directing you to festival registration and the event spaces.
Registration opens: 8am
Festival programme begins: 9am
Festival programme finishes: 6pm
Drinks reception from 6pm-8pm
You can view the full schedule in advance on our Festival Programme page.
Festival Rooms
The festival will take place across Mayflower Suites within the Leonardo Royal Hotel Southampton Grand Harbour.
Our team and volunteers will be on hand throughout the day, and the festival areas will be clearly signposted.
Food & Refreshments
There will be plenty of opportunities to grab a drink, something to eat and catch up with fellow festival-goers throughout the day.
Tea & Coffee
Tea and coffee are included for all daytime festival attendees and will be available during the morning and afternoon refreshment breaks.
Buffet Lunch
A buffet lunch is included for Full Festival Pass and Day Pass holders and will be served in our Festival Hub.
Half Day Passes do not include lunch.
If lunch is not included with your ticket, the hotel has its own restaurant and bar, with food and drink available to purchase. There are also plenty of cafés and restaurants nearby, including at Westquay, just a few minutes’ walk from the festival venue.
Evening Drinks & Canapés
Following our Headliner In Conversation event, the Coastal Crime Drinks Reception begins at 6pm.
Full Festival Pass and Evening Pass holders are invited to join us for canapés and a glass of prosecco, included with their ticket.
Additional drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.
Accessibility
We want Coastal Crime to be a welcoming and accessible festival.
All our festival rooms are located on the ground floor and are wheelchair accessible.
If you have specific access requirements or would like to discuss anything with us before the festival, please get in touch.