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VISITING EXIT 6
Exit 6 Film Festival takes place annually in Basingstoke, Hampshire (about 40 mins outside of London by train). Just off the M3 at... exit 6!
The festival is easy to get to by road, rail, air and sea! When you arrive head to Vue Festival Place, where you'll be registered and given your passes to the screenings.
From the ring road or Junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Town Centre. The best parking for Vue cinema is either Festival Place multi storey (RG21 7PW) or Central Car Park (RG21 7LX).
Basingstoke is on the London Waterloo line; 45-60 mins from Waterloo, 30-35 mins from Southampton Central.
The nearest international airport to Basingstoke is Southampton Airport. However the main airports are Heathrow and Gatwick which are just outside London. Once you have landed, you can take a train to central London making your way towards London Waterloo. Once there, there is a frequent direct train to Basingstoke.
We aren't really sure about this one. Maybe get in touch with the team if you're thinking of testing out your sea legs to get to Exit 6.
FAQs
The Exit 6 Film Festival takes place entirely within Basingstoke Town Centre, making it easy to walk between all of our events. Main Hub & Screenings: Registration and all festival screening blocks are held at the Vue Cinema inside Festival Place shopping centre.Upon Arrival: Head straight to our registration desk at the Vue Cinema. Our festival hosts will give you your festival pass, a list of local food outlets offering delegate discounts, and directions to our afternoon social mixer.Awards & After-Party: The live Awards presentation and after-party are held nearby at The Royal Exchange (formally The Tonic Bar) - a 6 minute walk from The Vue Cinema.
We recommend booking your hotel at The Red Lion Hotel in Basingstoke (it is perfectly placed in town and very reasonably priced for a room!)
Alternatively, there are lots of hotels in and around Basingstoke Town Centre. Take a look at booking.com to see the full list
There is plenty to keep you busy between screenings, and everything is just a short walk away in the town centre:Grab a Bite (With Discounts!): Check out the local food outlets inside Festival Place. Several restaurants and cafes kindly offer exclusive discounts for Exit 6 festival-goers. Just flash your festival pass when ordering.Network Around Town: We highly recommend wearing your festival lanyard all day. It makes it incredibly easy to spot fellow filmmakers, delegates, and film buffs around town so you can grab a coffee and chat between blocks.Explore the Festival Hubs: Take a break, stretch your legs, and catch up with other attendees at our official social spaces.
All films are in contention to win the Audience Choice Award. Vote by logging into your account on our website and heading to the Online portal.
If you have questions before the festival, or need assistance on the day, here is how you can reach us:Before the Event: Email us at theteam@exit6filmfestival.com. Please note that this inbox will not be monitored on the day of the festival.On the Day: Head straight to the Registration Desk at Vue Cinema. Our team will be stationed there throughout the event to help you with any queries.Around the Venue: Look out for our friendly team members wearing official Team 6 t-shirts - they will be happy to point you in the right direction or assist you.
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