How to get to Sight Village South-West

Getting to Sandy Park 

Sandy Park is conveniently located just off Junction 30 of the M5, meaning travelling to the event is extremely straightforward.

The venue is only 10 minutes away from Exeter Airport and is served by both Digby and Sowton and Newcourt railway stations it is also within easy reach of Exeter City Centre.

Post Code: EX2 7NN

VISITING BY CAR

There is an onsite car park at Sandy Park with over 500 spaces. Premier Park  operate an Automatic Plate Recognition (ANPR) system whereby all vehicle registrations will be captured on arrival and departure by camera therefore please note:

  • All visitors will need to enter their vehicle registration number at one of the machines in the car park
  • There is no need to display the receipt in the vehicle once paid
  • Visitors can top up at a machine or by RingGo if overstayed

Charges are as follows:

Up to 1 hour: £1.00
Up to 5 hours: £3.00 

Mobile app RingGo can be used to pay for the parking. Find out more here.

VISITING BY RAIL

Sandy Park has two rail stations in close proximity, both on the Avocet Line between Exeter and Exmouth. Travellers to and from Exeter are advised to alight at Digby & Sowton, whereas those travelling to or from Exmouth should use Newcourt. Both stations are clearly signposted from Sandy Park and are approximately a 15 minute walk away.

Alternatively, Exeter’s two main rail stations, Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central are located approximately 5 miles from Sandy Park. Taxis are available at both stations with an approximate journey time of 15 minutes.

Plan your journey at www.gwr.com

VISITING BY BUS

South West Falcon (Plymouth to Bristol)
This is a 24/7 coach service providing connections between Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bristol Airport and Bristol City Centre. Tickets can be pre-booked via megabus.com or bought direct from the driver on the day of travel. Visit www.swfalcon.com to find out more.

Service 9/9A (Exeter to Sidmouth) 
Buses from Exeter city centre run up to every half hour, 7 days a week.

Green Park & Ride 
Running from Matford, through the city centre and out to Sowton up to every 15 minutes from Monday to Saturday.

All services will drop you either at or adjacent to Sowton Park & Ride, a short walk away from Sandy Park. From here, walk up Apple Lane (situated on the opposite side of the road to Sowton Park & Ride). At the end there is a pathway signposted “Sandy Park Rugby Stadium” then, at the top of the path, turn left and walk across the bridge.

Visit the Stagecoach website for more information or download the Stagecoach app to plan your journey on the go.

There is also a bus service from the RD & E Hospital to the Digby Park & Ride (PR3). This service is located by Exeter Digby Sowton Railway Station.