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Chapel Gate operations update
Following the continued progression along the Government’s roadmap, and the easing of restrictions, there have been a number of changes to the current operation at Chapel Gate. While the sporting operation will remain very similar, the bar and catering offering…
Improvement works to pitches and car parking areas
Work is starting on a range of improvements to the hockey pitches, floodlights and car parking areas at Chapel Gate. The works will replace one of the astroturf hockey pitches and floodlights for both pitches, as well as the…
Chapel Gate re-opening from 29 March
Following the end of the national restrictions, Chapel Gate will be reopening to community users on Monday 29 March for outdoor, organised sport. Please refer to your relevant National Governing Body (NGB) for updated advice on how you should be playing/training…
Chapel Gate operations update: 6 January 2021
Due to government restrictions during the national lockdown in England, and following advice from national sporting bodies, there are currently no sporting activities scheduled at Chapel Gate at this time. The leased premises on site are closed – please contact the relevant…
Chapel Gate re-opening from 2 December
Following the end of the national restrictions, Chapel Gate will be reopening to community users on Wednesday 2nd December. While the sporting operation will remain very similar, the bar and catering offering will be adjusted to ensure we adhere to the…
Chapel Gate operations: 5th November – 3rd December 2020
In accordance with the latest government regulation and guidance around Covid-19, including the pause of community and grassroots sport, all non-educational sporting activities at Chapel Gate will be prohibited by law from Thursday 5 November until Thursday 3 December at…
Celebrating one year since BU purchased Chapel Gate
July 5 marks one year since Bournemouth University (BU) purchased the Chapel Gate site. As part of the purchase, BU committed to a plan of work to invest in the facilities at Chapel Gate and increase the quality and provision…
Phased reopening of Chapel Gate
Several sports have resumed at Chapel Gate as part of the phased reopening of the site. Archery, cricket, football and hockey have returned to the site, with rugby due to resume from 14th July. Bookings for these sports must be…
Capital works at Chapel Gate
We submitted planning applications for the resurfacing of hockey pitch 2, hockey and rugby floodlight replacements, and car park resurfacing at Chapel Gate a number of weeks ago. We have recently been advised by BCP Council that they have paused…