This summer's Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series promises to be one of the biggest and best events in the UK this year. Visitors are expected to travel from across the country to be part of the exhilarating sailing and entertainment. For those travelling great distances, here's some handy information about getting to Portsmouth and the Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series events.

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• Parking
• Getting here by train
• Official Walking Route
• Road Closures & Parking Suspensions

Parking

Note: Parking on the Common has now sold out. Visitors will need to find alternatives, such as the Park and Ride.

There will be a car park on Southsea Common next to the Race Village and just a few minutes walk from the entrance. Pre-booking spaces is strongly recommended.

The car park will be open from 9:00 - 21:00 on each day of the event and the security team will be on site during these times.

Note: cars are parked at the owner's risk and the organisation accepts no responsibility for any damage to any vehicles or to any valuables or belongings left in the car.

Access will be by following the 'Pre-booked parking' signs into the city.

There are limited spaces available - which can be guaranteed in advance for £10 (+ booking fee). If booking in advance, please print your ticket out and bring it with you.

The approximate car park location is: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3PB.

Park and Ride for the ACWS Portsmouth 2016

There will be a dedicated Park and Ride car park running regular bus services to and from the ACWS Portsmouth event.

The car park will be located with easy access from the M27 east and west bound and will be sign posted as 'ACWS Park & Ride'.

The Park and Ride will be open from 09:00 - 21:00 on 22 - 24 July, with the first bus leaving the car park at 9:00 and then running round trips at regular intervals throughout the day. The last bus will leave the Race Village at 21:00.

Cars are parked at the owner's risk and the organisation accepts no responsibility for any damage to any vehicles or to any valuables or belongings left in the car.

Park and Ride costs £5 (+ booking fee) and you can either book in advance, or pay cash on the day. If booking in advance, please print your ticket out and bring it with you.

The car park location is: Lakeside North Harbour, Western Rd, Portsmouth PO6 3EN.

Getting to the event by train

Getting to the race village couldn't be easier with a range of options direct from Portsmouth Harbour train station. Visitors coming to Portsmouth by train will be able to follow the official walking route from Portsmouth Harbour train station all the way to the race village (20 minutes).

A bespoke Shuttle bus service is being laid on by First Group. Shuttle buses will leave from the Hard and the Historic Dockyard, travelling an event-specific route, dropping off on Avenue de Caen.

Ticket prices are as follows:

• Adult £2 Single/£3 Return  
• Child £1 Single/£1.50 Return  
• Family Ticket (Up to two adults & two children)  £5 Return 

Apart from the dedicated Shuttle buses mentioned above, bus number 1 or number 23 operate between Portsmouth Harbour Station and locations a short walk from the Race Village site.

Official Walking Route

Portsmouth is a flat city, making it perfect to explore on foot or bike. All routes are clearly signposted and travel advisors will be on hand to point you in the right direction.

It's also an opportunity to take in the event atmosphere and follow the stretch of water along which ACWS competitors will sail. The route also takes you past Land Rover BAR Team HQ, the home of the British team.

Road Closures and Parking Suspensions

The Louis Vuitton America's Cup World Series race village will be taking place along Southsea Seafront, which means that there will be road closures and parking suspensions in the weeks running up to the event to allow for site building and clean-up.

Road Closures

From 0:00 on Thursday 21st July to 20:00 on Monday 25th July - Clarence Esplanade; from Hover Travel Terminal to Avenue du Caen / D-Day Museum.

Parking around the site will be suspended during the event. More details will be announced soon.