Have a question about Autonomy Unleashed? It's likely to be answered below but if you're still unsure, email us via events@dbl.d3ip.io and we'll get back to you asap.

You can find us at:
Defence BattleLab
Dorset Innovation Park
Winfrith Newburgh
DT2 8ZB

Google Maps: Search 'BattleLab'
Apple Maps: Search 'Dorset Innovation Park'
Waze: Search 'battlelab'
Here Maps: Search 'Oak Road, Wareham'
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TRAVELLING BY CAR: Dorset Innovation Park is accessed via the Burton Cross Roundabout (A352). Once past the gatehouse, take the third exit at the roundabout and the carpark is on the left in front of the Defence BattleLab. The park is not accessible via Gatemore Road.

TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: A regular rail service operates between Wool Train Station and London Waterloo. Wool Train Station is a five-minute drive/ 10-minute cycle/ 40-minute walk from Dorset Innovation Park. Local pre-booked taxi services are available from the station, as well as the local Beryl bike hire scheme.

Access to Dorset Innovation Park is managed by a third party, who require you to bring photographic ID. However, only visitors named on the registration form will be permitted onto the park.

Accepted forms of ID: 

  • Passport
  • Driving license
  • MOD ID
  • Police ID
  • CSCS card

When you arrive at the Defence BatteLab, you will be required to sign in at the front desk and will be issued with a visitor pass. This must be returned to the front desk on leaving the BattleLab.

There are a number of hotels and B&Bs within 30 minutes of Dorset Innovation Park. We recommend the following local options:

  1. The Countryman Inn, East Knighton: A welcoming and cosy country inn located six minutes away from Dorset Innovation Park. To receive preferential rates of £85 per night please book direct and quote 'Battlelab'.
  2. Little Court, Dorchester: An Edwardian country house located 25 minutes away from Dorset Innovation Park. To receive preferential rates of £99 per night please book direct and quote 'BattleLab'.
  3. Kingston Country Courtyard, Kingston: A charming Purbeck B&B located 25 minutes away from Dorset Innovation Park. To receive preferential rates of £89 per night please book direct and quote 'Battlelab'.
  4. Springfield Country Hotel, Wareham: The Springfield Country Hotel is a luxury hotel located in Wareham, Dorset, 15 minutes drive from Dorset Innovation Park. To receive preferential rates from £115 per night please book direct and quote 'BattleLab'.
  5. Premier Inn, Dorchester: Located in the heart of Thomas Hardy country, the Premier Inn Hotel Dorchester is situated in the historic town’s new Brewery Square development, 25 minutes drive from Dorset Innovation Park.

If you need further support on finding local accommodation please don't hesitate to reach out. 

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Kitchenette (tea & coffee-making facilities)
  • Printers
  • Offices, desks & conference rooms
  • Electric vehicle charging points
  • MOD NGN network

Business casual is advised. Changing facilities and showers are available on site.

Free parking is available at Dorset Innovation Park along with a few electric vehicle charging points.

This is a free to attend event for all.