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Christmas in Bournemouth

Bournemouth is the perfect destination to visit, stay and get into the festive spirit. With the all new Bournemouth Christmas Market, ice rink and events around the town, why not spend Christmas by the sea?

Festivities kick off on November 15th.

Feel the wonder at Bournemouth’s unique, free festive trail at Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland from 15 Nov 2019 until 2 Jan 2020. Experience the magical, mystical and memorable spectacle of over 100 glittering trees and illuminations. Explore the Alpine Market and skate in the enchanting Victorian Lower Gardens. Enjoy live music, entertainment and magical illuminations across the town.

Take a look at the brand new Christmas Trail map here

This year, the wonderful alpine market will transform the town centre into a winter wonderland. The streets will be lined with boutique stalls serving up tasty treats from local suppliers and quirky stocking ideas. Head down to the two-storey alpine lodge in the square and you’ll be met with the mouth-watering aroma of spiced mulled wine. Stay for a tipple, tuck into sharing platters of charcuterie meats and cheese boards, or simply soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment.

You can even have a festive round at Bournemouth’s new 18 hole Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf complete with its own sparking illuminations.

Bournemouth’s Grade II listed Victorian gardens will twinkle and glow with fairy lights on the trees and illuminations among the flora and fauna. Skate in the heart of the resort’s historic gardens on real ice under the stars. Cosy up under blankets in the The Alpine Bar and enjoy winter warmers like hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream.

For the little ones, don’t miss out on Aladdin Pantomime at Bournemouth’s Art Deco Pavilion with performances taking place from the 7th December until 5th January.

Late night shopping makes it easy to pick up last minute gifts and there's also free parking in selected car parks across the town on the following days in the run up to Christmas.
More information coming soon...

Free Parking
Thank you to BCP Council for providing free parking during certain hours in December:

Thursday evenings after 4pm
5, 12 and 19 December

Sundays anytime
1, 8, 15, 22 December

For car park locations and more information head to the BCP council website.

Santa's Grotto
Join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience with Santa’s Grotto at Beales Department store in Bournemouth. Meet the big man himself and receive a special early Christmas gift! Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the Christmas magic. Santa’s Grotto is brought to you in association with Christmas Tree Wonderland and Bournemouth Town Centre BID.

Secure your time slot. Cost is £9 per child, parents and guardians can accompany free of charge. Book your time slot today!

Christmas in the coastal villages
Spreading the festive cheer across the destination, there’s also a host of events in the surrounding coastal villages – Boscombe, Southbourne and Westbourne. You’ll find fun filled Christmas activities and opportunities to visit Santa in his grotto, see the magical lights and enjoy a different festive experience from village to village.

Have a Family Fun Christmas in Southbourne
Southbourne revisits Christmases past with a vintage theme and traditional fun for all the family. Always popular, Santa’s Letterbox in Southbourne will once again be filled with children’s hopes for Christmas morning and to be sure of a reply, don’t forget to tell him where you live. As well as a spectacular switch-on, Christmas on the Green where you can meet elves and win prizes, and a Nativity Parade featuring angels, donkeys and other animals, there’s also a Christmas Tree Festival, carols and a nativity service at Immanuel Church.

Experience Christmas in Boscombe
Boscombe is renowned as a creative hub where artists and designers live and work. It also has a bustling, bohemian vibe celebrating different cultures and world cuisine. There’ll be a mesmerising 15-metre tree at the heart of the community decorated with locally designed gift boxes and a series of celebrations in the run-up to the big day. There’s also the popular Christmas Parade and the Rotary brings back its renowned Santa’s Grotto.

Encounter Christmas in Westbourne
Westbourne will be bustling over the festive period. More information coming soon!

Free Parking
For designated free parking days in the coastal villages visit the BCP council website.

For more details on Christmas in Bournemouth, visit christmasinbournemouth.co .uk

Christmas Tree Wonderland

Feel the wonder this Christmas at Bournemouth’s unique free festive trail 16th Nov 2018 to 2nd Jan 2019. Experience the magical spectacle of over 100 glittering trees and illuminations. Explore the Alpine Market and skate in the enchanting Victorian Lower Gardens. Enjoy live music, entertainment and magical illuminations across the town. As the skies darken enter a world filled with light as Christmas trees from around the world guide you through an enchanted walkway encountering spectacular features and surprises along the way. From Bournemouth seafront, through the town centre and beyond to the coastal villages, explore a glimmering world of memorable seasonal fun for the whole family. www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk FB● www.facebook.com/xmastreewonderland IG ● www.instagram.com/xmastreewonderland T ● www.twitter.com/xmaswonderland_ #ChristmasTreeWonderland #LoveBournemouth 🎥: LA Media - https://bit.ly/2PFzslH ♫Music By♫ ●DJ Quads – Let It Snow ●Song/Download – https://youtu.be/8KLrgkH74gc ●Follow DJ Quads – http://smarturl.it/dj-quads

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SKATE Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bournemouth's iconic winter destination is back this Christmas with an even bigger ice rink and magical ice path!

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From:

14 Nov 2019to5 Jan 2020Open 10:30 - 23:00
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland

Bournemouth

Spectacular Christmas tree trail, enchanting illuminations and seasonal family fun! Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world!

Dates

From:

15 Nov 2019to2 Jan 2020
Aladdin - Pantomime

Bournemouth

From the producers that bought you Jack and the Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty, comes the thrilling story of Aladdin!

Dates

From:

7 Dec 2019to5 Jan 2020
Victorian Christmas

Bournemouth

Step back in time to a Victorian Christmas and discover the authentic traditions of yesteryear from our Victorian staff and guests.

Venue

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, Bournemouth

Dates

From:

14 Dec 2019to15 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 16:00
Christmas Fireworks

Bournemouth

Come and enjoy a dazzling fireworks display at Bournemouth Seafront. We know you’ll love watching the skies light up!

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From:
19 Dec 2019Open 21:30 - 10:00
Poole's Annual Charity Bath Tub Race

Poole

Clear the head at Poole's annual charity day of fundraising. See crazy crews take to the water in their home made crafts and race to be end with cheering crowds.

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From:
1 Jan 2020Open 11:00 -

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Christmas Decorations

Bournemouth

Christmas Decoration, Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre. Join us for Christmas decoration making in our visitor centre, cake and a hot drink are included in the price. Booking is essential for this event.

Dates

From:
9 Dec 2019Open 10:00 - 16:30
Willow weaving Christmas decorations

Muscliff, Bournemouth

Willow weaving Christmas Decorations, Kingfisher Barn Visitor Centre. Choose from 5 types of sculpture to make and take home, cake and hot drink provided. Booking essential.

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From:
9 Dec 2019Open 10:00 - 13:00
Can't Wait For Christmas

21 Kingland Road, Poole

Jessie’s dad has got her a lovely little present. It’s all wrapped up, and tied with a beautiful bow. She can’t wait to open it, but she isn’t allowed to until Christmas day.

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From:

10 Dec 2019to24 Dec 2019
Jack and the Beanstalk

21 Kingland Road, Poole

The seeds have been sown for a magical Christmas as Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts.

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From:

12 Dec 2019to5 Jan 2020
Poole Lantern Parade

Poole

Poole Lantern Parade will leave Falkland Square at 6pm, arriving at the Guildhall for carols and mince pies.

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From:
12 Dec 2019Open 18:00 - 20:00
Questa Voce Sings Christmas with Kerry Ellis

Bournemouth

We are so excited to announce that this Christmas, we will be joined by Kerry Ellis, First Lady of the West End, for our annual Christmas spectacular, and that we will be returning to the O2 Academy for this ever-popular festive highlight.

Venue

O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2019Open 19:30 - 22:00
A Very Victorian Christmas

Bournemouth

Come to Westover Road in the run up to Christmas to enjoy some Victorian nostalgia, with themed windows, Victorian characters and street performers.

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From:
14 Dec 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
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21 Dec 2019Open 10:30 - 16:00
Christmas Choir

Poole

A fantastic line up of great music including many Christmas classics to sing along to.

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2019
Reindeer Making

Granby Road, Muscliff, Bournemouth

Join the rangers for another year of fun making reindeer!

Dates

From:

14 Dec 2019to15 Dec 2019Open 10:00 - 16:00
Rick Wakeman: The Grumpy Old Christmas Show

21 Kingland Road, Poole

Rick’s The Grumpy Old Christmas Show will combine spellbinding piano music with side splitting stories and revealing insights into his lengthy and varied career.

Dates

From:
15 Dec 2019Open 19:30 -
Regent Centre Christmas Spectacular

Christchurch

Returning for its eighth fabulous year of family entertainment, The Glad Rag Production Company is delighted to bring a brand new Christmas Spectacular to the Regent Centre stage.

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From:

18 Dec 2019to24 Dec 2019Various Opening Times
Hansel & Gretel, by Uchenna Dance & The Place

Bournemouth

This contemporary retelling of the classic fairy tale finds our two young heroes lost in London, overwhelmed by the sights, sounds and smells. Together the brave duo must outwit the adults to find their way back to their family in a show where kids…

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Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth

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From:
20 Dec 2019Open 13:00 - 14:00
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20 Dec 2019Open 18:00 - 19:00
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21 Dec 2019Open 11:00 - 12:00
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21 Dec 2019Open 15:00 - 16:00

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