Page last updated: 27 April 2022
Christmas Tree Wonderland, Bournemouth
The place to be in the festive season 2022!
For a magical Christmas experience visit Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland. We're delighted to say it's not too early to plan for a short break or daytrip to Bournemouth this winter as we will once again delight and amaze with this Christmas spectacular!
An atmosphere of good cheer is all around with a range of entertainment, dazzling light displays, sweet treats and so much more from 18 November 2022 – 2 January 2023.
Follow the Christmas tree trail across the town, or head to the town centre where Bournemouth Square, the Lower Gardens and the seafront host a fabulous range of activities.
The trail to view the beautiful trees is a free Christmas event for all the family to enjoy. Access the displays from various points throughout the gardens and there are no tickets to purchase to see the lights.
We guarantee that there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Christmas market, Ice-skating and more!
In Bournemouth Square, we'll be welcoming back traders for the wonderful christmas market and alpine bar for festive shopping and good cheer!
Ice skating in the gardens is such a popular attraction and as soon as we have details for 2022 we'll share them here for you to start planning and booking your sessions on the ice!
Christmas Events and Things to do
The elves are finalising the details for Christmas 2022 but we can tell you that Christmas Tree Wonderland in 2021 started at Lansdowne and the trail meandered all the way to the Triangle. Coastal villages across the conurbation also lit up in readiness for the festivities. Westbourne, Southbourne and Boscombe traditionally have their own dazzling lights for visitors and shoppers to enjoy.
We know that 2022 will be no exception and there's plenty being planned to give your family a magical visit.
As Christmas gets closer we'll be updating you here with more details of all the attractions and excitements of the festive season that are being planned for Christmas 2022 here in Bournemouth, so do check back soon.
Coastal Villages
In addition to all of the illuminations for Christmas Tree Wonderland, the elves tell us that the coastal villages will in 2022 again be lighting up in readiness for the festivities and providing a programme of entertainment.
Southbourne and Westbourne, Boscombe and Tuckton will all have their own plans to mark the season and we can't wait to share all the details with you.
Keep your eyes on our social channels as well as this page and you’ll discover where to see a whole lot more including reindeer, donkeys and a magical sprinkling of sparkle and joy!
Christmas Shopping
Away from the Christmas markets and festivities, Bournemouth's shops will be brimming with amazing gift ideas for loved ones this year. You will find plenty of mainstream shopping on the high street and a mixture of brillant independent shops found in town and in the surrounding costal villages, such as Westbourne, Southbourne and Boscombe.
Remember that you can enjoy late night Christmas shopping in Bournemouth. We'll also bring you details of all the festive markets across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as soon as details are released.
Gift Vouchers
Why not get ahead and treat your loved one to a gift voucher for a local attraction, theatre, restaurant or even a weekend away in one of our fabulous hotels.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the golfer in your life? Queen's Park Golf Club have a range of golfing vouchers available from their gift shop! For some family friendly competition how about a voucher for Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf.
For a unique one-off gift why not adopt a monkey from Monkey World or a Heavy Horse from the Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park.
Special Offers
Nearer to Christmas head to our special offers pages for some great deals.
Transport and Christmas Parking Information
In the festive season we like to spread the cheer with travel and public transport offers. In previous years we've offered free parking on selected dates for festive shoppers and deals on bus travel and bike hire.
As soon as we have details of these for 2022 you will find them here.
For more information about car parks please visit the find a car park page on the BCP council website.
Merry Christmas
from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism
