


There will be pop up street entertainment across the town throughout December and you might even spot the big man in red wandering around the newly opened Bobby’s in the town centre over the weekends from 27 November and every day during the week leading up to Christmas. With a number of high street retailers across the town, from Lansdowne and the High Street to the Triangle, visitors will be able to find all they desire for their Christmas shopping needs. The town also boasts an abundance of centrally located independent and familiar chain restaurants providing an array of cuisine. Eat, drink, skate, buy those unique gifts, have fun and take in the magical sights of the town.” So, don’t miss out, come and see this amazing festival for yourself. There are more than 30,000 programmable lights on the Wonderland Tree and the large Tree of Light – there really is nothing else like it in the country. “That is why so much work has gone into ensuring Bournemouth is the place to visit for something extra special. “Christmas is an important time for families and friends to come together and enjoy the festive celebrations,” said Cllr Beverley Dunlop, Portfolio Holder for Culture and Vibrant Places. In the square, the traditional Alpine market returns selling handmade gifts and sweet treats from 10am till late, and the Alpine Bar opens daily from 11am till late selling mulled wine, spiced cider, hot chocolates and more. SKATE returns to the Lower Gardens once again where families can try their best ‘Dancing on Ice’ moves and enjoy a tipple at the Moguls Bar from 18 November. From a giant Santa in Commercial Road to a 10m high colour changing tree in Beale Place and 5m trees of light and parcels in Westover Road, a giant reindeer, curtain of light, waterfalls and polar bears, to the illuminations at Smugglers Cove and a walk-through bauble in Pier Approach, everyone will be in awe of all the lights. It is one of more than 100 festive-themed illuminations spread across the town.


Visitors to this year’s Christmas Tree Wonderland will be treated to a range of entertainment, dazzling light displays, sweet treats, ice-skating and more as organisers unveil the final plans for 2021.Īt the heart of the Christmas trail – taking visitors from Lansdowne to the Triangle, Bournemouth Square, the Lower Gardens and the seafront – will be the 60ft walk-through Bournemouth Wonderland Tree a popular favourite among visitors.
