Take a trip to Bournemouth’s revitalised Alpine Market
Wrap up warm and head down to the square, where you’ll be met with a selection of local retail and catering traders, two storey Alpine Lodge and Santa’s Grotto. Sip mulled wine and feel merry, scoff mince pies, sway along to carols or simply soak up the festive atmosphere.
Local retail and catering traders
Shop At The Market
From festive food stalls serving delicious treats to local craft's answering all your Christmas present needs, our festive market traders are open daily offering a range of products and delights!
Visit The Market
Come and visit Santa himself!
Visit Santa's Grotto
Located in the square, Santa’s Grotto will transport you into a festive wonderland with an interactive walkway and goodies for all the children!
Visit The Grotto
Enjoy a festive tipple or two
The Alpine Bar
The impressive two-storey Alpine Lodge will sit in the heart of the town, overlooking the market and Lower Gardens. Serving an array of festive drinks, including the favourites such as; mulled wine and mulled cider, alongside sharing platters of charcuterie and cheese boards.
Visit The Bar
Let's sing and dance
What's On
From the Christmas pantomime and live concerts to delicious local restaurants and luxury accommodation options, have a Christmas experience in Bournemouth
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Let's sing and dance
Entertainment
A purpose built entertainment space in the Square will host local choirs, carol singers, performers and a range of entertainment.
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Let's go skate
Visit The Ice Rink
Whether you're a Dancing on Ice champion, a total newbie or just about anything in between, you can be sure to find some festive euphoria on the surface of the real, genuine ice. The rink is held within the canopies of Bournemouth's Lower Gardens, which have been magically brought to life for the Christmas season.
Visit The Ice Rink
Illumination
Illuminations
Come and see the illuminations in the Lower Gardens
The bournemouth Christmas market is sponsored by:
Health-on-Line is a Bournemouth based company with a history of investing in the local community. Owned by the AXA Group, they are one of the largest providers of private medical insurance in the UK.
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