Welcome to Christmas in Bournemouth…
Step into the magic this festive season as Christmas in Bournemouth returns – bigger, brighter, and more enchanting than ever.
Discover the wonder of our largest-ever Christmas Market, soak up the festive glow of the revamped Festive Trail, glide across the stunning open-air Ice Rink, and unwind with a winter warmer at the cosy Alpine Lodge Bar.
Christmas in Bournemouth remains FREE to enter for the whole family, with plenty of festive fun for everyone to enjoy!
Some of our most popular attractions, including Glow Golf, ice skating and booths in the Alpine Lodge, are available to book in advance. Beat the festive rush and secure your favourite experiences ahead of your visit.
Simply scroll down to explore our attractions and make your bookings!
Opening 12th November - Closing January 3rd
(Market Stalls Close 31st)
Take a look around…
Christmas in Bournemouth brings together three magical experiences in one place: Bournemouth Christmas Market, The Festive Trail, and Skate Bournemouth. Wander festive stalls, soak up the lights, and glide on the ice, all part of one joyful Christmas day and night out by the coast.
Market & Lodge
Take a wander through over 40 traders before cosying up with a festive tipple in The Alpine Lodge.
Festive Trail
Experience the magic of Christmas with Light Trails, Santa’s Workshop, Glow Golf and more.
Ice Rink
Get your skates on the South Coast’s largest outdoor ice rink before a drink in Moguls Alpine Bar.
So…what’s going on?
Explore Christmas in Bournemouth and discover the best Christmas experiences in Bournemouth, from Ice Skating and the Tree Maze to the Market, Alpine Lodge, Santa’s Workshop, festive street food and more.
Xmas Market
Alpine Lodge
Ice Rink
Visit Santa
Glow Golf
Tree Maze
Kids Trail
Carols & Choirs
Xmas Characters
Let it Snow
Rides & Games
Apres Hutte
Book Attractions
Whilst the majority of Christmas in Bournemouth is free to enjoy, some of our most popular attractions offer bookable experiences to make your visit even more special.
Beat the festive rush and secure your favourite activities in advance, from booking your spot in the Alpine Lodge to a magical visit with Santa. Book ahead to guarantee your spot and make the most of your Christmas in Bournemouth experience!
Countdown with us…
Counting down to 2026. Discover opportunities to host private parties, partner with us through sponsorship, or trade at Bournemouth’s Christmas Market and be part of one of the town’s biggest festive experiences.
Sponsor & Advertise
Put your brand at the heart of Bournemouth’s favourite Christmas attraction.
Parties
Planning your Xmas Party? With space for 5 to 500 - we’ve got something for everyone!
Trade with us
Join our Christmas Market and showcase your products to millions of festive visitors.
Trade with us in 2026!
Join one of the South Coast’s biggest festive events as Bournemouth Christmas Market returns for 2026.
Located in the heart of Bournemouth Town Centre, the market attracts millions of visitors each festive season and brings together shopping, street food, entertainment and Christmas experiences in one destination. We are now welcoming applications from traders, makers, food operators and festive brands looking to be part of this year’s event.
• Prime Bournemouth Town Centre location
• Over 5 million visitors across the festive season
• Six weeks of uninterrupted trading
• Join a mix of local and national brands
• Dedicated support from our market team
• Social media exposure reaching 1 million+ customers
Trade with us at Bournemouth Christmas Market
(full 6 weeks - open to all)
Trade within the ‘Best of BMTH’ hut'
(We’ve teamed up with the ‘Best of BMTH’ to offer weekly trading in their dedicated hut - only open to Bournemouth based traders.)