Christmas events are starting across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with markets, craft stalls, community activities, exhibitions and illuminated spaces planned over the coming days and into next weekend. Festive events are starting across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as the Christmas season begins. Christmas in Bournemouth opens today in the Square and Lower Gardens, with the market, Alpine Lodge, festive lights, Santa’s Workshop, a tree maze, an outdoor ice rink and seasonal entertainment all due to return. BCP Council said colder weather had arrived and, with rain forecast f
Festive events are starting across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as the Christmas season begins.
Christmas in Bournemouth opens today in the Square and Lower Gardens, with the market, Alpine Lodge, festive lights, Santa’s Workshop, a tree maze, an outdoor ice rink and seasonal entertainment all due to return.
BCP Council said colder weather had arrived and, with rain forecast for next week, this weekend could be a chance to enjoy events before “winter really settles in”, adding that its list is only “a selection of what’s happening locally”.
On this Saturday, Bournemouth town centre will host The SMT Christmas Market, while Bournemouth School for Girls will hold a Christmas Arts and Craft Fayre with local makers, gifts, food and festive treats.
Also this Saturday, the Chrome and Coffee breakfast meet takes place at the Holme Bush Inn in Corfe Mullen, and volunteers can help prepare Turlin Moor Community Garden for winter.
Candles on the Green returns to Wimborne Minster on Saturday evening, with candles in the Minster grounds, music and community activities offering a time for remembrance and reflection for residents and visitors.
Other local options include Edo Women: Japanese Prints 1820 to 1900 at the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, a Gluten Free Pop Up Shop at The Ox Hotel in Ashley Cross this Sunday, and Monday Night Lights at SOBO Beach.
Highcliffe Castle will host its Creatives at the Castle Christmas Market on 21 and 22 November, with local makers and traders due to fill the decorated castle across the two days.
