Christmas in Bournemouth
Visitors can wander through wooden chalets featuring independent traders selling handmade crafts, traditional holiday gifts, and festive decorations. Food stalls serve seasonal favorites such as hog roast and luxury hot chocolates, complemented by live choir and carol performances. Guests can also stop by the adjacent Alpine Lodge for festive drinks and mulled wine.
What to Expect
Free festive town-centre market featuring over 40 gift and food chalets.
Event Details
Ages
Children welcome in the Alpine Lodge before 6pm; over 18s only after 6pm. Under 18s not allowed upstairs.
Neighborhood
Bournemouth Town Centre
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Alpine Christmas Markets
Food & Drink
Market food traders serve festive street food, and the Alpine Lodge offers festive drinks including mulled wine.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and festive shoppers
Vibe
Lively and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free entry for the whole family.
- Parking: There is no dedicated Christmas in Bournemouth car park, but there are a number of public car parks within Bournemouth town centre.
- Accessibility: Many outdoor event areas have accessible routes, and accessible toilet facilities are available.
- Pets: Service dogs and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in many of the outdoor areas. Please be aware that dogs may not be permitted inside certain attractions, experiences or venues.
Tips & Advice
- Book Glow Golf, ice skating and Alpine Lodge booths before your visit to beat the festive rush and guarantee your spot.
- Bring a card or your phone to pay, because the market and the Alpine Lodge are fully cashless and only take card and contactless payments.
- Dress warmly, because the event is outdoors and carries on in most weather, and Glow Golf and the Tree Maze run in all conditions.
- Arrive promptly for an Alpine Lodge booth or gondola booking, because it's only held for 15 minutes before it can be released to others.
- If your child struggles with crowds, choose a morning slot for Storytime with Santa, because those sessions tend to be less crowded.
Special Events & Promotions
- Quiz at The Lodge runs every Monday from 16 November, upstairs in the Alpine Lodge, with bar-tab prizes for the top two teams (separate ticket).
- Bingo at The Lodge runs every Thursday from 19 November, upstairs in the Alpine Lodge, with bar-tab prizes for the top two players (separate ticket).
- The Alpine Lodge also has Christmas Karaoke on Wednesdays and live acoustic music on Sundays.
- Storytime with Santa sessions include a chance for a photo with Santa (every adult and child needs a ticket).
- New this year: the largest-ever Christmas Market and a revamped Festive Trail.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay with cash?
No. The event is cashless, and card and contactless are accepted across the Market and the Alpine Lodge.
What food and drink is there?
There's festive street food, the market's famous Hog Roast and luxury hot chocolates. You can also have a festive drink or mulled wine in the Alpine Lodge.
Can I bring my dog?
Service dogs and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome in many of the outdoor areas. Dogs aren't allowed inside some attractions, or on the top floor of the Alpine Lodge. Storytime with Santa allows assistance dogs only.
Can children go into the Alpine Lodge?
Under-18s can't stay in the Alpine Lodge in the evening, and they aren't allowed on its top floor at any time.
Does it go ahead in bad weather?
Yes. It's an outdoor event and carries on in most weather. Glow Golf and the Christmas Tree Maze run in all weather, so dress warmly.
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