From mid-November, the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area will come alive with a dazzling display of light installations, trees, illuminations and projections, says BCP Council.<\/p>\n
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In Bournemouth town centre from<\/strong>\u00a018 November 2022 until 2 January 2023<\/strong>\u00a0residents are in for a magical Christmas adventure as they walk through the iconic\u00a0Christmas Tree Wonderland<\/a>, where over 100 glittering trees and illuminations light up the path from the Market all the way down to the seafront where the brand new Kyiv Tree will be taking pride of place.<\/p>\n There will be other surprises to see around the town in Horseshoe Common and Lansdowne Roundabout and new features in the Triangle namely the Grand Vega tree and Romance Arch and Swirl. Santa will be larger than life in Beales place, and regular visitors to the event will spot new for 2022 the Liberty tree, Lucerne Tree and the captivating Teddy Tree.<\/p>\n Merrymakers can then get their skates on, wander through the famous Bournemouth Christmas Market or enjoy a mulled wine in the two-storey Alpine Lodge.<\/p>\n Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is the brand-new free attraction which celebrates<\/strong>\u00a0Poole\u2019s rich nautical heritage and features a spectacular trail of maritime-themed lights that will see the gateways to Poole including The Twin Sails Bridge and The Lighthouse, lit up.<\/p>\n Open throughout the season from\u00a019 November 2022 – 2 January 2023,<\/strong>\u00a0highlights of the new enchanting trail feature a number of impressive light installations, including a five-metre tall ship, a giant anchor, an impressive 120-metre maritime curtain of lights to give you a bespoke \u2018under the sea\u2019 experience, several lit-up Christmas trees ranging in size between eight and 11 metres, a couple of walk-through structures, light projections and glistening overhangs, taking visitors on a spellbinding journey from Falkland Square, through the High Street and onto Poole Quay culminating in the glistening lit-up harbour.<\/p>\n New this year to Christchurch is the\u00a0<\/strong>Yuletide Festival,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0starting<\/strong>\u00a0Friday 25 November- 24 December<\/strong>\u00a0in Saxon Square where there will be Christmas Alpine style chalets selling a range of arts, crafts, artisan food and drink gifts. A wrought iron effect marquee with a clear roof will fill the central area of Saxon Square to provide cover from the weather and will be a great place to enjoy music, entertainment, and the Rotary Living Advent Calendar, throughout the lead up to Christmas.<\/p>\n In Westbourne, Southbourne and Boscombe festive lighting has been created to reflect the area\u2019s individual personalities.<\/strong>\u00a0Promising to be refreshing and creative with an uplifting theme there will be a festive installation in Westbourne, a Christmas projection made especially for Boscombe and a Christmas tree in both Boscombe and Westbourne. Southbourne will be launching their new bespoke, sparkly lights with entertainment involving the independent traders on\u00a0Friday 18, 19 and 20 November<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Traditional events, such as pantomimes, and themed grottoes where you can meet Santa, are also on offer.\u00a0<\/strong>With the addition of\u00a0Festive cruises<\/a>,\u00a0Christmas trails<\/a>\u00a0and even a\u00a0Living Advent Calendar<\/a>\u00a0in Christchurch, there are plenty of events and activities to please everyone across the region this Christmas time.<\/p>\n Pantomimes this year include Beauty and the Beast at Bournemouth Pavilion\u00a0Family Friendly Panto | Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre<\/a>, Cinderella at the Lighthouse, Poole\u00a0Cinderella \u00b7 Lighthouse (lighthousepoole.co.uk)<\/a>\u00a0and the Regents Centre has their Christmas Spectacular running again this year:\u00a0Events | Regent Christchurch (theregent.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n For a warm welcome, and a chance to step back in time to a more traditional Christmas, then\u00a0Christmas at the Russell-Cotes<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect place to visit. The halls of the historic house are decked with boughs of holly and other truly Victorian decorative delights.<\/p>\n