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Find the perfect present…

Head on down to Bournemouth Square and find the perfect present at the Alpine Market. Take your pick from a wide array of hand made and traditional Christmas gifts before refuelling with all of your festive favourites, including the famous Hog Roast and luxury Hot Chocolates.

Worked up a thirst? Be sure to make a day of it by joining us in TheAlpineLodge until 11pm or enjoy spreading festive cheer with our live Christmas choir and carol singer performance.

Open daily from 11am ‘til late! Market Stalls close at 8pm daily (7pm Sundays) and Food Stalls remain open until 10pm everyday.

2026 Traders Coming Soon!

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.

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Xmas Market

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Alpine Lodge

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Ice Rink

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Visit Santa

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Glow Golf

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Tree Maze

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Kids Trail

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Carols & Choirs

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Xmas Characters

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Let it Snow

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Rides & Games

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Apres Hutte

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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!

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

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Trade with us at Bournemouth Christmas Market

(full 6 weeks - open to all)

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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.)

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