Christmas Characters

Meet your favourite festive characters this Christmas in Bournemouth

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome our talented team of characters, who’ll be making their way through Christmas in Bournemouth, taking in both the Christmas Market and the festive Gardens along the way. They’ll be spreading Christmas cheer throughout the event.

Along the way, you’ll spot beloved fairies, cheeky elves and even the enchanting Elsa as they wander through the Market and Gardens, delighting little ones and families alike. Our festive friends will be sharing smiles, posing for photos and bringing a little extra magic to your Christmas visit.

Be sure to check below for their scheduled appearances so you don’t miss the chance to meet them and make some magical Christmas memories together!

Four people dressed as Christmas characters taking a photo at a holiday market with food stalls and decorations.

Catch your favourite characters Roaming the Square & Gardens every Saturday & Sunday 11-1pm & 2-4pm

A woman dressed as Elsa from Frozen, wearing a blue gown and a tiara, is talking to a young girl and her family at a festive outdoor market decorated with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree.
Four people dressed as Christmas elves and a Christmas fairy posing together outdoors during the holiday season in front of Christmas trees and a cityscape.
People in costumes at a festive outdoor event with holiday lights and decorations in the background.
Children meeting Disney's Elsa at a festive outdoor event with Christmas decorations in the background.
People dressed in festive holiday costumes, including an elf holding a red tambourine, standing outdoors at a holiday market or street fair with decorations and other people in the background.
A woman dressed as an elf celebrating on a holiday-themed amusement park ride with children and other adults around her.
Children and adults gathered at a festive outdoor Christmas event, with entertainers dressed as elves and Santa Claus, during daytime in a city square decorated with holiday lights and holiday buildings in the background.
A woman dressed as an elf giving out small items to children at a festive outdoor event, with other people celebrating in the background.
People celebrating outdoors during a festive event, dressed in Christmas-themed costumes, with buildings in the background.
People dressed as Christmas elves and a woman in a holiday costume posing for photos at a Christmas market with Christmas trees and festive lights.
People dressed as Elsa and Anna from Frozen taking a photo with a young girl at a festive outdoor holiday market with Christmas decorations and a decorated tree in the background.
People dressed in Christmas costumes and winter clothing, gathered around a black dog on a city square during a festive event.
A person dressed as an elf talking to a young girl in a pink jacket and white knit hat, while a woman smiles at them; outdoor fair or festival scene with people and decorated buildings in the background.

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!

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.

Aerial night view of a lively city square with festive lights, a Christmas tree, market stalls, and crowded walkways, surrounded by buildings and roads.

Xmas Market

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Crowd of people at a Christmas market with a large decorated Christmas tree and festive lights, buildings in the background.

Alpine Lodge

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Nighttime scene of an illuminated outdoor ice skating rink with people skating and walking, surrounded by trees with colorful lights, and a modern building in the background.

Ice Rink

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Santa Claus reading a story to children sitting on the floor in a cozy, wood-paneled room decorated for Christmas with a Christmas tree, nutcracker decorations, and a fireplace.

Visit Santa

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Close-up of a golf ball illuminated on a golf course at night, with a glow reflecting on the ground and a golf tee in the background.

Glow Golf

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A man and two children smiling and posing among Christmas trees decorated with lights at night.

Tree Maze

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Night scene at a festive outdoor event with illuminated triangular metal structures creating a tunnel effect, colorful lights, tents, and a crowd of people including children.

Kids Trail

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A group of people dressed as Batman, Robin, and other superheroes performing in front of a decorated Christmas tree at night. There is a large digital screen with the words 'HOT RADIO LIVE & LOCAL' and festive decorations including a Santa Claus figure and a small Christmas tree.

Carols & Choirs

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Two women and a person in a elf costume posing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights and ornaments. The women wear Santa hats and festive clothing, smiling at the camera.

Xmas Characters

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A joyful young boy with arms raised, riding on an adult's shoulders during a nighttime celebration with falling confetti, in front of a decorated Christmas tree with lights.

Let it Snow

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Children and adults riding a colorful miniature train decorated for Christmas in an outdoor holiday setting at night, with festive lights and Christmas decorations.

Rides & Games

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A group of people celebrating Christmas inside a decorated vehicle, wearing festive sweaters and holiday accessories, holding drinks, with a small dog, and a Christmas tree in the background.

Apres Hutte

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