Visits from Santa

Santa Claus is coming to town…

After finishing his storytelling sessions at Santa’s Workshop, the man in red will be making a special appearance on the stage in Bournemouth Square, right next to the Alpine Lodge!

Join Santa at 5:30pm as he shares a festive story and spreads a little Christmas cheer across the town centre.

A wonderful chance for the whole family to catch a glimpse of Father Christmas himself, completely FREE to enjoy!

A little note: This experience is centred around a magical storytelling session with Santa, rather than a dedicated meet and greet. If you’d like a little more one-to-one time with Santa, you can book one of our dedicated Storytelling Sessions at Santa’s Workshop.

Santa Claus, a woman, and a young girl sitting on a festive sleigh with lights at an outdoor Christmas event.

Santa Claus sitting in a lit Christmas sleigh with three young girls, at a festive holiday event with many people, Christmas decorations, and lights in the background.

Santa Claus waving from his illuminated sleigh as children and adults watch in front of a wooden building decorated for Christmas, with a sign reading 'Santa's Workshop' and festive lights.

Young boy petting a reindeer mask at a festive outdoor event with Christmas decorations and colorful lights in the background.

People at a Christmas holiday event, with a lit sign that says 'Santa's Workshop' in front of a wooden building decorated with garlands and ornaments, and a Christmas train with children and Santa Claus.

Two children sitting on a brown armchair in front of a decorated Christmas tree. Both children are wearing red jackets and smiling. The scene is festive with Christmas ornaments and decorations in a cozy, warmly-lit room.

Santa Claus waving from a decorated float with Christmas lights at an outdoor holiday event.

Two young people, a boy and a girl, sitting at a table with cups, engaging in conversation. A woman with dark hair stands behind them, in a wooden-paneled room, possibly a restaurant or cafe.

A young child with curly blonde hair drinking from a mug at a table, with another person with reddish hair partially visible in the foreground, inside a cozy wooden room.

A young girl decorating cookies at a table surrounded by other children, with a woman leaning in wearing headphones, in a cozy, wood-paneled room.

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.