Christmas in Bournemouth is in full swing with a Santa Express, ice rink, Gardens of Light and Moose Bar all helping to get you in the festive spirit.
Coming into town over the holidays? here's our guide to everything you need to know about when and where it's running.
The Santa Express
Christmas Week
Monday- Wednesday 10am – 6pm
Sunday 11am – 5pm
After Christmas
Monday -Wed 10am - 6pm
Price: £1 per person (under 2s go free) for an all-day ticket
Stops:
- Lower Gardens, Flyover
- Lower Gardens, Ice Rink
- Westover Road, Outside Pavilion
- Richmond Gardens Shopping Centre on Old Christchurch Road
- The Square
- The Triangle
Ice skating in the Lower Gardens
Open every day between 10am and 11pm until January 3 (except Christmas Day), the ice rink is the centre piece in the Gardens of Light.
Skaters can warm themselves with a hot drink or snack from one of the "après-skate chalets" with mulled wine, mulled cider, hot chocolate and coffee to choose from. There's even a champagne bar for those feeling fancy.
There's also Schnitzel, soups, cheese fondues and popcorn to tuck into.
Skater numbers for each session are subject to availability and booking is recommended.
Gardens of Light
Award-winning lighting designer Michael Grubb has transformed the Lower Gardens into the Gardens of Light once again.
The best light pods from last year have returned along with an 'under the Pier' themed pod, an 'enchanted' beach hut and even a disco light pod. Plus, new for this year, is a digital candlelight installation.
The pods are open between 4 and 10pm.
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