Seventa Events, a proud local events company, is thrilled to announce the return of the Bournemouth Christmas Market as part of Christmas in Bournemouth 2024! This year’s market will bring festive magic to the heart of Bournemouth from Thursday, 14th November 2024, with the Alpine Lodge opening at 6 PM, and the full market opening daily from Friday, 15th November 2024, until Wednesday, 1st January 2025.
The Bournemouth Christmas Market will feature over 40 local and national traders housed in charming Alpine chalet huts, offering a range of unique gifts, crafts, and festive treats. Visitors will enjoy delicious food and drink options, from luxury hot chocolate by local favourites Norris & Binglewort to handmade pizzas by El Murrino, alongside beautifully crafted gifts from local and national brands including Best of Bournemouth’s Pop-up, which gives independent local businesses the chance to showcase their products in the market. The market forms a key part of Bournemouth’s festive offering, which also includes the dazzling Christmas Tree Wonderland lights trail and the exhilarating SKATE Ice Rink.
Key Highlights of Bournemouth Christmas Market 2024:
- Over 40 Chalet Huts: Showcasing local artisans and national traders offering everything from festive food to handmade gifts.
- Local Choirs & Live Singers: Bournemouth’s favourite choirs and live performers will fill the air with festive music every week, adding to the magical atmosphere.
- Children’s Entertainers & Craft Classes: Complimentary face painting, weekly visits from your favourite festive characters, cookie-making classes, and craft workshops will keep children entertained.
- The Great Bournemouth Trail: Families can take part in this fun adventure around the market and surrounding attractions, with weekly prize giveaways and a grand prize holiday break from Shorefield Holidays up for grabs on Christmas Day.
Family Fun & Community Spirit
Seventa Events is dedicated to making Christmas magical for all ages. This year, families can enjoy complimentary face painting alongside cookie-making and craft classes, and even weekly visits from beloved festive characters. Children can also take part in the Children’s Trail, which offers exciting weekly giveaways and a grand prize on Christmas Day provided by Shorefield Holidays.
The Alpine Lodge:
Back by popular demand, the bespoke two-storey Alpine Lodge Bar offers a cosy retreat with indoor, outdoor, and balcony seating overlooking the Christmas Market, Christmas Tree Wonderland, and SKATE Ice Rink. Weekly events will include:
- Monday Quiz Nights
- Wednesday Christmas Karaoke
- Sunday Live Music Sessions
For more details on events and to reserve your spot in the Lodge, visit The Alpine Lodge.
Simon Brooks, Director of Seventa Events said:
“We are incredibly proud as a local events company to bring the Bournemouth Christmas Market back for 2024. Seeing people of all ages come together to celebrate the festive season in the market brings us so much joy, and we can’t wait to deliver this magical experience alongside the brilliant teams at Christmas Tree Wonderland and SKATE Ice Rink. It’s truly a community celebration, and we look forward to welcoming everyone.”
The Bournemouth Christmas Market will run from Thursday, 14th November 2024 (Alpine Lodge from 6 PM, full market from Friday, 15th November 2024) until Wednesday, 1st January 2025. The retail huts will open from 11.00am until 8.00pm (7.00pm on Sundays) and the food huts from 11.00am until 10.00pm. The Alpine Lodge opens at 6.00pm on 15th November and then daily (excluding Christmas Day) from 11.00am until 11.00pm.