Spectacular Christmas tr! trail, enchanting illuminations & seasonal family fun - 16th Nov 2018 to 2nd Jan 2019 - Christmas Tree Wonderland
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
New
l, m a gical, mem
tica ora
ys bl
M
e
Spectacular Christmas tr! trail, enchanting
illuminations & seasonal family fun
16th Nov 2018 to 2nd Jan 2019
christmastreewonderland.co.uk
Welcome Highlights
Feel the wonder this
Christmas at Bournemouth’s
60ft centre piece walk-through
unique free festive trail animated Bournemouth
16th Nov 2018 to 2nd Jan 2019 Wonderland Tree complete with
regular sound & light shows
Experience the magical spectacle of over
100 glittering trees and illuminations. Explore Christmas tree trail featuring
the Alpine Market and skate in the enchanting over 100 trees plus replicas of
Victorian Lower Gardens. Enjoy live music, enchanting trees from six cities
entertainment and magical illuminations across the around the world
resort. Please note that the illuminations will be seen Pine Tree Walk canopy of
at their best from 3pm onwards. cascading lights
Stay up-to-date, visit christmastreewonderland.co.uk to Outdoor ice rink and the chance
find out all the latest news, event updates and further to skate under the stars
information on shows, performances and great
entertainment in Bournemouth and our coastal villages Magical Santa’s Grotto – perfect
including retailers, restaurants, bars, entertainment for your little ones
venues, attractions, hotels and much, much more...
Enchanting illuminations including
giant teddy bears, gingerbread
people and a giant bauble
The Alpine Market and Alpine Lodge
Bar with great atmosphere
Christmas characters such as polar
bears, a snow lion, fairies and elves
Seasonal music and entertainment
And when you’ve done all that, continue the
adventure and explore Lansdowne, the Triangle,
Horseshoe Common and the Coastal Villages.
Please note events
and information are
subject to change.
2 christmastreewonderland.co.uk 3
Bournemou! Christmas Tr" Wonderland Trail 18 Festoon Trees
16
16 Giant Teddy
17 Giant 18
Bear and Upside
Illuminated
Down House
The Triangle Bauble Horseshoe
Common
Commercial Road 15 Alpine Market &
Alpine Lodge Bar ad
ch Ro
hristchur
Old C
14 Ice Rink Bournemouth 19 Christmas
& Moguls Bar Square Tree, Icicles &
15 17
9 Illuminated Polar Bears
Beale Place
Pine Tree Walk Old
Ch
rist
chu
rch
Ro
ad
14
19
Lower Lansdowne
Gardens Roundabout
13 Bournemouth
Wonderland Tree 13 12 Oslo
Tree
6 12 11 Santa’s
Gingerbread 10 Warsaw Grotto
9
People 11 Tree 8 Seattle
10 7 Rockery Tree
– Trees &
8 Streams of
3 Tree 6 Lights
7
of Light
5 Bethlehem
5
Tree
4 St Petersburg
2 Bournemouth 1 Moscow 3 4
Tree
Illuminated Tree
Big Wheel Key
2 Pier Approach Suggested Route
Please note: Trail Map not to scale – changes 1
Feature Attractions
can and do occur. For up-to-date news,
features and further information please visit Bournemouth Seafront Clusters of Trees
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk 5
path you can lose yourself in Up ahead you won’t be able to
the Pine Tree Walk, as a canopy miss the thrilling spectacle of
of cascading lights and the scent the Bournemouth Wonderland
of Christmases past create a Tree towering over the gardens.
captivating walkway. This 60ft tree, with its 30,000
lights, will blaze into the night.
As you emerge from the Take time to stand and watch
As twilight falls why not follow the... Pine Tree Walk and bear left in one of the spell-binding light
Bournemou! Christmas
the distance you will see the shows, accompanied by
blushing pink of the Warsaw Tree Christmas music, before walking
and the chance to get a closer right through the centre of the
look at the iconic Seattle Tree.
Tr" Wonderland Trail
tree and on towards the Ice Rink
and the Town Centre.
After a visit to Santa’s Grotto
make your way up towards
the Town Centre taking in the
traditional Oslo Tree surrounded
Starting from Bournemouth the Victorian gardens. Past by giant illuminated Christmas
Seafront a Christmas adventure Pavilion Dance and the Pavilion parcels. A real Norway Spruce,
full of delight awaits as Theatre, follow the cluster of this tree is similar to the one
Bournemouth’s Big Wheel trees wrapped in glimmering donated to London every year
becomes a spectacular lights that lead you to the by the city of Oslo and is
illuminated beacon at the start Bethlehem Tree complete decorated in the time honoured
of your captivating journey. with its own nativity scene. Norwegian style.
Next to the Big Wheel, the Catch if you can the illuminated
grandeur of the Moscow Tree gingerbread people amongst
conjures up mesmerising visions the trees as they take you to
of the cityscapes and forests. one of Bournemouth’s earliest
As you make your way towards garden features, the Grade II
Bournemouth’s stunning Lower listed Rockery, transformed into Next to the Big Wheel,
Gardens, step into a fairy tale a luminous midwinter spectacle
the grandeur of the
and watch the entrancing Tree with 40 miniature trees and a
of Light, with its story book waterfall of light. Moscow Tree conjures up
quality, light up the night sky mesmerising visions of
inspiring a Christmas wish or two. Up ahead you will see the cityscapes and forests
replica of the spectacular
Let the captivating sight of the Seattle Tree with its delicate
St Petersburg Tree shimmering bauble shapes which has
with a blue glacial glow lead you delighted crowds across the
into an enchanting walk through world. Keeping to the right hand
6 christmastreewonderland.co.uk christmastreewonderland.co.uk 7
Santa’s Grotto – Ho, Ho, Ho…
Visit Santa and his elves from
Friday 23rd November to
Monday 24th December 2018
in the Lower Gardens.
A wonderfully festive walk-
through will amaze and excite,
before getting to meet Santa
and his elves for a photo
opportunity and a special gift Visit the Alpine Market To continue
(but only if you’ve been good!)
& Alpine Lodge Bar the trail...
For information and to book
tickets please visit The Alpine Market is packed From the Square, a walk up
christmasinbournemouth.co.uk with gifts and food to get you Commercial Road past the
into the Christmas spirit and set decorated shops to the Triangle
you up for the rest of the trail. where a giant teddy bear will
The two-storey Alpine Lodge light up or try a joyfully topsy
offers a selection of festive hot turvey Christmas with the
and cold drinks, with indoor Upside Down House.
and outdoor seating. For
further information visit Then back down to the Square,
Let’s go SKATE this Christmas in the magical Lower Gardens take a stroll up Old Christchurch
christmasinbournemouth.co.uk
Road past festive shop windows
This popular attraction returns to Christmas Tree Wonderland is to Beale Place where a giant
the Lower Gardens, opening on showcasing its trees and twinkling illuminated bauble, large enough
15th November 2018 until 6th light trails. The alpine-themed to walk-through, waits for the
January 2019 from 10.30am – après skate café and bar, ‘Moguls’ perfect seasonal selfie.
10.30pm daily except Christmas is a great place to sit, relax and
Day. Returning with a bigger and soak up the Christmas Tree Passing Horseshoe Common
better, real ice, outdoor skating Wonderland experience. with its garlands of festoon
experience for everyone. lighting, continue up Old
For information and to book Christchurch Road- with its
By day there is a separate tickets please visit eclectic mix of shops and
children’s rink, by night iceskatebournemouth.co.uk places to eat – to
transformed into the famous Lansdowne Roundabout
‘Gliders’ game. New for 2018, an where you’ll discover a
ice path where you can skate off Christmas tree, icicles
the main rink and back on again! and polar bears that
As dusk sets, enjoy a memorable shine and captivate
illuminated skate while the visitors.
8 christmastreewonderland.co.uk 9
Places to stay, shopping
delights and eating out Festive Fun
Across Bournemouth and
Night Tree
our coastal villages, you’ll find
By Second Hand Dance in association
a superb selection of
with Pavilion Dance South West
accommodation from beautiful
beachfront hotels, stylish 19th – 24th December 2018
boutiques, national chains, Tickets from £8 available through
family-run guest accommodation the box office at pdsw.org.uk
independent hotels, B&Bs and
great self-catering options. Created for young families and
their toddlers, 3 years and over.
Get ready to shop in Why not come into the woods to
Bournemouth! Throughout the dance in the snow and help dress
Christmas Tree Wonderland a rather special tree with edible
celebrations there are a host of decorations, sing songs and
fantastic shops, to purchase that dance together. Full of the Winter
perfect seasonal gift, and an array sounds and smells of the winter
of restaurants, cafés and bars to
Ice Rink
forest, Night Tree is a magical
stop for a snack or much staging of Eve Buntings book of 14th December 2018 –
deserved meal. Visit the same name. 23rd February 2019
Getting about bournemouth.co.uk BIC Purbeck Hall
Sleeping Beauty – Ice skating is back at the
Brought to you by Yellow Buses operate the
Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree following services: Pantomime BIC this winter. Cool Coast Ice
Rink is the south coast’s biggest
Wonderland Exclusive Bus 8th December 2018 – 6th January
Bournemouth Rail and indoor seasonal ice rink. A fun
Transport Provider Yellow Buses. 2019 Pavilion Theatre
Coach Station to all-weather activity that’s perfect
Continue the adventure and Bournemouth Town Centre: The producers that brought for kids and adults alike.
explore our neighbouring Bus route Numbers: you Jack and the Beanstalk are Ticket prices and to book the
Coastal Villages. Bournemouth 2, 3, 4, 4a, 5, 5a & 6 proud to return to Bournemouth pantomime and Winter Ice Rink
has a number of local transport Pavilion with the magical story
Bournemouth to visit bhlivetickets.co.uk
companies who can help you of Sleeping Beauty. Packed with
get around the town and our Westbourne: Bus route
great songs, amazing dance There’s so much more
coastal villages. Numbers: 1, 3 & 7
routines and plenty of laughter, happening this Christmas
Bournemouth to Boscombe this is a treat for all the family. in Bournemouth and our
For further details visit:
and Pokesdown: Bus route coastal villages. Please visit
yellowbuses.co.uk/
Numbers: 1, 1a, 1b, 1c & 2 christmastreewonderland.co.uk
plan-a-journey and
and bournemouth.co.uk for
gettingabout.co.uk Bournemouth to more information.
Southbourne: Bus route
Number 1, 1b & 1c
10 christmastreewonderland.co.uk christmastreewonderland.co.uk 11
Boscombe Saturday 1st December
to Thursday 20! December
Boscombe’s Continental Christmas
CONTINENTAL CHRISTMAS This year Christmas in Boscombe will be celebrating its
Bohemian community from Poland, Estonia, Latvia and
Saturday 17! November Hungary, demonstrating handicrafts, artisanship artistry
and craftmanship. Don’t miss your opportunity to
Boscombe’s Christmas Celebration around the Tree discover what a chimney cake looks like, to taste the 12
From 3.30pm with Switch on by a local hero at 4pm dishes and desserts which reflect the rich multicultural
Boscombe is renowned as a creative hub where artists and culinary traditions of Poland or to buy a traditional
designers choose to live and work. This year a mesmerising 15 Estonian Christmas Crown.
metre Christmas Tree will be decorated with locally designed gift
boxes. Will you recognise your own school’s gift box on display?
Saturday 1st December
Boscombe Christmas Parade
Starting 9.45am at Boscombe Pier
Supported by the Sovereign Shopping Centre and Rotary
Westbourne, don’t miss Boscombe’s annual Christmas Parade
where you can see Santa arriving on his sleigh to open his
Grotto in the shopping centre from 10am.
Saturday 1st December
to Saturday 22nd December
Rotary’s Renowned Santa’s Grotto
The Boscombe Grotto, located in the Sovereign Shopping Centre,
features an exciting walk-through fantasy cavern where children
can see animatronic Christmas characters and animals, before being
taken through by the elves to receive a gift from Santa himself.
For full details and times please visit
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk
12 christmastreewonderland.co.uk christmastreewonderland.co.uk 13
Sou!bourne
VINTAGE CHRISTMAS
Saturday 17! November
Santa’s Letterbox
Southbourne Community Green
Always popular, Santa’s Letterbox will no doubt once again be filled
with children’s letters telling Santa Claus what they hope to find in
their stockings on Christmas morning. Santa loves to receive
colourful, interesting letters but If you want to be sure of a reply
then don’t forget to tell him where you live.
Saturday 24! November Sunday 2nd December
Christmas Lights Switch On 5.45pm
Brass Christmas Carol Service, Immanuel Church
Come along and join the local community celebrating the annual
120 Southbourne Road, Southbourne/Bournemouth BH6 3QJ
switch on of the Christmas lights. With 80 Christmas trees along
Southbourne Grove it promises to be a spectacular event and Looking for a traditional Christmas Carol Service to attend in the run-up
definitely worth a visit. to Christmas? Then don’t miss Southbourne’s best kept secret for the
festive season – not just traditional carols but a brass band as well.
Christmas Tree Festival, Immanuel Church
120 Southbourne Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3QJ Saturday 15! December
Over 30 real Christmas trees, decorated by local businesses and Nativity Parade
residents, will transform Southbourne’s local church into a festive, From the Bandstand to the Green
glittering spectacle. Youngsters love to take part in a nativity parade and with Kings,
angels, donkeys and other animals Southbourne’s parade is
Saturday 1st December definitely not one to miss. Whilst parents do some last minute
Southbourne Christmas on the Green shopping there is the added fun of watching out for the 40 knitted
Christmas trees distributed among the stores.
Not only will you find Santa himself but this is also your opportunity
Monday 24! December
to meet his elves, taste locally made mince pies and mulled wine and
to win amazing prizes in the Christmas raffle.
Live Nativity Service, Immanuel Church
For full details and times please visit
Join us for the popular Christmas celebration of the Nativity in this lovely
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk local church. A chance to meet the animals and dress up as a character
for a unique photo opportunity.
14 christmastreewonderland.co.uk christmastreewonderland.co.uk 15
Westbourne
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol changed the way the
festive season is celebrated. In a world in which Christmas is
widely regarded as the most wonderful time of the year, the
Victorian Christmas is famous for carol singing, gift wrapping,
tree decorations and story telling.
Westbourne will be bustling over the festive period
with irresistible characters from the Victorian era.
Friday 30! November
Carols by Candlelight with Snow For full details and times please visit
A Very Victorian Westbourne. www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk
Late night shopping.
Saturday 1st December
Santa’s Grotto in Westbourne Arcade
Artisan Farmers Market.
Peter Treble – Annual Sausage Eating Competition.
Saturday 15! December
A Very Victorian Westbourne
Friday 7! December Victorian street theatre with
inspirational performers.
A Very Victorian Westbourne
Victorian style street theatre with mesmerising walkabouts.
Saturday 22nd December
Saturday 8! December A Very Victorian Westbourne
Victorian street theatre with mesmerising
A Very Victorian Westbourne walkabouts, irresistible characters and
Victorian street theatre with irresistible characters. inspirational performers.
16 christmastreewonderland.co.uk christmastreewonderland.co.uk 17
Please note, map not to scale. For up-to-date news and further information visit www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk
What’s On –
animation… light shows...
and much more...
16th Nov Grand Opening of 7th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd &
Christmas Tree Wonderland 28th Dec Big Wheel Light &
– 6pm, Pier Approach, Pyro shows. 5.30pm &
Bournemouth Seafront. 8.30pm Pier Approach,
Bournemouth Seafront.
From 16th Nov to 2nd Jan
2019, Every Thursday, Friday, 13th – 16th Dec, 20th –
Saturday & Sunday Christmas 24th Dec & 27th – 30th Dec
Tree Wonderland Light & Afternoon animation
Audio Shows – 5pm, 6pm, throughout Christmas Tree
7pm & 8pm in the Lower Wonderland. Highlights
Gardens. ‘Music Mix provided include the Winter Fairy, The
by Wave 105 official Snow Globe, The Snow Lion
For the whole Christmas Tree Christmas Tree Wonderland & White Queen, The Polar
Wonderland experience, explore the Radio Partner’. Bear, The Winter Rose, The
festive delights of our coastal villages Glitter Belles, bouncing snow
From 16th Nov – 6th Jan 2019 men, elves on stilts and roller
and surrounding areas Mini Golf in the Lower skating christmas puddings.
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk Gardens. For specific opening
dates and times please visit Please note details are subject
to change so please visit
christmastreewonderland.co.uk
www.christmastreewonderland.co.uk for
updates before finalising any arrangements.For the latest information on
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland, please visit
christmastreewonderland.co.ukYou can also read
