BOURNEMOUTH has become famous for its wonderful festive offering, including the light trail through the town centre and the annual Christmas market. But what do visitors say about it?
The Christmas market opened on November 19 and will continue trading daily until January 2.
This year saw the return of the Alpine Lodge bar, 35 chalet market stalls, the Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens and the SKATE ice rink.
'My grandchildren were over the moon'
With plenty to keep all the family entertained, one visitor said: “What an amazing day we had! The Christmas tree displays were so beautiful.
“I even managed to book in for skating, so my grandchildren were over the moon, they had a fabulous time!
“Thank you for all the hard work that went into making this such a beautiful event.”
The joyful sentiment celebrating the diverse offering in Bournemouth was echoed by many reviewers on Facebook. One said: “Lots of awesome food, clothing and household items. And the lights in Bournemouth Gardens were excellent.”
However, not all the festive fun can be had in the town square, as one reviewer said: “Mainly food stalls outside and the ice rink for the kids.
“Don't miss the pop up Christmas Market on the first floor of Bobby's with many, many stalls with beautiful gifts.”
With a range of food offerings and retail outlets, the festive market had lots to offer visitors from the instagrammable Yorkshire pudding wraps to tasty bratwursts and hand-poured candles to viking drinking horns.
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A one-stop shop for gifts, one happy visitor said: “Home from an amazing weekend visiting the christmas market.
“Such a great atmosphere, the most delicious food, loads of ideas for gifts and all set in beautiful surroundings with lots of cute touches like the giant frame/postcard.”
Lots of visitors were also amazed by the 100 illuminations that make up Christmas Tree Wonderland which runs from Bournemouth Pier to Lansdowne Roundabout through Beale Place and Horseshoe Common.
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The popular spectacle features a 60ft walk-through tree in Lower Gardens which is the centrepiece of the event.
'Lots of security to make it safe '
One outstanding review of the Christmas Tree Wonderland on Google said: “We were visiting Bournemouth this weekend so we were very lucky to experience this extravaganza.
“Beautiful and atmospheric light displays, lots of Christmas stalls selling a variety of products from hot choc and fudge to Christmas decs and cheeses.
“Very well organised, lots of security to make it safe.
“A fun and lovely way to kick off the festive period. All set in the beautiful lower gardens.Well done to all who arrange and display this event.”
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