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Christmas launches in Bournemouth

Thousands of lights will illuminate the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth to mark the launch of Christmas Tree Wonderland on Friday 17 November. New for this year is a tunnel of light at the start of the trail, which is organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council with main sponsor Coastal Business Improvement District (BID). […]



Christmas Tree Wonderland refresh

Free festive illuminations will light up Bournemouth this winter as Christmas Tree Wonderland returns with a refresh for its sixth year. The glittering light trail, organised by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and main sponsor Coastal BID, is on from 17 November – 1 January 2024. Visitors to the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth, will […]



Two new major light installations confirmed for Christmas at Kingston Lacy 2022

Laser Garden, by Mandylights, and Crystal Garden by Output Arts, are the latest installations to be revealed for the Dorset trail, which will open from 2 December until Christmas Eve.



It’s lights, projectors and action in Poole this Christmas

Poole Town Centre and Quay are set to be lit up in style for six weeks this Christmas as part of the brand-new Poole Christmas Maritime Light Festival. From 19 November – 2 January 2023, residents and visitors to Poole can walk through an enchanting light trail that includes sparkling Christmas Trees with maritime-themed decorations, […]



Get ready to sparkle with over a million Christmas lights at Kingston Lacy

The countdown to Christmas has started, and National Trust’s beautiful Kingston Lacy is getting ready to welcome a new glittering trail between 3 December – 2 January. View photos of the Christmas Light Trail at Kingston Lacy The grounds of the elegant country mansion will be transformed into a winter wonderland. There will be trees […]



Christmas charity cards for sale in Purbeck

Cards for Good Causes charity Christmas cards and gifts are now on sale at Discover Purbeck Information Centre, South Street, Wareham. The Centre is selling cards supporting over 30 charities including Alzheimer’s Society, Barnardo’s; Cancer Research UK; Help the Heroes; Julia’s House; NSPCC; and RNLI. Shoppers can choose from hundreds of different designs, including local […]



Christmas in Dorset 2013

Switching On Of Christmas Lights and Lantern Parade in Lyme Regis 30th November 2013 15:00 – Free lantern-making workshop at the Baptist Church 15:00 to 17:00 – Adult Christmas hat competition 16:30 – Lantern competition at the Baptist Church 17.15 – Parade with Father Christmas and Lyme Regis Majorettes 17.30 – Switch on Christmas Lights […]