IT'S beginning to look at lot like Christmas as BCP's festivities get underway. 

Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland starts today, November 15, and runs until December 31 in the Lower Gardens.

Organised by Bournemouth Coastal BID and BCP Council, supported by South Western Railway, visitors will be able to enjoy decorated replica Christmas trees from around the world, a festive train track, and a ceiling of lights.

The popular Alpine Market and Alpine Lodge Bar in the Square is also back until January 5.

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This year, Adventure Attractions will provide festive decorations that extend the trail from Lower Gardens all the way to the end of Bournemouth Pier.

Bournemouth’s Town Centre BID will add to the holiday atmosphere by hosting Festive Streets.

The new free series of events in Bournemouth town centre, in partnership with BCP Council and the Town Centre Improvement Fund, kicks off on November 21 and takes place every Thursday evening until Christmas from 4pm until 7pm.

Each event will take place in a different area of town, and will feature choirs, brass bands, selfie station, festive children’s activities, Santa, and walkaround entertainment including an animatronic polar bear and the spectacular ice dragon.

Elsewhere, from the November 30 until Christmas, Westbourne will host festive events every Saturday, with music, choirs, and family-friendly activities across the area.

Christchurch's festivities will kick off in Christchurch on November 23 with Christchurch Town Council’s Christmas lights switch on. 

Activities run from 11am to 7pm, with the big switch-on at 5pm. 

The day’s entertainment includes live music from local bands and school choirs, fun fair rides and the opportunity to meet Santa.

Meanwhile, find tasty street food vendors, festive bars and the Hush Club Disco on the High Street with BMX displays, Bournemouth Goats and much more in Saxon Square.

A new event, Carols in the Square will be held on the December 14. Held in Saxon Square, from 4.30pm onwards there will be a live band and festive treats available for all to enjoy. 

Meanwhile, the Living Advent Calendar will run from December 1 to 24.

Each evening at 6pm, a different live performance will take place at various locations around the town.

Poole's Christmas Maritime Light Trail will run from November 23 until January 1. 

Visitors will be able to follow thousands of twinkling lights from Falkland Square, through the high street, and down to Poole Quay, encountering displays such as a galleon, walk-through lantern, a bauble, and a 13-metre sea-life-themed Christmas tree.