A Magical Winter Adventure: Bournemouth’s Christmas Market & Festivities

As Christmas approaches, Student Ambassador Sophia headed into Bournemouth to see what the town centre had to offer to help you get into the festive spirit!  As the air turns crisp and the possibility of snow dances in the forecast, it’s time to embrace the festive season in all its glory. Gather your friends or… Read more » about A Magical Winter Adventure: Bournemouth’s Christmas Market & Festivities

My favourite Christmas events in and around Dorset

Here are my 8 favourite Christmas events in and around Dorset! 1. Bournemouth’s Christmas Wonderland and Alpine Market, of course! Being based in Bournemouth already, this is a must check out. The Alpine market is great to visit and buy some local gifts for friends and family, as well as relaxing at the outdoor Alpine… Read more » about My favourite Christmas events in and around Dorset

The Festive Season in Bournemouth

If you’re staying in Bournemouth over the festive period, there’s always plenty to of opportunities to get all Christmassy. The festive season in Bournemouth is always one of my favourite times of year. Bournemouth and the surrounding areas within South Dorset have so much to offer. One of my favourite is the free display of… Read more » about The Festive Season in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Christmas Market

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – in Bournemouth!

It’s nearly time. Yes, it is nearly CHRISTMAS!!! I may be just a little bit excited. Nothing is more homely and warming than the festive period in Bournemouth. So what is so good you say? Well first of all if you like lights and decorations you will love the town centre. Bournemouth lights and decorations… Read more » about It’s the most wonderful time of the year – in Bournemouth!

A student guide to free Christmas activities: Dorset 2021

SO… It’s our first Christmas since the pandemic, and those who choose to celebrate the holiday can finally have more freedom this year-round. National restrictions last year meant that Bournemouth and Poole’s Christmas markets and lights were limited, and events were postponed, which means this year can be twice as more exciting. For students, saving… Read more » about A student guide to free Christmas activities: Dorset 2021

An English Christmas for an Indian Girl

Before moving to Bournemouth, my idea of Christmas was based on movies and books. Indian Christmas is different- a week of holidays, adorable little stars hanging outside every home, and giant Christmas trees in shopping malls. The world in my books and films and the world around me were so far apart, I could have… Read more » about An English Christmas for an Indian Girl

The best places to visit in Bournemouth

If you are submitting your UCAS application soon and debating whether to select BU as one of your choices or maybe you’ve applied but don’t know for certain if you will select is as your insurance or firm choice here’s why as a location Bournemouth is second to no other! Bournemouth is an extremely beautiful… Read more » about The best places to visit in Bournemouth

Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!

  Hi, I’m Danielle Cook studying MA Corporate Communication at BU. One of the best parts of studying in Bournemouth is its vibrant centre, the hub of the town where community events and celebrations take place. This holiday season, Bournemouth Square is home to a bustling Christmas market, with stalls offering one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts and… Read more » about Bournemouth’s bustling Christmas market, ice-skating & mulled wine!