A CHRISTMAS ad showing off all Bournemouth has to offer this festive season is being shown on television this month.

The Make it Bournemouth ad features the Gardens of Light, Santa’s Grotto and the town's biggest outdoor ice rink yet.

Singer Lauren Bannon’s rendition of the classic ‘Beside the Seaside’ is the soundtrack for the ad, which will be shown on ITV until December 24.

It was first aired on Friday during an ad break for Coronation Street.

Last year singer Charlie Hole, provided the music for the debut advert.

Make it Bournemouth is part of Bournemouth town centre BID. 

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