CHRISTMAS is approaching as work on Bournemouth Lower Gardens' Christmas Tree Wonderland gets underway.

In the gardens, it is already clear to see the enormous, recognisable light-up trees as preparations are made ahead of the official opening in just over two weeks.

Now in its fifth year, this free attraction will run from Friday 18 November – Monday 2 January 2023.

The popular spectacle will illuminate Bournemouth’s Lower Gardens, seafront and town centre.

It promises to dazzle and delight once again with its iconic 60-foot walk through Christmas tree with light shows set to music, as well as a whole host of other light installations.

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New trees for 2022, include fresh themes such as the Kyiv Christmas Tree at Pier Approach with its vibrant, sparkling lights.

The Lucerne Tree in the Gardens will be in recognition of Bournemouth’s twinning with the Swiss town.

The Christmas Tree Wonderland trail runs throughout the town centre, including the Triangle, Beale Place, Horseshoe Common, down to the Lower Gardens and then the seafront.