A seasonal Christmas Market in Bournemouth is hoping to attract a record number of visitors this year.
250,000 people walked through the market last year, with the figure expected to rise again as the council once again hire out the use of the Town Centre to an entertainment company, S & D Leisure.
There is set to be the annual German market, as well as an extension, which will house the new ‘Santa Land’ attraction, with rides and shows which appeal to younger visitors.
Anne Simpson, the PA to the managing director of the company hopes the new attraction will bring even more tourists to Bournemouth this Christmas. However, she is unsure how successful the market will be this year “We will have to wait and see, it’s up to the crowds now.”
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Traders have also shown an increased interest to the market. “It’s a lot easier to do these events” said Sarah Chettle from Dorchester, who is one of the clothes traders in the market “it is slow to start off with, but gradually picks up as you get closer to Christmas.”
People visiting the market are impressed that the annual market is still going ahead.
“I enjoy the Buzz” Scott Purces, a Café worker from Ferndown said. Justin Kent, from Shaftsbury agrees, “It makes the town look more festive.”
It is still difficult for independent traders like Sarah, who are set to have to compete with the opening of the Primark store this month. “We’re in hard times, and everybody wants a bargain.”
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