Christmas officially kicks off at Brewery Square on Sunday (November 28) with its Christmas lights illumination event.

It was due to take place on Saturday, November 27, but organisers have postponed it by a day due to the weather.

The free event takes place from 4pm to 7.30pm and includes live music, entertainment, mulled wine and late night shopping to celebrate the festive season.

The Christmas lights will be turned on by the winners of Brewery Square's Creative Kids - Design a Light' competition, where budding local young artists were given the opportunity to design their own Christmas lights for the square. The winning designs will be turned on and displayed in the heart of the square.

Robert Ackland, director at Brewery Square, said: "After hosting our Christmas lights illumination event virtually last year, we're so pleased to be able to bring the festivities back in full swing for 2021 - and this year we have gone all out.

"It's important for us to be able to bring the community together to celebrate the Christmas period while enjoying everything that Brewery Square has to offer. Being able to host our 'Design a Light' competition and have our winners turn on the lights this year makes it extra special."

To bring a winter wonderland experience to the square, visitors can also expect to see stilt walkers, giant Christmas costume characters and balloon modelling.

Some of the Brewery Square businesses will also be joining in with the festivities. Loco Loves has extended its opening hours and will be offering hot drinks to keep customers warm. The store will also be opening every Sunday in the lead up to Christmas. Customers can also expect complimentary mulled wine, mince pies and goody bags.

The Highbrow Clinic will also be running a prize raffle to fundraise for the Kingfisher Ward at Dorset County Hospital, aiming to help provide support for young people suffering from eating disorders. Tickets for the raffle are available from the clinic and the draw will be made on Thursday, December 2.

Skating in the Square also returns to Brewery Square on November 28 and will be running until January 2022. Tickets can be bought in advance here.

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