Christchurch BID – Business Improvement District (BID) for Christchurch town centre

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Supporting businesses in Christchurch, Dorset

Christchurch BID

A BID is a business-led and business-funded body formed to improve a specific commercial area, in this case Christchurch town centre. Our BID is governed by a board made up of businesses who represent the BID area, which means that businesses and organisations have a genuine voice and decide and direct what they want for the town.

Our Mission

Supporting businesses in Christchurch, Dorset. Christchurch BID helps raise the profile of the Christchurch area, and support the local businesses.

Upcoming Events

01 Dec

Christchurch Living Advent Calendar 2023

December 1, 2023 @ 18:00 , more

01 Dec

Frettens Solicitors Directors Dining Club – Fri 1st December – Captains Club Hotel

12:00 - 15:30

Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch

30 Nov

Business Support – Google Digital Garage Event – Bournemouth

10:30 - 15:00

Bournemouth

01 Sep

The King’s Comedy Club

20:00 - 23:00

The King's Arms Hotel

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Happy Friday! 🎉 If you're looking to let loose

Happy Friday! 🎉

If you're looking to let loose and have a great weekend then why not visit one (or two) of our amazing bars, pubs or restaurants in Christchurch town centre?

We are spoilt for choice on places to head to for a great evening, tag your favourite spot in the comments 👇🏻

@sohochristchurch
@thomastrippxchurch
@meram.kitchen
@nusarathai
@yeoldegeorgeinnchristchurch
@the_boathouserestaurant
@thepriory_restaurant
@dirtygertiesginparlour
@kingsarmschristchurch

🩷 This weekend marks the annual Small Business

🩷 This weekend marks the annual Small Business Saturday UK Business Saturday - a national campaign encouraging everyone to support small businesses in their area 🩷

Tag your favourite Christchurch business and give them a shout out!

#ShopLocal
#SmallBusinessSaturdayUK
#SupportLocal

Have you joined the elf hunt? These naughty elves

Have you joined the elf hunt?

These naughty elves have been hiding in local businesses all around Christchurch, be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of prizes if you see one by doing the following:

✨Find a naughty elf and ask for a Golden Ticket from the business you found them in
✨Fill in your details on the Golden Ticket and post it in Santa's Postbox at The Regent
✨Wait to see if you're a winner! (We're announcing on 15th December via social media - follow @christchurchbid)

✨ The more elves you find the more entries you can have - get hunting! 👀

Don't forget to tag us in your 'Elfies' 📸 and share your adventure with #ElfOnTheShelfChristchurch 🎄❄️

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 - Part 3

Christchurch is a thriving hub of independent businesses and we're here to showcase the best of what our beautiful town has to offer this Christmas ✨

📍𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀 - 𝟲 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲 @hamiltonjeweller
💎 If you're looking for something special for someone in your life this Christmas, visit one of our towns stunning jewellers! To contact Hamilton Jewellers about what they currently have in stock call 01202 482397 or pop in next time you’re in Christchurch

📍𝗙𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 - 𝟮𝟭𝗯 𝗦𝗮𝘅𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 @shopfantasticthings
Get them a gift that's one-of-a-kind this Christmas, with a wide range of crafted products from talented local makers including resin creations, wood carvings, candles, wax melts and macramé. 🌿🕯️Pop in and have a look!

📍𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 - 𝟮𝟬 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 @matissebeautyclinic
Spend £80 or more on a perfect gift voucher for your loved ones and have it presented in a beautiful gift box with a free Clarins Eau Dynamisante candle - hurry whilst stocks last!

If you're a local business or would like to nominate one to be featured in our Christchurch Gift Guide, get in touch today marketing@christchurchbid.co.uk or send us a DM

Christchurch Living Advent Calendar kicks off on t

Christchurch Living Advent Calendar kicks off on the 1st December for it's 3rd year running!

Organised by Christchurch Rotary Club, it has raised more than £40,000 for local charities over the past two years alone ✨

🎁 24 charities are supported with 24 surprise performers, one each evening up until Christmas!
🎁 Join us at a different venue each night in December at 6pm
🎁 Collections will be made and raffle tickets sold, with the proceeds going to a different predetermined local charity each evening
🎁 Go to https://christchurchlivingadventcalendar.org.uk for the locations booked for each evening

Help us raise funds for some very deserving charities this December! Like, comment and share this post to spread the message far and wide! 🤩

#CLAC
#ChristchurchLivingAdventCalendar
#Rotary
#SupportLocal

🎉🎅🏻🎁 Elf on the Shelf Hunt starts TODA

🎉🎅🏻🎁 Elf on the Shelf Hunt starts TODAY! 🎁🎅🏻🎉

Get ready for some festive fun with our mischievous elves hiding in Christchurch businesses! 🎄

✨ To participate, simply find our naughty elves in our town centre businesses
✨ Get a golden ticket from the staff, and complete your details
✨ Then, drop it in Santa's postbox at Regent Centre for a chance to win over £100 worth of prizes just in time for Christmas!

Every ticket you submit equals one entry, so the more you find, the higher your chances of winning! 😉✨

This special event is brought to you by Christchurch BID – we're thrilled to spread holiday joy throughout our community! 🤶

Don't forget to tag us in your 'Elfies' 📸 and share your adventure with #ElfOnTheShelfChristchurch 🎄❄️

Get ready for some naughty elf-hunting and let the Christmas magic begin! 🎅🏻✨

#ElfHunt #ChristmasFun #RegentCentre #ChristchurchBID

✨There's lots going on in Christchurch this week

✨There's lots going on in Christchurch this weekend ✨

Join the team at The Priory for their Christmas Fair and Craft Market 🎉

You can soak up the festive cheer whilst browsing the artisan crafts on offer, then head up to the Christmas Light Switch On in the town after!

Will we be seeing you there?

Have you seen our Christchurch BID Christmas Baubl

Have you seen our Christchurch BID Christmas Baubles hiding around Christchurch?

This year, we have secretly hung special Christchurch BID Christmas baubles in businesses across Christchurch. From Bargates, through to Wick Lane, Bridge Street and beyond, there are a total of 15 baubles to find in different venues around the town.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀! 🤩

How to enter:

• Post a selfie with you and the Christchurch BID bauble on Instagram and tag in the business where you have found the it along with @christchurchbid

• Like and follow the businesses Instagram page and @christchurchbid

The Christchurch Big Christmas Bauble Hunt will start on Saturday 25th November ending on Friday 15th December 2023. Winners will be announced after 15th December! 🤩

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