Winter Style in Westbourne: Eight Independent Boutiques

Westbourne does winter dressing well. Between Seamoor Road and Poole Road, a few minutes' walk apart, you can find a good coat, a pair of proper boots, a jumper for him and something smart for the smallest member of the family, all from independent shops where someone will help with the size.

These are the eight boutiques from our winter carousel, set out by street so you can plan a walk. Most are closed on Sundays, so we have given opening days where the shops publish them. Westbourne's Christmas tree lights go on on Saturday 28 November 2026, which makes a good excuse for an afternoon here.

Seamoor Road holds five of the eight shops on our list, so it makes sense to begin here and work your way down towards Poole Road afterwards.

Boudoir 5

Start at Boudoir 5, number 5 Seamoor Road. It sells pre-loved vintage and contemporary designer clothing and accessories, so the rails are never quite the same twice and a well-made winter coat or a good handbag can turn up on any visit. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 10am. Instagram: @boudoir_5_westbourne.

Lonah

Next door at 7 Seamoor Road, Lonah stocks hand-picked international designer labels for women, with clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories under one roof. The winter edit runs to knitwear, jackets and coats, and boots, from names including Luisa Cerano, Riani, Dorothee Schumacher, Max & Moi, Hale Bob and Paige. The team offers personal styling, which is useful if you are putting together a whole outfit for a Christmas party rather than a single piece. Lonah is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and closed on Sundays and bank holidays.

The Changing Room

At 9 Seamoor Road, The Changing Room describes itself as a men's designer fashion, gift, home and accessories store, which makes it a sensible first stop if you are stuck for a present for him. It opens Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Instagram: @thechangingroom_wb.

Les Enfants

Also on Seamoor Road, Les Enfants is a designer children's wear boutique covering newborn to eight years. It is a good stop for a new-baby present or something smart for the Christmas photographs. Hours are not published online, so check before you set out specially.

BAKS

Across the road at 30 Seamoor Road, BAKS Menswear covers casual and formal menswear. The winter rails run to coats and jackets, jumpers and cardigans, blazers and suits, with the finishing touches close at hand: gloves, scarves, socks and Failsworth hats. Shirts come from labels including Olymp and Eterna, and shoes from Barker and Chatham. BAKS also sells gift vouchers, a safe answer for the man who returns everything. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5.30pm, and closed on Sundays.

Cut through Westbourne Arcade from Seamoor Road and you come out on Poole Road, where the last three shops on our list are found. If you are coming for the tree switch-on on Saturday 28 November 2026, Mabel & Jacks and House of Heels are both open until 5pm on Saturdays, so you can shop first and stay on for the lights at 5.30pm.

Zsa Zsa

Zsa Zsa is a ladies' fashion boutique on Poole Road, with new collections arriving in store through the season. It is worth calling ahead on 01202 763440 if you are making a special trip.

Mabel & Jacks

At 64 Poole Road, Mabel & Jacks specialises in lingerie, nightwear and swimwear, with cup sizes from AA to K and clothing sizes up to 24. Brands include Panache, Prima Donna, Chantelle, Wacoal, Fantasie, Freya and Elomi, and the nightwear is worth a look for cosy winter evenings or a Christmas gift. Bra fittings can be booked through the shop's website, and gift cards are available. Mabel & Jacks is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm.

House of Heels

Further along at 82A Poole Road, House of Heels is a women's shoe boutique with a strong winter line-up: ankle boots, long boots, loafers and trainers, plus occasion heels for the party season, handbags and accessories. Look for Caprice, Tamaris, Peter Kaiser, NeroGiardini, Marco Tozzi and Xti. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 5pm, and closed on Sundays.

Christmas in Westbourne
The Westbourne Christmas Tree Light Switch-On is on Saturday 28 November 2026, 5.30pm to 6.30pm, next to M&S, with the Mayor, a choir sing-along and Santa (book ahead for a meet and greet). Westbourne Rotary's Christmas in the Arcade follows on Saturday 5 December 2026 from 10.30am in Westbourne Arcade, with Santa, the Sound of Soul choir and Donkeys on the Green.

Late-Night Shopping
No late-night shopping had been announced by Westbourne's traders when we checked in mid-November. Look for updates on lovewestbourne.com.

Parking
BCP Council's Alumhurst Road car park (BH4 8EL) is short stay, up to 4 hours, with 6 disabled bays. Alum Chine car park (BH4 8HS) is long stay. Both are open 24 hours and take card, phone or RingGo app payment.

Buses
Westbourne is about 5 minutes from Bournemouth town centre on the M1 bus, and about 20 minutes from Boscombe and 35 minutes from Southbourne on the M2.

Opening Days
Boudoir 5 and The Changing Room open Tuesday to Saturday. Lonah, BAKS, Mabel & Jacks and House of Heels open Monday to Saturday. None of these six opens on a Sunday. Les Enfants and Zsa Zsa do not publish hours online, so ring before a special trip.