Elves are needed if Weymouth is to officially break a world record.

Last year Weymouth was inundated with elves in an unofficial attempt to break the world record for most people in one place dressed as elves.

The record currently stands at 1,762, which was set by Bangkok, Thailand in 2014.

Unlike last year's unofficial attempt, this year it's official.

Organisers We Are Weymouth are appealing to locals and visitors alike to don their best elf attire and head down to New Bond Street to help beat the world record - 2,000 elves are needed.

It will be held on November, Saturday 26 from 3pm to 5pm to coincide with Weymouth’s Christmas light turn-on.

Dawn Rondeau, Chief Operations Officer at We Are Weymouth (BID) said: “We’re bringing back the elves to the town, with counting stations and registration - so we’ll know for certain if we have beaten our target of 2,000 elves in the town just before the lights go on.

“Christmas in Weymouth is such a special time and after the huge success of our calendar of Christmas activities in 2021, we knew 2022 had to be bigger and better.”

The elf celebrations will begin at 10am with a screening of Arthur Christmas in Cineworld, followed by a day of entertainment in the town and on the stage in New Bond Street until 8pm. 

Scattered throughout the town the elf workshops return with bauble making and crafts, elf letter writing and more. Running alongside is the Elf Trail where participants can find the letter on each elf, decipher the word, and submit it for a prize.

Not only will local businesses be donning their best elf costumes, but late-night shopping will also be available until 8pm, as well as free parking in the town. The Closet nightclub is also hosting an Elf night.

Finally, keep your eyes peeled for the larger-than-life Elf and the Christmas Animated Light Show and snow as the lights go on at 5pm playing right through until 8pm. 

Dawn Rondeau added: “We Are Weymouth (BID) wants to put Weymouth on the map for a unique Christmas experience.

“November 26 marks the start of the festive season here in Weymouth and we hope that locals and visitors will join us for what promises to be a really special day.”

Visit Facebook to register your interest in the elf events: https://fb.me/e/3GN1InWxE