Littledown Family Fun Day 2026
Schedule
Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Littledown Leisure Centre, Chaseside, BH7 7DX Bournemouth, United Kingdom | Bournemouth, EN
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We are so excited to be planning another fun filled day on Sunday 26 July 2026 from 11am-4pm From walking dinosaur shows to virtual reality sessions - there really is something for everyone! The Family Fun Day will take place outside within 47 acres of parkland with some activities taking place inside the centre.
🐉 Walk amongst dinosaurs and dragons on their walkabout or watch the show on the main stage. Meet Merlin with the baby Dragon.
🎤 Join us on the main stage and dance along with Minky Moo’s K-pop Demond Hunters Rumi & Baby Saja, Frozen’ s Anna & Elsa, Tinkerbelle and Unicorn Fairy.
🌌 Step into another world with the virtual reality sessions running throughout the day.
🦄 Meet Paddington, Spiderman, Chase & Marshall from Paw Patrol, Unicorn, as well as Catboy from PJ Masks supplied by Little Gizmos.
🦅 Have your picture taken with birds of prey. Join the full-size Transformers on walkabout through the park.
🎶 Jam out to DJ Phills tunes on the main stage. Play along with the games and win some prizes!
🦖 Embark on a Dinosaur show in the 360-science dome.
🧜♀️ Follow the bubbles and try to spot the magical mermaid.
🧚 Be amazed by the stilt walking fairies!
🕷️ Face your fears at the Bug and Spider handling experience.
🖌️ Why not have fun getting your face painted or your hair wrapped.
🪂 Join in with the under 5 activities, including parachute games, multi sports, gym- based group activities.
🫧 Enter the world of bubbles with the Lovely Bubbly Show.
🪄 Enjoy magic shows in the kid’s zone.
🏰 Jump around the 'Frozen' Castle bouncy castle.
🎨 Unleash your inner artist at the Arts and Craft station or try some fossil digging.
🍔 If all that sounds a little too energetic there are always plenty of opportunities to grab refreshments and snacks.
We would also like to thank all our sponsors, BH Live, Absolute Music, Greatest Hits Radio, Snows Toyota, Raring2GO, Compass Building Services Ltd and Shadow Design 🤩
And if that’s not enough…
There is also a fun fair and stalls selling arts, crafts, and artisan products.
There will be live music on the Terrace with Honey Kick, so come and dance like no one is watching! With two licensed bars, check out our Terrace area at Lookout at Littledown! Plus, an outdoor container bar, and BBQ Wood Fired pizzas, Bratwurst’s, Greek, Hog Roast, and a selection of street food.
The children’s play park will also be open, along with our paddling pool.
Planned activities include:
• Glitter and Airbrush Tattoos, Hair Wrapping, Balloon Modelling and Arts and Crafts
• Inflatable Zone including: Bouncy Castles, Bungee Run, Zorb Circuit, Basketball Shoot Out and Archey.
• Magic shows, circus skills and free VR sessions in the Mind and Body Studio.
• Coconut shy
• Miniature railway in the parkland
• Giant assault course
• Tombola's
• Spot prizes throughout the day
Entertainment including:
• Live music on the Terrace from Down with the DJ
• Outlook Licensed bar plus container outdoor bar, and catering outlets including Hog Roast, Wood Fired Pizza, Crepes, BBQ, Mexican street food, Fish and Chips, Hog Roast, Bratwurst stall, Candy Floss, Donuts, Cakes, and more
• Free music sessions delivered by Absolute Music
• Sweets and Candy floss stands
• Fun fair rides and amusements including Crooked Cottage, Star Flyer, Miami and more!
Some activities are free to participate however there are charges for other activities. Prices will be displayed by stall holders and activity providers on the day.
Car parking is available but limited – we advise you travel to the event on foot, by bike or public transport if possible.
Please note our parkland is dog free, please leave your doggies at home!
In the event of wet weather, most stalls and activities will be moved inside the centre. All activities are subject to change.
Event information is being updated weekly, as new attractions are confirmed.
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Where is it happening?
Littledown Leisure Centre, Chaseside, BH7 7DX Bournemouth, United Kingdom, Bournemouth, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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