BH Live’s 10^th annual free-to-attend Family Fun Day returns to Littledown Park on Sunday 27 July 2025 from 11am-4pm, an event packed with attractions, activities, and entertainment.

More than 100,000 people are estimated to have attended Littledown’s Family Fun Day since the community event was launched.

This year’s event has been made possible thanks to additional support from sponsors Greatest Hits Radio, Absolute Music, Raring 2 Go, Shadow Design, Compass Building Services, and Snows Toyota.

Whatever the weather, there is something for families with children of all ages to see and do.

General admission to the park and family fun day is free, however charges apply for some activities and rides. Where activities are chargeable, prices will be displayed on the day.

There are stalls, vendors, and attractions, including a 300m inflatable obstacle course (courtesy of Tuff Nutterz), an under-the-sea themed 360-science dome, The Lovely Bubbly bubble show, Charles Cole’s Family Fun Fair, and more than 50 costumed characters walking around the parkland courtesy of C-star Cosplay group. For the little ones, Minky Moos and Little Gizmos will be providing costume characters for the main stage.

Entertainment providers Rent A Dinosaur will be delivering two 40-minute ‘roar-some’ performances on the main stage, inviting participants to join them on two walkarounds of Littledown Park with their giant brontosaurus.

Additional highlights include static and aerial birds of prey displays, puppet shows, a silent disco, free kids’ music sessions (courtesy of Absolute Music), an urban bike show, and much more. Dorset Police’s neighbourhood policing team will be in attendance to answer any questions visitors may have, meet and greet visitors, and ensure the event remains safe and enjoyable for all.

Football tournaments, organised by PlayFootball, will be taking place on Littledown’s 3G rubber crumb outdoor football pitches. Visitors interested in getting involved can register their interest online at playfootball.net.

Lookout at Littledown, the centre’s eating and drinking hotspot, will be open, selling cocktails, beers, soft drinks, and food. There will be live band performances on its outdoor terrace overlooking the park. Other pop-up stalls and vendors will be in the park selling refreshments and food throughout the day.

Littledown’s play park and paddling pool will be open (weather-dependent) to visitors on the day and throughout the summer season*. A mermaid visitor (courtesy of Mermaid Experience Dorset) will be in attendance to interact and play with visitors throughout the day.

Littledown Centre and Littledown Park are operated by registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.

On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, said;

“We’re so excited to welcome everyone back for the 10th annual Littledown Family Fun Day! It’s a free to attend event that brings thousands of people together each year, and we love being able to offer a fun, low-cost day out for families in our community. It’s a great chance to explore the leisure centre, explore the park, try something new, and just enjoy the day together.

Since BH Live is a registered charity, any money we make from events like this goes right back into supporting and improving local facilities and services. So by joining us, you’re not only having a fantastic time—you’re also helping make a real difference in the community. We can’t wait to see you there!”

Visitors are advised to walk, cycle or take public transport to the event where possible. Limited car parking, including space for blue badge holders, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. It is free for up to three hours. Parking charges apply after – see car park signage for details.

Free overflow parking is available in Royal Bournemouth Hospital’s multi-storey car park. Parking restrictions apply to other public car parks – see car park signage for details.

Littledown Park is a dog free area. With the exception of service and assistance animals, people are asked to please leave their pets at home.

In addition to Family Fun Day, a diverse programme of fantastic community events will return to Littledown and its parkland throughout the spring and summer. See our notes to editors for more information.

More information about updates about Littledown Family Fun Day, visit Littledown’s Facebook event page.

Littledown Centre and its swim, gym, and group exercise facilities will be open and running as usual throughout the day – visitors are advised to plan their visit as accessing the centre and parking will be busier than usual.

More information on opening hours and timetables can be found at bhliveactive.org.uk/littledown.