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Top performing leisure centre celebrates packed programme of events for 2024

Littledown Family Fun Day 2022

By Andrew Diprose [email protected]

Published: January 23, 2024 | Updated: 23rd January 2024

A Bournemouth leisure centre set in 47 acres of parkland has unveiled a packed programme of events for 2024.

Littledown is ranked among the UK’s top performing leisure centres.

It is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.

The diverse programme of events for this year include:

Lookout at Littledown

Opened in May 2023 and described as a funky bar with outdoor live music and dining, a monthly quiz night, Flamingo Quingo, is held between January and March. In the summer, it will host live music events on Friday evenings.

Little Pickles Market

Due to be held on Sunday March 3, Sunday May 12 and Sunday July 21 from 1pm to 5pm, the markets offers an opportunity to buy or sell second-hand maternity wear, nursery furniture, bikes, books, DVDs, games, clothes, toys and much more.

Charles Cole’s Family Funfair
Monday March 25 to Friday April 19.

A token-operated family funfair with rides and stalls including dodgems, mirror maze, waltzers, flyers, and many more based at Littledown’s recreational ground.

Alternative Convention, Comic Con, and Street Food Market
Saturday 4 and Sunday May 5.

A weekend filled with food, steampunk, comic and gaming across the May bank holiday weekend featuring exhibitors, costuming and cosplaying groups and film and TV guests. The Alternative convention will take place on May 4 with Littledown’s Comic Con and food market running on May 5.

Littledown Family Fun Day
Sunday July 28 from 11am to 4pm.

A popular family fun day with lots for families and children to see and do. Two 40 minute shows suitable for families and children will also be available to watch on the day plus VR and a Planetarium.

Halloween Disco
Thursday October 31.

Littledown Fireworks
Saturday November 2 from 4pm – 10pm.

Littledown Christmas Market
Sunday November 24 from 11am to 4pm.
One of the biggest indoor markets in Dorset is back for 2024 with over 85 stalls.

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