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Step into a world of entertainment and fun! Pudsey's Spot is the heart of KidsFest where children and families gather to see fantastic performances. The stage is bursting with beloved characters and celebrities from CBBC and CBeebies for a day filled with music, dancing, and games. Your little stars will be thoroughly entertained while you relax and enjoy the show too.
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Meet favourite TV characters
Enjoy lively music and dancing
Join the interactive games
Create lasting memories
Meet favourite TV characters
Enjoy lively music and dancing
Join the interactive games
Create lasting memories
Meet favourite TV characters
Enjoy lively music and dancing
Join the interactive games
Create lasting memories
From an against the clock packing challenge, to pandas, and great giveaways, Chery is set to bring the fun to KidsFest. As well as enjoying some prizes you’ll have the chance to explore the all-new family SUV range, the Chery TIGGO 7 and Chery TIGGO 8, designed for comfort, value, and lifestyle.
See you at The Imagination Station.
Packing Challenge
Epic Prizes
Explore the Chery TIGGO 7 and TIGGO 8
Say Hi to the Chery Pandas
Packing Challenge
Epic Prizes
Explore the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8
Say Hi to the Chery Pandas
Packing Challenge
Epic Prizes
Explore the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8
Say Hi to the Chery Pandas
A fun and interactive space where curiosity and discovery come to life! Whether it's a hands-on helicopter, a science lab, or a nature exploration zone, The Curiosity Factory is designed to engage learners of all ages through experiments, games, and immersive experiences. Imagine launching rockets, creating electric circuits, or exploring the wonders of space through virtual reality. Make science exciting and turn into an adventure!
VIEW ACTIVITIESHands-On Exploration
Science Lab Adventures
Nature Discovery Zone
Immersive Tech Experiences
Hands-On Exploration
Science Lab Adventures
Nature Discovery Zone
Immersive Tech Experiences
Hands-On Exploration
Science Lab Adventures
Nature Discovery Zone
Immersive Tech Experiences
Step onto The Champion’s Ground, the ultimate hub for team sports. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to try something new, this dynamic zone is perfect for everyone.
Try Something New: Discover a variety of exciting team sports, from football and volleyball to tag rugby and ultimate frisbee. Our friendly coaches and volunteers will guide you through the basics, so you can dive right in and have a blast.
Fun for All Ages: With games and challenges designed for kids, teens, and adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends, join a team, or make new connections on the field.
No Pressure, Just Play: The Champion’s Ground is all about having fun and giving it a go. Whether you’re aiming for glory or simply here to enjoy the experience, this is your chance to get active and celebrate teamwork.
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Team Sports Galore
Inclusive Fun
Social Connections
Play Without Pressure
Team Sports Galore
Inclusive Fun
Social Connections
Play Without Pressure
Team Sports Galore
Inclusive Fun
Social Connections
Play Without Pressure
A fun, adrenaline-packed activity area for kids and the ultimate place for excitement and adventure! Imagine conquering towering climbing walls, sliding down the ramp on a skateboard or racing through obstacle courses filled with tunnels, slides, and rope swings. With foam pits, giant slides, and BMX racing tracks, this action-packed space keeps kids moving, laughing, and pushing their limits in a safe and thrilling environment. It’s the perfect place for energetic fun, building confidence, and creating unforgettable memories!
VIEW ACTIVITIESBuild your Confidence
Scale new hights
Try something new
Push your Limits
Build your Confidence
Scale new hights
Try something new
Push your Limits
Build your Confidence
Scale new hights
Try something new
Push your Limits
Let your creativity run wild in this vibrant, hands-on creative zone where kids and families can explore endless possibilities and unleash their imagination. Whether you’re building, painting, crafting, or experimenting with unique materials, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From colourful creations to playful inventions, this space is designed to inspire creativity and bring your artistic visions to life. Come join the fun and make unforgettable memories as you create, play, and imagine together.
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Design & Build with Scrap Timber
Create something new
Colourful Creations
Unforgettable memories
Design & Build with Scrap Timber
Create something new
Colourful Creations
Unforgettable memories
Design & Build with Scrap Timber
Create something new
Colourful Creations
Unforgettable memories
Step into a world of stories, imagination, and creativity at The Book Nook with Waterstones– a brand-new space in KidsFest at CarFest! Designed as a peaceful escape from the festival buzz, The Book Nook invites children (and grown-ups!) to slow down, settle in, and dive into the pages of some truly magical tales.
Join us for live readings and interactive activities with some amazing children’s authors. Each session will bring stories to life through fun, themed crafts and storytelling adventures linked to the books.
Plus, BBC 500 Words will be hosting some interactive writing workshops featuring 500 Words judge Hariett Muncaster and we are also paying tribute to Hampshire’s very own literary legend Jane Austen as we introduce our younger readers to one of the greatest story tellers of all time.
Whether your kids are roaring with courage, solving mysteries, or exploring enchanted forests, The Book Nook is the perfect place for children to lose themselves in a story and discover the magic of reading.
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Live readings with top children's authors
Fun crafts and storytelling sessions
BBC 500 Words writing workshops
A calm, creative space for young book lovers
Live readings with top children's authors
Fun crafts and storytelling sessions
BBC 500 Words writing workshops
A calm, creative space for young book lovers
Live readings with top children's authors
Fun crafts and storytelling sessions
BBC 500 Words writing workshops
A calm, creative space for young book lovers
Welcome to the ultimate zone of fun and excitement! This vibrant area is packed with all the activities kids truly love. From bouncing high on giant inflatables to conquering bouncy castles, there's endless energy and laughter to be had.
But the fun doesn't stop there! Our talented entertainers are on hand to keep the smiles going, engaging kids with exciting performances and interactive games. Whether your little ones are jumping, laughing, or joining in creative activities, this is the perfect place for unforgettable memories and boundless joy.
Come and experience the magic – where fun knows no limits!
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Giant Inflatables & Bouncy Castles
Live Entertainment
Creative Play Activities
Endless energy
Giant Inflatables & Bouncy Castles
Live Entertainment
Creative Play Activities
Endless energy
Giant Inflatables & Bouncy Castles
Live Entertainment
Creative Play Activities
Endless energy
Ready for a summer festival with a sporty twist? Swing by the Neilson Beach Clubs stand at KidsFest and dive into a world of fun, activities, and full-on feel-good vibes. They’re bringing their signature Good Energy to CarFest all weekend long (and a few prizes too!) With a jam-packed schedule from Pickleball to Facepainting, there’s somethings for everyone - whether you’re here for the action, the giggles, or just a great place to chill, head to the Neilson Beach Clubs stand to find your Good Energy!
Pickleball
Animal Yoga & Stretching
Paddleboard Experience
Spin Bike Sessions
Tattoo Station & Facepainting
Chill Out Zone
Prizes to be won!
Hands-On Exploration
Science Lab Adventures
Nature Discovery Zone
Immersive Tech Experiences
Our driving experiences for kids offer an exciting and safe way for young adventurers to get behind the wheel and feel the thrill of driving! Specially designed mini cars and electric vehicles let kids navigate tracks, practice steering, and even learn basic road safety in a fun environment. Whether manoeuvring through obstacle courses, or simply cruising in a mini car, these driving experiences give kids a taste of independence, excitement, and real-world driving fun!
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Mini Car Adventures
Kids behind the wheel
Learn Road Safety
Free-Play Cruising
Mini Car Adventures
Kids behind the wheel
Learn Road Safety
Free-Play Cruising
Mini Car Adventures
Kids behind the wheel
Learn Road Safety
Free-Play Cruising
Dive into a world of energy, laughter and togetherness at the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust games zone! From the fast-paced fun of Dobble and Cobra Paw to the chaotic joy of Egg Slam and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, there’s a game for everyone. Whether you're flipping, grabbing or shouting, every moment is a chance to connect and create unforgettable memories. Join us for the fun – and discover how the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is helping young people rebuild their lives after cancer.
Fun with a purpose
Prizes
Friendly competitions
Board games for all ages
Fun with a purpose
Prizes
Friendly competitions
Board games for all ages
Board games for all ages
Friendly competitions
Prizes
Fun with a purpose
Welcome to the Kiddo Kingdom, a magical space tailored for our youngest festival-goers! Here, young children and toddlers can explore, play, and learn in a safe and stimulating environment designed just for them.
From immersive storytelling to energetic athletics and calming sensory play, there's something to captivate every little mind and body.
Meet your heroes and heroines in KidsFest!
C-Star Cosplay will be providing a number of different characters over the weekend from the Tooth Fairy, to Ghostbusters, to Captain America amongst many others. Come and say hello, meet the characters, have your picture taken and fulfill a dream.
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Introducing the Mega Inflatable Challenge Assault Course by It’s a Knockout. Tackle your way around the course with 15 inflatables and conquer obstacles, climb walls, navigate through tunnels, and slide your way to victory in this action-packed course. Are you up for the challenge?
READ MOREEveryone loves a bouncy castle! That’s a fact. Smashing an almost 21-year-old record and measuring a frankly epic 23.8 metres long and 20.7 metres wide, the World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle stands 12.8 metres tall at its highest point; the side turrets are equal in height to the walls of Cardiff Castle, making it taller than the Great Wall of China and roughly three times the size or the Berlin Wall! Filled with 1143 cubic metres of air it can comfortably accommodate 100 pleasure-seeking festival goers at one time.
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Official Cider Partner
The Car Club Collective Partner
Official Soft Drinks Partner
Official Wine Partner
Official Cocktail Partner
Big Early & Festival Dash Partner
The Inspiration Hub Partner
Official Lager Partner
Official Sparkling Wine Partner of the Premium Lounge
Official Hotel Partner
Official Media Partner
