THE VERY BEST OF CBBC AND CBEEBIES AT PUDSEY’S SPOT
Bring the kids for an action-packed day of fun and entertainment! Pudsey’s Spot in KidsFest is the must-see stage for children and families. The stage is home to some of the biggest names from CBBC and CBeebies and will be filled with music, dancing, and games. With plenty to keep your children occupied and parents able to take a break, it's the perfect place to spend your day. Don't miss out - come join in the fun at Pudsey's Spot!
Also joining the CBBC and Children in Need gang...
BEDTIME STORIES
The time has come to say goodnight... even during the day! Listen to your favourite bedtime stories narrated by a host of celebrities at the CBeebies Bedtime Stories tent!
SPORTS CLUB
A chance to release energy and learn a new skill! Join our Sports Club and have a go at various sports including rugby, athletics, cricket and many more.
MCDONALDS FUN FOOTBALL
McDonald's Fun Football is bringing its inflatable games back to Carfest and this year has 5, (yes 5!), games to try. Walk through the inflatable golden Arches in the KidsFest area to test your skills.
This year they are bringing a full set of fun inflatables where you can try the Dribble Tunnel, challenge the family on the Speed of Shot, show your goalkeeping skills on the Power Save, or have a coaching session in the inflatable pitch with our Fun Football coaches. The sessions are designed for kids aged 5-11, regardless of football experience, to build confidence and learn new skills. When you are all done show your best celebration with a trip down the Knee Slider!
They will have an abundance of Fun Football Activity Books, full of games to try at home, puzzles and stickers for you to take away. Finally, their expert team of face painters on hand to be able to turn your child into whatever their imagination desires. Enjoy all of this – for FREE!
YOUNG DRIVER
We’re delighted to welcome back Young Driver to CarFest as our under 17s driving partner. Their team of specially trained driving instructors will be providing taster lessons for 10 to 17s throughout the entire weekend. The 15-minute taster lessons can be booked on the day for just £20, with a share of the profits being donated to our charity partners
When: All weekend
How: Pre-Bookings are fully booked but slots remain available on the day
Pricing: £20
THE CREATION STATION
A great relaxing activity brought by The Creation Station to allow children a space to explore the world of creativity and Art. All the activities are sustainable, made from repurposed or recyclable materials – with the majority being sourced from within the festival. A fun space for all to create eco-art and bringing young people's dreams to life with recycled materials.
What: Summer beach festival vibe, summer festival skirt, Headdress/wig, Braided hair piece, Friendship bracelet, Juggling Balls, Build the tallest structure
What: Summer beach festival vibe, summer festival skirt, Headdress/wig, Braided hair piece, Friendship bracelet, Juggling Balls, Build the tallest structure
When: Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
How: Turn up on the day!
Pricing: FREE!
ARTLAB
ArtLab allows individuals to experience a journey of self-discovery through the practice of totally immersive and mindful art activities. Encouraging you to get lost in their creations and the freedom to create through self-expression.
A fun space for all to create eco-art and bringing young people's dreams to life with recycled materials. Join The Art Club at CARFEST 2023!
What: Cardboard car & Garage making, Design a car for the future, Design a moon rover & The mosaic car colouring
Workshops: Tie dye tote bags, Make your own dream catchers, Paint your own record & design and make your own cable tie headdress.
When: Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
How: Turn up on the day!
Pricing: FREE!
BERKSHIRE PRINTMAKERS
Be fashion designers and...join Berkshire Printmakers for a fun, creative 45 minute workshop for adults and children (all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult).
Design and silkscreen print your own organic cotton t-shirt. Create paper stencils and choose from a wide range of patterned screens and funky coloured water-based inks to make your designs. Get to grips with a squeegee to create your own take home souvenir of the Carfest 2023!
LITTLE LEARNERS
Messy Play and Mark Making is what Little Learners does best! They are thrilled to be bringing their award winning educational messy play sessions to CarFest!
Come say hello to the Little Learners Team and explore some of their incredible activities in person or learn a little more on how they can help your child develop early writing skills! Let's make sure EVERY child can make their mark!
Get hands on with some messy play, sample mark making materials or just get some advice on how Little Learners can benefit your child! Little Learners will also be showcasing their unique early writing programme 'The Mark Makers' and will have some amazing messy play materials for sale, so you can take the fun home with you!
MINI ATHLETICS
At Mini Athletics, we take what children love to do the most (running super-fast, jumping high and throwing far) and mix it with imaginative themes, learning to follow instructions, making friends and developing gross motor skills. It is the magical combination of imaginative play, sport and burning energy! The team from Mini-Athletics will be running FREE daily taster classes
Trampolines
Bouncing back into CarFest will be our Springfree trampolines. Bouncers will have an opportunity to be on the Springfree leader board! On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be getting a little creative and encouraging bouncers to get artistic and do some chalk drawing on one of our Springfree Trampolines! If that’s not your style, then just come along and have a bounce!
When: Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
How: Turn up on the day!
Pricing: FREE!
Worlds Biggest Bouncy Castle
Everyone 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.
Quite simply massive, it’s an inflatable legend in the making, don’t miss the chance to have a jump around on the bouncy castle at CarFest this summer!
When: Friday 12 – 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 5pm
How: Turn up on the day!
Pricing: £5
THE MEGA INFLATABLE ASSAULT COURSE
Introducing the Mega Inflatable Challenge Assault Course. 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?
Children & Adults welcome! (different sessions)
When: All weekend
How: Turn up on the day!
Pricing: From £5
The Entertainer
With over 170 stores across the UK, The Entertainer is the UK’s Largest Independent Toy Retailer, and we’re delighted that they will be creating an amazing play area for kids of all ages! Little ones are so good at entertaining themselves, and the team from The Entertainer are going to create the ultimate toy haven, with a huge selection of fun things to play with… from kitchen sets to mini tractors, doll houses to swing balls and everything in between! There’s also a chance to win a £250 Toy Prize Bundle plus a flyer to receive discounts in store or online! So, for the ultimate fun and playtime make you’re way to The Entertainer Playzone!
