As well as being a hub for swimming, classes, gym and sports, Littledown Centre and its surrounding parkland is also popular for community, sporting and social events.
This Autumn, residents and visitors can look forward to a diverse programme of events. Highlights include monthly quizzes, themed discos, including a silent disco, markets selling local goods and crafts, one the region’s largest firework displays and so much more – a full listing is below.
Littledown’s event programme has been created to bring people together, provide more leisure and entertainment opportunities, and celebrate and raise awareness of local businesses, activities, and services.
Littledown also frequently hosts private events, parties, clubs and sporting competitions including swimming galas, discos, sports events and dance tournaments.
Littledown Centre is operated by BH Live in partnership with BCP Council. BH Live is a registered charity and social enterprise, committed to community health and wellbeing.
On behalf of BH Live, Rob Cunningham, Director of Leisure and Business Development, shared;
“Littledown is a vibrant hub for all at the heart of our community. As well as the pools, gyms, sports and classes, our autumn event programme is a brilliant example of how we are also bringing people together to enjoy sport, culture, entertainment and local talent, all in one place.”
For further information on upcoming events at Littledown, visit facebook.com/littledowncentre/events.
The following public events and attractions are scheduled to take place at Littledown Centre – all information correct at the time of writing.
What’s on at Littledown?
Lookout at Littledown
Lookout at Littledown is the centre’s vibrant dining hub, with a stylish bar, outdoor terrace, colourful beach hut booths, and live music nights. The menu has something for everyone – from vegan and gluten-free bites to burgers, pizzas, wings, and fresh salad bowls.
Breakfast is served 11am–12pm, with main meals from midday until an hour before closing. Regular events, live music, and private hire make Lookout the place to be.
Families welcome (under 18s with an adult). Service animals only.
Events and live music are held regularly throughout the year. Littledown is also available for private hire. More information can be found online at bhliveactive.org.uk/littledown/lookout-at-littledown.
Flamingo Quingo
From 7:30pm
£2 per person (18+ only) – winner takes all
Already a firm favourite with locals, Flamingo Quingo is an interactive quiz night packed with music, comedy, and games. Upcoming dates are:
Thursday 30 October – Flamingo Quingo
Thursday 27 November – Flamingo Quingo
Saturday 6 December – 18+ Silent Disco
Thursday 11 December – Christmas Quiz
Christmas Silent Disco
Saturday 6 December
7:30pm – midnight
£8 per person (18+ only)
Enjoy a feel-good night of non-stop partying to your favourite festive hits with LED headphones! Don’t like a song? Simply change the channel. With three different playlists, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you dance to the same songs as your friends or tune in to a different channel, the choice is yours!
Hungry for more? If all that dancing makes you hungry, then why not grab something from the Lookout at Littledown menu.
Please drink responsibly.
For more information and to book, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-silent-disco.
Christmas Quiz
Thursday 11 December
From 7:30pm
£2 per person (18+ only) – winner takes all
Join us for our annual Christmas-themed quiz! With festive quiz rounds and your favourite festive tunes, this is one not to be missed. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas jumper!
Please drink responsibly.
For more information and to book, visit bhliveactive.org.uk/whats-on/christmas-quiz.
Little Pickles Market
Sunday 2 November
£1.50 entry (no charge for children)
Little Pickles Market returns for its last second-hand market of the year at Littledown! Little Pickles provides customers with the opportunity to buy or sell second-hand maternity wear, nursery furniture, bikes, books, DVDs, games, clothes, toys and much more.
Brick Fest
Sunday 19 October, 10am-4pm
Tickets £0 (under 5s) – £24.97
Calling all LEGO lovers of all ages! National Brick Events are the ultimate destination for anyone who loves the joy of building with bricks. Prepare for a day filled with creativity, nostalgia, and pure LEGO magic!
For more information and to book tickets, visit the National Brick Eventbrite website.
Halloween Disco
Friday 31 October
1-2pm | 2:30-3:30pm | 4-5pm
Tickets £6.50 per child (Free entry for adults – strictly no more than one adult per child)
Suitable for children ages 2.5 – 8 years old
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween disco hosted by Phil from Get Up and Groove. Each session is jam-packed with thrilling games, epic dance competitions, and of course, tons of disco fun!
Come dressed to impress in your best festive costume for a chance to win a prize. We can’t wait to see you on the dancefloor.
Booking is required. Head to bhliveactive.org.uk/whats-on/Halloween-disco
Fireworks Night
Saturday 8 November
5pm-10:30pm
Tickets £0 (under 3s) – £12
Family tickets available
Join us this November for one of Bournemouth’s biggest and most spectacular family events. The Bournemouth Fireworks display at the Littledown Centre brings together live entertainment, fun fair rides, and street food for an unforgettable night out.
Other attractions include a giant funfair, an indoor family zone, sports sessions, fire performers, and more. With three dazzling fireworks shows in one evening, plus plenty to see and do, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Bonfire Night with friends and family.
Book to avoid disappointment. Visit bournemouthfireworks.co.uk for more information and tickets.
Christmas Market
Sunday 23 November
11am-4pm
Adults (16+) £1
Children (5-15) 50p
Under 5s FREE
We have a wide range of stalls selling Christmas gifts including handmade artisan gifts made by talented crafters, jewellery, fused glass, local preserves, chutneys, award winning fudge, artisan gin, seasonal cakes, chestnuts, cheeses and much more!
Great for gift inspiration, where you can browse with a festive drink and enjoy the festive fun and atmosphere. Enjoy entertainment including festive music from Sing-People-Sing will be performing on the balcony in the main hall
Kids can meet Giggles the cheeky elf as well as getting their face painted! Plus a new surprise guest for 2025!
The Terrace café will be open serving hot drinks and snacks. No need to book, just pay on the day!
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Notes to Editors:
For more information about BH Live please contact:
Daisy Saunders, PR & Communications Executive
E: press.office@bhlive.org.uk
About BH Live
Champions of community engagement, health and wellness across Dorset, Hampshire, and London
BH Live, a registered charity and social enterprise, is a leading operator of sports and leisure centres, theatres, and event venues. Our vision is to create sustainable and inspiring opportunities, deliver great experiences for our communities, and improve health and well-being.
With a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, BH Live continues to enhance the quality of people’s lives, health and wellbeing in the communities it serves.
BH Live was established in 2010. Local authority partners include BCP Council, Portsmouth City Council and Croydon Council.
We are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy. Together with our partners we are helping to change lives and make a positive impact in the community.
For more visit bhlive.org.uk.
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BH Live is a leisure and cultural trust, established in 2010 as a ‘non profit distributing organisation’ (NPDO) for public benefit to promote participation in leisure and cultural events. BH Live is a Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity. Charity No: 1138311. Company No: 07092112. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. BH Live (Enterprises) Ltd, is a Private Company Limited by Shares and a wholly owned subsidiary of BH Live. Company No: 07175626. VAT Reg No: 108 2248 37. Registered Office: Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH. Registered in England and Wales.
About Littledown Centre
Littledown is operated by the registered charity BH Live in partnership with BCP Council.
Set in 47 acres of parkland, Littledown has some of the finest leisure, swimming, football and gym facilities in the country.
It is ranked among the top performing leisure centres in the UK, is accredited by quality scheme QUEST and is a National Fitness Award winner for the Local Authority/Leisure Trust Gym of the Year and finalist for the Best Group Exercise Gym of the Year.
It has more than 1.2 million attendances a year and is home to clubs including BH Live’s Swimming Academy, Swim Bournemouth, Littledown Juniors Football Club and Play Football. Indoor facilities include 25-metre and 17-metre swimming pools for lane swimming, public swimming sessions, pool-based classes and lessons. There is also a splash pool, steam room and sauna.
The venue has one of the largest gyms in the region complete with activity programmes for young people, and support for people recovering from an illness, injury or who are living with a long-term health condition. There are multiple training zones with ground level and lift access. There is something to suit every activity preference and level of fitness with cardio equipment, free weights and functional fitness training space. Hundreds of group exercise classes run seven days a week such as Group Cycle sessions, circuits, yoga, Pilates, HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) and Les Mills™ classes including BodyBalance, BodyPump, BodyCombat, BodyAttack, Sprint and more.
There is a large sports hall for events and multi-sport activities including trampolining, badminton, table tennis, football and gymnastics. Open to members and non members is Littledown’s Terrace Café (with soft play for under 5s) and Lookout at Littledown Bar, each with free customer WiFi. Here you can buy all sorts of snacks, meals and drinks to enjoy indoors or outdoors for al fresco refueling, eating, drinking and socialising.
Outdoor features include six floodlit 3G rubber crumb training pitches, grass football pitches, parkland for recreation and events, a cricket pitch and pavilion, lake, children’s playground, a paddling pool (open summer months only), outdoor catering and free customer parking for up to three hours seven days a week. Littledown Park is also home to Littledown Miniature Railway.
ANPR is in operation at BH Live Active, Littledown. Customers get free customer parking for up to 3 hours seven days a week. Charges apply for longer stays.
For more visit bhliveactive.org.uk/littledown
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