Event Details
Date: Saturday 7th February 2026 – 11am-3pm
Celebrate World Book Day 2026 at the Sovereign Centre
Bournemouth Coastal BID and Creative Kids Centre are delighted to invite families, children, and book lovers to celebrate World Book Day 2026 at the Sovereign Shopping Centre in Boscombe.
Taking place on Saturday 7th March from 11am to 3pm, this free family-friendly event will transform the Sovereign Centre into a hub of creativity, storytelling and imagination.
Children are encouraged to come dressed as their favourite book characters and take part in a range of interactive activities designed to inspire confidence, creativity and a love of reading.
A Day of Stories, Creativity and Imagination
Throughout the afternoon, visitors can enjoy a packed programme of activities celebrating books, storytelling and creativity.
Live Storytelling Sessions
11:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Sovereign Centre Bandstand
Enjoy engaging storytelling sessions inspired by current World Book Day titles, bringing favourite stories and characters to life in an interactive experience for young audiences.
Podcasting Workshop
12:00pm – 1:00pm
📍 Unit 4 – Creative Kids Centre
Young people will have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on podcasting workshop where they can interview each other about their favourite books, characters and stories.
Craft Workshops
12:00pm – 2:00pm
📍 Unit 5 – Creative Kids Centre
Children can explore their creativity by designing characters, making props and experimenting with visual storytelling through fun craft activities.
World Book Day Costume Catwalk Show
2:00pm – 3:00pm
📍 Sovereign Centre Bandstand
The day concludes with a colourful costume catwalk celebrating fantastic book characters, creativity and confidence. Children will have the chance to showcase their costumes and take centre stage.
Additional Highlights
Visitors will also be able to enjoy:
A community display created by local children during February half-term
Interactive activities taking place throughout the event
Opportunities for children to express creativity and build confidence
A Celebration for the Whole Community
World Book Day at the Sovereign Centre is designed to bring families and the community together through books, storytelling and creative activities.
Whether you’re dressing up as a favourite character, listening to stories, or taking part in workshops, the event promises a fun and inspiring day for everyone.