Free Summer Event
Join us throughout July and August for a FREE magical event that will transport you to the enchanting world of Neverland.
We’re delighted to partner with Moat Brae on this magical event, the home of Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie in Dumfries. Raising awareness and supporting children’s literacy throughout the Summer holidays. Click here to donate to Moat Brae.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience and immerse yourself with exciting games, thrilling adventure trails and our book swap library.
Explore two themed zones, where you can snap magical selfies with our fabulous Fairy Wings, create your own adventure at the Neverland Garden, and embark on an epic journey on our Pirate Ship. Discover the augmented reality (AR) trail around the Park with the Lost Boys and see what hidden treasures you can find!
Join us on our launch day, 6th July from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm, as Caledonia Park is transformed into the captivating world of Neverland. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
Then, mark your calendars every Monday, from 8th July to 26th August, as you’ll have the chance to meet beloved Neverland characters. They’ll be here from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm every Monday for storytelling, games and demos.
Don’t forget to collect stamps in your Adventure Passport. Once you have visited three out of our eight event days you can collect your chocolate gold treasure from our Neverland Crew.
Sessions Times
11:00 – 11:50 First Session
12:00 – 12:50 Second Session
13:00 – 13:20 Third Session
14:00 – 14:50 Fourth Session
15:00 – 15:50 Fifth Session
Session Details
Launch Day Saturday 6th July
Neverland Adventure Club
11am – 4pm
Join Tootles & Belle as they take you on a tour around Neverland. Spot a Mermaid and discover their favourite flipping games. Meet Smee the Pirate, who will help you find your sea legs, your pirate name and might even make you part the crew. There’s a whole world waiting for you to be explored, so jump on board!
Monday 8th July
Lost Boys Scavenger Hunt
11am – 4pm
Help Tootles & Ace find everything they need for the best party Neverland has never seen. They need wood for a fire, food from the island, friends to join in the fun and all the things that make great games. Most importantly they need to bring it all together to celebrate Neverland style. There will even be a fireside story made from the adventures of the day.
Monday 15th July
Tinkerbell Party
11am – 4pm
Make friends, make friends, never, ever break friends – with the world’s favourite fairy – Belle (Tinkerbell) To become her friend, you need to: Learn to talk like her, join in all her games and riddles, fly about Neverland and join Nibs to become forever friends with fairies!
Monday 22nd July
Pirates’ vs Mermaids
11am – 4pm
Mermaids just want to relax and play and Pirates just want to be rich and merry. Find out who really rules the waves in an epic battle of a Sing off, Keepy-upy off, Fishcake bake off and deep-sea disco dance off. Get your pirate hats on and dancing tails ready!
Monday 29th July
Lost Boys Adventure Club
11am – 4pm
Slightly & Nibs will show you what you need to survive in Neverland…How to lose your shadow, tidy your dreams, fool a pirate and make a den. How to tell a tale of daring dos & don’ts and how they landed in Neverland and became Lost Boys. Get ready, there’s a lot to unlearn!
Monday 5th August
Pirates’ vs Lost Boys
11am – 4pm
Work out if you want to be a Lost Boy forever or join Captain Hook’s pirate crew. Pirate life means hard work, from rowing and fighting and being fierce, to sewing, scrubbing + cooking. The Lost Boys have lots of fun and adventures, but they all really miss their Mums. Discover the ups and downs of Neverland life and see which camp you land in.
Monday 12th August
Stories from the sea
11am – 4pm
Who tells the best tales? Or should that be who has the best tails? Mermaids and pirates aren’t easy friends, hear them share their stories from either side of the water. Starkey thinks pirates own the seas and shares stories from above deck to prove it. Allana tells a different tale with stories from below the surface, where the watery world’s very different.
Monday 19th August
Pirate Treasure Hunt
11am – 4pm
There’s Diamonds & pearls a plenty on Neverland and enough gold coins swim in…if only the Smee & Starkey remember where they buried it! It’s going to need some sharp minds and brave bodies to battle a crocodile, hide from Hook, and have a heap of help to read the map to be reunited with their riches! Come on down for the chance to share in the pirate’s pot of gold.
Monday 26th August
Ships Away!
11am – 4pm
Hoist the anchor, it’s time to set sail! Filled with pirate games, Lost boy adventures, Neverland wildlife spotting and a farewell feast, before it’s time to fly home. Join us for our final voyage around Gretna as the Jolly Roger says goodbye for the summer!