If your children are Stitch fans, the May Bank Holiday weekend 2026 just got a lot more interesting.

Jungle World Park in Leyland is hosting The Stitch Jungle Mayhem on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May, running from 9am to 6pm both days. It is a full-day themed event built around the beloved character from Lilo & Stitch, and every activity is included in the standard entry ticket. No hidden add-ons. No paying separately for each bit of fun.

Here is everything you need to know before you book.

What Is the Stitch Jungle Mayhem Event?

The Meet Stitch Leyland kids event runs across both days of the pre-bank-holiday weekend, giving families a proper two-day window to attend rather than scrambling for one specific slot.

The event packs in four headline activities:

• Stitch-themed crafts for children to take home something they made on the day
• A Stitch dance party where kids can let loose to themed music
• Games throughout the day to keep energy levels up
• A Meet and Greet with Stitch, including a photo opportunity

That last one is the part most parents are booking around. A proper character meet and greet at a local indoor venue, without needing to travel to a theme park or pay premium admission, is genuinely rare. Children get to meet Stitch in person and walk away with a photo to remember it.

Spaces are limited across both days. Jungle World Park consistently sells out bank holiday sessions, and a themed character event like this will move faster than a standard play session. If you are reading this in the week before the event, booking now rather than later is the sensible move.

Why This Works for Families with Mixed Ages

One of the practical challenges of Leyland family days out is finding something that works when you have children at different stages. A three-year-old and a seven-year-old rarely want the same thing at the same time.

The Stitch Jungle Mayhem runs inside Jungle World Park, which means the full venue is open alongside the themed activities. Here is what that looks like in practice:

• For the youngest visitors (0-5): The dedicated toddler zone gives babies and toddlers a safe, enclosed soft play area separate from the older children. Stitch crafts are age-friendly activities that younger children can join with a parent's help.
• For primary school age children (5-12): The 25ft slide (Lancashire's tallest indoor slide), the laser tag arena at £3.95 per game, and the safari electric go-karts at £2.50 per ride all sit alongside the themed event. These are not part of the themed day's activities, but the venue is fully open, so children can move between the Stitch activities and the wider play centre as they please.
• For parents: The Tiki Café holds a 5-star hygiene rating and serves freshly prepared food including pizzas, paninis, jacket potatoes, and kids' meals. Parents can sit and eat while keeping a direct sightline to the play areas. Coffee is available all day.

The whole setup means you are not confined to one type of activity for three hours. Children move around, burn energy, do the crafts, join the dance party, do the meet and greet, then head back to the slide. That flexibility makes the day last longer and end better for everyone.

Practical Information for the Stitch Event

Here is the key information in one place.

Event name: The Stitch Jungle Mayhem 

Dates: Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2026 

Times: 9am to 6pm both days 

Location: Jungle World Park, 2 Tomlinson Road, Leyland, PR25 2DY 

Ticket price: From £6.95 per child (adults £2.00) 

Activities included in entry: Stitch crafts, dance party, games, meet and greet with Stitch 

Add-on activities: Laser tag (£3.95 per game), go-karts (£2.50 per ride) 

Parking: Free on-site, with additional street parking on Tomlinson Road during busy periods 

Phone: 01772 368544 

Email: hello@jungleworldpark.com

Children must wear socks in the play areas. Grip socks are available to purchase on-site. No outside food or drink is permitted, except baby food and formula.

What to Expect at the Meet and Greet

Character meet and greets at play venues work best when families go in with a clear idea of what to expect.

At the Stitch Jungle Mayhem, the meet and greet is a dedicated part of the event, not a chance encounter. Children get to meet Stitch and have a photo taken. For younger children who have watched the films and love the character, this kind of moment is genuinely memorable in a way that a standard soft play session is not.

A few tips to get the most out of it:

• Arrive early. The event runs from 9am and the meet and greet will be busiest around mid-morning once families have settled in. Getting there at opening gives you the best chance of shorter queues.
• Bring your child in a Stitch outfit if they want to. The wider Jungle Disney Party event, running later in May on 27th-29th May, specifically encourages Disney costumes. For the Stitch event, dressing up is not required but it adds to the atmosphere and makes for a better photo.
• Have your phone ready. The event includes a photo opportunity as part of the meet and greet. Make sure you have storage space on your phone before you arrive.
• Talk to your child beforehand. Younger children who are meeting a character for the first time sometimes need a moment to adjust. It helps to show them pictures of Stitch in advance and talk about what the meeting will look like so it feels familiar rather than overwhelming when the moment arrives.

The May Bank Holiday Weekend in Context

The Early May Bank Holiday in England and Wales falls on Monday 4th May 2026, making Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd the lead-up weekend. Many families treat the whole three days as a half-week break, particularly those with children on school holidays.

The Stitch Jungle Mayhem runs across Saturday and Sunday specifically, meaning you have both days to choose from. If one day does not work due to other plans, you still have the other. And with the bank holiday on Monday, the pressure of getting back for an early school night is removed.

Jungle World Park also runs its bank holiday sessions on Monday 4th May as standard school holiday pricing, so the venue is open across the full long weekend if you want to visit on multiple days.

More May Events at Jungle World Park

The Stitch Jungle Mayhem is not the only thing happening in May. Here is what else is on at Jungle World Park Leyland across the month:

• Jungle Disney Party — Saturday 27th, Sunday 28th, and Monday 29th May. Children are encouraged to come in Disney costumes and join themed games and activities. Tickets start from £4.95.
• Teddy Bears Picnic Week — 25th to 29th May, running 9:30am to 4pm. Designed for babies and toddlers, this week includes storytelling (Goldilocks and the Three Bears), teddy crafts, and the option to add a Teddy Bears Picnic lunch box for £4.50. All activities are included in the entry ticket.

If you have children who will enjoy all three events, May at Jungle World Park offers a strong run of themed days spread across the month's two bank holiday weekends.

How to Book

Booking opens through the Jungle World Park website. Sessions fill quickly, and the Stitch event has a limited number of spaces per time slot.

Go to Jungle World Park website and select the bank holiday session that works for you. For the Stitch Jungle Mayhem, choose Saturday 2nd May or Sunday 3rd May and pick your session time.

You can also contact the team directly:

• Phone: 01772 368544
• Email: hello@jungleworldpark.com

Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. If your plans change, contact the venue as early as possible to discuss moving to a different session date.

FAQs: Meet Stitch Leyland Kids Event at Jungle World Park

What is included in the Stitch Jungle Mayhem event at Jungle World Park? 

The event includes Stitch-themed crafts, a dance party, games, and a meet and greet with Stitch, including a photo opportunity. All activities are covered by the standard entry ticket. Add-ons like laser tag and go-karts are paid separately on the day.

When is the Meet Stitch event in Leyland and how do I get tickets? 

The Stitch Jungle Mayhem runs on Saturday 2nd May and Sunday 3rd May 2026, from 9am to 6pm. Tickets are available through the Jungle World Park website at jungleworldpark.com. Sessions have limited spaces, so booking in advance is strongly recommended.

Is the Stitch event suitable for toddlers and babies? 

Yes. Jungle World Park caters for children aged 0-12, and the Stitch crafts and dance party are age-friendly for younger children with a parent alongside. The venue also has a dedicated toddler zone separate from the older children's play areas, so babies and toddlers have their own safe space throughout the visit.

Is there parking at Jungle World Park in Leyland? 

Free on-site parking is available at Jungle World Park on Tomlinson Road. During busier periods like bank holiday events, additional free parking is available on adjacent streets. The venue's timed session system helps manage arrivals and departures.

What should children wear to the Stitch Jungle Mayhem event? 

Children must wear socks at all times in the play areas. Grip socks are available to buy on-site. Comfortable, flexible clothing works best for soft play. Dressing up as Stitch or in a Disney costume is not required but adds to the atmosphere for children who enjoy it.