Celebrate the close of the summer season at the End of Summer Festival at Testlands Wellbeing Hub on Saturday 26th September 2026! This free-to-attend community event offers a action-packed family fun day filled with entertainment, interactive games, physical and mental wellbeing taster sessions, and local shopping in Maybush, Southampton. From bouncy castles, archery, and Saints Foundation penalty shootouts to live music, police vehicle displays, and a massive array of street food and sweet treats, there is something for every age to enjoy.
End of Summer Festival Event Schedule & Timings
Schedule and timing details for the family festival at Testlands Wellbeing Hub:
- Event Date: Saturday 26th September 2026.
- Event Timings: The festival runs from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM BST.
Festival Highlights & Activities
Featured activities, entertainment, food stalls, and community experiences:
- Inflatables & Active Games: Enjoy bouncy castles, soft play, archery, football darts, axe throwing, hook-a-duck, and Saints Foundation penalty shootouts.
- Family Entertainment & Performers: Features live music, magician performances, character mascots, balloon modelling, face painting, glitter tattoos, and hair glitter.
- Emergency Vehicles & Martial Arts: Explore police vehicles on site and watch interactive Neon Martial Arts demonstrations.
- Local Shopping & Craft Stalls: Browse a huge array of local small business, craft, and gift stalls offering toys, sensory fidgets, candles, wax melts, bath products, and wildlife activities.
- Street Food & Refreshments: A wide range of vendors serving burgers, hot dogs, chips, waffles, crêpes, cakes, brownies, candy floss, popcorn, sweets, slushies, milkshakes, and barista coffee.
- Prizes & Community Wellbeing: Participate in tombolas and lucky dips, while discovering local community groups and wellbeing taster sessions.
Ticket Information & Admission
Admission details for Testlands Wellbeing Hub:
- Admission Fee: Free entry for all visitors.
- Activity & Vendor Charges: Individual stallholders, food trucks, and select activities will have independent fees payable directly to providers.
How to Get to Testlands Wellbeing Hub
Travel options for reaching Green Lane, Maybush, Southampton (SO16 9FQ):
- By Car: Located off Romsey Road (A3057) or Tebourba Way (A3124) in Maybush, with straightforward connections from M27 Junction 3 or M3 Junction 14.
- By Bus: Bluestar bus services (such as Bluestar 18, 4, or 7) stop along nearby Romsey Road and Oakley Road, a short walk from Green Lane.
- By Train: Southampton Central Railway Station is approximately 2.5 miles away, with direct bus routes and taxi ranks connecting to Maybush.
Testlands Wellbeing Hub Parking Information
Parking options for festival attendees:
- On-Site Parking: Free car parking is available directly at Testlands Wellbeing Hub.
- Street Parking: Additional free street parking is available along surrounding residential roads near Green Lane.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the End of Summer Festival at Testlands Wellbeing Hub?
- The festival takes place on Saturday 26th September 2026, running from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM BST.
- Where is Testlands Wellbeing Hub located?
- Testlands Wellbeing Hub is located on Green Lane, Maybush, Southampton (SO16 9FQ).
- Is there an entry fee for the End of Summer Festival?
- No, entry to the festival is completely free for all attendees. Individual stalls, food vendors, and select activities will have additional charges payable directly to the providers.
- What activities are available for children and families?
- Activities include bouncy castles, soft play, archery, football darts, Saints Foundation penalty shootouts, axe throwing, magicians, balloon modelling, face painting, police vehicles, and craft activities.
- Is parking available on site?
- Yes, free car parking is available on site at Testlands Wellbeing Hub, alongside additional surrounding street parking.