Source: City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council, through its Business Enterprise Centres, is thrilled to invite residents to a Fratton Family Fun day. This event is a free celebration of community taking place on Saturday 24 May from 11am–3pm at Fratton Bridge Centre which has recently undergone a refurbishment.
This family event will take over Fratton Bridge Centre and includes Punch & Judy, a mesmerizing magic show, and craft activities alongside face painting, community performances, local history and gaming sessions. Families are also invited to help create an art installation that will celebrate Fratton’s community.
The event marks a milestone in the transformation of Fratton Bridge Centre, which was acquired by the Council in September 2023 with support from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. The centre has since undergone refurbishment, including upgrades to retail spaces, a new welcoming entrance, and the arrival of new businesses and community organisations such as The Pompey Cycle Hub, Fratton Together, the Parenting Network, and the Electric Dreamz interactive technology exhibition centre.
Cllr Steve Pitt, Leader of the council with responsibilities for economic development said:
“The refurbishment has re-energised Fratton Bridge Centre. By working together with community and local business we are committed to revitalising our high streets. Events like the Fratton Family Fun Day are a great way to bring people together and celebrate the positive changes happening in our city.”
The refurbishment of Fratton Bridge Centre is part of a wider regeneration effort to enhance the area through improvements to the high street and investments in new homes and employment opportunities.
Fratton Family Fun is a free event. For programme details visit rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk/fratton-bridge