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Splashy isn’t just a mascot. He’s a mentor, a mirror, and a movement. Born from a desire to blend emotional education with creative joy, Project Splashy helpschildren connect with their feelings in a safe, relatable way. Whether through storytelling,music, or gentle mascot-led interactions at Splash Park, Splashy opens doors that standardactivities often can’t. As a…

What would happen if you spent 90 minutes without your phone? No photos. No scrolling. NoInstagram stories. Just you, your children, and real-time, unplugged joy. That’s the question we asked families at Splash Park—and the answers surprised even us.In a world where screens are the third parent in most households, digital detox has becomemore than…

Let’s face it: planning the perfect summer can feel like a full-time job. Long queues, expensiveattractions, travel stress, and unpredictable weather often steal the joy from the one seasonthat’s meant to be magical. But what if we told you that a solution already exists—right here,in the heart of East London? Welcome to Splash Park, Bounsea,…

If someone told you that one of London’s most joyful, multicultural, and family-friendlydestinations was in Barking, would you believe them? I would—and I do—because I’ve livedin different parts of London for over 20 years, and I’ve seen firsthand the beauty that unfoldshere in the summer. Splash Park, Bounsea, and Magical Unicorn Lake aren’t just fun…

We often think of self-care as spa days, silence, or a yoga mat in a dimly lit room. But what if Itold you that one of the most powerful forms of self-care involves bouncing on a giantinflatable, arms flailing and laughter erupting as you land in a padded pit of joy? At Bounsea, we’ve discovered…

We’ve all seen children erupt with joy on a bouncy castle. But what happens when we give thatsame space to adults—no rules, no responsibilities, just socks and a giant inflatable obstaclecourse? What happens is magic. Real, unscripted, giggle-inducing magic. At Bounsea, we invited a group of adults—teachers, parents, desk-job warriors, and theperpetually stressed—to let loose….

In today’s hyper-connected world, children’s brains are being overstimulated like neverbefore. Between endless screen time, structured schedules, and urban noise, kids often missout on the one thing that supports both their cognitive and emotional growth: unstructuredoutdoor play. That’s where flat water playgrounds like ours step in—not just as a source offun, but as a mental…

It sounds like something out of a dream: unicorns gliding across a lake in East London,sparkling in the sun, surrounded by laughter and magic. But at Magical Unicorn Lake inBarking Park, this is more than fantasy—it’s a real, immersive experience that brings familiestogether through movement, imagination, and meaningful connection. Why Unicorns? We chose unicorns not…

Exercise disguised as fun—this is the Bounsea promise. It’s where parents, children,teenagers, and even office teams come to bounce, laugh, and bond in one of London’s mostjoyful outdoor spaces. But beneath the hilarity and the high-fives, there’s a serious healthrevolution at work. Reframing Fitness Through Joy We live in a culture that often frames exercise…

For decades, traditional playgrounds have provided the heartbeat of childhood—swingssoaring skyward, monkey bars demanding courage, slides offering adrenaline on a gradient.And while I absolutely love them (as a mother, a professional, and a bit of a nostalgic kidmyself), there’s something revolutionary happening in outdoor play spaces: the rise of thesensory-rich, inclusive splash pad. At our…