Free Ben and Holly coloring pages: 18 printable PDF designs of Ben Elf, Princess Holly, and their friends from Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom is a British animated preschool series created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, the same team behind Peppa Pig, and produced by Astley Baker Davies. The show first aired in April 2009 and follows Ben Elf and Princess Holly, two young best friends who live in the Little Kingdom, a miniature world hidden among thorny brambles. Holly’s parents, King Thistle and Queen Thistle, rule the kingdom alongside her younger twin sisters, Daisy and Poppy, while Nanny Plum serves as the family’s sharp-tongued nanny and housekeeper. Ben and Holly’s closest companion is Gaston, a pet ladybird who acts much like a dog and gives the pair rides whenever they need to fly.
This collection spans 18 pages, grouped into Ben and Holly together, Gaston the ladybird, and the royal and supporting characters of the Little Kingdom. The coloring angle ranges from simple portraits to fuller scenes from the show.
What’s Inside This Collection
The 18 designs group into three categories, from the two best friends to the wider cast of the Little Kingdom.
Ben and Holly Together
Most pages show Ben and Holly together, sharing an umbrella in the rain, playing on the beach, flying over the kingdom, or dressed up in playful costumes.
Gaston the Ladybird
Several pages focus on Gaston, the pet ladybird who often carries Ben and Holly on his back, shown resting in his nest or rushing to help a friend.
Royal and Supporting Characters
The remaining pages feature the wider cast of the Little Kingdom, including Nanny Plum, Mrs. Elf, and King and Queen Thistle.
What Ben and Holly Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development through gentle character detail. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and staying inside the lines of Ben’s tunic or Holly’s fairy dress calls for exactly that kind of controlled, contained pencil movement.
A familiar way to connect with a favorite show. Coloring characters young viewers already recognize from the series gives them a simple, satisfying way to engage with a story they know and love.
Anxiety reduction through focus. A 2005 study in the Art Therapy Journal documented measurable reductions in anxiety following structured coloring sessions, and working through a set of similarly gentle character pages offers that same steady, repetitive rhythm.
Practice with a whimsical, storybook color palette. Because the Little Kingdom blends fairy and elf traditions with a natural, bramble-covered setting, these pages give young colorists a chance to combine soft magical colors with earthy greens and browns.
How to Color Ben and Holly Pages Well
- Ben Elf: Use a soft Green for his tunic, keeping his pointed elf ears and hat a matching or slightly darker shade.
- Princess Holly: Color her dress a soft Pink or Purple, adding a pale shimmer tone to her small fairy wings.
- Gaston: Use classic ladybird colors, a bright Red shell with Black spots, and a Black body and legs underneath.
- Nanny Plum: Keep her dress a practical Purple, suited to her no-nonsense role as the family’s nanny and housekeeper.
- King and Queen Thistle: Use royal Purple and Gold tones for their outfits to reflect their status in the Little Kingdom.
- Backgrounds: Use soft Greens and Browns for the bramble and meadow setting that surrounds the Little Kingdom.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Ben and Holly Coloring Pages
1. Paper Lantern. Color a design, cut it out, and glue it onto a paper or fabric lantern frame with a small light inside for a soft, glowing decoration.
2. Cake Topper. Color a small design, cut it out, and attach it to a cake using a food-safe adhesive or a small stick for a personalized party treat.
3. Gift Box Decoration. Color a design, cut it out, and glue it onto a plain gift box, adding ribbon for a personalized touch.
4. Toy Puppet. Color two matching designs, attach them to a small stick, and use fabric scraps to dress up a simple, movable puppet.
5. Cup Coaster. Color a design sized to fit the base of a cup, cut it out, and glue it in place for a simple, personalized coaster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Ben and Holly coloring pages?
Ben and Holly coloring pages are printable line-art designs of Ben Elf, Princess Holly, and their friends from Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom. This collection includes 18 free designs available as PDFs or online coloring.
Who created Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom?
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom was created by Neville Astley and Mark Baker, who also created Peppa Pig, and was produced by Astley Baker Davies.
Where is Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom set?
The show is set in the Little Kingdom, a miniature world hidden among thorny brambles, home to elves, fairies, and their families.
Who are Ben and Holly?
Ben Elf and Princess Holly are best friends who live in the Little Kingdom and share adventures together throughout the series.
Who is Gaston?
Gaston is a pet ladybird who acts much like a dog, giving Ben and Holly rides on his back whenever they need to fly somewhere.
Who is Nanny Plum?
Nanny Plum is the royal nanny and housekeeper for Holly’s family, known for her sharp wit and her ability to speak many animal languages.
Are Ben and Holly coloring pages suitable for young children?
Yes. This collection is drawn from a preschool series, and the simple, bold outlines suit very young colorists, while the more detailed scenes work well for slightly older children.
When did Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom first air?
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom first aired in April 2009 and ran until December 2013.
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