Free Ben and Holly coloring pages: 19 printable PDF designs of Ben Elf, Princess Holly, and their friends from Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. Each of the 19 designs prints as a free PDF or opens in the browser for coloring on screen.
Ben and 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 19 pages, grouped into Ben and Holly together, Gaston the ladybird, the two friends on their own, 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 19 designs fall into four groups, from the two best friends together to the wider cast of the Little Kingdom.
Ben and Holly Together
Ten pages show the pair side by side. They stand in a forest, share an umbrella in the rain, fly over the Little Kingdom, play on the beach, and ride Gaston together. Elsewhere, they wear masks and cat ears beside Gaston, pose under party bunting, appear in a kawaii style, or meet in a meadow with Gaston, and in one scene, Holly sits on a leaf above Ben.
Gaston the Ladybird
Three pages center on Gaston, the pet ladybird. One shows him asleep in his nest, one shows him reaching Holly at a tall window, and one shows Ben riding on his back.
Ben and Holly on Their Own
Two pages give a single character each page. Ben Elf clings to a tree trunk while blowing a horn, and Holly raises her wand beside a tiny creature.
Royal and Supporting Characters
Four pages show the wider cast. Mrs. Elf plays a guitar, Nanny Plum perches on a branch, King Thistle sits in an armchair beside Holly, and Queen Thistle stands by a cart piled with cakes and buns.
What Ben and Holly Coloring Pages Do
Fine motor development through gentle character detail. Children ages 2 through 7 build fine motor skills through structured coloring, a core benefit the American Academy of Pediatrics identifies, 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. In 2005, the Art Therapy Journal reported measurable anxiety reductions once people finished 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 will children find on these Ben and Holly pages?
Line-art designs of Ben Elf, Princess Holly, Gaston, and the Thistle family from Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom, 19 in all, free as PDFs or for coloring online.
Who created Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom?
Ben and 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 and 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.
Do the Ben and Holly pages suit very young colorists?
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 and Holly’s Little Kingdom first air?
Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom first aired in April 2009 and ran until December 2013.
All 19 pages print or color on screen at no cost, and finished pages can go to Facebook or Pinterest through the share buttons on each design.
