February was filled with fun events.  We saw Dogman visiting cinemas across the country to promote  the release of his new movie and Paddington™ went on a half-term adventure to the Eden Project in Cornwall celebrate the home release of Paddington in Peru.

Plus, following their big BAFTA win for their recent movie Vengeance Most Foul, Wallace & Gromit attended Animate Preston’s grand opening alongside creator Nick Park CBE, as well as the unveiling of the city's new permanent resident, the criminal mastermind Feathers McGraw!

As we say hello to Spring, let’s take a look at the events we have coming up this month (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st March: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – The Harvey Centre, Harlow

1^st March: Bluey Meet and Greet – The Entertainer, Staines

1^st March: Peppa Pig & George Meet and Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super Mare

1^st & 2^nd March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

4^th March: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

8^th March: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree

8^th March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire

8^th & 9^th March: Gabby & Cakey Meet and Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay 

8^th & 9^th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

11^th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

15^th March: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet, The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin

15^th March: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

15^th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

15^th & 16^th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport

18^th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

22^nd March: PAW Patrol's Rubble Meet and Greet – Smyths, Chesterfield

22^nd & 23^rd March: Ben & Holly Meet and Greet – South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford

22^nd & 23^rd March: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

22^nd & 23^rd March: Bluey Meet and Greet – Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

22^nd & 23^rd March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

25^th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

29^th March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

29^th & 30^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

30^th March: Baby Shark Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

30^th March: Bluey Meet and Greet – Ascot Racecourse

30^th March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford

We had some fantastic events last month, which definitely helped cure our January Blues.  Paddington™  spent the start of the year at Wookey Hole Caves in Somerset, the Teletubbies joined in the fun at RuPaul’s Dragcon 2025 at ExCeL London, and Zog kicked off his 15^th anniversary celebrations with a visit to The Light in Redhill for a screening of his film.

Plus, January saw the return of the annual London Toy Fair at Kensington Olympia.  Over 50 characters walked the aisles including Supertato, Ginger from Vegesaurs and Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, who have all recently joined our licensor character portfolio and are available to book for UK events.

If you’re looking for some February half-term fun, here’s a list of events taking place this month (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st February: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford

2^nd February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Ilac Shopping Centre, Dublin

3^rd February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Athlone Town Centre, Athlone

8^th February: Miffy Meet and Greet – Leeds City Museum

15^th February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – The Works, Watford & Harrow

15^th February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – The Square, Camberley

15^th February: Wallace & Gromit Meet and Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

15^th & 16^th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway

15^th - 17^th February: Bluey Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

16^th February: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Derbyshire

16^th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Dublin

17^th – 23^rd February: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Eden Project, Cornwall

18^th February: Bluey Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

18^th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton

18^th & 19^th February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

19^th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Pavilions Swords, Dublin

19^th & 20^th February: Bluey Meet and Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

20^th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Northside Shopping Centre, Dublin

20^th February: Wallace & Gromit Meet and Greet – Animate, Preston

20^th & 21^st February: Octonauts’ Captain Barnacles Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

21^st February: Bluey Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

22^nd February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – Midland Railway, Butterley Station

22^nd February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

22^nd & 23^rd February: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham

We have a Super reason to be jolly this month... as Supertato has joined our licensed character list.  The lovable, caped superhero with the can-do attitude is now available to book for UK events.

We’ve also been busy spreading Christmas cheer across the country with a host of character events including The Grinch’s visit to Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Inverness-shire, Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas appearance at Ludgate Circus and the Elve’s Behavin’ Badly attended the re-opening of the Wilko store in Uxbridge.

There’s even more to look forward to this festive season, so check out our December events below (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st December: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Regent Street

1^st December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London

1^st December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich

3^rd December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Victoria Cardinal Place & Nova Realm Xmas Lights

6^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Primark, Birmingham

7^th December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

7^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

7^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Church Walk Shopping Centre, Caterham

7^th & 8^th December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Waterstones, London

8^th December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Character.com, Kingston

8^th December: Elve’s Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Brewery Shoppinf Centre, Romford

14^th December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park and Gardens, East Sussex

14^th December: Elve’s Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Springs, Leeds

14^th December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend

14^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

15^th December: PJ Masks' Catboy Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Regent Street

21^st December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

21^st December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park and Gardens, East Sussex

21^st December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough

23^rd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – The Hive, Guildford

27^th - 31^st December: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Wookey Hole, Somerset

29^th & 30^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire

Last month Mr. Strong and Little Miss Sunshine visited UNIQLO in Westfield White City to support the launch of the Crisis x Mr. Men Little Miss collaboration.  Proceeds from the sale of the limited-edition t-shirt and embroidery range are being donated to Crisis, the charity for people experiencing homelessness.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leo, Raph, Donnie & Mikey – also appeared at various retailers across the country to promote the release of their new video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed.

Everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington™, was spotted on the red carpet at the Pride of Britain Awards in London, before presenting a Child of Courage award to five-year-old Aiyla Mota.

Finally, children were invited to step into a magical world of play this October half term when Pip and Posy took part in their shopping centre tour!

This November, we’re getting into the Christmas spirit with some exciting festive events, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

2^nd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

2^nd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Kingston

2^nd November: TMNT’s Donny and Leo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Weston-super-Mare

2^nd November: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

2^nd & 3^rd November: Pip and Posy Meet & Greet – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

3^rd November: Octonaut’s Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Mini-Show – Battersea Park Fireworks

9^th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks

9^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell

9^th November: The Snowman™ and The Snow Dog Meet & Greet – Telford Centre, Telford

9^th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

16^th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – High Wycombe Christmas Lights

16^th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Belgravia Christmas Lights, London

16^th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Lakeside

16^th & 17^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre

17^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Christmas Lights

17^th November: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse

22^nd November: The Snowman™ - Angel Central Christmas Lights, London

23^rd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell

23^rd November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park

23^rd November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Mall, Luton

23^rd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Atrium Shopping Centre, Camberley

23^rd November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park

23^rd & 24^th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

24^th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – The Ashley Centre, Epsom

24^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo

28^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle

29^th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pescod Square Shopping Centre, Boston

30^th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines

30^th November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park

30^th November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park

30^th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo

30^th November: The Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – Church Walk Shopping Centre, Caterham

30^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Godalming Christmas Lights

Festival-goers at Camp Bestival, Gloworm, Victorious Festival and Car Fest were treated to guest appearances by a number of children’s favourites including Bluey, PAW Patrol and Cheer Bear!

To celebrate the arrival of ‘Bluey’s Big Play’ in Dublin, Bluey also visited Dublin Castle where children presented her with wonderful drawings of her and her whole family.

Plus, True from True and the Rainbow Kingdom made her debut appearance at The Broadway Shopping Centre in Bradford.

With the summer holidays coming to an end, here’s a list of events that will get you through September, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Leighton Buzzard Railway, Bedfordshire

7^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Woking

7^th & 8^th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

7^th & 8^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

7^th & 8^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Midland Railway Butterly Station, Ripley

8^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Palace Gardens Shopping Centre, Enfield

14^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Thorndon Country Park, Essex

14^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Basildon

14^th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines

14^th & 15^th September: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – SS Great Britain, Bristol

14^th & 15^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire

15^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase, Marshall and Skye Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

16^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Gillingham

21^st September: Miraculous’ Ladybug & Cat Noir Meet & Greet – Smyths, Kidderminster

21^st September: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

21^st September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Croydon

21^st September: TMNT’s Leonardo and Donatello Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon

21^st September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo

21^st September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines

21^st September: TMNT’s Raphael and Michelangelo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines

21^st & 22^nd September: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

21^st & 22^nd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

22^nd September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield White City

22^nd September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

28^th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

28^th September: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Hatton Country World, Warwick

28^th September: Bing Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

28^th & 29^th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

28^th & 29^th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

29^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire

This year marks the 25^th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants and last month he was seen celebrating in style at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Visitors to the Fan Zone enjoyed a huge SpongeBob themed Paramount+ activation and had the chance to meet SpongeBob himself.

The Hundred Cricket tournament returned to our screens this July and so did their legendary sponsors.  This year Compare the Market’s Carl the Wombat has been joined by everyone’s favourite meerkats, Aleksandr and Sergei.

And with the Paris 2024 Olympics now well underway, Team GB’s Pride the Lion attended the opening of the Battersea Power Station Fan Zone last Friday, where he cut the ribbon alongside four-time British Olympic champion, Christine Ohuruogu MBE.

We have a bumper line-up this summer, so let’s take a look at the events that will keep your little one’s entertained during the holidays (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – The Trafford Centre, Manchester

1^st August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon

1^st August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby

1^st August: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Pup Pup Boogie – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek

2^nd August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough

3^rd August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston

3^rd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

3^rd August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne

3^rd August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Drusillas, Sussex

3^rd August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

3^rd & 4^th August: Hey Duggee Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire

3^rd & 4^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Moto GP, Silverstone

4^th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Chester Racecourse, Chester

4^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

4^th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

5^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell

7^th August: True (and the Rainbow Kingdom) Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

7^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – John Lewis, Glasgow

7^th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon

7^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Delamare Forest, Cheshire

7^th August: Pip and Posy Meet & Greet – Snapdragon Festival, Hinkley

8^th August: Postman Pat Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

8^th August: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

9^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough

9^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Hamsterley Outdoor Centre, Bedburn

9^th-11^th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Ropley Railway Station, Hampshire

10^th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

10^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Africa Alive, Lowestoft

10^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston

10^th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

10^th & 11^th August: Paddington™ Narration – Birdworld, Farnham

11^th August: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Book Festival

11^th August: Bingo (from Bluey) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

11^th August: The Wombles’ Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet & Greet – The Lawn, Dawlish

12^th August: Bluey and Bingo Activation – The Lexicon, Bracknell

13^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Over Farm, Gloucester

13^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

14^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

14^th August: Hey Duggee Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

14^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet 7 Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

15^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon

16^th August: Paddington™ Narration – Rand Farm Park, Market Rasen

16^th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough

17^th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Banham Zoo, Norwich

17^th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne

17^th August: Shrek Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Market Rasen

17^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – St Peter’s Quarter, Derby

17^th August: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston

17^th August: True (and the Rainbow Kingdom) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

17^th & 18^th August: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Birdworld, Farnham

17^th & 18^th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

17^th – 18^th August: Cheer Bear, Bluey & Bingo and Bing & Flop Meet & Greet and PAW Patrol Pup Pup Boogie – Gloworm Festival, Newark

18^th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire

18^th August: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

19^th August: Paddington™ Narration – The Lexicon, Bracknell

20^th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

21^st August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood

22^nd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon

22^nd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Dublin Castle, Dublin

23^rd August: Peppa Pig, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

23^rd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Dublin

23^rd – 25^th August : CoComelon’s JJ and SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Victorious Festival, Southsea

24^th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

24^th & 25^th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

25^th August: Bluey & Bingo Activation – The Big Feastival, Oxfordshire

25^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Kent

25^th – 27^th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Bluey Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks

26^th August: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

26^th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham

26^th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham

26^th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

26^th August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

28^th August: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

28^th August: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

29^th & 30^th August: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby

30^th August: Bluey Narration – Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury

30^th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – The Harvey Centre, Harlow

31^st August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot

31^st August: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bromley

June saw the MLB World Tour return to the London Stadium, which also meant that Henry VIII, Winston Churchill, a King’s Guardsman, and Freddie Mercury took part in the ‘British’ mascot race once again, with Freddie coming out on top!  Also in the world of sport, Albärt, the official sports mascot for the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament, has be spotted mingling with fans in Germany.

PAW Patrol’s Rubble has been visiting Smyths Toy Stores across the country to promote the launch the new Rubble and Crew toy range.  He has been meeting fans in-store and giving away Rubble and Crew branded caps.

Festival season has also started, as CBeebies favourites Bluey, Hey Duggee and Supertato appeared at We Invented the Weekend, Glastonbury welcomed the Minions Glastonbury and Bluey & Bingo joined the line-up at Gloworm Warrington.

Now that the summer has finally arrived, let’s take a look at the events that will be brightening up your July (*events can be subject to change)…

6^th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

6^th July: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

6^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood

6^th July: Bing Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

6^th & 7^th July: Hey Duggee Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

6^th & 7^th July: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

6^th & 7^th July: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

7^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Narration – Market Rasen Racecourse

7^th July: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

13^th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Manchester

13^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet, Hey Duggee Activation, and Bluey Activation – Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe

13^th July: Paddington™ Narration – Fife Leisure Park, Scotland

13^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Alice Holt, Hampshire

14^th July: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Stadium of Light, Sunderland

14^th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Birmingham

14^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

20^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

20^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire

20^th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

20^th July: Bingo (from Bluey) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

20^th July: Squishmallow’s Cam the Cat and Patty the Cow Meet & Greet – Glenarm Castle, Northern Ireland

21^st July: Paddington™ Narration, Peppa Pig and George Narration, and The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

21^st July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Anival Adventure Park, Norfolk

24^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne

24^th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

25^th July: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

25^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

26^th & 27^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Salcey Forest, Northampton

26^th & 27^th July: Mr Monopoly Meet & Greet – Leeds City Centre

27^th July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

27^th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Lancashire

27^th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City

27^th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Regent Street

27^th & 28^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Birdworld, Farnham

28^th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens

28^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

28^th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Westfield Londn

29^th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Beechenhurst, Colefield

29^th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Boston Park Farm

30^th July: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Beverley Racecourse, East Yorkshire

31^st July: The Wombles’ Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet & Greet – Beaulieu National Motor Museum

31^st July: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

With two bank holidays and a half term, May has been a busy month for character appearances.

Blue, the star of Paramount Pictures new family movie IF, walked the purple carpet at the London premiere… Pikachu cheered on 24 primary school teams at The ESFA Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup Finals at Derby Country Football Club… and Chilli and Bandit joined Bluey and Bingo to celebrate the 10^th anniversary of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort!

It’s been an exciting month for Peppa Pig too.  The whole Pig family attended the opening of mainland Europe’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park in Germany and Peppa Pig attended the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas to kick start her 20^th anniversary celebrations!

As the May Half Term comes to an end, we’re looking ahead to what June has in store, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex

1^st June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

1^st & 2^nd June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

1^st  & 2^nd June: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Mrs Dowson’s Farm, Thatcham

1^st & 2^nd June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Northampton (1^st June) & Smyths, Milton Keynes (2^nd June)

4^th June: Bluey Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales

8^th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Croydon

8^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super-Mare

8^th June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Rhyme Time – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

8^th & 9^th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

8^th & 9^th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

9^th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

11^th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales

15^th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

15^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

15^th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Stevenage

18^th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales

20^th June: CoComelon’s JJ & Cody – Swords Pavilion Shopping Centre, Dublin

22^nd June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

22^nd & 23^rd June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Park Farm, Yorkshire

22^nd & 23^rd June: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Betteshanger Country Park, Kent

22^nd & 23^rd June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

28^th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley

29^th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet– White Post Farm, Nottingham

29^th June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Quex Adventure Farm Park, Kent

29^th & 30^th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham

29^th & 30^th June: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon

29^th & 30^th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicester

30^th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

30^th June: Zog Meet & greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

What a month April turned out to be!

From Bluey’s two-week stint at Kew Gardens, to Paddington’s appearance at Westfield’s Upside-down Sunflower Garden, and the Gruffalo’s visit to Sterling Mills Shopping Centre in Scotland, the Easter half-term was definitely jam-packed with plenty of exciting events!

Last month also saw characters promoting of a number of licensed collaborations including,

• Tatty Teddy at Card Factory stores across the UK to celebrate the launch of their exclusive Me to You range.
• Peppa Pig and George at the Emma Bridgewater Factory for a pottery painting party to promote their 'Celebrating 20 Years' range.
• Bugs Bunny at the Women's Six Nation's England vs. Ireland match at Twickenham Stadium to help launch England Rugby's brand-new Looney Tunes merchandise range.

With two May bank holiday’s ahead of us, check out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

4^th May: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham

4^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norwich

4^th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

4^th & 5^th May: Paddington™ Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire

5^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham

5^th May: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield

5^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

5^th & 6^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Lincoln

6^th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

6^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

6^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

11^th May: Gabby and Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Store Opening, Cardiff

11^th & 12^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington

11^th & 12^th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Gullivers Theme Park, Rother Valley

11^th & 12^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – Welshpool Steam Railway Station

11^th & 12^th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

12^th May: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo, Essex

18^th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

18^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

18^th & 19^th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

19^th May: Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham

24^th - 26^th May:  Peppa Pig (24^th May), Hey Duggee (25^th May) and Bluey (26^th May) Meet & Greet – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot

25^th May: Gruffalo and Stick Man Meet & Greet – Vancouver Quarter, Kings Lynn

25^th May: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

25^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norwich

25^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

25^th & 26^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

26^th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Stonehenge Works Railway, Leighton Buzzard

26^th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27^th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

27^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

27^th May: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27^th May: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

28^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington

28^th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

29^th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury

29^th May: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Leo and Raph Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

29^th & 30^th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby

30^th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

30^th May: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

30^th May: Bing and Flop Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

31^st May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

Last month, a number of characters attended events in celebration of World Book Day including the Gruffalo at John Lewis Oxford Street & Liverpool, Zog at John Lewis Cambridge and Paddington™ at Broadstreet Mall in Reading.  This was followed by our first ever attendance at the London Book Fair where the Gruffalo, Elmer and Mula walked the aisles posing for photos with visitors.

Hello Kitty attended the launch of the new themed Hello Kitty Café at Primark Birmingham & Manchester, which ties in with their new clothing & accessories range, while Peppa Pig appeared at several Trotters stores to highlight the launch of their Trotters X Peppa Pig collection.  Plus Po has been spotted around the country promoting his new movie, Kung Fu Panda 4.

And there’s more lined up for the Easter holidays, so here’s a sneak peek of where you can see your favourite characters this April, (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales

1^st April: PJ Masks’ Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet – The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin

1^st April: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Sonic the Hedgehog™ & Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

1^st April: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Tatton Park, Knutsford

2^nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon

2^nd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

3^rd April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle

3^rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

4^th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

4^th April: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek

6^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Daniel of Windsor Department Store, Windsor

6^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Putney Exchange Shopping Centre, Putney

6^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – White Post Farm, Nottingham

6^th & 7^th April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Sterling Mills Outlet, Scotland

7^th April: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex

7^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

7^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Peak Rail, Matlock

7^th April: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

10^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – The Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford

11^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes

13^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

13^th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Edinburgh

14^th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Braehead

14^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

20^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Banham Zoo, Norwich

20^th & 21^st April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Land Theme Park, Milton Keynes

20^{th &} 21^st April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley

21^st April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Africa Alive, Lowesoft

27^th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

27^th April: Paddington™ – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

28^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

27^th & 28^thApril: Po (Kung Fu Panda) – Yorkshire Wildlife Park

As well as National Pizza Day, February saw the launch of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie on Paramount Plus UK.  So to celebrate they teamed up with Pizza Hut and Deliveroo to have Leo, Mike, Donnie & Raph deliver pizza to some household names including Tony Bellew, Adam Thomas and the Capital Breakfast Studio.

February also saw Westfield London invite children’s favourites Bluey and Hey Duggee to their White City and Stratford centres for 3 days of meet & greet fun in honour of National Storytelling Week, the Gruffalo visited Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Scotland and Spinnaker Tower welcomed Paddington™ during the half-term holidays.

We have plenty of events lined up for March, so check out our list below to find out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

2^nd & 3^rd March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Oxford Street

9^th March: Zog Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Cambridge

9^th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge

9^th March: Paddington Meet & Greet – Broadstreet Mall, Reading

9^th & 10^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Market Street, Manchester

9^th & 10^th March: PAW Patrol’s Rubble and Skye Meet & Greet – Longleat, Wiltshire

16^th March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

16^th & 17^th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

16^th & 17^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Bullring, Birmingham

17^th March: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

17^th March: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Thornton Hall Country Park

17^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon

21^st – 23^rd March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

22^nd March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

23^rd March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

23^rd & 24^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London

23^rd & 24^th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City

23^rd & 24^th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park

24^th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Ascot Racecourse

24^th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield

25^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trotters, London

27^th - 28^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London

28^th – 31^st March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames

29^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

29^th & 30^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Narration & Activity Trail – Embsay Station, Yorkshire

30^th March: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Victoria Place Shopping Centre, Woking

30^th & 31^st March: Bing Meet & Greet – Greenwood Forest Park, Bangor

31^st March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

It’s been a great start to 2024. 

Bluey & Bingo kicked off the year with appearances at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland, the Teletubbies returned to Ru Paul’s DragCon for the second consecutive year and Gwen went on a promotional tour ahead of the UK release of Universal Pictures new movie, Migration.

Plus we were delighted to manage the appearances of over 40 characters at The Toy Fair in London, including the Minions, Elmer and Mr Monopoly, before heading to The Nuremberg International Toy Fair with Fireman Sam.

With February half-term on the horizon, let's take a look at what events we have lined up this month, (*events can be subject to change)…

2^nd & 3^rd February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

2^nd & 3^rd February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

3^rd February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

4^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Westfield White City, London

4^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford, London

4^th February: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells

9^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Valley, Evesham

10^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Observation Wheel

10^th & 11^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

11^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

12^th – 16^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Worcestershire

13^th – 15^th February: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

15^th February: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton

16^th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Rushmere Shopping Centre, Craigavon

16^th & 17^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

17^th February: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Square, Camberley

17^th February: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield

18^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

21^st February: Bluey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray

22^nd February: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Wallsend Library, Wallsend

23^rd February: Bluey & Bingo Narration – The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford

24^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

2023 also saw the launch of several new sports mascots. Wolverhampton Wanderer’s Wolfie and Wendy had a mascot-makeover and were joined by a third member of the team, Wilfred.  Albärt was unveiled as the mascot for the UEFA Euros 2024 in Germany.  Plus, Compare the Market’s Carl the Wombat was brought to life as part of their sponsorship of The Hundred cricket tournament and we were delighted to also manage his appearances at all 32 matches.

1^st January: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London

3^rd January: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, ExCeL London

13^th & 14^th January: Teletubbies Meet & Greet – RuPaul’s Dragcon UK 2024, ExCeL London

15^th January: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Selfridges Oxford Street

27^th & 28^th January: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells

The annual Elves Behavin’ Badly Tour kicked off the festive season in November, with the mischievous pair already pranking Christmas shoppers around the country… while The Grinch has been causing mayhem at Meadowhall in Sheffield in his attempt to ruin Christmas!

November also saw The Wombles’ Great Uncle Bulgaria and Alderney attended the Sustainability in Licensing Conference for a day of sustainable education and action… while Orinoco helped launch the Wimbledon Quarter – a new urban space to meet, shop, eat and train!

As we head into December, Christmas is in full swing with Elfie & Elvie continuing their tour and the Grinch heading back to Meadowhall… find out more below (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Rainham Christmas Lights Switch-on

1^st December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Range, Chelmsford

2^nd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

2^nd December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Walsall

2^nd December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog – Sutton Coldfield Town Centre

2^nd & 3^rd December: Sonic Meet & Greet – Westfield London

2^nd & 3^rd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

3^rd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Silverburn, Glasgow

3^rd December: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell

9^th December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

9^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Barton Square, Trafford Centre

9^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog – Sutton Coldfield Town Centre

9^th & 10^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

10^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Metrocentre, Gateshead

10^th December: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell

13^th December: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, London ExCeL

16^th December: Miffy Meet & Greet – Bandai Namco Cross Store, Camden Market London

16^th December: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, Bridgend

16^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Festival Leisure Park, Basildon

16^th & 17^th December:  The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

17^th December: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – The Lexicon Bracknell

17^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

18^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

19^th December: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Queens Walk, Southbank

19^th December: The Grinch Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

20^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

20^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

20^th December: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Kingdom of Winter, London ExCeL

21^st December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

21^st & 22^nd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

23^rd December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – Marlowes Shopping Centre, Hemel Hempstead

23^rd December: The Grinch Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

23^rd December: Sonic Meet & Greet – The Dome, Doncaster

23^rd December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

24^th December: Raymond Briggs’ Father Christmas™ Meet & Greet – The Friary, Guildford

24^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Activity – County Square, Ashford Kent

24^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Narration – Seal Bay Resort, Selsey

24^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

31^st December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – The Friary, Guildford

October saw the return of the renowned Character Parade at Brand Licensing Europe and it didn’t disappoint.  At just under one mile it was the longest parade in the history of BLE with 66 characters including Barney, Paddington™ and The Wombles walking the route at ExCeL London.

Poppy & Branch also promoted the release of their new movie ‘Trolls Band Together’, Sonic flew to the Netherlands for Lego® World 2023 and Pip and Posy set out on a half-term tour of shopping centres to raise brand awareness.

November marks the start of the annual Elves Behavin’ Badly Christmas Tour.  The popular pranking Elfie and Elvie will be helping shoppers get into the festive spirit at the following shopping centres:

11^th November: Baytree Centre, Brentwood

12^th November: The Atria, Watford

18^th November: Meadowhall, Sheffield

19^th November: Lakeside, Essex

25^th November: The Mall Luton

26^th November: Staines Town centre

Plus the Grinch will be getting up to all sorts of mischief and mayhem at Meadowhall in Sheffield this festive season when he visits on 11^th, 12^th, 19^th, 25^th & 26^th November.

Want to find out where the rest of your favourite characters will be this month?  Check out the list below (*events can be subject to change)…

1^st November: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Selfridges Birmingham

2^nd & 3^rd November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek

4^th & 5^th November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

5^th November: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks

5^th November: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Regent Street, London

11^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Boston Farm Park, Doncaster

11^th November: Gabby Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

11^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow

11^th November: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Smyths Toy Store, Wrexham

11^th November: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toy Store, Wrexham

12^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – The Forge Shopping Centre, Glasgow

15^th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Belgravia Christmas Lights, London

17^th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Angel Shopping Centre, London

17^th November: Miraculous' Ladybug Meet & Greet – Strood Town Centre, Kent

18^th November: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Castle Street, Edinburgh

18^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Wolverhampton Christmas Lights

18^th November: Grinch Meet & Greet – High Wycombe Christmas Lights

18^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Dartford Christmas Lights

18^th November: Shrek Meet & Greet – Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston

18^th November: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Fishergate Shopping Centre, Preston

18^th November: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre

18^th & 19^th November: Hey Duggee Activity – Southampton Town Centre

19^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre

19^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Christmas Lights

24^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Gillingham Town Centre, Kent

25^th November: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – The Mall Luton

25^th November: Care Bears’ Grumpy Bear Meet & Greet – Bentalls Kingston

25^th November: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull

25^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Godalming Christmas Lights

Last week, the summer festival season kicked off in style!

Bluey & Bingo took to the stage at Camp Bestival, while Hey Duggee donned his festival attire to perform the “Stick Song” at Ravertots in Crystal Palace Park.  And that was just the start, as characters will be popping up at many more family festivals this month:

Snapdragon Festival, Hinkley – 2nd August: Pip & Posy

Gloworm Festival, Nottingham – 12th & 13th August: Hey Duggee, Bluey & Bingo, Bing & Flop, PAW Patrol and Batman

The Big Feastival, Oxfordshire – 25th, 26th & 27th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase (25th), PJ Masks’ Catboy (26th) and CoComelon’s JJ (27th)

CarFest, Hampshire – 25th, 26th, 27th August: Hey Duggee, Postman Pat®, Bing & Flop (25th), Octonauts’ Captain Barnacles & Kwazii (26th) and Teletubbies (27th)

Victorious Festival, Southsea – 25th, 26th & 27th August: Bluey and Sonic the Hedgehog™

Clacton Family Festival – 26th August: CoComelon’s JJ

Plus with the Summer holidays now well underway, we have so much more planned to keep your little ones entertained throughout August…

1st August: Postman Pat® Meet & Greet – Famaland at Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire

1st August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

1st & 2nd August: Peppa Pig & George Narration – Camel Creek, Cornwall

2nd August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Goodwood Racecourse, Chichester

2nd August: PAW Patrol Meet & Greet – Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury

2nd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray

3rd August: Hey Duggee Narration – Marwell Zoo, Winchester

3rd August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Woodlands Park, South Devon

3rd August: CoComelon’s JJ & Cody Rhyme Time – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

4th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough

5th August: Bing Meet & Greet – Solway Holiday Park, Cumbria

5th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Bentall’s, Kingston

5th August: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Bluebell Railway, Kingscote

5th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – St Peter’s Quarter, Derby

5th August: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough

5th August: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

5th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

6th August: CoComelon’s Cody Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

6th August: Pinocchio & Freeda Meet & Greet – Chester Races Family Day

6th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Hamleys Westfield, White City

6th August: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Bluebell Railway, Kingscote

8th August: Octonauts’ Captain Barnacles Meet & Greet – Famaland at Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire

8th & 9th August: Madagascar’s Alex & Skipper Meet & Greet – Camel Creek, Cornwall

9th August: Bing Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

9th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Centre, North Shields

9th August: Minions’ Bob & Kevin Meet & Greet – Woodlansd Park, South Devon

9th August: Peppa Pig, George, Mummy Pig & Daddy Pig Meet & Greet – Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury

9th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Marshall Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo Park, Sussex

10th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth

10th August: Bluey & Bingo Narration – Marwell Zoo, Winchester

10th August: Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

12th August: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – The Beach Ben Yard, Ely

12th August: Trolls’ Poppy & Branch Meet & Greet – Solway Holiday Park, Cumbria

12th August: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Midco Toys, Burton

12th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norwich

13th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

13th August: Minions’ Bob & Kevin Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

15th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

16th August: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

16th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

16th August: Bluey Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby

16th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray

16th August: PJ Masks Meet & Greet – Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury

17th August: Hey Duggee Narration – Marwell Zoo, Winchester

17th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Marshall Narration – Birstall Shopping Park, Batley

17th August: Dino Ranch’s Jon & Blitz Narration – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

17th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woodlands Park, South Devon

18th August: Angry Birds’ Red Bird Meet & Greet – Frogmoor Family Festival, High Wycombe

18th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough

19th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

19th August: Dino Ranch’s Jon & Blitz Meet & Greet – Solway Holiday Park, Cumbria

19th August: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough

19th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – The Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon

19th August: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys Speke, Liverpool

19th & 20th August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

20th August: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys Edge Lane, Liverpool

20th August: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Kidzania London

20th August: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

22nd August: Bluey Narration – Camel Creek, Cornwall

22nd August: Minions‘ Bob & Kevin Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark

22nd August: Go Jetters’ Ubercorn Meet & Greet – Famaland at Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire

23rd August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex

23rd August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Howletts Wild Animal Park,  Canterbury

23rd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Royal Quays Outlet Shopping Centre, North Shields

23rd August: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford

24th August: Go Jetters’ Ubercorn & Glitch Activation – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

24th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Adventure Wonderland, Bournemouth

24th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

24th August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex

24th August: Mr Bump Meet & Greet – Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough

25th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Cleveland Centre, Middlesborough

26th August: Go Jetters’ Ubercorn & Glitch Meet & Greet – Solway Holiday Park, Cumbria

26th August: Teletubbies’ Tinky Winky & Dipsy Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27th August: Baby Shark Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

27th August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Peak Rail, Matlock

27th August: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – John Lewis Brent Cross

27th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

28th August: Octonauts’ Kwazii Meet & Greet – Chatham Historical Dockyard

28th August: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

28th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

28th August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Two Rivers Shopping Centre, Staines

28th August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms, Headley

29th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Famaland at Tattershall Lakes Country Park, Lincolnshire

29th & 30th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Narration – Camel Creek, Cornwall

29th & 30th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

30th August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Howletts Wild Animal Park, Canterbury

31st August: Peppa Pig & George Narration – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

31st August: Scooby-Doo™ Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey