With two bank holiday weekends and a half term, May has been a busy month for character appearances.
Paddington™ reopened the newly refurbished flagship store in Paddington Station and was on-hand to greet young shoppers…everyone’s lovable superhero, Supertato, headed to Gulliver’s Theme Park in Warrington…and Bluey helped to open the new Matalan store at Gallions Reach Shopping Park in Beckton!
May has been a month of surprises for Peppa Pig fans too, as Peppa welcomed her new baby sister, Evie, to the family! Mummy Pig and Evie joined Peppa at VUE Cinema Leicester Square for a sneak-peek at her new oinktastic cinema experience ‘Peppa Meets the Baby’ which hit selected cinemas on 30th May. A huge congratulations to the whole Pig family!
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) …
1st June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Audley End, Essex
1st June: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Meet and Greet – Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens, Norfolk
1st June: Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Peppa Pig Store, Battersea Power Station
1st June: Dora the Explorer Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Kidderminster
1st June: Baby Shark Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
3rd June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales
5th June: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – National Trust Knole, Sevenoaks
7th June: Dora the Explorer Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Coventry
7th & 8th June: Bluey & Bingo Narration – Swindon and Cricklade Railway
7th & 8th June: Supertato Meet and Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley
7th & 8th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet - Gulliver's Theme Park, Warrington
8th June: Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet and Greet – Arundel Town Square
8th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
13th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Build-a-Bear, Oxford Street
14th June: Bluey Meet and Greet – Stockeld Park, Wetherby
14th June: Zog Narration – The Ridings Shopping Centre, Yorkshire
14th June: Miffy Meet and Greet – Design Museum, London
14th June: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford
14th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
14th June: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston
14th & 15th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
15th June: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Narration – Edinburgh Zoo
15th June: Bluey Meet and Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
17th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales
21st June: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet and Greet – Market Square, Northampton
21st June: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – Character.com, Cwmbran
21st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – Over Farm, Gloucester
21st & 22nd June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Swanage Railway, Dorset
21st & 22nd June: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Godstone Farm, Surrey
21st & 22nd June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
21st & 22nd June: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay
24th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales
27th June: Hey Duggee Activation – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley
28th June: Miffy Meet and Greet – Leeds City Museum
28th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Milton Keynes Museum
28th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
28th & 29th June: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – Ropley Railway Station, Hampshire
28th & 29th June: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria
28th & 29th June: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet and Greet – Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth
28th & 29th June: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park
29th June: Wallace & Gromit Activity Trail – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
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 15th 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)…
1st February: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford
2nd February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Ilac Shopping Centre, Dublin
3rd February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Athlone Town Centre, Athlone
8th February: Miffy Meet and Greet – Leeds City Museum
15th February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – The Works, Watford & Harrow
15th February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – The Square, Camberley
15th February: Wallace & Gromit Meet and Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
15th & 16th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway
15th - 17th February: Bluey Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
16th February: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Derbyshire
16th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Manor Mills Shopping Centre, Dublin
17th – 23rd February: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Eden Project, Cornwall
18th February: Bluey Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
18th February: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – St Nicholas Shopping Centre, Sutton
18th & 19th February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
19th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Pavilions Swords, Dublin
19th & 20th February: Bluey Meet and Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
20th February: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Northside Shopping Centre, Dublin
20th February: Wallace & Gromit Meet and Greet – Animate, Preston
20th & 21st February: Octonauts’ Captain Barnacles Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
21st February: Bluey Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
22nd February: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – Midland Railway, Butterley Station
22nd February: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
22nd & 23rd February: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham
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)…
1st November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
2nd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton
2nd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Kingston
2nd November: TMNT’s Donny and Leo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Weston-super-Mare
2nd November: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
2nd & 3rd November: Pip and Posy Meet & Greet – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
3rd November: Octonaut’s Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Mini-Show – Battersea Park Fireworks
9th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks
9th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell
9th November: The Snowman™ and The Snow Dog Meet & Greet – Telford Centre, Telford
9th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton
16th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – High Wycombe Christmas Lights
16th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Belgravia Christmas Lights, London
16th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Lakeside
16th & 17th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre
17th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Christmas Lights
17th November: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse
22nd November: The Snowman™ - Angel Central Christmas Lights, London
23rd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell
23rd November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park
23rd November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Mall, Luton
23rd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Atrium Shopping Centre, Camberley
23rd November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park
23rd & 24th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
24th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – The Ashley Centre, Epsom
24th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo
28th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle
29th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pescod Square Shopping Centre, Boston
30th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines
30th November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park
30th November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park
30th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo
30th November: The Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – Church Walk Shopping Centre, Caterham
30th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Godalming Christmas Lights
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 10th 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 20th 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)…
1st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex
1st June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
1st & 2nd June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
1st & 2nd June: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Mrs Dowson’s Farm, Thatcham
1st & 2nd June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Northampton (1st June) & Smyths, Milton Keynes (2nd June)
4th June: Bluey Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
8th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Croydon
8th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super-Mare
8th June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Rhyme Time – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
8th & 9th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
8th & 9th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
9th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton
11th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales
15th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
15th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne
15th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Stevenage
18th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales
20th June: CoComelon’s JJ & Cody – Swords Pavilion Shopping Centre, Dublin
22nd June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
22nd & 23rd June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Park Farm, Yorkshire
22nd & 23rd June: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Betteshanger Country Park, Kent
22nd & 23rd June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
28th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley
29th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet– White Post Farm, Nottingham
29th June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Quex Adventure Farm Park, Kent
29th & 30th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham
29th & 30th June: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon
29th & 30th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicester
30th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
30th 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,
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)…
4th May: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham
4th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norwich
4th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
4th & 5th May: Paddington™ Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire
5th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham
5th May: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield
5th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
5th & 6th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Lincoln
6th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
6th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
6th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark
11th May: Gabby and Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Store Opening, Cardiff
11th & 12th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington
11th & 12th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Gullivers Theme Park, Rother Valley
11th & 12th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – Welshpool Steam Railway Station
11th & 12th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
12th May: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo, Essex
18th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
18th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
18th & 19th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park
19th May: Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham
24th - 26th May: Peppa Pig (24th May), Hey Duggee (25th May) and Bluey (26th May) Meet & Greet – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot
25th May: Gruffalo and Stick Man Meet & Greet – Vancouver Quarter, Kings Lynn
25th May: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Edinburgh Zoo
25th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norwich
25th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
25th & 26th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
26th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Stonehenge Works Railway, Leighton Buzzard
26th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
27th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
27th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
27th May: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
27th May: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
28th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington
28th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
29th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury
29th May: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Leo and Raph Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
29th & 30th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby
30th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
30th May: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
30th May: Bing and Flop Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey
31st May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
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