The schools have officially broken up, and we have quite the lineup to keep you, your family and friends busy throughout August!

First let's take a look back at July's highlights!

The new movie Minions & Monsters was released this month, with new minions James & Henry very busy promoting the newest film in the franchise.

Willows Farm introduced the newest member of the Peter Rabbit friends and family at their park. Jeremy Fisher has joined the fun on the farm, and we can’t wait to see more from this gentleman.

Bluey & Bingo headed to Battersea Park for 5 days of Big Day Out - a week of excitement to kick-start the school holidays!

We saw Marshall & Rhubarb welcoming guests at the launch of the PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie UK, which is coming out in cinemas on August 6^th! We can’t wait!

Finaly festival season is well and truly underway and there's only more to come throughout August:

Camp Bestival, Dorset (1st–2nd August)

Bing, Supertato and Hey Duggee are appearing on 1st August, with Bluey also joining the fun. On 2nd August, Bluey is returning alongside Ubercorn, Zog and Hey Duggee.

Gloworm Festival, Newark (7th–9th August)

Supertato is kicking off the festival on 7th August. On 8th August, the festival is welcoming Bing, SpongeBob, Baby Shark & BebeFinn, Skye, Rubble & Marshall, Hey Duggee, Dobble and Bluey. On 9th August, Paddington, Baby Shark & BebeFinn, Bluey, SpongeBob, Supertato, Zog, Skye, Rubble & Marshall and Dobble are all appearing.

CarFest, Silverstone (28th–30th August)

On 28th August, Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Hey Duggee and Supertato are all appearing. On 29th August, Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Hey Duggee and Supertato are returning for another day of fun. On 30th August, Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Hey Duggee are rounding off the weekend.

Victorious Festival, Southsea (28th–30th August)

Fireman Sam and Dobble are appearing on 28th August. Dobble is returning on 29th August, and Supertato is making a special activation appearance on 30th August.

And if that's not enough, check out more family friendly events happening near you this month:

Please note: events are subject to change.

1st August: Henry & James (Minions) Meet & Greet – Vue, Westfield White City

1st August: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

1st August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Salcey Forest, Northampton

1st August: Miffy Meet & Greet – Whitemoor Lakes, Lichfield

1st August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Longleat Safari Park

1^st & 2^nd August: Chase, Marshall, Skye & Rhubarb (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Hamleys, White City

1st & 2^nd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cotswold Farm Park

2nd August: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex

2nd August: Henry & James (Minions) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, White City

2nd August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Sutton Coldfield

3rd August: Shrek Meet & Greet – Two Rivers Shopping Centre, Staines

4th August: Snoopy Meet & Greet – Selfridges, Birmingham

4th August: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, West Midlands

5th August: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff

5th August: Teletubbies Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

6th August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet –Trafford Centre, Manchester

6th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Delamere Forest, Cheshire

7th August: Chase Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough

8th August: Baby Born Bear Meet & Greet – Light Cinema, Stockport

8th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

8th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Silverstone

8th & 9th August: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Longleat Safari Park

9th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

9th August: Elmo Meet & Greet – Smyths, Brent Cross

9th August: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

10th August: Superman & Batman Meet & Greet – Two Rivers Shopping Centre, Staines

11th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, West Midlands

12th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

12th August: Shrek Meet & Greet – Clacton Shopping Village

12th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff

12th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesbrough

13th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Beechenhurst Lodge, Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

14th August: Chase (PAW Patrol) Narration & Trail – The Moor Shopping Centre, Sheffield

14th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Haldon Forest, Devon

15th August: Marshall (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Watford

15th August: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Lakeside Village, Doncaster

15th & 16^th August: Chase (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Longleat Safari Park

15th & 16^th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

15^th & 16^th  August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Isle of Wight Garlic Festival

16th August: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

17th August: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

17th August: Zog Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

18th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, West Midlands

19th August: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – New Bond Street, London

19th August: Chase & Marshall (PAW Patrol) Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Salisbury

19th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield

19th August: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff

19th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Liverpool

20th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – John Lewis, High Wycombe

20th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

20th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Alice Holt Forest, Surrey

20th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

21st August: Freya (Sylvanian Families) Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Liverpool

21st August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire

21st August: Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – British Motor Show, Farnborough

22nd August: Freya (Sylvanian Families) Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Cambridge

22nd August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – British Motor Show, Farnborough

22nd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Mid Norfolk Railway

22nd August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Bedgebury Forest, Kent

22nd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury

22nd & 23rd August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land, North Yorkshire

22nd & 23rd August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Longleat Safari Park

23rd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Freshney Place Shopping Centre

23rd August: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

23rd August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – British Motor Show, Farnborough

23rd August: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

23rd August: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

25th August: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, West Midlands

26th August: Bluey Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

26th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – St David’s Dewi Sant, Cardiff

26th August: SpongeBob Meet & Greet – Clacton Shopping Village

26th August: Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Banbury

27th August: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

28th August: Freya (Sylvanian Families) Meet & Greet – Peter Jones, Sloane Square

28th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – High Lodge, Suffolk

28th August: Gabby & Cakey Narration – The Big Feastival, Oxfordshire

28th August: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City

29th August: Freya (Sylvanian Families) Meet & Greet – Smyths Biggleswade

29th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Biggleswade

29th August: JJ (CoComelon) Meet & Greet – Smyths, Biggleswade

29th August: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

29th August: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

29th August: Witch (Room on the Broom) Meet & Greet – Jeskyns Woodland, Kent

29th August: Mr Tickle Meet & Greet – Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire

29th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

29^th August: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City

29th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, MetroCentre

29th & 30th August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex

30th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

30th & 31^st August: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Bristol Zoo Project

31st August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Hampton Court Palace Food Festival

31st August: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Chepstow Racecourse, South Wales

31st August: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City

31st August: Alderney (Wombles) Meet & Greet – Wanstead, London

31st August: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray

31st August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex

31st August: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

31st August: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Longleat Safari Park

We kicked off October with a busy week at Brand Licensing Europe, where 72 of our characters walked the aisles on day one and 49 on day two! It was a huge honour to have been part of such a vibrant celebration of creativity, connection and most importantly characters!

Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie also premiered in cinemas, with Gabby and Cakey visiting cinemas across the UK to meet fans ahead of seeing her cat-tastic adventure on the big screen. And ‘Four Happy Bunnies’, a new Peter Rabbit™ baby book, was unveiled at Clarence House by Her Majesty The Queen alongside Peter Rabbit himself.

Looking ahead to November, the Trafford Centre’s free Christmas Character Parade is returning on Saturday 15^th, bringing together  a dazzling cast of children’s favourites – including Numberblock One, Mojo and Bo, Hey Duggee, Paddington™, The Gruffalo, Sonic the Hedgehog™, Teletubbies, Supertato and many more - alongside dancers, singers and a grand appearance by Father Christmas himself.

Plus we have lots more can’t miss character events coming up, so check out the list below to find out what’s happening near you (*events can be subject to change) …

1^st November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Africa Alive, Lowestoft

1^st November: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Smyths Northampton

1^st November: Bluey, Miraculous’ Ladybug and CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Coventry

1^st November: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet & Greet – White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds

1^st November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Hamleys Westfield White City, London

1^st November: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Smyths Weston-Super-Mare

1^st November: Elve’s Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Range, Ruislip & Leighton Buzzard

1^st November: Elmo Meet & Greet – Toys N Tuck, Essex

1^st & 2^nd November: Zog Meet & Greet – Eden Project, Cornwall

2^nd November: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham

2^nd November: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Smyths Croydon

7^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Smyths Southampton

7^th November: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leo & Donnie Meet & Greet – Smyths Southampton

8^th November: PAW Patrol’s Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks

8^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Glasgow

8^th November: Miraculous’ Ladybug Meet & Greet – Smyths Southampton

8^th November: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Moors Valey Country Park, Ringwood

8^th & 9^th November: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

15^th November: Bluey & Bingo Activation, Peppa Pig Dance Party and Mummy Pig & Evie Meet & Greet – Southport Town Hall

15^th November: Care Bears’ Funshine Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Bluewater

15^th November: Peter Rabbit™ Story Time – Milton Keynes Museum

15^th November: Kung Fu Panda Meet & Greet – High Wycombe Christmas Lights

16^th November: Minions Bob & Stuart Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse

16^th November: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich

19^th November: Snoopy Meet & Greet – Bride Street Christmas Lights, London

19^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema, Cardiff

20^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema, Nottingham

21^st November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema, Glasgow Fort

22^nd November: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Character.com Store, Bridgend

22^nd November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Aberdeen

22^nd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Luton Town Centre

22^nd November: Care Bears’ Cheer Bear Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

22^nd November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Whiteley Bay

22^nd November: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Regent Street, London

22^nd & 23^rd November: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Whitehall Garden Centre, Chippenham

23^rd November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Town Centre Christmas Lights

23^rd November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Battersea Power Station Pop Up

28^th November: Mr Monopoly Meet & Greet – Pescod Square Shopping Centre, Boston

29^th November: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Delamere Forest, Cheshire

29^th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Sevenoaks High Street Christmas Lights

29^th November: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Westfield White City, London

29^th November: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Luton Point, Luton

29^th November: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Killingworth Shopping Centre

29^th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Newtownards Christmas Lights, Northern Ireland

29^th November: Care Bears’ Funshine Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Westfield White City

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

30^th November: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Luton Point, Luton

Besides Meet and Greet appearances, our licensed characters are often seen entertaining crowds during interactive experiences such as Storytime, Activations and Mini Shows. 

Recently young shoppers joined in with Hey Duggee during his Stick Song activity at the Merrion Centre in Leeds, while Bluey and Bingo wowed fans at Mrs Dowsons Farm Park in Blackburn with the Toybox activity. 

Peter Rabbit™ also made a special appearance at the National Trust’s Knole site in Kent as part of their The World of Peter Rabbit™ Storytime Trail, bringing the site to life and creating everlasting memories for visitors.

If you’re looking for memorable family experiences, take a look at the events we have lined up for this July (*events can be subject to change) …

5^th July: Hey Duggee Narration – Hornsea Village, Hornsea

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

5^th July: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Character.com, Watford

5^th July: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Brechin Caledonian Railway, Scotland

5^th July: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

5^th & 6^th July: Supertato Meet and Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Milton Keynes

5^th & 6^th July: Pip & Posy Meet and Greet – Longleat, Wiltshire

5^th & 6^th July: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Alnwick Castle, Northumberland

6^th July: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – White Post Farm, Nottingham

12^th July: Bluey Meet and Greet – Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin

12^th July: Superman Meet and Greet – Character.com, Kingston

12^th July: Stick Man Meet and Greet – Alice Holt, Farnham

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

12^th July: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

12^th & 13^th July: Gabby & Cakey Meet and Greet – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

12^th & 13^th July: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Clacton Pier, Essex

13^th July: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset

16^th July: The Wombles’ Madam Cholet Meet and Greet – Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show

19^th July: Superman Meet and Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

19^th July: Gabby & Cakey Narration – Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe

19^th July: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge

19^th & 20^th July: Wallace & Gromit Meet and Greet – Techniquest, Cardiff

19^th & 20^th July: The Wombles’ Madam Cholet Meet and Greet – Wentworth Woodhouse Flower Show

20^th July: Fireman Sam Narration, PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Pup Pup Boogie, and Hey Duggee Activation – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot

20^th July: Bluey Activation – Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe

22^nd July: Zog Meet and Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey

23^rd July: Gabby & Cakey Meet and Greet – Trentham Estate, Stock-on-Trent

23^rd July: Bluey Meet and Greet – The Grove Shopping Centre, Witham

24^th July: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

24^th July: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff

24^th July: Clumsy & Papa Smurf Meet and Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

24^th July: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

25^th July: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

25^th July: Clumsy & Papa Smurf Meet and Greet – The Harvey Centre, Harlow

25^th – 27^th July: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Bocketts Farm, Fetcham

25^th – 31^st July: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Hampton Court Palace

26^th July: Ladybug & Cat Noir Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Uxbridge

26^th July: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

26^th July: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Uxbridge

26^th July: Paddington™ Narration – Hornsea Village, Hornsea

26^th & 27^th July: Pip & Posy Meet and Greet – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

27^th July: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

27^th July: Fireman Sam Meet and Greet – Sutton Coldfield Fire Station

28^th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne

29^th July: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Beverley Racecourse, East Yorkshire

30^th & 31^st July: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

31^st July: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

31^st July: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

31^st July: Hey Duggee Activation – Camp Bestival, Dorset

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 30^th 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) …

1^st June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Audley End, Essex

1^st June: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Meet and Greet – Bressingham Steam Museum & Gardens, Norfolk

1^st June: Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Peppa Pig Store, Battersea Power Station

1^st June: Dora the Explorer Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Kidderminster

1^st June: Baby Shark Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

3^rd June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales

5^th June: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – National Trust Knole, Sevenoaks

7^th June: Dora the Explorer Meet and Greet – Smyths Toys, Coventry

7^th & 8^th June: Bluey & Bingo Narration – Swindon and Cricklade Railway

7^th & 8^th June: Supertato Meet and Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley

7^th & 8^th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet - Gulliver's Theme Park, Warrington

8^th June: Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet and Greet – Arundel Town Square

8^th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead

13^th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Build-a-Bear, Oxford Street

14^th June: Bluey Meet and Greet – Stockeld Park, Wetherby

14^th June: Zog Narration – The Ridings Shopping Centre, Yorkshire

14^th June: Miffy Meet and Greet – Design Museum, London

14^th June: Peppa Pig Meet and Greet – Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford

14^th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire

14^th June: Peter Rabbit™ Meet and Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

14^th & 15^th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex

15^th June: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

15^th June: Bluey Meet and Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

17^th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales

21^st June: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet and Greet – Market Square, Northampton

21^st June: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet – Character.com, Cwmbran

21^st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet and Greet – Over Farm, Gloucester

21^st & 22^nd June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Swanage Railway, Dorset

21^st & 22^nd June: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Godstone Farm, Surrey

21^st & 22^nd June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge

21^st & 22^nd June: Peppa, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay

24^th June: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Bluestone Resort, Wales

27^th June: Hey Duggee Activation – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley

28^th June: Miffy Meet and Greet – Leeds City Museum

28^th June: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Milton Keynes Museum

28^th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

28^th & 29^th June: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – Ropley Railway Station, Hampshire

28^th & 29^th June: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

28^th & 29^th June: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet and Greet – Statfold Barn Railway, Tamworth

28^th & 29^th June: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Meet and Greet – West Midlands Safari Park

29^th June: Wallace & Gromit Activity Trail – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire

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

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

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