Get ready, because April is shaping up to be a busy month – with the Easter holidays, we have a whole host of exciting character events on the horizon, and there is plenty to look forward to!

But first, let's look back at a March to remember…

Hey Duggee made special appearances on the sidelines of Greg James’ incredible Comic Relief challenge, lifting spirits, entertaining the crowds, and helping to build a buzz ahead of Greg's arrival at different stops. An unforgettable moment for a truly brilliant cause.

Dennis the Menace celebrated his 10^th birthday for the 75^th time – what an exciting milestone! The nation’s most beloved and mischievous comic book character marked a truly iconic anniversary in style by launching a special edition featuring 75 creative mischief-makers. We cant wait to see more from him this year!

March 20th, was Very Hungry Caterpillar Day in honour of Eric Carle's timeless classic. The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself ventured to the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands for meet & greets and storytelling sessions, celebrating the launch of The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail — which runs all the way until 30th June. A must-visit!

World Book Day kicked off the beginning of the month in the best way possible, with Mr Bump and Little Miss Sunshine bringing the magic to Battersea Power Station. Families were treated to an exciting treasure hunt, making for a truly special day of literacy celebration.

More recently, Bluey, Bingo, Chilli & Bandit officially opened a brand-new ride at Alton Towers at the weekend! It was a huge moment for the Heeler family and a brilliant day out for the fans!

It's been an exciting month, and we have plenty more great events lined up ahead!

*Please note: events are subject to change.

1^st April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds

1^st April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet

1^st April: Ralph, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges Trafford

1^st April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London

2^nd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London

2^nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Elmsleigh Shopping Centre – Oxford

3^rd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Call of The Wild Zoo

3^rd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Miniso, Oxford Street

3^rd April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Westfield London

3^rd April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

3^rd April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Embasy Station, Yorkshrie

3^rd April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray

3^rd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Milton Keynes

3^rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com, Swindon

3^rd April: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

4^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

4^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land

4^th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Clacton Shopping Village

4^th April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com Watford

4^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens

4^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Festival of Power, Wellingborough

4^th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo

4^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Swanage Railway

5^th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet - Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

5^th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Festival of Power Wellingborough

5^th April: The Highway Rat Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

5^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway

5^th April: The Gruffalo & Gruffalos Child Meet & Greet – Brechin Caledonian Railway

5^th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo

5^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land

6^th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens

6^th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Margam Country Park

6^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Margam Country Park

6^th April: Peppa Pig & George Storytime - Margam Country Park

7^th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds

7^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet

7^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

7^th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

7^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

7^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Braintree Village

8^th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre

8^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

8^th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Trinity Shopping Centre

8^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet - Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford

8^th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation - Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich

9^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - The Works 'Find Your Story' Bus Tour, Wythenshawe Forum Manchester

9^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema Sheffield Meadowhall

9^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

10^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

10^th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall & Rubble Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

10^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

10^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet - Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

11^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

11^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway

11^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park

11^th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

12^th April: Peppa, George, Mummy Daddy & Evie Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

12^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum

12^th April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Leicester Square

12^th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway

15^th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Merrion Centre Leeds

18^th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – Character.com Cwmbran

18^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land

19^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land

19^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Manorafon Farm Park

25^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen

25^th April: Bluey & Bingo Storytime – Old Macdonald's Farm

25^th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo

25^th April: George Pig Meet & Greet – Character.com Kingston

25^th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

25^th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

25^th April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway

25^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo

26^th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

26^th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford

26^th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo

26^th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Llangollen & Corwen Railway

26^th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Farm Park, Boroughbridge

26^th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

26^th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway

We excitedly step into March as the days slowly start to stretch and the first hints of spring appear. February has been a busy and brilliant month for character events.

One of the biggest talking points of this month has come from the world of Peppa Pig, as her little brother George made headlines after being fitted with a hearing aid following a diagnosis of moderate, permanent hearing loss.

Paddington™ made appearances across London to celebrate the launch of the new Paddington x Lush collection, made with fresh ingredients and seriously good manners.

Legoland Windsor celebrates its 30^th birthday this year, marking the milestone with interactive experiences, including the chance to meet the world's first-ever LEGO Birthday Cake Guy at the park.

Peter Rabbit™ hopped his way around shopping centres across the UK as part of Ebebek’s retail initiative – together his charm (and their wonderful Peter Rabbit collection), increased a drive in footfall.

And in schools up and down the country, Number Day was marked with plenty of mathematical fun – with Numberblocks’ very own Numberblock One making a very special visit alongside the NSPCC.

It's been a packed month, and we have plenty more exciting events lined up ahead!

Please note: events can be subject to change.

1^st March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

3^rd March: Little Miss Sunshine & Mr Bump Meet & Greet – Battersea Power Station, London

5^th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Reader, Liverpool

7^th March: Tiger that Came to Tea Meet & Greet - Hamleys, London

7^th March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Llangollen & Corwen Railway, North Wales

7^th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Broad Street Mall, Reading

7^th March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

7^th March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Metro Centre

7^th March: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village

8^th March: Danger Mouse Meet & Greet - Forbidden Planet Camden

8^th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Edinburgh

8^th March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinnel Railway Edinburgh

14^th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – The Square, Tallaght, Dublin

14^th March: Madame Cholet & Tobermory Meet & Greet – Romford’s Great British Sprint Clean

14^th March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Edinburgh

21^st March: CoComelon’s JJ from CoComelon Meet & Geet – Smyths, Old Kent Road

21^st March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire

21^st March: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Reddish Vale Farm Park, Stockport

21^st March: Sylvanian Families Freya Meet & Greet – Smyths Old Kent Road

21^st March: PAW Patrols Chase & Rubble Meet & Greet – South of England Rare Breeds, Kent

21^st March: Very Hungry Caterpillar Narration – Walthamstow Wetlands

21^st March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Blaenavon Heritage Railway

22^nd March: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park

28^th March: Bluey Meet & Greet - The Entertainer, Bluewater

28^th March: Paddington™ Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo

28^th March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Llanfair Caereinion Railway Station

28^th March: SpongeBob Meet & Greet - The Works Merry Hill, Birmingham The Fort

29^th March: SpongeBob Meet & Greet – The Works, Beckton Retail Park, Bromley

29^th March: Paddington™ Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo

29^th March: Bluey Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

29^th March: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Bucklebury Farm, Reading

29^th March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Llanfair Caereinion Railway Station

31^st March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

31^st March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

Peter Rabbit is a mischievous and courageous young bunny rabbit who has a natural curiosity and a kind interest in seeking adventure. He is known for his boundless energy and resourcefulness, which often lead him to exciting, sometimes tricky situations. Despite his impulsive nature, Peter is quick-witted and clever, relying on his intelligence to get him out of trouble.

Peter has a heart full of love and loyalty for his family and friends. He will do anything to keep them safe, even if it means putting himself in danger. His sense of justice and desire to help others often lead him to embark on daring adventures to right wrongs and protect his community.

While he may make mistakes, Peter learns from them and uses his experiences to teach his friends valuable life lessons. His adventurous spirit is balanced with a sense of responsibility, making him a trustworthy and wise friend.

Peter, is a small brown rabbit with a fluffy tail and expressive brown eyes. Peter stands out from the other rabbits in his community, thanks to his signature blue jacket. His agile hops and energetic movements mirror his playful and lively personality.

Peter Rabbit relishes in exploring the world outside of his burrow. His sense of adventure leads him to discover new places and meet new friends along the way. With his impressive digging and jumping abilities, he is well-equipped for any exciting escapades that come his way.

Courage: Fearlessly faces challenges and dangers to protect his family and friends.

Cleverness: Quick-witted and resourceful, often finding inventive solutions to the problems he encounters.

Leadership: A natural ability to lead and inspire others, rallying his friends to work together and overcome obstacles.

Rainbow Productions holds the UK’s official licence to manage his personal appearances at public UK events on behalf of the brand owner.

Book our character costumes to attend your corporate event. They provide family-friendly content – perfect for entertaining guests and attracting customers at venues such as:

• Shopping Centres

• Visitor Attractions

• Retailer In-Store Activities

• Children’s Festivals

We take care of everything; our full service includes the licensed character costume, trained performer and Road Manager (minder) to accompany the character. Please visit our character events page to find out more.

Due to the nature of the events we manage, we are not able to supply characters for private children’s parties or similar events.

• 2016 celebrated the 150th Anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth

• Beatrix Potter’s books are a publishing sensation with over 2 million books being sold every year

• The Tale of Peter Rabbit is now one of the best-selling children’s classics of all time, with over 45 million copies sold, and has been translated into 45 different languages including a hieroglyphic version

• Peter Rabbit is considered the oldest licensed character in the world, further to Beatrix Potter’s forward-thinking as a business woman. Peter Rabbit mascot hire has been popular for several decades – as has its depiction on TV and stage. ‘The Tales of Beatrix Potter’ – a film using ballet to show Potter’s costumed characters through dance was aired in the 1970s, and later adapted for the Royal Opera House in 1992

• The Peter Rabbit TV animation has won several Daytime Emmy Awards

• Live-action/CGI animated Peter Rabbit movie hit the big screen in March 2018, with Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway due to premier in May 2021

• The adventures are also set in Beatrix Potter’s beloved English Lake District

• Character costumes Classic Peter Rabbit and Peter Rabbit TV are available to book to attend UK events

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