It’s that time of year again when the summer holidays come to an end and the kids head back to school. But while the school routine returns, the fun doesn’t have to stop! Before we look ahead to September’s events, let’s take a look back at August’s highlights!

Mr. Tickle marked the 55^th anniversary of Mr. Men & Little Miss with a visit to Battersea Power Station.

Children’s favourites including Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Hey Duggee, Supertato, Bluey, Bing and more joined the line-ups at family festivals, bringing lots of joy to the festivalgoers. They were spotted at Camp Bestival, Gloworm Festival, CarFest, The Big Festival and Victorious Festival.

Room on the Broom’s The Witch and The Cat made her debut appearances at various Forestry venues up and down the UK to join in on their exciting, themed trail. She had an amazing time.

So, whether you’re looking for something to brighten up a weekday or make the weekend extra special, why not check out our September line-up and start planning your next character-filled day out.

Please note; events are subject to change.

3^rd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Paddington Store, London

5^th September: Funshine (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley

5^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

5th September: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

5th September: Gabby & Cakey Narration – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood

5^th & 6^th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Blackpool Zoo

5^th & 6^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Stockeld Park, Wetherby

5^th & 6^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

6^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – York Racecourse

12^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, MetroCentre

12^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

12^th September: Sonic the Hedgehog Meet & Greet – Princes Risborough

12^th September: Cheer Bear (Care Bears) Meet & Greet – Character.com, Cwmbran

12^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater

12^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Westfield

12^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

12^th September: Captain Barnacles & Kwazii (Octonauts) Narration – Edinburgh Zoo

12^th & 13^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire

12^th & 13^th September: Peppa Pig & Mummy Pig Meet & Greet – Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport

12^th & 13^th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Blaenavon Heritage Railway

13^th September: Madame Cholet (Wombles) Meet & Greet – Wimbledon Common

13^th September: Polo Bear (Ralph Lauren) Meet & Greet – Bicester Village

13^th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Lakeside Shopping Centre

13^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield

13^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Meadowhall, Sheffield

13^th September: Chase & Skye (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Doncaster Racecourse

19^th September: Marshall & Rubble (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton

19^th September: Dennis & Gnasher Meet & Greet – Angel & Rocket, Marlow

19^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bullring, Birmingham

19^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes

19^th September: Harry O’Hay & Betty O’Barley (Scarecrows’ Wedding) Narration – West Lodge Farm Park, Kettering

19^th  September: Chase (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

19^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk

20^th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway, Essex

20^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

20^th September: Marshall (PAW Patrol) Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village, Billericay

20^th September: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne

26^th September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh

26^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

26^th September: JJ (CoComelon) Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th September: Bluey & Muffin Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Aberdeen

26^th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths, Darlington

26^th & 27^th September: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Whitehall Garden Centre, Chippenham

27^th September: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo Child Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria

27^th September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street

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

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 kicked off 2026 at Hamleys’ New Year’s Day Parade, sprinkling a little extra magic over the very start of the year.

A truly royal moment followed at the National Year of Reading launch, as Her Majesty the Queen was joined by much-loved comic book favourites Dennis and Gnasher - delighting children and sparking a wave of nostalgia for adults.

Meanwhile, Pikachu and Eevee helped launch a three-month pop-up at the Natural History Museum, celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary in unforgettable style.

Our characters then stole the show at London Toy Fair, welcoming guests, posing for photos, and exploring the show floor to spread excitement throughout the venue. The highlight was the character parade, which captivated attendees and drew crowds as it wound through the halls. Smiles, laughter, and flashing cameras followed as a wave joy swept across the show floor.

With February half term just around the corner, we have plenty of exciting events lined up for the month (*events subject to change).

7^th February: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet - Call of the Wild Zoo, Chelmsford.

7^th  & 8^th February: Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig & Evie Pig Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

13^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Lush Covent Garden, London

14^th & 15^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston

14^th & 15^th February: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

14^th & 15^th February: Bluey Narration– Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne

15^th February: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton

15^th February: Numberblock One Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

16^th February: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet - Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent

16^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

17^th February: SpongeBob Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewedley

17^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Killingworth Shopping Centre, Newcastle

17^th February: Bluey Narration – Hamleys Regent Street, London

17^th, 18^th & 19^th February: Paddington™ Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster

18^th & 19^th February: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet - Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden

18^th February: Chase Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

18^th February: Bluey Narration – Everyone Active, West Midlands

18^th February: Sonic Meet & Greet – Hamleys Westfield White City, London

19^th February: Bluey Narration – Hamley’s Regent Street, London

19^th February: Gabby & Cakey Meet & Greet- Wheelgate Park, Mansfield

19^th February: Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet - The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin

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

19^th February: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend

20^th February: Bluey Narration – Northcroft Lido & Chilterns Lifestyle, Hertfordshire

20^th February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet - West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

20^th February: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - Park View Shopping Centre, Whitley Bay

21^st February: Bluey Narration - Flitwick Leisure Centre, Flitwick

21^st February: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet: – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes

22^nd February: Bluey Meet & Greet: – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley

28^th February: Numberblock One: Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

As we bid farewell to an incredible 2025 and step into 2026, we have been reflecting on a year that was award-winning for Rainbow. From global events to exciting new character launches, 2025 was packed with unforgettable moments – and we can't wait to see what 2026 has in store.

Our characters kicked off the year with a flying start on New Year's Day, Peppa Pig & George Pig went to Winter Wonderland, The Gruffalo was at Cheltenham Racecourse, and Batman, Superman and Paddington™ joined in Hamleys New Year's Day Parade. There's even more excitement to be had this month (events can be subject to change) …

17^th January: Bluey Meet and Greet – Take Part Festival – North Wales

17^th January: Catboy & Owlette from PJ Masks Meet and Greet – The Square, Dublin

18^th January: Bluey Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo

31^st January: Bluey Meet and Greet, Hamleys Westfield White City

After a 6-year hiatus, the Christmas Character Parade returned to the Trafford Centre last month, bringing with it the centres busiest day ever with over 131,000 visitors.  We had an amazing time bringing children’s favourites including Ginger from Vegesaurs, Miraculous’ Lady Bug & Cat Noir and Mr. Bump & Little Miss Sunshine to the stage and can’t wait to do it all again next year.

The same weekend, Bluey teamed up with Pudsey and Joe Wicks for the LIVE Activate Schools Special, before Pudsey joined Stephen Mulhern for a Deal or No Deal sketch, all in support of BBC Children in Need, who raised a phenomenal £45,507,536!

The Snowman™ wrapped up the month with a visit to Battersea Power Station for the launch of Classic FM and Global’s Make Some Noise’s charity campaign ‘The Big Christmas Chorus’. Celebrating 40 years since the release of “Walking in the Air”, the campaign invites schools and community choirs to perform the song and aims to raise funds for Make Some Noise’s supported charities.

For more enchanting character events, check out the list below to find out what’s happening near you (*events can be subject to change) …

2^nd December: Snoopy Meet & Greet – Bride Street, London

4^th December: Cookie Monster Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Westfield White City

5^th December: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Uxbridge

5^th – 7^th December: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluewater Ice Rink

6^th December: The Gruffalo & The Gruffalo’s Child Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

6^th December: Trolls’ Poppy & Branch Meet & Greet – The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford

6^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Buttermarket Cantre, Ipswich

6^th December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Doncaster Frost Festival

6^th December: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Westfield White City

6^th December: Birdy Call Promo Activation – Ship Street, Brighton

6^th December: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Wallsend

7^th December: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys Old Kent Road

7^th December: Pingu Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

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

13^th December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Sharpes Pottery Museum, Swadlincote

13^th December: Snoopy Meet & Greet – The Brewery Shopping Centre, Romford

13^th December: Wallace & Gromit Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

13^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Banham Zoo, Norwich

13^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne

13^th & 14^th December: SpongeBob SquarePants & Patrick (13^th Only) Meet & Greet – Westfield Stratford

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

14^th December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

14^th December: Superman Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

14^th December: Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

14^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Harlow Town Centre Christmas Market

19^th December: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Hamleys Regent Street, London

20^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Harlow Town Centre Christmas Market

20^th December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – St Peter’s Quarter, Derby

20^th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

21^st December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Westgate Oxford

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

28^th December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Great Central Railway, Leicestershire

29^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway

30^th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – East Somerset Railway

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

This award is our biggest honour in Rainbow’s forty-year history as Managing Director, Simon Foulkes, commented “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this distinguished award. Not only does it put Rainbow firmly on the map as leader in British exports, it is also a great testament to the talent, dedication and commitment of all the employees and freelancers associated with the company. This award highlights our achievements to a much wider audience. My team have worked incredibly hard, so this award is for them. Together we have taken our business from Southwest London to the world.”

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 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