We are proud to announce that Rainbow Productions has been awarded the King’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade 2025.
Unique in offering a complete mascot manufacture, wardrobe and costume character events management service, Rainbow Productions has established its position within the licensing industry and we have rapidly developed a global reputation as the go-to company for bespoke mascots and costume character appearances.
The King’s Awards for Enterprise, previously known as The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King’s desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II by recognising outstanding UK businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year, is the most prestigious business award in the country, with successful businesses able to use the esteemed King’s Awards Emblem for the next 5 years.
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)…
1st March: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – The Harvey Centre, Harlow
1st March: Bluey Meet and Greet – The Entertainer, Staines
1st March: Peppa Pig & George Meet and Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super Mare
1st & 2nd March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh
4th March: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
8th March: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – George Yard Shopping Centre, Braintree
8th March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Quorn and Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire
8th & 9th March: Gabby & Cakey Meet and Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay
8th & 9th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
11th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
15th March: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet and Greet, The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin
15th March: The Gruffalo Meet and Greet – Spa Valley Railway, Royal Tunbridge Wells
15th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
15th & 16th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet and Greet – Reddish Vale Farm, Stockport
18th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
22nd March: PAW Patrol's Rubble Meet and Greet – Smyths, Chesterfield
22nd & 23rd March: Ben & Holly Meet and Greet – South of England Rare Breeds Centre, Ashford
22nd & 23rd March: Hey Duggee Meet and Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
22nd & 23rd March: Bluey Meet and Greet – Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley
22nd & 23rd March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston
25th March: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
29th March: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
29th & 30th March: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
30th March: Baby Shark Meet and Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
30th March: Bluey Meet and Greet – Ascot Racecourse
30th 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)…
1st December: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamley’s Regent Street
1st December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London
1st December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich
3rd December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Victoria Cardinal Place & Nova Realm Xmas Lights
6th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Primark, Birmingham
7th December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley
7th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
7th December: The Snowman™ and The Snowdog Meet & Greet – Church Walk Shopping Centre, Caterham
7th & 8th December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Waterstones, London
8th December: Bluey Meet & Greet – Character.com, Kingston
8th December: Elve’s Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Brewery Shoppinf Centre, Romford
14th December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park and Gardens, East Sussex
14th December: Elve’s Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – The Springs, Leeds
14th December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend
14th December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
15th December: PJ Masks' Catboy Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Regent Street
21st December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
21st December: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Sheffield Park and Gardens, East Sussex
21st December: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Queensgate Shopping Centre, Peterborough
23rd December: The Grinch Meet & Greet – The Hive, Guildford
27th - 31st December: Paddington™ Meet and Greet – Wookey Hole, Somerset
29th & 30th 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)…
1st November: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
2nd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton
2nd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Kingston
2nd November: TMNT’s Donny and Leo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Weston-super-Mare
2nd November: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
2nd & 3rd November: Pip and Posy Meet & Greet – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
3rd November: Octonaut’s Captain Barnacles and Kwazii Mini-Show – Battersea Park Fireworks
9th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks
9th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell
9th November: The Snowman™ and The Snow Dog Meet & Greet – Telford Centre, Telford
9th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Brighton
16th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – High Wycombe Christmas Lights
16th November: The Snowman™ Meet & Greet – Belgravia Christmas Lights, London
16th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Lakeside
16th & 17th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Southampton Town Centre
17th November: Bluey Meet & Greet – Chesterfield Christmas Lights
17th November: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cheltenham Racecourse
22nd November: The Snowman™ - Angel Central Christmas Lights, London
23rd November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bracknell
23rd November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park
23rd November: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Mall, Luton
23rd November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Atrium Shopping Centre, Camberley
23rd November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park
23rd & 24th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
24th November: Bluey and Bingo Activation – The Ashley Centre, Epsom
24th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo
28th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle
29th November: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pescod Square Shopping Centre, Boston
30th November: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines
30th November: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Haven Seashore Holiday Park
30th November: Bing Meet & Greet – Haven Primrose Valley Holiday Park
30th November: The Grinch Meet & Greet – Hertfordshire Zoo
30th November: The Elves Behavin’ Badly Meet & Greet – Church Walk Shopping Centre, Caterham
30th November: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Godalming Christmas Lights
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)…
1st September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Leighton Buzzard Railway, Bedfordshire
7th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Woking
7th & 8th September: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon
7th & 8th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley
7th & 8th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Midland Railway Butterly Station, Ripley
8th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Palace Gardens Shopping Centre, Enfield
14th September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Thorndon Country Park, Essex
14th September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Basildon
14th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Staines
14th & 15th September: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – SS Great Britain, Bristol
14th & 15th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Inverness-shire
15th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase, Marshall and Skye Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
16th September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Gillingham
21st September: Miraculous’ Ladybug & Cat Noir Meet & Greet – Smyths, Kidderminster
21st September: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Character.com, Bromley
21st September: Batman Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Croydon
21st September: TMNT’s Leonardo and Donatello Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon
21st September: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Zoo
21st September: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines
21st September: TMNT’s Raphael and Michelangelo Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Staines
21st & 22nd September: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
21st & 22nd September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon
22nd September: Batman Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Westfield White City
22nd September: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
28th September: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Bluewater
28th September: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Hatton Country World, Warwick
28th September: Bing Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
28th & 29th September: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
28th & 29th September: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Walby Farm Park, Cumbria
29th September: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire
This year marks the 25th 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)…
1st August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – The Trafford Centre, Manchester
1st August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon
1st August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby
1st August: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Pup Pup Boogie – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek
2nd August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough
3rd August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston
3rd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
3rd August: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
3rd August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Drusillas, Sussex
3rd August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
3rd & 4th August: Hey Duggee Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire
3rd & 4th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Moto GP, Silverstone
4th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Chester Racecourse, Chester
4th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
4th August: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
5th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Lexicon, Bracknell
7th August: True (and the Rainbow Kingdom) Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford
7th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – John Lewis, Glasgow
7th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon
7th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Delamare Forest, Cheshire
7th August: Pip and Posy Meet & Greet – Snapdragon Festival, Hinkley
8th August: Postman Pat Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey
8th August: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne
9th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough
9th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Hamsterley Outdoor Centre, Bedburn
9th-11th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Ropley Railway Station, Hampshire
10th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
10th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Africa Alive, Lowestoft
10th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston
10th August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
10th & 11th August: Paddington™ Narration – Birdworld, Farnham
11th August: Pikachu Meet & Greet – Edinburgh Book Festival
11th August: Bingo (from Bluey) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
11th August: The Wombles’ Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet & Greet – The Lawn, Dawlish
12th August: Bluey and Bingo Activation – The Lexicon, Bracknell
13th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Over Farm, Gloucester
13th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark
14th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford
14th August: Hey Duggee Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury
14th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet 7 Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray
15th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon
16th August: Paddington™ Narration – Rand Farm Park, Market Rasen
16th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Captain Cook Square, Middlesborough
17th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Banham Zoo, Norwich
17th August: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne
17th August: Shrek Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Market Rasen
17th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – St Peter’s Quarter, Derby
17th August: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Rotunda, Kingston
17th August: True (and the Rainbow Kingdom) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
17th & 18th August: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – Birdworld, Farnham
17th & 18th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
17th – 18th August: Cheer Bear, Bluey & Bingo and Bing & Flop Meet & Greet and PAW Patrol Pup Pup Boogie – Gloworm Festival, Newark
18th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire
18th August: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
19th August: Paddington™ Narration – The Lexicon, Bracknell
20th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray
21st August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood
22nd August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woodlands, Devon
22nd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Dublin Castle, Dublin
23rd August: Peppa Pig, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo, Broxbourne
23rd August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Dublin
23rd – 25th August : CoComelon’s JJ and SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Victorious Festival, Southsea
24th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
24th & 25th August: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
25th August: Bluey & Bingo Activation – The Big Feastival, Oxfordshire
25th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Kent
25th – 27th August: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Bluey Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks
26th August: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
26th August: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham
26th August: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham
26th August: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
26th August: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway
28th August: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford
28th August: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury
29th & 30th August: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby
30th August: Bluey Narration – Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury
30th August: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – The Harvey Centre, Harlow
31st August: Bluey Meet & Greet – Knowsley Safari Park, Prescot
31st 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)…
6th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
6th July: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Edinburgh Zoo
6th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Moors Valley Country Park, Ringwood
6th July: Bing Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
6th & 7th July: Hey Duggee Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park
6th & 7th July: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
6th & 7th July: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay
7th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Narration – Market Rasen Racecourse
7th July: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
13th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Manchester
13th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet, Hey Duggee Activation, and Bluey Activation – Eden Shopping Centre, High Wycombe
13th July: Paddington™ Narration – Fife Leisure Park, Scotland
13th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Alice Holt, Hampshire
14th July: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Stadium of Light, Sunderland
14th July: SpongeBob SquarePants Meet & Greet – Primark Birmingham
14th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
20th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
20th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Matlock Farm Park, Derbyshire
20th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Touchwood Shopping Centre, Solihull
20th July: Bingo (from Bluey) Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
20th July: Squishmallow’s Cam the Cat and Patty the Cow Meet & Greet – Glenarm Castle, Northern Ireland
21st July: Paddington™ Narration, Peppa Pig and George Narration, and The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
21st July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Anival Adventure Park, Norfolk
24th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Forum Shopping Centre, Sittingbourne
24th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet – The Broadway Shopping Centre, Bradford
25th July: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey
25th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Dublin
26th & 27th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Salcey Forest, Northampton
26th & 27th July: Mr Monopoly Meet & Greet – Leeds City Centre
27th July: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens
27th July: Hey Duggee Activation – Cottam Hall Playing Fields, Lancashire
27th July: Bluey Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Welwyn Garden City
27th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Regent Street
27th & 28th July: PAW Patrol’s Chase Pup Pup Boogie – Birdworld, Farnham
28th July: Fireman Sam Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens
28th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Wyre Forest, Worcestershire
28th July: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Hamley’s, Westfield Londn
29th July: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Beechenhurst, Colefield
29th July: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Boston Park Farm
30th July: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Beverley Racecourse, East Yorkshire
31st July: The Wombles’ Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria Meet & Greet – Beaulieu National Motor Museum
31st July: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury
Name: Peter Rabbit
Creator: Beatrix Potter
First Appearance: The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902)
Siblings: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail
Species: Rabbit
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, along with his three sisters Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail, reside with his mother, Mrs. Josephine Rabbit. Their close-knit family is a source of love and support that provides Peter with the necessary foundation to confront the outside world's obstacles.
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
With two bank holidays and a half term, May has been a busy month for character appearances.
Blue, the star of Paramount Pictures new family movie IF, walked the purple carpet at the London premiere… Pikachu cheered on 24 primary school teams at The ESFA Pokémon Primary Schools’ Cup Finals at Derby Country Football Club… and Chilli and Bandit joined Bluey and Bingo to celebrate the 10th anniversary of CBeebies Land at Alton Towers Resort!
It’s been an exciting month for Peppa Pig too. The whole Pig family attended the opening of mainland Europe’s first Peppa Pig Theme Park in Germany and Peppa Pig attended the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas to kick start her 20th anniversary celebrations!
As the May Half Term comes to an end, we’re looking ahead to what June has in store, (*events can be subject to change)…
1st June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Drusillas Zoo, Sussex
1st June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
1st & 2nd June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
1st & 2nd June: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Mrs Dowson’s Farm, Thatcham
1st & 2nd June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Northampton (1st June) & Smyths, Milton Keynes (2nd June)
4th June: Bluey Activation – Bluestone Resort, Wales
8th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Croydon
8th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Puxton Park, Weston Super-Mare
8th June: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Rhyme Time – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
8th & 9th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
8th & 9th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sussex
9th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton
11th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales
15th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
15th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Sharnfold Farm, Eastbourne
15th June: PAW Patrol’s Rubble Meet & Greet – Smyths, Stevenage
18th June: Bluey Activation - Bluestone Resort, Wales
20th June: CoComelon’s JJ & Cody – Swords Pavilion Shopping Centre, Dublin
22nd June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
22nd & 23rd June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Park Farm, Yorkshire
22nd & 23rd June: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Betteshanger Country Park, Kent
22nd & 23rd June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
28th June: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Himley Hall & Park, Dudley
29th June: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet– White Post Farm, Nottingham
29th June: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Quex Adventure Farm Park, Kent
29th & 30th June: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Rural Life Living Museum, Farnham
29th & 30th June: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Lightwater Valley Adventure Park, Ripon
29th & 30th June: Bluey Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicester
30th June: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
30th June: Zog Meet & greet – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton
What a month April turned out to be!
From Bluey’s two-week stint at Kew Gardens, to Paddington’s appearance at Westfield’s Upside-down Sunflower Garden, and the Gruffalo’s visit to Sterling Mills Shopping Centre in Scotland, the Easter half-term was definitely jam-packed with plenty of exciting events!
Last month also saw characters promoting of a number of licensed collaborations including,
With two May bank holiday’s ahead of us, check out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…
4th May: PAW Patrol’s Marshall and Rubble Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham
4th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norwich
4th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
4th & 5th May: Paddington™ Narration – Embsay Station, Yorkshire
5th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – 4 Kingdoms Farm Park, Thatcham
5th May: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Gracechurch Shopping Centre, Sutton Coldfield
5th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
5th & 6th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Rand Farm Park, Lincoln
6th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
6th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Marshall Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
6th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark
11th May: Gabby and Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Store Opening, Cardiff
11th & 12th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington
11th & 12th May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Gullivers Theme Park, Rother Valley
11th & 12th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Narration – Welshpool Steam Railway Station
11th & 12th May: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Landmark Forest Adventure Park, Carrbridge
12th May: Peppa Pig and George Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo, Essex
18th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
18th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
18th & 19th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Yorkshire Wildlife Park
19th May: Shaun the Sheep and Timmy Meet & Greet – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park, Buckingham
24th - 26th May: Peppa Pig (24th May), Hey Duggee (25th May) and Bluey (26th May) Meet & Greet – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot
25th May: Gruffalo and Stick Man Meet & Greet – Vancouver Quarter, Kings Lynn
25th May: Peppa Pig and George Narration – Edinburgh Zoo
25th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase and Skye Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norwich
25th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Didcot Railway Centre, Oxfordshire
25th & 26th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
26th May: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Stonehenge Works Railway, Leighton Buzzard
26th May: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
27th May: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Brooklands Museum, Weybridge
27th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
27th May: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
27th May: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
28th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington
28th May: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
29th May: Bluey and Bingo Narration – Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm, Sailsbury
29th May: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s Leo and Raph Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
29th & 30th May: Hey Duggee Activation – Manor Wildlife Park, Tenby
30th May: Bluey Meet & Greet – Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
30th May: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
30th May: Bing and Flop Meet & Greet – Seal Bay Holiday Park, Selsey
31st May: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley
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)…
1st April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – National Botanic Garden of Wales
1st April: PJ Masks’ Catboy & Owlette Meet & Greet – The Square Shopping Centre, Dublin
1st April: Bluey and Bingo Narration, Sonic the Hedgehog™ & Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
1st April: Shaun the Sheep Meet & Greet – Tatton Park, Knutsford
2nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon
2nd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street
3rd April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – The Lanes Shopping Centre, Carlisle
3rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Wheelgate Park, Newark
4th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Twinlakes, Melton Mowbray
4th April: Bluey and Bingo Activation – Peak Wildlife Park, Leek
6th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet – Daniel of Windsor Department Store, Windsor
6th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Putney Exchange Shopping Centre, Putney
6th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – White Post Farm, Nottingham
6th & 7th April: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Sterling Mills Outlet, Scotland
7th April: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – North Weald Station, Essex
7th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase & Skye Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
7th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Peak Rail, Matlock
7th April: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
10th April: Peter Rabbit™ Narration – The Friary Shopping Centre, Guildford
11th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Midsummer Place, Milton Keynes
13th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
13th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Edinburgh
14th April: Hello Kitty Meet & Greet – Primark, Braehead
14th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitt’s Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
20th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Banham Zoo, Norwich
20th & 21st April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Land Theme Park, Milton Keynes
20th & 21st April: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Gulliver’s Theme Park, Rother Valley
21st April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall Meet & Greet and Trail – Africa Alive, Lowesoft
27th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation – Old MacDonald’s Farm, Brentwood
27th April: Paddington™ – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
28th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
27th & 28thApril: Po (Kung Fu Panda) – Yorkshire Wildlife Park
As well as National Pizza Day, February saw the launch of the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem movie on Paramount Plus UK. So to celebrate they teamed up with Pizza Hut and Deliveroo to have Leo, Mike, Donnie & Raph deliver pizza to some household names including Tony Bellew, Adam Thomas and the Capital Breakfast Studio.
February also saw Westfield London invite children’s favourites Bluey and Hey Duggee to their White City and Stratford centres for 3 days of meet & greet fun in honour of National Storytelling Week, the Gruffalo visited Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Scotland and Spinnaker Tower welcomed Paddington™ during the half-term holidays.
We have plenty of events lined up for March, so check out our list below to find out where you can see your favourite characters this month, (*events can be subject to change)…
2nd & 3rd March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Oxford Street
9th March: Zog Meet & Greet – John Lewis, Cambridge
9th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge
9th March: Paddington Meet & Greet – Broadstreet Mall, Reading
9th & 10th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Market Street, Manchester
9th & 10th March: PAW Patrol’s Rubble and Skye Meet & Greet – Longleat, Wiltshire
16th March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay
16th & 17th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Whistlestop Valley, West Yorkshire
16th & 17th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – The Bullring, Birmingham
17th March: PAW Patrol’s Skye Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay
17th March: CoComelon’s JJ and Cody Meet & Greet – Thornton Hall Country Park
17th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Croydon
21st – 23rd March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield
22nd March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield
23rd March: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield
23rd & 24th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London
23rd & 24th March: Po (Kung Fu Panda) Meet & Greet – Westfield, White City
23rd & 24th March: Bluey and Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park
24th March: Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Ascot Racecourse
24th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – Smyths Toys, Chesterfield
25th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trotters, London
27th - 28th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Selfridges, London
28th – 31st March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames
29th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
29th & 30th March: Peter Rabbit™ Narration & Activity Trail – Embsay Station, Yorkshire
30th March: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Victoria Place Shopping Centre, Woking
30th & 31st March: Bing Meet & Greet – Greenwood Forest Park, Bangor
31st March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – East Lancashire Railway, Bury
Rainbow Productions has seen sales of its mascot costumes rocket past pre-covid levels as people flock back to live events and gatherings.
The character and costume specialist manufacturers all costumes by hand from its London premises in Colliers Wood. The new unit, purchased with the support of challenger business bank Allica Bank, is based nearby and will allow Rainbow to increase its capacity as demand for both new mascots and its aftercare services have grown, potentially increasing their operating capacity by as much as a third.
The property was purchased using a commercial mortgage from Allica Bank, which is a challenger bank specifically focused on supporting established businesses like Rainbow with a combination of relationship manager support and powerful technology.
The MD of Rainbow Productions, Simon Foulkes, said, “Rainbow has seen some fantastic growth on the back of soaring demand for live events, which has exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
“We’re incredibly pleased to have acquired our new unit with the help of Allica Bank and our relationship manager, Martin. Once fully operational, it will enable us to operate much more efficiently and give us the confidence to continue to grow the business in line with demand. It also secures our future in the local area which is so important given our hugely talented pool of colleagues.”
Talking about the support they provided to Rainbow Productions, their relationship manager at Allica Bank, Martin Parker, said, “Allica Bank is thrilled to partner with such an exciting, growing business like Rainbow Productions. Simon and his team have vast experience, which they combine with immense creative talent, and have a clear vision for the firm that made them the perfect business for Allica to support. It is also wonderful to work with a business that exists to make people smile!
“Allica Bank is committed to serving established businesses like Rainbow, who are such a core part of our local communities. As their relationship manager, I am looking forward to working closely with them to see how else we can help them grow. Maybe we’ll even see an Allica Bank mascot enter the scene!”
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