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