Alton Towers is hosting a celebration this month to mark the 10th anniversary of the UK’s only CBeebies Land.
A week-long festival is planned at the theme park over May half term featuring much-loved children's TV stars including Andy Day, Justin Fletcher and Mr Maker.
CBeebies House Party Live, a special show will feature an all-star cast of CBeebies House presenters on stage and on screen, including Evie Pickerill, Gyasi Sheppy, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, Rhys Stephenson, George Webster, Dodge The Dog, Rebecca Keatley and Ben Cajee.
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Special guests Mr Maker, Andy Day and Justin Fletcher will appear at various times throughout the week.
The front lawns of the theme park will also become home to a host of new live entertainment, family activities and special guests - 'bringing the joy of the CBeebies channel to guests on the theme park'.
As well as entertainment, food, and activities for all the family, guests will be able to 'explore a nature spot, make music by turning everyday objects into instruments, create bubbles of all shapes and sizes, and so much more'.
For the first time Aussie dogs Bluey and Bingo will be joined by their parents, Bandit and Chilli for a fun live experience in CBeebies Land.
Families will be able to join the Heeler family in Big Fun Showtime and show off their best dance moves as they play games with the magic xylophone and magic asparagus, followed by the chance to meet and greet the family, marking the first time ever Bluey fans can meet Bandit and Chilli.
A brand-new sensory space has also been developed and will be the latest addition to CBeebies Land in the coming weeks, providing a calming environment for guests with additional needs who require a quiet moment away from the excitement of the resort’s rides, live shows and attractions.
Full of interactive sensory experiences ranging from soft seating and interactive projections, to tactile panels and soft lighting, the dedicated area is designed to create a calm space for those who need it to relax.
The anniversary celebrations run from Saturday, May 25 to Sunday, June 2.
Bianca Sammut, divisional director for Alton Towers Resort, said: “We are excited to mark the 10th anniversary of CBeebies Land with a fun-packed programme of live entertainment, activities and special guests, bringing to life even more CBeebies favourites for families to enjoy together. This is more entertainment over May half term than we have ever done before, making it the ultimate option for families.
“Our anniversary celebrations will provide a truly immersive experience for young fans and really captivate their imaginations, which we’re sure both parents and children will love, and we cannot wait to see them being enjoyed by our guests.”
Natasha Spence, head of attractions – live events at BBC Studios, said: “CBeebies Land offers a brilliant and unique opportunity for young children and their families to experience some of their favourite CBeebies shows and meet the characters. The line-up of experiences and activities to mark the 10th anniversary are incredibly exciting and add to what is already a rich portfolio of CBeebies brands for guests to enjoy.”
CBeebies Land opened in 2014 includes a host of attractions such as Hey Duggee Big Adventure Badge, Andy’s Adventures Dinosaur Dig, and JoJo & Gran Gran At Home, plus Go Jetters Vroomster Zoom ride, In the Night Garden Magical Boat Ride, Postman Pat Parcel Post, Something Special Sensory Garden and Octonauts Rollercoaster Adventure.
In addition to a large range of rides, the Land also has indoor and outdoor play areas and a full programme of live entertainment.
As well as CBeebies Land, the resort is also home to the UK’s only CBeebies Land Hotel. Uniquely designed for families, the hotel has a range of fully themed rooms including brand-new for 2024 Bluey rooms, plus Bing, Postman Pat, In The Night Garden, Octonauts and Something Special; bursting with music, stories, and adventures for little ones to enjoy, it also offers the chance for kids to meet some of their favourite CBeebies friends throughout the day and into the evening.
Tickets to CBeebies Land start from £35 and include access to the wider theme park. To book or find out more about CBeebies Land and CBeebies Land Hotel visit the website here.
