UK to get new Bluey attraction for families just in time for the Easter holidays
Animated TV series Bluey is being brought to life at Kew Gardens this Easter.
Inspired by the onscreen adventures of a lovable six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy Bluey and her family, groups are invited to take in the sights and aromas of the spring blossom at the West London 320-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site landscape.
Visitors can then head off towards the Bluey play zone to interact with 3D installations and family-friendly activities inspired by fan-favourite episodes of the show as seen on Disney+ and CBeebies.
As you embark on your journey, be on the lookout for educational panels about the rich variety of plants and wildlife native to Australia, as well as some of the rarities and oddities in Kew’s collections. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture your Bluey experience at Kew, which also includes appearances of a Bluey costume character over the two-week run.
If you're feeling a bit peckish or your children need a pit stop from all the excitement, head down to one of Kew's many restaurants and cafes for a quick bite. Kew's catering offer includes hot meals and delicious pizzas at the Family Kitchen and Shop, refreshing drinks and sandwiches at the recently renovated 18th-century Orangery, and an even greater choice of à la carte dining at the Pavillion Bar and Grill.
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Chilli, Bluey, Bingo, and Bandit (Copyright: Ludo Studio 2019)Bluey will also be visiting Kew's other wild botanic garden in the heart of Sussex, Wakehurst, which is home to the Millennium Seed Bank, over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe.
Springtime at Kew is packed with a wide variety of visitor programming this year, including a brand-new festival celebrating the beauty of spring flowers through music. You can immerse yourself in Sounds of Blossom between Friday 23 March and Sunday 14 April, created in partnership with the Royal College of Music.
Sounds of Blossom features six bespoke musical compositions embedded into the landscape, offering a unique sensory experience around Kew’s cherry blossom and magnolias. Elsewhere in the Gardens (on select dates and subject to availability) visitors can take part in guided sensory tours, participate in a Botanical amigurumi crocheting workshop or hop on the Kew Explorer land train to take a scenic tour of the Gardens.
Paul Denton, head of visitor programmes and exhibitions at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew said: "Bluey at Kew is a highlight of this year's springtime family offer and we're delighted to bring the hit sensation to life. Visitors can look forward to a unique experience set within Kew’s spring landscape and some of the most picturesque parts of the Gardens. Bluey promises to be an exciting adventure that will leave families with cherished memories for a very long time."
Families are welcome to take part in the Bluey activity, which is included in the price of admission to Kew Gardens. Concessions such as the £1 ticket offer for recipients of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and other legacy benefits ensure everyone will have a chance to enjoy Bluey, and all children under the age of four can enter Kew Gardens for free
Katie Hibbs, senior marketing manager at BBC Studios Kids & Family, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see Bluey at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst this year. Combining nature, fun and play with some of the most memorable moments from Bluey's adventures on the show, Bluey at Kew is guaranteed to be the perfect day out over the Easter period.”
Tickets to Kew can be bought online, including a £9 entry for young people and students aged 16 to 29, and family tickets starting from £26 available during peak season (1 February to 31 October).
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