We visited the NEC with our two little ones who are the perfect pair to test out a new Peppa experience having both watched endless hours of it on TV.
We’ve also visited Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park in the New Forest, we have the cuddly toys and we have all the playsets. The theme tune rings around our heads most days and they are showing no signs of yet wanting to give up their Peppa addiction. Just 40 minutes from our Northamptonshire home, the journey is pretty simple up the M1 and M6 to the NEC where an exhibition hall has been transformed into a colourful and magical Peppa extravaganza. Designed especially for pre-schoolers and early years children, the experience welcomes Peppa fans and their grown-ups to step inside an out-of-this-world adventure.
The adventure starts off in Peppa’s house where you can explore the kitchen, bedrooms of not only Peppa but also George and baby Evie as well as living areas with interactive missions and mini play areas along the way.
The brightly dressed actors on board lead you through an adventure of building a rocket and blasting into space – complete with mini steering wheels, adventure tunnels, interactive games and some sing song.
We finally arrive at the moon, complete with mood lighting, where children can explore there way up and down the craters as well as visiting Mrs Rabbits space pretend gift shop.
At the end of the adventure we were then treated to a visit and a cuddle with Peppa herself.
The experience, which perfectly blends storytelling and imaginative play, was surprisingly calming despite the rooms being full of pre schoolers as they explored with wide eyes.
Peppa’s Space Adventure lasted around 70 minutes plus time afterwards to meet the star of the show and have a photo. And of course it wouldn’t be a family day out without a visit to the gift shop.
The staff were all warm and welcoming and made it extra special for the children.
A top tip for travel – parking at the NEC is paid for and I’d recommend you take a pushchair for little ones or catch one of the free shuttle buses to the exhibitions halls as it is a bit of a walk from the car parks.
It’s a wonderful location to combine with other family adventures in Birmingham including Resorts World right next door and a short train ride into the city centre.
Peppa’s Space Adventure runs until November 8 and tickets can be found here with under twos going free and family bundles available.
