Blenheim Palace announces collaboration with Pip and Posy on all-new trail in Adventure Play this October
Oxfordshire UNESCO World Heritage Site, Blenheim Palace has announced that it will be partnering up with Magic Light Pictures, the award-winning producers of Pip and Posy to launch an immersive trail in its family themed attraction Adventure Play from 1st October to 3rd November.
Pip and Posy is a series of British children’s picture books illustrated by Axel Scheffler, and published by Nosy Crow, which were adapted into a popular television series for Sky Kids and Milkshake!. Scheffler is well known for his illustrations of The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Zog. Based on the delightful episode of the ‘Grumpy Pebble,’ the new trail in Adventure Play promises fun and adventure for young visitors as they help Pip and Posy on their playful journey.
The trail will guide children through a series of imaginative and engaging activities. Along the way, little explorers will complete tasks and traverse the immersive play area featuring secret chambers, clamber nets, tunnels, slides, rope bridges – and giant carrots!
To make this October even more special, the trail will be transformed with a Halloween theme. Young guests are encouraged to dress up in their favourite costumes and enjoy a variety of free activities. On Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November, there will be appearances from Pip and Posy costume characters, and there will also be storytelling sessions with TV tie-in books from the series too, which are also published by Nosy Crow. Readings will take place daily throughout October in Adventure Play at 11:30am and 2:00pm.
Heather Carter, Managing Director at Blenheim Palace, said: “We’re excited to work with Magic Light Pictures to bring the charm and fun of Pip and Posy to Adventure Play this October. The trail is a wonderful way for children and families to enjoy the outdoors, use their imagination, and enjoy time together. With the added Halloween twist, we’re looking forward to a truly memorable experience.”
Hollie Bladen, Brand Manager at Magic Light Pictures, said, “We can’t wait to bring Pip and Posy to Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace this October. We strive to enrich and entertain as many children as we can with our properties, and this trail will bring Pip and Posy straight to its audience through play.”
The Pip and Posy trail at Adventure Play is set to run throughout October, with the Halloween-themed activities available exclusively during the half-term week from Monday 28th October – Sunday 3rd November. Available at £150 for a family of four (two adults and two children) and at £50 per adult and £40 per child for individual day passes, a valid Palace and Play Pass is required for families to take part in the Pip and Posy trail.
Existing Family Annual Pass holders (two adults and two children) can upgrade to the new Palace and Play Pass for £51 and individual annual passes can be upgraded for £18 per child and £12 per adult.
*Terms and conditions apply. Please visit blenheimpalace.com for full details. Annual Pass holders can upgrade their pass in person when visiting Blenheim Palace.
For more information about the experience and to book tickets visit, www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/pip-and-posy/
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About Adventure Play
Adventure Play at Blenheim Palace is a £3.6 million outdoor adventure experience located within the historic Walled Garden. It is the biggest family-themed attraction in the history of Blenheim Palace.
The area includes a series of immersive interconnecting zones with secret chambers, clamber nets, tunnels, slides, rope bridges – and giant carrots! Covering a site larger than a football pitch, it celebrates the rich heritage of the 18th century baroque Palace, inspired by real-life features including the lakeside Boat House and Hensington Gate.
The inclusive experience has been carefully designed and created to ensure children of all abilities are able to explore and enjoy the extensive play areas.
About Magic Light Pictures
Magic Light Pictures, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, directly manages film production, global distribution, marketing and licensing.
Magic Light’s most well-known brand is The Gruffalo, based on the best-selling picture books by creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Magic Light has four Oscar nominations; three BAFTA wins as well as numerous other international awards. It has produced 11 half-hour specials based on the works of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, all have premiered on BBC One, Christmas Day. The films have been sold to over 180 broadcasters worldwide. The most recent of these was Tabby McTat, with the twelfth film, Tiddler to follow in 2024.
Magic Light runs a cross-category international merchandising programme for The Gruffalo and Friends brand, with over 80 licensees and hundreds of products.
In 2021 Magic Light released its first children’s series based on the collection of books by Axel Scheffler and Camilla Reid, Pip and Posy. The show is available on Channel Five, Sky Kids and Nick Jr. in the UK. It has over 32 international broadcasters and streamers on board covering over 100 countries worldwide and has been translated into 29 local language versions. The second season launched in April 2023, with educational spin off series – Pip and Posy Lets Learn transmitting on Sky Kids that Autumn. In 2016 Magic Light produced two half-hours based on Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. They were watched by 9.3million viewers and have won numerous awards including a BAFTA for Best Animation.
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