Peter Rabbit fever is set to hit the nation this week with the release of the much-awaited film (released 16th March). In her guest blog, fellow North Leeds Mumbler and photographer Jan Sweeney, shares her top 5 Peter Rabbit themed events taking place this Easter.
My little girl is obsessed with Peter Rabbit! She’s only 18 months but she has carried her little ‘Petey Rabbit’ (as she likes to call him) toy around with her since she was first able to hold something. When she was just 6 weeks old we took a trip to the Lake District as I was shooting a wedding in Cumbria. I bought her a little Peter Rabbit toy as a souvenir and it has not left her side since. In actual fact, she is currently asleep with a chocolate covered ‘Petey’ following an unsupervised munching of a chocolate finger! I’m going to have to sneak him into the washing machine tomorrow!
With Easter just around the corner, there seems to be quite a few themed Peter Rabbit events in and around Leeds so I thought I would share the top 5 events I have found so that you don’t miss out. Perfect days out for the Easter holidays. Enjoy!
Peter Rabbit Extravaganza at Kirkstall Abbey on the 30th March
Meet Mr. Peter Rabbit Cottontail himself
Follow the tale trail with Squirrel Nutkin
Learn the bunny bop with Flopsy & Mopsy
Panto-style performance with Benjamin Bunny
Follow the tale trail with Timmy Tiptoes
Learn to sing to the animals with Jemima Puddle-Duck
Interactive storytelling with Jeremy Fisher & his fishy friends
For more information and to book tickets click here.
Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure from the 26th March to the 15th April.
Follow the Easter trail, meet characters from Peter Rabbit and complete a themed adventure quiz sheet. Hop skip and jump through Mr McGregor’s Marvellous Easter garden.
For more information click here.
3. Easter Eggstravaganza at Rainbow FactoryJoin Peter Rabbit on the 1st and 2nd April for an eggstra-special adventure, in search of his cousin the Easter Bunny! Activities include an egg hunt, Easter bonnet making, interactive storytelling & more. Recommended for ages 2-5 years.
For more information click here.
As part of the Merrion Centre’s “Egg-stravaganza” on the 5th April Peter has left the comfort of Mr. McGregor’s garden (and his beloved radishes!) and will be joined by a friend for live story telling sessions throughout the day.
For more details and time os storytelling sessions click here.
Peter Rabbit Adventure – a whole land full of attractions, rides and activities including Jeremy Fisher’s Musical Pond and Lily Bobtail’s Nature Discovery.
Finally, don’t forget to book tickets for the Peter Rabbit Movie when the school holidays have become too much and you fancy a couple of hours (relative) peace and quiet at the cinema.
If your little one is as crazy about ‘Petey Rabbit’ as mine, you could always theme your next portrait session around this. Bring along your favourite Peter Rabbit toys or dress your little one up in their favourite Peter Rabbit clothes, or do both. You could even have a Peter Rabbit themed cake smash!
