Amusing the children over the lengthy (longer every year!) Easter holiday period is no mean feat but sourcing new, fun things to do has become a bit of a labour of love for me as my youngest gets older I realise I don’t have many of these child friendly activity years left. I know that in the blink of an eye I will be reduced to no more than a chauffeur and a cash point as they grow in independence and prefer to do their own thing with friends.
So when I heard that Centre mk were hosting the touring attraction The Gruffalo Experience, I was delighted to review it for the blog. Even the hubby was happy to be included in this one ( he is very blog shy!) because what’s not to love about a great hairy creature with terrible tusks and turned out toes???
Prior to our entry time, we had Gruffalo related colouring fun, something the little kids (and the big kids) got stuck into.
A short wait later and our Gruffalo guide Rochelle called in her eager little mice!
We entered the deep, dark wood and were transported into the world of the Gruffalo, narrated by the animated and talented Rochelle. We met Fox, Snake & Owl and the kids eagerly learned information and answered lots of key questions on each of the animals in this modern classic tale.
Through the forest and into the depths of the foliage, we finally found the star of the show and the children’s squeals of delight when the main monster made his appearance were super cute.
Once the drama was over, we were led to a little wooden Gruffalo-themed (obviously!) play area which amused the kids while we grown ups took our place in the line for family photos with the poisonous-warted one!
We plumped for magnets with the photos in them and had to fend off Dominic’s pleas for every piece of Gruffalo merchandise on offer (always the awkward part!) but we made it through unscathed and didn’t have to purchase yet another pointless soft toy – phew!
We then had a spot of lunch and headed off to the next part of our adventure, a weekend in London with my parents, happy and contented in the knowledge that there may well actually be such a thing as a Gruffalo – but he is very sweet!
The Gruffalo experience runs until 10th April 2016.
Have you seen the Gruffalo on tour? What did you think? If you liked my vlog, please be sure and subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss a thing!
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*We were gifted complimentary entry in return for an honest and frank review*
12 Comments
ilke
What a nice day!
tracey bowden
My daughter is quite possibly the only child in the world who doesn’t like the Gruffalo! My niece loves it though and would love this shame we don’t live closer to take her! #kcacols
Ginger Mum
Lol there’s always one! Its on tour so your niece may make it yet! 🙂
Fran Back With A Bump
Looks lovely. I wasn’t sure if my nearly 8 year old would be too old for it. Gruffalo was her favourite book when she was little and Oliver, who we lost last year, loved it too so it’s very special to us.
Thanks for sharing #kcacols
Ginger Mum
Gruffalo has a place in so many hearts for so many reasons. Bless you x
Sheila Reeves
Walked past this a couple of times and wondered what it was like inside, lovely to find out what was goign on 😉
Make the most of those times, they are indeed over very quickly (mine are in their 20’s ;)) )
Ginger Mum
I will indeed Sheila. Thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
One Messy Mama
Wow! I am obsessed with The Gruffalo story. I think my kids can recite it by heart! What an amazing day! I’m a little jealous 😉 Thanks for sharing. #brillblogposts
Ginger Mum
it’s on tour so look out in case the terrible tusks come your way!
A Moment with Franca
What a cool show!! My eldest daughter loves the Gruffallo!! She will be very happy to do this for sure . Your kids look so happy!! So much fun!! Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS. I would love to see you again on Sunday! 🙂 x
Lucy Bishop
Awww Bert just watched this with me – he was so pleased to see it all again, he loved it when we went! 🙂 So sweet. Glad you all enjoyed it xxx
Ginger Mum
Love that he enjoyed it!!! He is such a darling. x