{"id":12212,"date":"2024-04-04T09:18:05","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T08:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/?p=12212"},"modified":"2024-04-12T16:32:55","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T15:32:55","slug":"gruffalo-and-friends-clubhouse-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/hub\/things-to-do\/gruffalo-and-friends-clubhouse-everything-you-need-to-know","title":{"rendered":"Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]Psst… <\/span><\/i>Have you heard about the Merlin Entertainment’s\u00a0<\/strong>attraction – The<\/strong>\u00a0Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse<\/strong>? <\/span><\/p>\n

We bet your kids love <\/span>The Gruffalo<\/span><\/i> by the bestselling children’s author Julia Donaldson! And who wouldn’t?<\/span><\/p>\n

Well now, you\u2019ll be excited to visit the<\/span>\u00a0Gruffalo <\/b>and<\/b> Friends attraction<\/b> that’s opened on the famous seafront in <\/span>Blackpool<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\t

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When is The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse Opening?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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\n Great news! It’s now open for everyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

Opening times are available on the attraction <\/b>website<\/b><\/a>.<\/b> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Find out more<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

Where is The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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\n In May 2023, you’ll find this brand-new world-class family attraction<\/strong> on the Blackpool Seafront!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here you’ll find a cluster of family attractions, including Peter Rabbit\u2122: Explore and Play, The Blackpool Tower, SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, The Blackpool Tower Dungeon and more. It’s no wonder why Blackpool, the family seaside extravaganza, is the place to be for family-friendly attractions! <\/span> <\/div>\n \n

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Monday to Thursday 10:00 - 14:30
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What is The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator align=”align_left”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n
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\n So, let\u2019s get into the juicy details!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse<\/b> is a<\/span> seafront attraction<\/b> and interactive adventure based on some of the UK\u2019s most loved children\u2019s stories by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It features: <\/span>The Gruffalo<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Zog<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Room<\/span><\/i> o<\/span>n the Broom<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>The Snail and the Whale, The Gruffalo\u2019s Child<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>The Highway Rat<\/span><\/i>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This amazing space is filled with so many wonderful characters, your kids will truly be delighted as they embark on an <\/span>imaginative adventure<\/b> full of exploration, discovery and most importantly, <\/span>play.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

There are 6 wonderful and immersive zones within the attraction!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For adventurous explorers, head into the <\/span>Deep, Dark Wood Adventure Play <\/b>where you will meet some familiar creatures. In this zone, you will climb through the woodland-themed structures, race down slides and crawl through forest tunnels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, head into the<\/span> Deep, Dark Wood Soft Play<\/b> area as you further immerse yourself into The Gruffalo story in a <\/span>multi-tiered<\/b> soft play area! Can you work your way through the spinning walls, <\/span>secret passageways<\/b>, netted bridges and even forest-themed elevations?<\/span><\/p>\n

But that\u2019s not all\u2026head to <\/span>Zog\u2019s Dragon School Challenge<\/b> to test your strength and logic in the medieval-themed, soft play zone. Crawl your way through a cladded maze, clamber through obstacles and take on several interactive dragon challenges! Meet <\/span>Zog<\/b> himself and soar like a dragon as you swing across the netted bridge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Then deep dive into<\/span> The Snail and the Whale Seaside Play<\/b> ocean-themed ball pool, where you can watch in amazement as the seaside setting transforms from daytime fun into<\/span> bio-luminescent, night-time<\/b> immersion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t worry about your tiny tots, because there\u2019s a special place for them in the <\/span>Room on the Broom Toddler Play <\/b>area.<\/span> They can explore and enjoy physical fun as they climb over the soft play shapes, wriggle through the padded pieces and gaze at the magical bubbling cauldron<\/strong>. Joined by Witch, Cat, Dog, Bird and Frog, your toddlers will engage with the story by helping Witch find her lost belongings!<\/span><\/p>\n

For little ones who require a quieter place to enjoy more relaxing playtime, the <\/span>Gruffalo\u2019s Child Sensory Room<\/b> is the perfect place. Enter a <\/span>night-time sensory room<\/b> in a magical winter-themed land. Gaze around in awe at the liquid lamps and <\/span>LED curtains<\/b> in this immersive experience and sit back on a<\/span> tree stump<\/b> or boulder-shaped soft seating. With woodland surroundings and a <\/span>snowcapped cave<\/b>, this zone is designed for a more chilled-out experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse is an<\/span> indoor play adventure<\/b> like no other and a <\/span>world first<\/b> too!<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Find out more<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”]\n

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Grab yourself a Costa <\/span>C<\/span>offee and don\u2019t forget to pick up some sweet treats. But be aware of the Highway Rat who is heavily guarding them! It\u2019s the perfect photo opportunity to snap, especially by the \u2018Wanted\u2019 poster<\/span>.<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n Find out more<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n\n [vc_empty_space height=”25px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\t

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So, are your interests peaked? We bet you’re just as excited as we are about the Gruffalo & Friends Clubhouse<\/strong>! A new indoor attraction that your kids can deep dive into the world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler!<\/p>\n

Looking for more exciting attractions? Check out all the BRAND NEW attractions<\/a> opening up over the next few years. If you can’t wait that long, then how about a Wands and Wizards<\/a> immersive experience? A brick-tastic adventure with BRICKLIVE<\/a> or blast off into space with Babylon<\/a>, London’d space-themed park! Dive deep into Dopamine Land<\/a>, or sit back and relax as you watch a quirky Shakespeare play<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]\n

If you\u2019re in need of inspiration for your next day out, head to any of these pages for the best content!<\/p>\n

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