The Gruffalo will be visiting Derby during the summer holidays - here's how to meet him
Derby families will discover there is such a thing as The Gruffalo
Few children’s stories have stood the test of time quite like The Gruffalo.
The Julia Donaldson story has had a momentous impact on youngsters across the UK, helping them to read and building imaginations.
To celebrate 25 years of this tale from the Deep Dark Wood, children in Derby are being given a rare opportunity to meet the ‘scariest creature’.
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Organised by the St Peters Quarter Business Improvement District (BID), the ‘meet and greet’ event is being held at St Peter’s Church on St Peters Street in Derby at intervals between 11am and 3:30pm on Saturday, August 17th.
Gemma Pindard, BID Project Executive for St Peters Quarter, says booking is essential as the event will attract a lot of interest.
She said: “We are excited to welcome The Gruffalo to Derby and we know families will want to come and meet this beloved character.
“These opportunities don’t come along very often so we hope as many families will enjoy this free day out. Families can also take their own photographs as a keepsake from the day.
“To avoid disappointment, we are advising parents to book a free time slot to guarantee meeting the character. On the day, we will be accepting walk-ins, but this is on a first-come, first-served basis. To secure a family ticket for four people, you only need to pre-book one ticket.”