Huge BBC star doing special appearances at top UK theme park this summer

ALTON Towers is continuing its 10-year anniversary celebration of CBeebies Land this summer, with some exclusive star-studded events.

The UK’s only CBeebies Land was opened back in 2014 and welcomes guests from March until November every year.

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After kicking off its anniversary festivities during the May half-term, the theme park is continuing them throughout the summer months.

Included in the celebrations are live entertainment shows, which will be running from July 20 to September 1, with some huge names from the world of kids' TV.

This includes the return of CBeebies House Party Live which will feature an all-star cast of CBeebies House presenters on stage and on screen.

It will be made up of three 30-minute shows each day throughout the duration of the event.

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There will also be plenty of family-fun entertainment, meet and greets with CBeebies favourites and surprise appearances by special guests.

Included in that are appearances from huge star Justin Fletcher on August 26, August 31 and September 1.

The presenter, also known as character Mr Tumble, has previously won multiple BAFTAs for his television work and was awarded an MBE for his services to Children's television in 2008.

He has featured on several kids' shows since he first appeared on screens back in 1998 and also does the voice of Aardman's Shaun the Sheep.

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Families visiting CBeebies Land can also meet Bluey and the whole Heeler family.

Bluey and Bingo will be joined by their parents, Bandit and Chilli for a fun live experience, with families able to take advantage of a special kids tickets offer.

As part of the 10-year celebrations, park operator Merlin is offering kids’ tickets for £19 to the resort this summer.

This is part of Merlin's wider Real Fun Deals promotion, which has 100,000 discounted tickets available across various UK attractions.

The number of discounted tickets available vary per attraction, with Legoland Windsor getting 21,000, Alton Towers getting 27,000, Thorpe Park 18,000, Chessington 14,000 and Warwick Castle 20,000.

Alton Towers Resort is also offering a special offer for families to enjoy a second day free in the theme park, when booking a short break.

Use these tips on your next theme park trip

Next time you visit a theme park, you may want to use our top tips to make the most of your adrenaline-inducing day out.

1. Go to the back of the theme park first. Rides at the front will have the longest queues as soon as it opens.
2. Go on water rides in the middle of the day in the summer - this will cool you off when the sun is at its hottest.
3. Download the park's app to track which rides have the shortest queues.
4. Visit on your birthday, as some parks give out "birthday badges" that can get you freebies.
5. If it rains, contact the park. Depending on how much it rained, you may get a free ticket to return.

This deal is valid on new bookings only and must be used on consecutive days.

Access to CBeebies Land is included in general admission to the theme park.

When announcing the celebrations earlier this year, Bianca Sammut, Divisional Director for Alton Towers Resort, said: “We are excited to mark the 10th anniversary of CBeebies Land with a fun-packed programme of live entertainment, activities and special guests.

“Our anniversary celebrations will provide a truly immersive experience for young fans and really captivate their imaginations, which we’re sure both parents and children will love.

"We cannot wait to see them being enjoyed by our guests.”

Natasha Spence, Head of Attractions – Live Events at BBC Studios, added: “CBeebies Land offers a brilliant and unique opportunity for young children and their families to experience some of their favourite CBeebies shows and meet the characters.

"The line-up of experiences and activities to mark the 10th anniversary are incredibly exciting."

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Meanwhile, Alton Towers has also launched a brand new VIP experience for fans this summer.

And this much-loved attraction that's been closed for more than a year is finally going to reopen at the theme park.

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