Hamleys’ biggest-ever summer of family entertainment continues this August with an action-packed programme of free events and exclusive experiences for visitors of all ages.
Bluey, Paddington and Pokémon (to name a few) will be taking over both the Regent Street and Westfield stores throughout August, with special meet-and-greet sessions and themed activities.
The UK’s first ever dedicated Bluey space is coming to Hamleys’ iconic Regent Street store on 15-16th August, with meet and greets with Bluey and Bingo and special storytelling sessions with the characters. There are also free Bluey ears to giveaway to the first 200 visitor.
Also, for the first time ever, Hamleys Westfield will host a Silent Disco Shopping Experience on Saturday 29 August, from 2pm–7pm. Shoppers can browse the store while listening to music from a live DJ through one of 100 wireless headphones available throughout the event.
Complete with a dedicated DJ booth and LED lighting, the immersive experience will transform the toy store into a lively disco, creating an exciting and interactive shopping experience for families and visitors alike.
Furthermore, the Hamleys Puppet Party Bus, a free family day out combining an open top London bus tour with live entertainment, has also been extended due to exceptional demand, with two additional weekends added to the schedule. Tickets are now available every Saturday and Sunday throughout August. Link here
The one-of-a-kind family experience combines a 90-minute open-top bus tour of London’s iconic landmarks with live entertainment, puppetry, audience participation and a complimentary puppet for every guest.
The fun doesn’t stop there: Visitors can also get hands-on at the popular Gootopia Slime Workshop, found on the third floor at Regent Street and in store at Westfield.
Keane Herman, Head of UK Retail at Hamleys, said:
“Summer is in full swing at Hamleys, and after such a fantastic response from families, we’re delighted to be adding four extra dates for the Hamleys Puppet Bus. We’re always looking to create unforgettable experiences that our customers won’t find anywhere else, and this August we’re turning up the fun with the addition of a silent disco. Visitors can also enjoy exciting meet and greets with some of our most loved characters, meaning the summer fun doesn’t stop”
Special Hamleys Days
Regent Street
Pokémon Takeover (Pikachu Meet & Greet) – 11th – 12th August
Bluey Takeover (New in-store area launch) – 15th – 16th August
Paddington Takeover – 20th – 21st August
Razzamatazz Showtime – 22nd August
Gabby’s Dolls House Meet & Greet – 23rd August
Jurassic World – Dolores Meet & Greet – 26th August
Westfield
Paddington Meet & Greet – 19th August
Silent Disco – 29th August
