For a little while now I’ve been feeling like the only mum on Earth not to have taken their toddler to Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park.
It’s not as though I have a good excuse. Tin Box Tot is rapidly heading towards the big three, is Peppa mad and we live just 40 minutes away. Parenting fail! That was until earlier this month when we visited with friends.
Most of our family days out so far have revolved around farms, play parks and walks – what I class as good wholesome fun that doesn’t cost a pretty penny. I think this was also part of my reluctance to go see Peppa Pig. At £93 for a family of four (if your kids are over a meter tall) it’s quite an large expense for a day.
However, I also believe in special treats every now and again, and we knew TBT would be excited to meet her hero. Plus at 93cm, she went free.
Our visit to Peppa Pig World at Paulton’s Park
We booked our tickets the night before and were able to go straight to the park entrance. When we got there we found out that one of the girls who we’d paid for could walk under the one meter bar so we were able to get a free ticket for her to return another day.
We grabbed some maps and set off for the main attraction – Peppa Pig World. We had told TBT where we were going during the car journey but she didn’t really understand until she saw the Peppa signs in the park.
The beauty of Peppa Pig World is that children of all ages can go on all the rides. As a consequence the whole place is one big buggy park. But that’s great because it means everyone is having fun rather than taking it it turns to stand around like lemons.
We had a go on Windy Castle and Peppa’s Big Balloon Ride, we visited Peppa’s house, played at Mr Potato’s Adventure Playground and had a ride on Grandpa Pig’s train.
The highlight for TBT was the meet and greet with Peppa and George. Her eyes lit up, she waved and shouted their names, and had a few impatient tears (banging her head on my camera didn’t help). It was a small taster of the excitement that I think we’re going to experience this Christmas.
After we’d had our fill of Peppa (and the theme tune being on loop), Mr TB took TBT on Wave Runner, which she also loved.
To calm things down a bit on our slow walk out of the park we had a go on the train and the Victorian Carousel.
To end our day we had a walk around the gardens and aviaries. This is the part of Paultons Park that I remember from my childhood. They have some really interesting birds that I haven’t seen anywhere else.
What we liked about Peppa Pig World
We didn’t have to queue for more than 20 minutes for anything (it was a Sunday out of school holidays)
TBT’s face was a picture the entire day – she was over the moon to be there
There are toilets outside the park for quick wee stops before and after your visit
Considering the number of families grabbing quick lunches between rides the whole park was really clean.
What we thought could be improved
The parking spaces were a tiny bit small for modern cars, especially as everyone had pushchairs and kids. Mr TB had to pull out of our parking space so I could get in the car at the end of the day. I may have had a baby five months ago but I’m not that big!
All in all we loved Peppa Pig World and Paultons Park. There was a lot more to see than we could fit into one day and our friends have bought a season ticket so they can return.
Have you been to Peppa Pig World and Paultons Park?
I'm a mummy with a passion for travel and writing. Travel blogging is my way of sharing my family's adventures and maybe inspire others to explore with us along the way. I live in Devon in the UK with my two young daughters, Royal Navy husband and our labrador retriever.
Peppa Pig world is great fun and a lovely family day out, I've seen so many lovely pots from there, I wish it had been around when my kids were young. Stopping by from #TAT & #TriedTested
I must be even worse then, because N hasn't been at nearly age 5, and I'm frantically avoiding the place whenever he hears it advertised on the radio! Thankfully he's now moved on from Peppa….now he keeps going on about Thomasland.
You are not alone, although it appears I now am! We STILL haven't made a visit but the youngest two would love to go! #triedtested #Toddlerapprovedtuesday
I am a toddler mum who hasn't got our girl there yet. I really want to go but I'm kinda a bit scared that we will NEVER hear the end of it – gah! #ParentingPicks
Is it wrong to be jealous of a 2 year old? I am SO SO jealous as we didn't get a chance to visit Peppa world before we left the UK and I'm sure I'm the biggest (oldest) PP fan! It looks like you had such a good time – look how happy TBT is. And she got to hold Peppa and George's hands – honestly I'm so jealous it's verging on being a bit wrong! Thank you so much for linking up to #ParentingPicks and next time we're back in the UK, we're THERE! Mim x
Awwww, my two loved Peppa Pig when they were younger and I did plan to take them at one point. We never got round to it 🙁 And it looks fab! I love the house on the hill, it looks soo cool 🙂
Ah we loved it there when we went last year with our (tall for age boo) 3 year old and baby. Can't wait to go back when our baby is a bit bigger – better get saving! #TriedTested
Great review! Sometimes it is important for little treats isn't it, I'm glad that you enjoyed your day out. Thanks for linking with us at #toddlerapprovedtuesday, good luck in the giveaway! 🙂 x
Peppa Pig world is great fun and a lovely family day out, I've seen so many lovely pots from there, I wish it had been around when my kids were young. Stopping by from #TAT & #TriedTested
I must be even worse then, because N hasn't been at nearly age 5, and I'm frantically avoiding the place whenever he hears it advertised on the radio! Thankfully he's now moved on from Peppa….now he keeps going on about Thomasland.
Ooh, I'm sure Thomasland will be next. We love a train ride 🙂
It is really good for little people. I don't remember going anywhere quite like it when I was young. I hope TBT remembers it for a long time.
This is on our 'must visit' list – every time I read a review it makes me want to go more! Thanks for linking up with #TriedTested
You are not alone, although it appears I now am! We STILL haven't made a visit but the youngest two would love to go! #triedtested #Toddlerapprovedtuesday
I am a toddler mum who hasn't got our girl there yet. I really want to go but I'm kinda a bit scared that we will NEVER hear the end of it – gah! #ParentingPicks
Is it wrong to be jealous of a 2 year old? I am SO SO jealous as we didn't get a chance to visit Peppa world before we left the UK and I'm sure I'm the biggest (oldest) PP fan! It looks like you had such a good time – look how happy TBT is. And she got to hold Peppa and George's hands – honestly I'm so jealous it's verging on being a bit wrong! Thank you so much for linking up to #ParentingPicks and next time we're back in the UK, we're THERE! Mim x
Awwww, my two loved Peppa Pig when they were younger and I did plan to take them at one point. We never got round to it 🙁 And it looks fab! I love the house on the hill, it looks soo cool 🙂
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Gemma xx
Ah we loved it there when we went last year with our (tall for age boo) 3 year old and baby. Can't wait to go back when our baby is a bit bigger – better get saving!
#TriedTested
My daughter has recently become obsessed with Peppa, so no doubt she'd love this, but it's a bit far for us unfortunately x
Great review! Sometimes it is important for little treats isn't it, I'm glad that you enjoyed your day out. Thanks for linking with us at #toddlerapprovedtuesday, good luck in the giveaway! 🙂 x
Look at her face! So happy – your post brought back a lot of memories of our trip. We don't have quite such a smile photo with peppa and George…