CBBC events leaflet - Leeds City Council

Main Stage:
CBBC is packing its bags
and taking the channel on
holiday for three days of
action-packed events live
from Leeds City Centre.
Join some of CBBC’s biggest stars and shows – including
Blue Peter, Newsround, Wild and the infamous Hacker T
Dog - as they broadcast live from Millennium Square.
Children can also take part in a host of hands-on activities
in our interactive zones around the square.
CBBC Live in Leeds is aimed at children aged 6 – 12 and is
free to attend. The fun starts on Thursday 25th July and
runs from 12 noon to 7pm on Thursday 25th and Friday
26th; and from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 27th. No tickets
are required and families can simply turn up on the day
although there may be a queuing system in place at busy
times. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and
over 18s must be attending with a child.
Activity Zones:
Thursday 25th July:
It’s Your Go
12noon – 2.30pm: Dick & Dom get the show on
the road with an exciting line-up including Officially
Amazing record attempts (12.15pm & 2pm); Opera North
Children’s Choir (12.45) and Hannah Richardson from
new CBBC show The Music Promise (1.15pm)
You’ve seen the stars on the main stage and now it’s your
turn to get involved! Have a go at presenting or working
behind the camera in our mini studio; get your photo
taken or try your hand at drawing CBBC favourites
Dennis and Gnasher (Fri/Sat only). You’ll also find
the first clues in our interactive Treasure Hunt –
will you get to go to the secret CBBC Party?
2.30pm – 5.30pm: Blue Peter rehearsals
5.30pm – 6pm: Blue Peter live
Friday 26th July:
12noon – 3.15pm: Sam & Mark are centre stage today
and will be taking on their own Officially Amazing
challenge (12.10pm & 2pm); hosting a Comedy Palace
showcase (12.30pm & 2.30pm) and introducing Breeze
Got Talent winners (1.15pm)
Saturday 27th July:
9am – 10am: Wild live (NB This is a ticketed event)
12noon – 4pm: Naomi Wilkinson will be your host for
a WILD afternoon, packed with animals, experts and
much more!
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CBBC Live in Leeds
Absolute Genius
The zone where you can prod, poke, think and wonder
why. Join Fran Scott (Absolute Genius’s resident scientist)
and her brilliant team of scientists as they intrigue you
with interactive demonstrations, confuse your eyes with
‘Illusion Corner’’ and blow your mind with the explosive
‘Absolute Genius - The Best Bits’ stage show.
Wild
See bugs, snakes and a whole host of other wildlife and
get stuck in to wildlife activities in the CBBC WILD zone.
Creative Zone
(in City Museum)
In the Creative Zone, you can have a go at all sorts of
fun digital activities. Design a Dumping Ground poster,
build a CBBC game, create an electronic badge or even
learn to code! There is loads to make and do so come
along and try something new. NB The Creative Zone
does not open until 11am on the Saturday.
CBeebies Zone (for kids under 6)
Come along to our CBeebies ‘Swashbuckle’ themed
area where your little ones can make their own piratey
crafts; meet cheeky pirates Cook and Line from the
new CBeebies show and hear their tales of adventure
or have a go at some online piratey games. Performances
will run at regular intervals throughout the day sign up on site.
Important information
• Under 18s will only be able to get in if with an adult and
children must be accompanied at all times
• Please note that if you leave the main square you may
have to queue to get back in
• You may be filmed or photographed at this event
• Water stations and light refreshments will be available to
purchase inside the main square
• If you get lost or lose someone in your party, please contact
a CBBC steward or member of the security team.
www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc
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A&E
Child friendly Leeds - bringing everyone
together to make Leeds a child friendly city.
A place where children are valued, supported,
enjoy growing up, and look forward to a
bright future.
Find out more about children’s 12 wishes
and how you can play your part at
www.leeds.gov.uk/childfriendlyLeeds
Look out for other
events around Leeds!
1. Leeds City Museum, LS2 8BH
Thursday 10am – 4pm & Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday
exhibitions only
Come to the Life on Earth gallery for an animal antics
craft session plus quizzes and trails. Also, Through the
Magic Mirror – the World of Anthony Browne exhibition.
2. Central Library, LS1 3AB
Thursday 12noon – 5pm, Friday 12noon – 5pm,
Saturday 10am – 4pm
You’ll find fun games and activities, an interactive map
of Leeds and a chill out area in the exhibition space, plus
drop-in story times at the children’s library.
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5. Leeds Art Gallery, LS1 3AA
Thursday 12noon – 4pm, Friday 12noon – 4pm, Saturday
10am – 4pm
Visit the Artspace for drawing and craft activities inspired
by artworks on display.
6. Albion Place, LS1 6JH
Thursday 11am – 6pm
Try out your skills on the football cage and tennis court.
7. Briggate, LS1 6LX
Friday 11am – 6pm & Saturday 10am – 4pm
Try out your skills on the football cage and tennis court.
3. Victoria Gardens outside Central Library, LS1 3AA
Thursday 12noon – 5pm, Friday 12noon – 5pm,
Saturday 10am – 4pm
Join in with giant games and inflatables, children’s
mobile library, hula hoop challenge and cooking
activities. There are also poetry and film workshops.
8. Trinity Leeds, LS1 5ER
Thursday 11am – 1.30pm, Friday 10am – 4pm, Saturday
11am – 12.30pm
Come to the customer lounge for dance workshops on
Thursday and Saturday; create your awesome robot lab
on Friday.
4. Leeds Town Hall, LS1 3AD
Thursday 12noon - 4pm, Friday – no activities at this
venue, Saturday 10am - 4pm
Look out for creepy stories in the Victorian cells, and
activities for under fives.
9. Woodhouse Building, LS1 3HE
Friday and Saturday
The cast of hit CBBC series Wolfblood and The Dumping
Ground will be joining us for special screenings and Q&A
sessions. These events are ticket only.
www.leeds.gov.uk/CBBC
Parking
Event car parking at Woodhouse Lane car park
£5 for 12 hours.
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