How to Get Free Entry to 200+ UK Attractions with a Blue Peter Badge
If you’re looking for one of the best family money saving hacks in the UK, this is it.
Children with a Blue Peter badge can get FREE entry to more than 200 attractions across the UK, including zoos, museums, castles, gardens, theme parks and famous London landmarks. For families who regularly plan days out, a Blue Peter badge can easily save hundreds of pounds each year.
What Is a Blue Peter Badge?
A Blue Peter badge is a special award from the BBC’s Blue Peter programme, given to children aged 5 to 15 who show creativity, passion, achievement or contribution in different areas.
Children can apply online through My Blue Peter or, in some cases, by post. Once awarded a badge and a valid Badge ID card, children can access free entry to participating Blue Peter attractions across the UK with a paying adult.
There are several different Blue Peter badges available, including:
• Blue badge
• Green badge
• Book badge
• Music badge
• Sport badge
• Gold badge
• Orange badge (competition winners and runners up only)
Each badge has different application requirements.
How My Daughter Got Her Blue Peter Badge
My daughter applied for the original Blue badge by submitting artwork and a creative contribution. Blue badges can be awarded for things like:
• Drawings
• Stories
• Poems
• Creative ideas
• Letters
• Recipes
• Models
• Interesting hobbies and achievements
A very important tip: make sure you include your child’s full name, date of birth and home address when applying. We forgot this the first time and had to resend the art work, which delayed everything.
Once the badge was awarded, My daughter was able to apply for a physical Blue Peter Badge Card.
Blue Peter no longer sends physical cards as standard, so most families now use the digital version through the My Blue Peter account. You must upload a clear passport style photo for the ID card to be valid.
The Badge ID card remains valid until your child’s 16th birthday.
How to Apply for a Blue Peter Badge
To apply online, parents or guardians must first create a BBC child account so children can access My Blue Peter.
Children can then choose which badge they would like to apply for and complete the application online.
You can only apply for one badge at a time and every badge has different questions and requirements.
Applications often include:
• Answering questions
• Uploading artwork, photos or videos
• Talking about hobbies or interests
• Showing achievements or creativity
Blue Peter says applications can take up to 12 weeks to process due to the volume of entries received each year.
Different Types of Blue Peter Badges
Blue Badge
The original Blue Peter badge is awarded for creativity, stories, artwork, ideas and interesting contributions.
Book Badge
Children can earn a Book badge by talking about a book they’ve enjoyed and creating artwork based on a character or scene from the story.
Green Badge
The Green badge focuses on nature, conservation and protecting the environment. Children can share eco friendly activities, projects or environmental artwork.
Music Badge
Designed by Ed Sheeran, the Music badge is awarded to children passionate about music, instruments or performing.
Sport Badge
Designed by Leah Williamson, the Sport badge encourages children to try a new sport and share their experience.
Gold Badge
The rarest Blue Peter badge, awarded for exceptional achievements, courage or inspiring contributions.
How Does Free Entry Work?
Every Blue Peter attraction has slightly different rules, so it’s important to check the individual attraction’s terms and conditions before visiting.
In most cases:
• Children must show both their Blue Peter badge and Badge ID card
• Children receive free entry with a full paying adult
• Some attractions allow multiple badge holders per adult
• Others require one adult per child
Most attractions accept either the digital Badge ID card or older physical cards.
Best Blue Peter Attractions in London
Some of the most popular Blue Peter attractions in London include:
• Tower of London
• London Zoo
• Kensington Palace
• Kew Gardens
• HMS Belfast
• St Paul’s Cathedral
• London Transport Museum
• FRAMELESS
• Shakespeare’s Globe
• Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
• Battersea Park Children’s Zoo
• Charles Dickens Museum
Availability can change, so always check the official Blue Peter attractions list before travelling.
Is a Blue Peter Badge Worth It?
Absolutely.
Not only can it unlock free entry to hundreds of UK attractions, but it also gives children a genuine sense of achievement and encourages creativity, reading, sport, music and learning.
If you regularly visit attractions in London or around the UK, this is easily one of the best family money saving tips available.
