An activity trail for families has been launched at a garden centre in Alford to celebrate the release of the new hit film, ‘Hoppers’.

Disney and Pixar’s animated sci-fi comedy adventure hits UK cinemas this Friday (March 6). It follows animal-lover Mabel’s use of technology to transfer her mind into a lifelike robotic beaver and uncover the mysteries of the animal world, while saving a habitat from destruction.

To coincide with the release, Woodthorpe Garden Centre is bringing the magic of ‘Hoppers’ to life with an interactive hide-and-seek event.

This coming Saturday and Sunday (March 7 and 8) and also over the weekend of March 28 and 29, which falls during the Easter holidays, children and their families can search for eight hidden ‘Hoppers’ animal characters throughout the centre at Woodthorpe House Farm, Alford Road.

Woodthorpe Garden Centre in Alford, which is running a family activity trail to coincide with the release of the Disney and Pixar film, 'Hoppers'.

placeholder image — Woodthorpe Garden Centre in Alford, which is running a family activity trail to coincide with the release of the Disney and Pixar film, 'Hoppers'.

The characters are tucked among the plants, displays and garden features. Find them all and you will spell out a secret phrase that you can submit online to enter a prize draw.

Lucy Hewitt, marketing projects and campaigns manager at Woodthorpe, says: “We're really excited to be celebrating the release of Disney and Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ with this special event.

"It's a wonderful opportunity to get children outdoors and help them connect with nature. We want to show families that gardening and wildlife can be just as exciting as anything on screen.

"The kids will absolutely love hunting for the characters, and they can learn about the plants they discover along the way.”

'Hoppers', the new Disney and Pixar animated sci-fi comedy adventure, which hits UK cinemas this Friday (March 6).

The events are completely free, with no booking needed. Families can also browse the centre’s Gardeners' Grove mini children's tools range.

The centre is sharing expert tips too on ‘Hoppers’-inspired plants and wildlife-friendly gardening throughout spring, while Family Card members can take advantage of exclusive offers.

Woodthorpe Garden Centre was the birthplace of British Garden Centres (BGC) when it opened its doors in 1987 opposite Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

The family-owned BGC group, led by the Stubbs family, now operates 75 garden centres across the country, as well as restaurants, growing nurseries and distrubution centres, and employs a team of more than 3,500 staff.

It also runs Woodthorpe Leisure Park and Woody’s Restaurant and Bar in Alford.