23-05-2025
Blue Peter launches Walking With Dinosaurs competition to win a visit to an active prehistoric dig site in Canada
Blue Peter is offering one lucky viewer the chance to live out every dinosaur lover's dream - joining real life palaeontologists on a live dig site in Canada, as part of a once-in-a-lifetime competition inspired by the return of Walking With Dinosaurs.
On this week's episode of Blue Peter (5pm, Friday 23 May, CBBC and BBC iPlayer), young dinosaur fans aged 6 to 12 will be challenged to let their imaginations roam free.
Viewers will be invited to conjure up their own prehistoric creature - sketching its appearance, detailing its unique abilities, and describing the lost world it once inhabited. Children will also have the chance to explain why they dream of becoming a Blue Peter dino hunter, competing for the ultimate reward - an unforgettable experience at one of the most exciting fossil excavation sites on Earth.
Guided by palaeontologist Dr Emily Bamforth, who features in the new series, the winner will get hands-on experience working alongside experts uncovering the remains of one of the largest dinosaur herds ever discovered. In Alberta, Western Canada, scientists are unearthing the secrets of Pachyrhinosaurus, a formidable herbivore closely related to Triceratops, that roamed the planet millions of years ago. This groundbreaking dig is set to feature in an upcoming episode of Walking With Dinosaurs, as the beloved series makes its return to BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Sarah Muller, Senior Head of Children's Commissioning +7, BBC Children's and Education, says: 'Blue Peter is known for its amazing competitions and working with the Walking With Dinosaurs team means we're able to supersize this incredible prize. We want to hear from children with original, creative ideas, who are passionate about dinosaurs and looking for an amazing adventure.'
To mark the launch of the competition, Blue Peter presenter Abby Cook heads to Scotland's Isle of Skye, retracing the steps of dinosaurs whose fossilised footprints reveal their ancient presence. Meanwhile, back in the studio, excitement reaches new heights as the team comes face-to-face with a walking T rex.
Video creator and scientist Big Manny will join the judging panel alongside representatives from Blue Peter and Walking With Dinosaurs.
The Blue Peter Walking With Dinosaurs competition officially opens for entries at 5pm on Friday 23 May and will remain open until 5pm on Monday 30 June 2025. The winner—who will also receive a framed winner's certificate and an exclusive orange Blue Peter badge—will be announced later in the year on CBBC and BBC iPlayer, alongside the top runners-up.
Full details of how to enter, including competition rules and privacy notice can be found on the Blue Peter website at
Blue Peter is made by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions for BBC Children's & Education.
Blue Peter is on at 5pm, Friday 23 May, CBBC and BBC iPlayer
The new series of Walking With Dinosaurs starts at 6.25pm, Sunday 25 May, BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Watch Blue Peter on CBBC and BBC iPlayer
Read more: Walking With Dinosaurs - Everything you need to know about the ground-breaking series
Read more: The life of a palaeontologist in Alberta
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