Gladiators Ready! BBC brings the stars of the hit BBC One show ‘Gladiators’ to meet their fans at Bluewater Shopping Centre

by | Mar 7, 2025 | Bluewater, Where to go locally

Stars of the iconic BBC show Gladiators will be at Bluewater on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March taking over the Village Marquee for an exciting action packed immersive experience.

Fans can meet with the stars of Gladiators, take exclusive photos, and try their hand at special versions of popular events Hang Tough and Duel. Guests who meet the 1-metre height restriction will have the chance to battle it out on the inflatable podium or those who meet the 1.2-metre height restriction can test their stamina in the Hang Tough event, seeing if they can outlast their friends—or even a Gladiator!

The event is free of charge and open on a first-come, first-served basis from 10am to 5.30pm both days. To avoid disappointment, guests are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot.

Dan Cavallo, Marketing Manager for the BBC, said: “We’re so excited to be bringing our largest scale fan activation yet to Bluewater. We are thrilled by the support for S2 of the show, and want to give fans the opportunity to meet the Gladiators and test their mettle in the ‘arena’. These events have been super popular, and we’re expecting our biggest turn out yet, so get down early and enjoy an exciting day of Gladiators action!”

James Waugh, Centre Director at Bluewater, said: “We are thrilled to announce that Bluewater will be hosting the biggest Gladiators immersive experience to-date later this month. It is going to be a fantastic opportunity for families to enjoy a free action-packed day out at Bluewater, with the chance to meet some of the cast as well as participating in the challenges.”

Gladiators, one of the most exciting and energetic sports entertainment game shows, is currently captivating audiences on BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday nights. Made by Hungry Bear Media and MGM Alternative UK, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, the series made its return on the BBC in early 2024, hosted by Bradley and Barney Walsh. The current series has introduced new Gladiators Cyclone and Hammer, alongside fan favourites Apollo, Athena, Bionic, Comet, Diamond, Dynamite, Electro, Fire, Fury, Giant, Legend, Nitro, Phantom, Sabre, Steel and Viper.  Contenders face off against the mighty Gladiators in thrilling events like Gauntlet, The Wall, Atlaspheres, and the new event Unleash.

Don’t miss the chance to relive the excitement of Gladiators at Bluewater – the ultimate action-packed experience for fans of all ages.  This will also be the first chance for fans to meet the new Gladiators Cyclone and Hammer ahead of the first semi final airing on Saturday 22nd March on BBC One and iPlayer.

For more information, please visit https://www.bluewater.co.uk/en

See contenders battle for a place in the semi finals as Gladiators continues this Saturday at the later time of 7pm on BBC One and iPlayer.

Catch up on previous shows of Gladiators on BBC iPlayer and add to your watch list.

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