‘Blam’! Historic Royal Palaces and Beano launch time-twisting trails across three iconic sites

Historic Royal Palaces, the charity that cares for some of the UK’s most iconic landmarks, is joining forces with Beano to create a trio of unmissable time-twisting trails at the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Hillsborough Castle and Gardens next year.

The adventure begins in February half-term with Beano Mischief at the Tower of London (14-22 February 2026) and will continue with Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens (27 June-31 August) and Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace (25 July-23 August 2026).

Beano Mischief at the Tower of London

14-22 February 2026

Families and life-long fans are invited to join Beano Mischief at the Tower of London, a brand-new outdoor trail where time travel meets 1,000 years of history at the ancient fortress.

When Dennis, Minnie, Harsha, Rubi and Gnasher are late for a school trip to the Tower, their go-kart-turned-time-machine goes wildly wrong, sending them spiralling through time and space before crash-landing inside the Tower. With vital pieces of their go-kart scattered across history, it’s up to visitors to help track them down, repair the tangled timeline and transport Dennis and pals back home to Beanotown.

Armed with a bespoke comic strip story, Beano fans can follow clues to uncover the missing pieces of the broken time machine. Along the way, there’s plenty of pandemonium and surprising encounters with real-life figures from the Tower’s past, brought to life through costumed performances – from Guy Fawkes to Queen Elizabeth I, William the Conqueror to Leonora Cohen.

These live performances will run throughout the day at locations across the Tower, providing photo opportunities for Beano enthusiasts. The trail is an outdoor, step-free experience designed for ease, offering visitors of all ages action-packed adventure and comic chaos.

Further information about Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace to follow.

Notes to editors:

For further information or images, please contact Amber Choudhary in the HRP Press Office: [email protected] // 07741 196 505

Beano Mischief at the Tower of London

14th February – 22nd February 2026

Included in general admission; tickets to go on sale soon.

Beano Hijinks at Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

27th June – 31st August 2026

Included in general admission; tickets to go on sale next year.

Beano Havoc at Hampton Court Palace

25th July – 23rd August 2026

Included in general admission; tickets to go on sale next year.

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share.

Registered charity number 1068852. For more information visit www.hrp.org.uk

Beano was first published in July 1938 and is still created every week in its original Dundee headquarters and printed in the UK. Beano Studios is a rebellious multi-media publishing, entertainment and creative business powered by data and insight. The Studio produces diverse content across TV and the award-winning Beano.com - as well as theatrical, live experiences, licensed products, and the legendary Beano comic and annual.

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