Peppa Pig blasts off on space mission above the Midlands

Peppa Pig has completed a special mission to the edge of space in a unique event celebrating the popular family attraction at the NEC.

The children's favourite travelled more than 100,000 feet above the Earth before floating just above the planet's atmosphere in a one-off mission captured in 4K resolution.

Footage of the flight was screened at the NEC's Lakeside Cinema, home to the interactive Peppa Pig Space Adventure experience, where families watched the journey before exploring the attraction.

The film followed Peppa from lift-off through her ascent to the edge of the Earth's atmosphere, with the character spotting the NEC and landmarks across the Midlands from above before returning safely to Earth.

During the journey, Peppa could be heard saying: "This is so much fun!"

The mission was created to encourage curiosity and imagination among young children and marked a special addition to the existing Peppa Pig Space Adventure experience.

Sarah Harvey, deputy chief executive at the NEC, said: "We're thrilled to have helped Peppa Pig complete her world-first journey into space to launch a summer of adventure at Peppa Pig Space Adventure at the NEC.

"It's important for us to continue to inspire curiosity and creativity in the younger generation and this was a fantastic way of proving to young explorers that no dream is too big to achieve.

"We can't wait to welcome more families to experience Peppa Pig Space Adventure this summer."

Children can also take part in a rocket design competition inspired by the mission, with entries open until September 1.

Find out more at peppapigspaceadventure.co.uk.