How to get the original Blue Peter badge
The original and most famous Blue Peter badge is the iconic Blue one. Major celebs, your teacher and even your gran will recognise the legendary badge and most likely want to have one of their very own. We can’t be entirely sure how many have been awarded since launching in 1963, but we reckon the number is in the millions. Everyone who appears on the show gets a badge, but here’s a step-by-step guide for how YOU can get your hands on one!
Applying for your Blue Badge couldn't be simpler. There's no online application to complete or form to print off... all you need to do is follow the guide below!
Blue Peter Blue badge application
To apply for a Blue badge you must:
Be between 5 – 15 years old.
Ask your parent or guardian for permission and ask them to read the Privacy Notice.
Send us a creative contribution to earn your badge. This could be a poem, a story, some artwork, a model, a recipe, a suggestion for the show, or an interesting letter telling us about something you have done linked to your hobbies and interests.
Would you like to appear on Blue Peter? If so, make sure to tell us you are interested in being on the show.
Include: your full name, your date of birth, your home postal address and postcode (not your school address)
Post it to Blue Peter with the correct stamp on it (you'll need a 'large letter' stamp if sending an A4, or to pay for parcel postage if bigger than a letter)
Send your application letter and any other materials to the following address:
Blue Peter
MediaCityUK
Salford
M50 2BH
Thousands of children apply for badges each year and it can take up to 12 weeks for your badge to arrive, so please be patient! 💙
BP VIP ⭐️
Do you want the chance to become a BP VIP (Blue Peter Very Important Person 😉), which will bring exciting opportunities and amazing experiences?
To become a BP VIP and get the chance to appear on Blue Peter, please let us know you are interested in your application letter. Confirm that you'd be happy to appear on Blue Peter and tell us abut your dream experience and how we could make it happen for you.
Blue Peter post
Keep sending your letters, artwork and creations to Blue Peter and you may see your work on the show.
Blue Peter, MediaCity UK, Salford Quays, M502BH
We also make selections from your online badge applications so keep your eyes peeled and next time it could be yours.Watch Blue Peter every Friday at 5:00pm on C鶹Լ and 鶹Լ iPlayer.
Frequently asked questions
So, you've just sent off your application and your excited to find out more like:
How long it'll take to receive your Blue Peter badge.
How to get your Badge ID cardand get into hundreds of Badge attractions for free.
Which Blue Peter badge should you collect next.
Or even...What to do if you've lost or broken your badge.
You can find more information about badge applications, badge attractions and other help in our FAQ page.
Find more Blue Peter fun
There's loads to see and discover on the Blue Peter website from fun personality quizzes, to games, puzzles and chat. Stay up to date with your favourite presenters and be inspired by our competitions, makes and recipes.