Garden centre invites families to enjoy a Teddy Bears’ Picnic

A Teddy Bears’ Picnic, where children get to make their very own teddy bear keepsake to take home, is to take place at Dobbies Garden Centre, in Bury St Edmunds.

The 90-minute session, being held during the summer holidays, is designed for families with children aged three to 10 years old and is on the afternoon on Saturday, July 26, and Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4.

Families with younger children can also get involved and enjoy the picnic experience.

Dobbies’ Teddy Bears’ Picnic allows kids to have a go at building their very own teddy bear to take home. Children will get the opportunity to stuff, fluff and name a teddy bear of their choice, with a teddy birth certificate to mark the occasion.

Staff at the centre will uncover tales of bear adventures at the storytelling corner, gathering everyone around for a group reading, and host a variety of games and activities inspired by teddy.

Kids will also get to tuck into their own picnic box that comes with the choice of a cheese, ham or tuna sandwich, a drink and selection of snacks. Adults can enjoy cake and a hot drink as part of the experience.

Sarah Murray, at Dobbies, developed this event and is looking forward to welcoming children of all ages along to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic.

She said: “This brand-new event is a great opportunity for kids to come together and experience the wonderful joy that comes with making their very own teddy bear to take home. Children will also enjoy a picnic experience, filled with food, fun and storytelling.

“We’re encouraging families to cosy up and get comfy by bringing their own picnic blankets, beach towel or cushions.”

Tickets are priced at £15.99 for over threes and £7.99 for under threes, adult tickets are priced at £7.40.

Creating your own teddy bear is only suitable for children over three years old, and under threes are encouraged to bring their own favourite teddy.

For more information visit www.dobbies.com/events.