Garden centre to welcome children for teddy bear picnic events

A garden centre in Swindon is giving children the chance to make their own teddy bear this summer.

Dobbies will host a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at its Swindon store during the summer holidays.

Designed for three to 10 year-olds, the 90-minute session will run in the afternoons of July 27, August 3, and August 4.

Dobbies will host Teddy Bears’ Picnic this summer (Image: Dobbies)

It will allow children to stuff, fluff and name a teddy bear of their choice, with a teddy birth certificate included.

There will also be group reading in the storytelling corner and a variety of games and activities, as well as a selection of picnic boxes.

Sarah Murray at Dobbies, who developed the event, 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.

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

Tickets are priced at £15.99 for children over three and £7.99 for those under, while adult tickets are priced at £7.40.

Creating a teddy bear is only suitable for children over three, so younger children are encouraged to bring their own teddy.