teddy bears picnic

Teddy Bears plan Park take-over at their annual Harpenden picnic!

Harpenden’s children and their bears are cordially invited to join Harpenden Town Council at the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Rothamsted Park on Wednesday 6th August, 11am – 2pm. This exciting free to attend event is always popular with pre-schoolers and their families and carers, and is organised to coincide with National Play Day – a national celebration of children’s right to play and a campaign to highlight the importance of play in children’s lives.  

This year, the Teddy Bears’ Picnic will include a variety of activities and entertainment including Teddy Bears’ Hospital, engaging entertainment by Cha Char Chimps, Story Time by Harpenden Library, outdoor games, Sandy Art, a bouncy castle and soft play, face painting and a fantastic gym show and activities by The Little Gym.  

In addition there will be stalls at the event hosted by sponsors, The Children’s Clinic, Neves, Nursery on the Green and Lyndhurst Independent Financial Advisors, plus incredible charities The Human Milk Foundation, James Marshall Foundation and Harpenden Child Contact Centre. 

A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsors Nursery on the Green and The Children’s Clinic, two amazing local companies providing great support to this event! Our Sponsors enable us to organise amazing events and occassions like the Teddy Bears' Picnic really do make such a huge difference to the Harpenden community.

Nursery on the Green Manager, Carli Toal told us “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Teddy Bear’s Picnic again this year. This is a fantastic community event which not only brings local people together, but gives children the opportunity to learn through imaginative play, build confidence and socialise in a fun, supportive environment. We’re proud to play a part in creating lasting memories for families, whilst nurturing early childhood development.” 

Dr Felicity Taylor, Medical Director at The Children’s Clinic said, “We are delighted to be supporting this much-loved event, and we look forward to welcoming children and their teddy bears to enjoy the day’s exciting activities.”  Consultant Paediatrician (and Harpenden Mum) Dr Felicity Taylor set up The Children’s Clinic to bring world-class paediatric healthcare close to home in Harpenden and Hatfield.  Whether you require a one-time consultation, or wish for your child to be seen annually, Felicity provides comprehensive paediatric care for all aspects of your baby or child’s health, development, and well-being.

You can visit our Sponsors at the event - they can’t wait to meet you!   

Attendees are encouraged to bring along a picnic blanket, refreshments, bags of energy and of course their favourite bear! The Town Council organisers will be handing out lost children’s wrist bands on the day at the Information desk. Attendees will also be able to purchase tickets for Sandy Art and Face Paints.