Teddy Bears’ Picnic returns to Wensleydale Railway this half-term

The Teddy Bears’ Picnic will take place on Wednesday, May 27, with a day of activities planned between 11am and 3pm, starting at Leeming Bar Station.

Children are invited to bring their favourite teddy bears and can begin the day by collecting a trail booklet from the ticket office before searching for hidden bears around the station.

Young visitors are being invited to bring their favourite cuddly toys for a day of games, train rides and stories as the Teddy Bears’ Picnic returns to Wensleydale Railway this May half-term (Image: Wensleydale Railway)

The adventure continues with a short train journey to Scruton Station, where the fun carries on with face painting, Victorian games and toys, story time, badge making, and harmonium music.

Children who complete the trail will receive a reward.

Nick Keegan, marketing and fundraising manager at Wensleydale Railway, said: “there is always something to do at our railway to keep children (and adults) entertained during the school holidays! In addition to our Teddy Bears’ Picnic event, we have trains operating between Leeming Bar & Scruton and Leeming Bar & Leyburn.”

Mr Keegan also encouraged visitors to explore the historic sites along the route.

He said: “Why not visit our restored station building museum at Leeming Bar and learn about rural railway life in the 1920s.

“Enjoy a free tour with our costumed living history interpreters! You can then board a train for short ride east to Scruton, to visit this beautifully restored Edwardian station.

“Once again, our living history interpreters will be on hand to show you around and share this station’s rich history with you.”

Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnics, though snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at both Scruton Station and the buffet car at Leeming Bar.

Entry to the event is £6 per child, which includes the trail booklet and return train travel from Leeming Bar to Scruton.

Adults will need to purchase a return ticket for £5.

More details about the Teddy Bears’ Picnic and ticket bookings are available at https://wensleydale-railway.co.uk/teddybears/