Teddy Bears Picnic at Deene Park 2026: A Free Summer Day Out Near Corby

If you’re anything like me, you’re already trying to plug the gaps in the summer holiday diary — and I’ve got a really sweet one for you this time. Deene Park, tucked away near Corby, is bringing back its Teddy Bears Picnic, and with the little ones getting in completely free, it’s exactly the kind of low-cost, high-fun day out that deserves a spot on your calendar.

Here’s everything you need to know, straight from Deene Park.

Overview

Thursday 30th July 2026. 11am to 3pm. Tea room open.

If you go down to the gardens today, you’re sure of a big surprise!

Join us for the return of our popular Teddy Bears Picnic!

• Children 0-15 yrs enter for FREE
• Adults are £10.48

Bring a picnic, meet Barney Bear, explore the gardens with a Teddy Bear Trail, and have fun joining in with storytelling, dancing, and giant bubbles with our friends from Just Karen!

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Please note:

• Children 0-15yrs enter for FREE, please ensure you book a ticket for every child attending.
• We recommend pre-booking tickets for this event, but tickets will be available to purchase on-site on the day.
• This is a garden-only event. The historic house will not be open but the tea room will be for drinks, cakes and ice cream.
• This event will go ahead come rain or shine. You are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and pop-up sunshades for young children.
• Please take your rubbish away with you. Entry with an RHS Membership is not valid for this event.

It sounds like a lovely, gentle way to spend a summer’s morning — pack a picnic, let the kids loose on the Teddy Bear Trail, and settle in for the storytelling and bubbles without spending a penny on entry. Deene Park’s gardens are gorgeous for a wander even outside of events like this, so if it’s somewhere new to you, this could be the perfect excuse to check it out.

To book head over to: Deene Parks website:

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