A Beary Special Day Awaits at Rippon Lea Estate
Gather your family, pack your picnic, and bring along your favourite teddy bear or soft toy for the 35th Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Rippon Lea Estate!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Rippon Lea House & Gardens, this much-loved family event offers a delightful day filled with fun, adventure, and entertainment for all ages.
Highlights OF THE DAY
Whirl and twirl on fairground rides (just $5 per ride)
Get creative with face painting and craft activities
Enjoy lawn games and dance and sing along to the tunes of the live brass band
Plus, browse market stalls from Rose Street Market, and enjoy delicious bites from food trucks and a Sausage Sizzle from the Carnegie Lions Club
WHAT’S ON
Gates open | 10am
Face painting | 11am – 2pm
Fairground rides, including pony rides | 11am – 3pm ( $5 per ride )
Live reading of Elm & Willow’s Adventures at Rippon Lea | 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Craft making activities in the Ballroom | 10.30am – 3.30pm
Old Fashion games on the lawn | 11am – 3pm
Open Air Market | 10am – 3pm.
Rippon Lea Mansion Open | 11am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 3.30pm
The highlight of the day is a live reading of Elm & Willow’s Adventures at Rippon Lea: Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Follow the story of best bear friends Elm and Willow as they explore Rippon Lea’s magical gardens, encountering helpful—and cheeky—animal companions. Families can also bring the story to life by embarking on the Elm & Willow Adventure Trail, an interactive journey through the estate’s beautiful grounds.
Copies of the book are available to purchase with your ticket or on the day, and young readers can meet the author, Matt Chester, for a special book signing. Event Details:
Dates: 23 Feb 2025 10:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm (Gates close at 5pm)
Costs: Adult: $25, Concession: $19, Child: $16 (Under 3 FREE) and Family (2A+2C): $64
National Trust Members: Adult: $15 (Includes up to 4 Children with a Household Membership)
Location: Rippon Lea Estate, Elsternwick