April 10, 2025 
Events 
“If you go down to the woods today…”
Meet us for a summer’s picnic with Katie Bear and all her friends.
Pack up your picnic baskets and grab your favourite teddy bear – Katie Bear is inviting you and your family for a fun-filled day at the park!
Bring your Katie Bear or your most-loved cuddly companion and enjoy a day of outdoor fun and special moments with other heart warriors and CHSF families.
On the day there will be games, activities, and plenty of opportunities to make wonderful memories together.
When? Friday 8th August 2025, 10am -2pm
Where? Temple Newsam [Google Maps]
What’s on? Interactive picnic with favourite story characters, games and food vendors
FAQs
This event is open to all CHSF families, supporters and friends!
Yes, please let us know you’re coming so we can plan activities accordingly. Please sign up using the form below.
The event is free! However, donations to CHSF are always appreciated and help us continue supporting patients with CHD and their families. There will be a car park charge – parking costs £2.50 for a 4-hour stay.
- Your Katie Bear, or favourite cuddly toy
- A picnic with your favourite snacks and drinks
- A blanket/chairs to sit on
- Suncream, hats, or raincoats – depending on the weather! ☀️ ️
These will be announced closer to the time!
If you would like to visit Temple Newsam House or Home Farm, ticket information can be found here. Temple Newsam gardens are free to explore.
We encourage families to bring their own picnics, but there will be some light refreshments and hot and cold food available to purchase. There is also a tea room on site that you can visit.
Yes! The picnic is designed to be a family-friendly event with activities for toddlers, young children, and even older siblings.
If the weather isn’t on our side, we will update families as soon as possible with an alternative plan. Keep an eye on our social media or emails for updates!
Yes but there is a car park charge to be paid on arrival. Parking costs £2.50 for a 4-hour stay. Other travel options will be shared closer to the event.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at events@chsf.org.uk or call 0113 831 4810. We can’t wait to see you and your teddies there!
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Sign up for Katie Bear’s Picnic
By signing up to this event you agree to CHSF’s Event Terms & Conditions.
We are now at capacity for this event. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email events@chsf.org.uk with names of all adults and children who would like to attend on the day. Thank you.
