If you go down to the woods today...well, actually, if you go down to a massive castle next month, you're bound to find a Teddy Bear's Picnic.

Cheshire's Cholmondeley Castle will welcome the picnic on July 8 and promises to be the event for all the family this summer.

The proceeds from the day will go towards Wrenbury's Wingate Centre which provides recreational activities and respite holidays for children with disabilities.

Catherine Cook, marketing and fundraising manager at the Wingate, said: “We are really looking forwards to welcoming families along to Cholmondeley Castle for the eighth annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic.

"Don’t forget to bring your teddy! This is a major event in our fundraising calendar and, as a very small team that relies on the generosity of our local community, I’d like to thank everyone who gets involved, from the families who enjoy the day to our fantastic volunteers who make the Teddy Bear’s Picnic the success it is.

"We simply could not run this event without them.”

Cholmondeley Castle provides a stunning backdrop for picnickers to enjoy a traditional family fun day out. There’s so much fun in store; Elsa and Belle will be performing and mingling with their young fans; our ever-popular Punch and Judy shows are always a firm favourite; we have owl displays and activities from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, face painting & glitter tattoos, traditional fete games like hook-a-duck and splat-the-rat, a bear hunt and more, including the all-important bouncy castle.

The Wingate Sports Coaches will be getting little ones moving with fun activities throughout the day including parachute games and obstacle courses. More attractions are being added daily.

The Cholmondeley Castle Tea Rooms will be open and serving a delicious selection of home-made cakes, sandwiches, snacks and hot and cold drinks but there is a stunning spot set aside should you wish to bring your own picnic.

Catherine added: “Anyone interested in volunteering at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic should contact the Wingate Centre on 01270 780456. We’d be delighted to hear from you.”

Tickets are on sale now, online at www.thewingatecentre.co.uk and at the Wingate Reception.

Get a free child’s ticket given with every full price adult ticket at £7, purchased in advance. On-the-gate prices are £7 per adult and £4 per child. Under three and Teddy Bears are free.