Thursday 21 August
A day of bear-themed fun across LS6 celebrating the restoration of Bear Pit.
Join us for a special day of bear-filled activities as we celebrate the recent renovation of the historic Bear Pit on Cardigan Road. In partnership with Left Bank, Hyde Park Picture House, Headingley Enterprise & Arts (HEART) Centre, and Leeds Civic Trust, The Great LS6 Bear Hunt is a community celebration for all ages.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
As part of The Great LS6 Bear Hunt, we are delighted to host a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Headingley Bear Pit! Bring your teddy bears, picnic blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Bear Pit gardens. Families can take part in:
Bear-themed storytelling- Wildflower seed throwing
- A bear themed scavenger hunt
- Teddy bear repair station
Location: Bear Pit, Cardigan Road, Leeds
Date: Thursday 21 August
Time: 12:00–15:00
Entry: Drop-in | Pay What You Can (registration required)
Story & Rhyme Information
Join Leeds Libraries at 1pm and 2pm at the Bear PIt for a bear themed Story & Rhyme! Bring your teddy bears to join in! Click here to find out about Leeds Libraries offer for families all year round!
Come and celebrate our community, and one of LS6’s most curious landmarks!
Click here to register
This event is part of The Great LS6 Bear Hunt, a full day of community events taking place across LS6. Please check partner organisation websites for full schedules, as event timings will vary throughout the day. More details about partner events to come soon.
All events taking place in The Great LS6 Bear Hunt on 21 August:
- Left Bank – event details coming soon
- Hyde Park Picture House – Family Friendly Shorts 13:00/14:00 (click here)
- Headingley Enterprise & Arts (HEART) Centre – Teddy Bear Picnic Lunchboxes for sale; scavanger hunt; free entry to the Tiny Boo room (click here)
- Leeds Civic Trust – Teddy Bears Picnic (details above)
