Teddy Bear Picnic (and Alpacas) at the Epping Ongar railway

Looking for a delightful day out with the family? Bring your teddy bear and favorite cuddly toys for a fabulous adventure into the countryside! You can journey through the Essex landscape and into the ancient Epping Forest on board our heritage trains and vintage London buses. It’s an experience packed with charm, where teddy bears even travel for free and child fares are just £1 today.

Once you arrive, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. You can help solve the clues on the Teddy Bear trail to win a fun prize, or spend some time playing with toys and games in the playground. Don’t forget to stop by North Weald station to meet the friendly alpacas (from our friends at London Alpacas), and when it’s time for a break, enjoy the cafe and snack bar or browse the gift shops for great value toys and souvenirs. Plus, you can grab a family ticket for 2 adults and 3 kids for just £25 — a bargain for the whole crew!  And we’ll pack a picnic for you – just pick it up when you arrive.