TEDDY bears and their owners are invited to a picnic at Birmingham's Botanical Gardens next Wednesday.

The Edgbaston venue offers a feast of bear necessities and more - including a bouncy castle, children's entertainer, hoopla, Teddy Bears' Hospital, guess the name of the bear, face painting and beanbag throwing.

There will also be the opportunity for youngsters to visit the new-style adventure playground.

A spokesman said: "Don't forget your bear and your own picnic!"

The fun begins at noon and continues until 3pm.

There is free entry for all teddies and their owners if they are under five, with admission for children aged five to 16 years priced £1 and adults £5.90.

A maximum of three under-fives per adult is permitted.