Bears abound. Courtesy of Hamleys

Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival

When: 14 Sep 2008 (various dates)

Where: Kensington Town Hall

Opening Hours: 11am-4.30pm

Address: PO Box 290, Brighton BN2 1DR, England

Phone: +44 (0) 1273 697974
+44 (0) 1273 626255

E-mail: info@hugglets.co.uk

Web site: Hugglets Website

The furry bi-annual extravaganza that is Hugglets Teddy Bear Festival offers antique and modern bears for sale, teddy bear books, clothes, best-dressed bear competitions and much more. Around 150 teddy bear artists and creators take over Kensington Town Hall.

The September festival is called Teddies and the February event is the Winter BearFest. Bear artists are individuals and very small companies producing limited addition bears. This event offers a superb opportunity to find a bear that is unique and lovingly handmade.

Each fair hosts approximately 150 exhibitors, including bear makers, old bear dealers, bear-making supplies, repairers and related items such as books and magazines. Exhibitor details can be found on the Hugglets website prior to each fair.

Tourist Office

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