Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 The giant straw sculpture stands at an impressive 45ft tall and has been created at one of Cheshire's most-popular ice cream farms - just north of the Shropshire border. In partnership with Mike Harper from Harbrook Engineering, Snugburys Ice Cream Farm in Nantwich has been building straw sculptures to stand in their field alongside the A51 Chester Road for more than 20 years. The sculptures all mark anniversaries and other major events, and raise money for charity through special ice cream sales.
Past displays include Peter Rabbit who was set alight by an arsonist in 2017, a giant bee, and the 'DaLICK' sculpture in 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. This year, ahead of the release of Paddington Bear Four in November, a giant straw sculpture of the nation's bear has been created. The impressive sculpture that was revealed last Friday took more than 1,500 hours to complete and is made of straw and larch shingles around a metal frame.
Paddington has already attracted large crowds to the ice cream farm last weekend and can be seen wearing his famous blue jacket, tipping his hat and carrying a suitcase. Visitors of Snugburys Ice Cream Farm can walk around the Paddington Bear sculpture, and children can also heads through a wild flower trail where they will find animal sculptures along the way. Moreover, a special marmalade flavoured ice cream has been created to celebrate Paddington's favourite sand.