Auction
Bid for a Bear, Support Your Local Hospice
Join the Dartford Bear Hunt Auction on 1 October 2026
About the Auction
The Dartford Bear Hunt Auction, taking place on 1 October 2026, is your exclusive opportunity to give one of our stunning Bear Sculptures a forever home! Join us for an evening of celebration and bid on a beautifully and uniquely decorated sculpture to make your own — all while supporting your local hospice.
Register your interest today to be the first to hear when auction tickets go on sale, and to start choosing the lot you will be bidding on!
And don’t forget to save the date – 1 October 2026
Auction FAQS
The auction will be held in person and live-streamed online, with the option to bid remotely. If you’re local, we strongly encourage you to join us in person on the night to experience the excitement live. However, if you can’t attend, you can still take part and bid comfortably from home.
ellenor hospice will be running this event, with the support of Wild in Art.
Bidding starts at around £3,000 for a large sculpture and can reach significantly higher values. Every bid makes a difference, all proceeds from the auction will go directly towards supporting ellenor’s local hospice care services.
You can register by clicking the ‘Register your interest’ button and be the first to find out more about the auction.
Auction tickets will be on sale from late Spring 2026, allowing you plenty of time to check out the lots and see them in person whilst live on the trail.
Yes there will be a few smaller Bear Cubs available.
More FAQs are being added every week, so please check back here for more information.
Alternatively email Dartfordbearhunt@ellenor.org with your queries
YOUR DONATIONS CREATE REAL CHANGE
ellenor needs £9.6 million each year to continue caring and supporting thousands of patients and families facing life limiting and life-threatening illness in Kent. We are a charity that relies on the generosity of our local community. Your donation however big or small makes a real difference to patients and their families.
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