Welcome to Merrythought, est. 1930

Established in 1930, Merrythought has been hand-making the quintessential British Teddy Bear for over 80 years from the world famous factory in Ironbridge, Shropshire.

Treasured by children and adults across the globe, all our handmade teddy bears are fully jointed and made using the finest materials and craftsmanship. This means that nothing compares to a Merrythought – each bear has a unique character and superior quality that can last a lifetime. Our range includes traditional mohair teddy bears, Merrythought's iconic Cheeky bears, Punkie Bears and new Limited Edition collections.


An exciting collection of new limited edition teddy bears, featuring stunning designs with a seasonal twist. View more		Merrythought is delighted to showcase the official London 2012 Olympic Games, Paralympic Games and Team GB Commemorative Teddy Bears. Each unique design is a limited edition and handmade in Shropshire to celebrate London 2012. View more

Merrythought’s traditional range offers a variety of beautifully designed,non-limited edition teddy bears,from old favourites such as ‘Cheeky’ to the more recent and highly popular ‘Curly Gold’. View more