Please note the Merrythought Factory is now closed until Thursday 2nd January. All orders taken after 12 noon on Monday 23rd December will be despatched on or after Thursday 2nd January. Any queries please contact the Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop on 01952 433044. May we take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Merrythought has handmade traditional teddy bears in the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, Shropshire, UK since 1930. Merrythought is a family business famous for crafting the finest, jointed, mohair teddy bears adored by children and adults across the world. Every one of our bears is lovingly made by hand in our factory in the heart of England, giving them a unique character and superior quality that can last a lifetime. Our range includes Traditional and Limited Edition teddy bears as well as our iconic Cheeky and Punkie bears – every one of our bears is a unique Merrythought design, artistically brought to life using over 85 years of skills. Merrythought teddy bears have universal appeal making them the perfect gift for a christening, wedding or birthday as well as special collector’s items; our quintessentially British teddy bears make a truly special lifelong gift. We also make personalised teddy bears and bespoke corporate teddy bears. You can personalise our Traditional teddy bears to include someone's name, date of birth, anniversary or other special date.