WELCOME TO THE MERRY BLOG
Learn more about the magical world of Merrythought...
A Very Merrythought Christmas!
Family Tradition, Royal Gifts and Festive Teddy Bears! Our timeless teddy bears have become part of festive celebrations around the world...
Wishful, The Bear You Cannot Buy; Our Ultimate, Collectable Companion
The only Merrythought bear that cannot be purchased!
THE ENCHANTING TALE OF BARTIE BRISTLE, THE TEDDY BEAR LADIES, AND MERRYTHOUGHT!
A rather unique collectable teddy bear has arrived...
INTRODUCING PADDINGTON™
It’s with great delight that we welcome the newest addition to Merrythought’s distinguished portfolio; Paddington™ - Classic Edition.
A MOMENTOUS YEAR FOR HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III
During the month of November, Merrythought joins the nation in wishing King Charles III a very happy birthday!
THE STORY OF EDWARD BEAR
As Christopher Robin's childhood bear and the inspiration for AA Milne's 'Winnie the Pooh' stories, Edward bear plays a key role in the history of the teddy bear.
FLORENCE ATTWOOD - CREATOR OF THE EARLIEST MERRYTHOUGHT DESIGNS
Merrythought’s inaugural collection of soft toys was designed by a remarkable young lady called Florence Attwood.
CELEBRATING HER LATE MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The team are extremely proud to have brought to life these important royal teddy bears in our historic British factory.
HOW TO HOST A PERFECT TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
If you go down to the woods today… take a picnic and your Merrythought teddy bear with you!
MERRYTHOUGHT; ROYAL COMPANION
We often wonder if our founder, Gordon Holmes, ever imagined that Merrythought would become a royal favourite for so many generations.
BRINGING THE MERRYTHOUGHT TEDDY BEAR TO LIFE
Have you ever wondered how we lovingly hand-make each Merrythought teddy bear?
CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF THE FINEST TEDDY BEARS
Celebrating 90 years of bringing magic and delight to adults and children around the world, with our handcrafted soft toys.
'PABLO DONKEY'
Star of BBC's The Repair Shop! Did you spot the much-loved Merrythought Pablo Donkey on BBC One's The Repair Shop a few weeks ago?