Handmade Teddy Bears made in the UK

Teddy bears & friends handmade from our workshop since 1979.

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Handcrafted Luxury Teddy Bears from Canterbury Bears

For over 40 years, our family workshop near historic Canterbury has created exquisite handmade teddy bears using the finest sustainable materials. Each bear is thoughtfully crafted with timeless quality, care, and charm.

Discover heirloom-quality bears designed to be treasured for generations.

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Bear Beginnings

Canterbury Bears was founded in 1979 the late Modern British painter John Blackburn.

The company was created in response to a friend searching for a traditional bear for his grandmother, and he commissioned John to design and make one. The rest is history.

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