Museums · West Midlands
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum
In or near Ironbridge.
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum specializes in handcrafted teddy bears made from premium materials. Visitors can explore a variety of collections, including traditional, collectable, and personalized bears, all made in England.
Place summary
The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode TF8. This museum showcases a collection of teddy bears, highlighting the craftsmanship of Merrythought, a renowned British teddy bear manufacturer.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6301, -2.4936
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- The Gorge
- Postcode
- TF8 7NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Telford
- Phone
- +44 1952 433044
- Nearest railway station
- Spring Village — 3.7 km
- Official site
- www.merrythought.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1347091812 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum?
- The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF8 7NJ), in the parish of The Gorge.
- What is The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum?
- The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF8 7NJ.
- How do I get to The Merrythought Teddy Bear Shop & Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Spring Village, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF8 7NJ.