Charlie Bears Gallery & Shop
Charlie Bears Gallery & Shop
Charlie Bears Gallery & Shop
4.9
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
There is an entry fee of £3. Entry for under 18's, over 60's and Best Friends Club members is FREE. This is your pawfect chance you visit The Bearhouse and immerse yourself in the imagination and whimsy of our creator Charlotte Morris! This is a wonderfully unique experience which allows you to see a variety of bears from the first 15 years of Charlie Bears and you can also adopt a bear cub to take home too! This is a day out which is suitable for all ages and it is sure to make everyone smile!
Duration: < 1 hour
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Jaz
Salisbury, UK3 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
Visited when staying in the area and I'm so glad we did. I thought there might be a small display of bears to look at but was amazed at just how many there are to see and all beautifully displayed in a variety of settings. There must be hundreds on view spread over 2 floors, we spent over 2 hours here, taking lots of photographs and if you are a teddy bear fan its an absolute must. If you are not eligible for free entry it is well worth paying £3 to visit.
Written 20 September 2024
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Misscully
Gloucester, UK44 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
Wow!!! What a magical place!! We took my mum who is a collector as we were passing Launceston and we were all blown away by how special this place is. I would highly recommend going - everything is so brilliantly done and thought out, it’s a delight for collectors or non collectors.
Written 17 February 2025
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Caroline H
Ossett, UK5 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
I loved this place. We were on holiday in Cornwall and the best day I had was visiting Charlie Bears. It brought a smile to my face seeing all the bears that had been produced over the years. I saw so many of the bears that I have at home. For anyone that loves teddy bears I would strongly recommend a visit to Charlie bears.
Written 10 September 2024
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CJxxxx
Caterham, UK46 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Located in the middle of an Industrial Estate but do not let that put you off as this place is magical!!
For just £3 you can enter a world of bears, bears & more bears. Behind a big door you find 2 floors of Charlie Bears beautifully displayed. Everywhere you look there are bears - all full of character. There’s even a secret cupboard that you need to crack a code to enter.
There is also a shop selling Charlie Bears. Staff are lovely & very helpful. We really enjoyed our impromptu visit & highly recommend.
For just £3 you can enter a world of bears, bears & more bears. Behind a big door you find 2 floors of Charlie Bears beautifully displayed. Everywhere you look there are bears - all full of character. There’s even a secret cupboard that you need to crack a code to enter.
There is also a shop selling Charlie Bears. Staff are lovely & very helpful. We really enjoyed our impromptu visit & highly recommend.
Written 28 June 2024
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maddog1362
15 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
We visited the Bearhouse on the 4th September 2024 and I must say what a fantastic place
The whole experience was amazing from the Lady who greeted us on arrival
To finding the secret cupboard and seeing the charlie bears collection in some amazing settings
The whole experience was amazing from the Lady who greeted us on arrival
To finding the secret cupboard and seeing the charlie bears collection in some amazing settings
Written 8 September 2024
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Sue
Rochdale, UK39 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Tucked away - home to Charlie Bears. You must visit - so beautiful, and all different. The lady who met us is perfect for front of house for the bear gallery and shop, she was lovely too. Definitely pay a visit.
Written 29 July 2024
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Z117AOCH
Launceston, UK8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Solo
I always love visiting the The Bearhouse Gallery & Shop at Charlie Bears. It's such a magical place with all their collectable bears and characters on display in the gallery. I think they've got one of each bear they've ever made since 2006 and there must be thousands of bears now. The displays are so creative and every time I go, they have added something new or re-arranged the bears in the display cabinets - you won't believe your eyes the first time you visit. I live locally so i'm lucky enough to visit at least once a year and I usually treat myself to one of the Charlie Bears in the shop. This month they've just launched a new range called Cuddle Cubs and they are only £8.99 so perfect for children...and adults like me! The staff are so lovely and can't do enough to help you with any questions you might have about the collections from years gone by or if you are trying to find a particular bear in the gallery. I would recommend a visit to Charlie Bears - even if you're not one of their collectors, it's still a fantastic way to lose yourself for a few hours in the magical world of Charlie Bears.
Written 24 February 2024
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glutenfreegirl
Plymouth, UK29 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
I’ve wanted to visit the Charlie Bears gallery since I got my first Charlie Bear many years ago. The £3 entry price is well worth the money (and you get a cuddle coin which you can keep or exchange for £3 off in the shop). The displays are beautiful, well thought out and stunning, set across two floors with excellent wheelchair access (and an accessible toilet). Also, each floor / room smelled AMAZING - the background music is soothing and really lends itself to the atmosphere of the place. It’s a lovely way to see the history (and future) of Charlie Bears. The props and display cabinets enhance the character of the bears in a lovely way. There’s a little place to get a hot drink as well. Don’t forget to visit the shop on the way out - you’ll definitely be tempted to by a bear - there’s always room for one more bear!
Written 22 March 2024
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Realview Reviews
Plymouth, UK129 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
We came to visit the Charlie bear shop after my partner bought me my first one for Xmas and I became obsessed.
It’s in the middle of an industrial estate almost like no one would know it was there and parking was ample. It was easy to find. It was icy in the carpark so the lady in the shop greeted us outside and told us to be careful (really good start!) and then we entered the shop.
The shop was lovely and the lady in there really knew her stuff and was super enthusiastic about the bears which was really nice to hear! I think exactly what this type of shop needs. Made my experience perfect really. We then paid £3 each to go into the Charlie bear gallery and got a little Charlie bear coin for it too (which I was so excited about! And will keep forever!) and then we went into the gallery - it absolutely blew my mind. Please check out my TikTok account under the same name for videos of my experience it was INCREDIBLE!! Literally best trip ever and so underpriced for £3!! It was amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
Even just for a little trip with children or adults it’s incredible. Definitely will visit again with other people.
It’s in the middle of an industrial estate almost like no one would know it was there and parking was ample. It was easy to find. It was icy in the carpark so the lady in the shop greeted us outside and told us to be careful (really good start!) and then we entered the shop.
The shop was lovely and the lady in there really knew her stuff and was super enthusiastic about the bears which was really nice to hear! I think exactly what this type of shop needs. Made my experience perfect really. We then paid £3 each to go into the Charlie bear gallery and got a little Charlie bear coin for it too (which I was so excited about! And will keep forever!) and then we went into the gallery - it absolutely blew my mind. Please check out my TikTok account under the same name for videos of my experience it was INCREDIBLE!! Literally best trip ever and so underpriced for £3!! It was amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
Even just for a little trip with children or adults it’s incredible. Definitely will visit again with other people.
Written 21 January 2023
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Karen H
Horley, UK1 contribution
Jun 2023
Really enjoyed the Bearhouse Gallery. Loved seeing all the bears and thought they were well displayed. My disabled son enjoyed hunting for the keys and we were happy that he was safe and contained so could enjoy his freedom. Staff were friendly and helpful. Shop is small but the6 are happy to get more versions of any bears if you ask so was able to choose the perfect faces. £3 for non club members was good value for the amount of time we were there. I was happy to pay for hubby plus son as you get the coins which you can use in part payment of a bear though Ive kept mine as a keepsake.
Written 9 June 2023
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Is the bear house shop and gallery open between christmas and new year?
Written 17 September 2023
Can I take my dog with me. I am in a wheelchair and she will sit on my knee
Written 17 July 2018
Hi there! I am really sorry but we do not allow dogs in our Gallery. However, we do allow dogs in the shop area and we do have outside seating in case anyone would like to sit and wait with their pooch. Thanks for asking!
Written 18 July 2018
Opening hours please, hoping to come early September thank you
Written 4 March 2018
It was on the website but seems to have vanished. If my memory serves me correctly it was Closed Sun & Mon poss Tues with hours 10.00 to 16.00 when open. They have been refurbishing the gallery and were closed for a few weeks so they may also alter their timings.You could always email or check nearer the time. It is a great visit, take your credit card:).
Written 2 April 2018
Yes it is fully wheelchair accessible with a lift provided to access the second floor.
Written 22 September 2017
blandshelly
Redcar, United Kingdom
Hi there dose anyone know how much it is to get in the Charlie bear gallery ?
Written 12 July 2017
Entry is free! Save your money for a discounted bear purchase on the way out!
Written 16 July 2017
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