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  • 5/5 Pritti S. 7 years ago on Google • 184 reviews
    Wow factor! especially to a child! There is an instruction board and a bear stuffing machine and your choice of material for an individual bear that no one else would have.A personalised gift without the hard work.Bright cheerful shop.Service with a smile.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Darryl A. 7 years ago on Google • 93 reviews
    I would imagine that as a child, this would be a magical place. However, as a 27 year old male going to buy his unborn son's first teddy, the magic was lost on me. First I was asked to give the Teddy a 'huggable test', then I had to choose a heart for him and finally, as I was queuing up to pay, all the staff started some weird Teddy bear chant. I did end up getting a sweet-ass Iron Man costume for Benedict Cum'bear'batch though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Greta S. 3 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    My boy turned 4 today, and we went to get a birthday bear. But for some reason he didn't get the experience of actually stuffing the bear.. I'm not sure if this because of Corona or they already had it stuffed for somebody else and just gave it to us, it wasn't explained. Staff wasn't very helpful or attentive. And I got pushed to have a £10 gift voucher which I didn't want.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam V. 3 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    Wanted to go for years and finally went, had a mad time. The place was empty when we arrived so there was no queuing and loads of space for us to move around. The bear is great, the process of 'building' it was lots of fun, and picking out clothes for it was rad. Apart from certain outfits, it was all also surprisingly affordably. The staff were lovely, and even reopened my bear box to put the clothes I bought inside for ease of carrying. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants something wacky to do.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Danielle N. 3 years ago on Google
    I was quite disappointed by my first visit to build a bear in Nottingham. Staff were very unhelpful. I appreciate experiences are often different at the moment due to covid so I called prior to visiting and questioned how it was working with relation to covid. The young lady told me that it was all the same (except minimising customers in the shop). She explained that the children chose a bear, clothing, accessories etc. So we went ahead with visiting with a very excited 4 year old. When we arrived the store was not busy at all, Ourselves and one other customer. The staff did not talk to us or explain the build a bear process we were left to our own devices with strict instructions ‘Do not touch the bears, let me know when you see one you like and I will get it out’ my daughter was then not able to stuff or build the bear or in actual fact do anything apart from walk around and look. We basically spent £47.00 for a somewhat, 15 minute experience of looking at a teddy, briefly watch somebody else make it (with no conversation from the staff towards my daughter) before being told to go and choose an outfit. I would Atleast expect a brief conversation of what she was doing and how she is making the bear to compensate not being able to make it herself but nothing, at all, it was ‘I’ll make the bear if you want to look at the clothes while I do it’ It wasn’t an experience I had hoped for, for the price it cost and I won’t be rushing back again anytime soon. It wasn’t ‘build a bear’ it was choose one of the shelf which I could or done anywhere for half the price. Huge shame.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael H. 7 years ago on Google • 361 reviews
    Came for birthday party. Kids loved it and the experience of building own bear. Tad on the pricey side but you can get good deals on clothes from auction sites.

  • 5/5 Charley T. 4 years ago on Google • 288 reviews
    Who doesnt love to build a bear. Ideal for kids parties or as a present for anyone. My kids love coming here to choose tueir next furry friend. Staff arw really good with the children and always happy to help..

  • 5/5 Barbara Georgina B. 4 years ago on Google • 109 reviews
    First time I've been but what nice ladies. I wanted to buy a load of outfits for my great grandsons birthday bear.

  • 5/5 Stephen G. 5 years ago on Google • 95 reviews
    My kids love this place, the staff always make it a lovely experience for them. Only downside we now have 21 bears.

  • 5/5 shannon f. 6 years ago on Google • 10 reviews
    We had the loveliest experience for my little boys 5th birthday ! Michelle made him feel so special !

  • 5/5 rebecca g. 4 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Amazing customer service. The staff can’t do enough for you and are very friendly. Whenever we go in the staff are always happy to help and tell us all about the new offers. Was helped today by a lovely lady who was very kind and friendly. Would definitely recommend 😊


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