Bear Essentials

Bear Essentials is a unique Teddy Bear Shop and Visitor Centre in County Cavan. Part of the Cuilcagh Lakelands GEOPARK it is located in a beautiful area of West Cavan beside Brackley Lake and the pictures village of Bawnboy. It is also the only place where you can purchase the owners own handmade Irish Teddy Bears & Baby Essentials. Besides Steiff, Charlie Bears and other famous bears groups can also build their own bears. While you visiting bring a picnic to enjoy the garden, the little green houses or the magical playground. Not only the teddy bears are Made For Memories but so is your visit. Watch out for events during the year and join in for one of Bear Essentials Heritage days. We welcome school tours and tourist groups to provide teddy bear history talks and workshops.