Fairy lights on. Candles lit.

Christmas at Bear Burners

Fairy lights on.
Candles lit.

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Loved by over 100,000 happy bears

Fresh off the sleigh

It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

60 sleeps until Christmas

Stocking fillers & cosy nights

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The scents our community keeps coming back for, ranked by what you love most.

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Something for every cosy corner

74 to choose from CandlesHand-poured soy candlesShop now
32 to choose from Vintage JarsOur signature poursShop now
8 to choose from Wax MeltsClamshells, bears & moreShop now
Pick ’n’ MixChoose your own scentsShop now
Diffuser OilsFragrance for your diffuserShop now
Room SpraysA quick spritz of homeShop now
Gift SetsReady-made treatsShop now
Candle ClubA surprise every monthShop now
WorkshopsPour your own candleShop now
7 to choose from MerchMugs, tees & hoodiesShop now
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Loved in homes across the UK

5.0 out of 5 from 1,167 reviews

  • I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful local business! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with genuine warmth and a smile. It is so rare to find this level of exceptional, fiv...

    Marion C.

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  • Bear Burners has been a supplier of candles for myself for well over 2 years.Easy to shop always plenty to choose from. Packaged well and always delivered on time

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  • 🐻🕯️❤️I started buying from Bear Burners about 7 months ago and honestly… I don’t know how I ever lived without them! What started as a little purchase has turned into a full-blown obsession! The pr...

    Lynsey R.

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  • Amazing experience from starts to finish with Bear Burners , the scents and story timelines are incredible, each order packed well and quick delivery

    Sian H.

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  • An enjoyable experience from the ease of ordering to the well packaged orders arriving on your doorstep

    Ann

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  • Best scented candles and wax I have ever had. Never bought from anywhere else since buying from bearburners 3 years ago .

    Karen D.

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  • Great service.quick delivery and candles and wax melts outstanding quality and smell absolutely fantastic 👌

    Cherie J.

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  • Absolutely love the brand, how genuine and down to earth Rachel and the team are. The candles and wax are incredible and I wouldn't purchase from anyone else 🤍

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Once upon a scent

Choose your story

Every Bear Burners scent belongs to a world of its own. Where will you start?

Box day!
Box day!

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A little surprise, every month

5.0 from 31 member reviews

Three exclusive, small-batch scents every month. Handmade to order, then delivered to your door or ready to collect from our East Boldon shop.

  • Seasonal candle
  • Wax melt shapes
  • Snap bar

£15.99 a month

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Our story

Every candle begins with a story. Inspired by real places, people, and moments that matter. Hand-poured in small batches with care and love, to bring a little warmth to your everyday.

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A hand-drawn Bear Burners workshop with a Christmas Morning candle, apron, pouring jug and fragrance oil
Bobby & Mam in the workshop
Bobby & Mam in the workshop

Made a little differently

Our most personal pours

Some of our favourite days are the ones Bobby joins Mam in the workshop. Two small collections of one-off pours, made by our family for yours.

Rach’s Creations

One-off pours, created on instinct and released without a schedule. No restocks, no repeats. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

By Bobby

Candles Bobby makes by Mam’s side, choosing the colours, helping with the pour and making a little mess along the way.

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Our Pick ’n’ Mix shelves in East Boldon

Welcome to the Pick ’n’ Mix

Build your own scent story

Just like a sweet shop, but for your home. Lift the lids, find your favourites and fill your bags, in our East Boldon shop or online.

  • Smell your favouritesLift the lids on over 100 jars of scents in our shop.
  • Fill your bagsPick your scents in 100g bags, in store or online.
  • Choose 5, pay for 4One free bag for every five you choose.

£5 a 100g bag

Build your bag onlineVisit us in East Boldon

Come and say hello

Plan your visit

Come and experience Bear Burners in person. Smell your favourites, fill your bags and find something a little bit special.

Our East Boldon shop ♡

Station Approach
East Boldon
Tyne & Wear, NE36 0AB
  • Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri09:00 to 15:00
  • Saturday09:00 to 14:00
  • Wednesday & SundayClosed
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  1. Come in 01 Come in Step inside our East Boldon shop and see the magic behind Bear Burners.How to find us
  2. Explore 02 Explore Wander through our shelves of handmade candles, wax melts, gifts and seasonal scent stories.Shop online
  3. Indulge 03 Indulge Choose your wax melts from over 100 jars of amazing scents at our Pick ’n’ Mix.Build your bag
  4. Create 04 Create Join us in the Candle Cave to blend, pour and create your very own candle, followed by a factory tour.Book a workshop