Anthony Peters Manufacturing Company Ltd. is a family owned private compant based in Melton Mowbray (the home of pork pies and Stilton Cheese). Established for almost 20 years we employ, depending on the season, between 30-60 staff in our UK factory.

Children’s Art and Craft Products
We design and manufacture a core range of innovative arts and crafts tools, paint accessories and kits for the educational market.
Our original products, which still sell very well include sponge painting, sponge rollers, sponge brushes and washable stencils. Recent innovations include Roll a Pattern Paint Explorers and Palm Printers.

We also provide an Own Label service for innovative art and craft kits for both children and adults. Our products feature worldwide in schools, retail chains and
mail order catalogues.

We can arrange very competitively priced Third Party Manufacturing from our newly opened factory in China. Please contact the sales team for further information and to discuss your requirements.

We exhibit annually at Paper World in Frankfurt and the International Toy Fair at Nuremberg.

Young Gardener
Since the range introduction in 2003 Anthony Peters ‘Young Gardener’ has established itself as a market leader in children’s gardening and garden related craft products. The Young Gardener Range is designed by educational and horticultural specialists; all items are tested for quality and durability and offer great value for money. The comprehensive range includes growing kits, gift sets and tools, all designed for young hands. Some items are ideally suited for Educational use. Our full range can be seen in September at GLEE, NEC Birmingham and on www.younggardener.com.

Craftplay Shop
In 2003 Anthony Peters opened an on-site Factory Shop selling overruns and discounted lines to the public, local organisations and small independent retailers. Craftplay carries a large selection of art and craft materials for the budding artist or creative youngster including paints, glues, brushes, pencils, chalks, stencils, face paints, papers, activity kits and party bag items. We offer 10% discount for local childminders, nurseries, playgroups and schools. For further information and opening times please telephone the shop direct on: 01664 411555. Our online shop is coming soon at www.craftplay.com.

Official Great British Factory Shop Guide
Anthony Peters published the 75th edition of the Official Great British Factory Shop Guide in Autumn 2005. An extension of the original series, it is the most comprehensive guide to UK factory shops available and has received very positive press reviews. Further information can be found at www.factoryshopguide.com