About Little Beau Sheep
Little Beau Sheep is a Yorkshire business creating British wool products for everyday life.
Based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, we design and make a unique collection of British wool gifts, laundry care, body care and home products inspired by one of Britain’s most remarkable natural materials.
Our Mission
Britain produces millions of kilos of wool every year, yet much of it is worth very little to the farmer. At the same time, synthetic materials made from fossil fuels have become part of everyday life.
We believe British wool deserves a greater place in modern homes. From British wool dryer balls and felted soaps to wool care and lanolin body care, every product is designed to showcase the natural benefits of wool while supporting British farming, manufacturing and rural communities.
Why British Wool?
Renewable- Biodegradable
- Naturally durable
- Traceable back to British farms
- Supports British farming communities
For centuries, wool played an important role in Britain’s economy and way of life. We believe this versatile natural fibre still has an important place in modern homes today.
Handmade in Yorkshire
Little Beau Sheep is proudly based in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
Our British wool products are handmade in Yorkshire using wool certified by British Wool. We work closely with farmers, mills, manufacturers and retailers to create beautifully made products that celebrate the provenance, quality and versatility of British wool.
From Their Sheep to Your Home
One of the most rewarding parts of our work is helping farms and estates tell the story of their wool.
By working directly with farms, we transform their fleece into unique products that celebrate their flock, delight visitors and create additional value from a natural resource that has been part of the landscape for generations.
Whether it’s a felted soap made from a Herdwick flock, a bespoke range inspired by a farm’s own sheep, or an official Shaun the Sheep collection created in partnership with Aardman, every collaboration helps reconnect people with the journey from sheep to finished product and showcases the beauty and versatility of British wool.
Keep an eye out for our farm collaboration products on your travels. Created exclusively for the farms and estates we work with, they’re only available to purchase from the place — and the flock — that inspired them.
Championing British Wool
Since launching in 2015, Little Beau Sheep has grown from a small collection of sheep-shaped wool dryer balls into an award-winning business recognised for innovation, entrepreneurship and its work promoting British wool.
2015 – Little Beau Sheep founded
2019 – Wool Innovation Prize
2019 – Theo Paphitis Small Business Sunday Winner
2022 – TEDx Talk: A Magical Material
2024 – Great British Entrepreneur Award Winner
2025 – Gift of the Year Finalist
2026 – Supply Chain Champion, The Small Awards
British Wool Licensee
Campaign for Wool Supporter
Rare Breeds Survival Trust Corporate Supporter
Court Assistant, Worshipful Company of Woolmen
Meet Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner founded Little Beau Sheep in 2015 with a simple question: if Britain produces so much wool, why aren’t we using more of it?
What began with a flock of sheep-shaped wool dryer balls has grown into an award-winning Yorkshire business creating British wool gifts and home products while helping consumers rediscover the beauty and versatility of wool.
Today, Sarah is a TEDx speaker, Great British Entrepreneur Award winner and Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Woolmen. She remains passionate about reconnecting people with British wool and demonstrating how this remarkable natural material can be used in everyday life.
When she’s not talking about wool, you’ll usually find her walking on Ilkley Moor with her dog, at the swimming pool, or dreaming up new ways to help people reconnect with British wool.
Discover how a flock of sheep-shaped dryer balls grew into an award-winning business championing British wool. Read the full Little Beau Sheep story
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