A hardware store to satisfy any cook or handyman…read more This place seems to have just about everything you can think of, in fact, I can't think of anything else it could have. Even that slightly sawdust scent that goes with hardware stores. Now, this store does not carry the reputation of two that I have reviewed before. But if I lived in Wimborne, I'd be a happy camper. Collandars, graters, knives, tupperware, caddies, drainers, cookwareand then hammers, nails, screws, and thingummies. They also do garden furniture, indeed, there was a very rustic looking one on display outside. I really could have spent ages snooping around, but hey ho, time is the master of our lives. No fifth star because there seems nowher to park, so how are you going to lug your goods to the car?

Good old fashioned Ironmongers here. You dont get advice from these multi stores these days, and a…read morenon DIY guy like me needs good instuctions, of how to , or how not ot hit my thumb. YUK!

I bought a faulty bottle of CALOR gas at this shop which they were most unhelpful about. I had to…read morecontact CALOR myself to get it exchanged! I now avoid going to Ackerman's for anything!

This is a hardware store which has been family run for several genrations (indeed I used to live…read morenext door to 'Old Pondey' as he was known. People come from all around to buy dog food, speciality nails, hooks, brackets, bait, brooms, garden gear, nets of all types, you name it, they've got it, and stuff you can't name too. In Wareham, a small market town, 9 miles from Poole towards Corfe Castle.

Very old fashioned, very traditional. I tried to get a screw from screwfix - they did not have one…read morewith the right thread so I got it from Pond's instead

This perfect little shop has everything you need. From DIY supplies to kitchen utensils to heaters!…read moreA wonderful example of independent trading!

This Hardware store is like an Aladdin's cave, and seems to have everything and more than you will…read moreneed inside of it. If you can't find what you need on first look then feel free to ask them as they will probably have it hidden on one of the shelves, but if they don't then they'll be more than willing to order it in for you. This hardware store also offers an invaluable service of key cutting and can do it whilst you wait for a very reasonable price (better the other branches in Plymouth that I've found). The staff are very friendly and are always willing to help you with anything they can!!

Fantastic hardware shop. survived focus moving in down the road and its easy to see why…read more Everything you could need at a good price and staff that understand the products they are selling.

Slees hardware is a great store that sells everything you need for your diy. When you walk in the…read moreshop it doesn't seem that big but then you notice that as you go further in the shop leads out both sides. If there is a bolt or screw missing from when you make something you are sure to find a replacement here. I think you can also get your keys cut which here which is good. Around the shop they have other things you will need for your home like: plates, bathroom items, storage containers and lots more. The staff are very friendly and if you are struggling to find something then they will take you straight to it.

wow what an emporium. a true hardwarestore. sells everything youll ever need and more, at the same…read moreprices sometimes less than the bigger diy sheds. great friendly staff, the store is huge yet they know where every thing is. they deliver stuff free if charge too!

This shop is absolutely amazing! A proper old-fashioned hardware / ironmongers shop that sells…read moreeverything, or pretty close to it - every square inch of space is put to use. I have popped in many times on the off chance that they've got a right handed thingamy-jig or similar, and only once have they been unable to help me (and were seriously apologetic to boot)! This is service as it should be - the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and polite. The prices are sensible - only marginally more expensive than B&Q in most cases (and much cheaper overall when you consider that you don't have to drive that far). Absolutely fantastic I can't believe this type of shop still exists, but I'm very glad it does.

What an amazing shop, for hardware, camping requirements and more tools then…read moreyou could shake a stick at, if you can't find it here it ain't available.