An excellent place packed with bits and bobs for work around the home and garden. This is a gem of…read morea shop and one that I hope will thrive for many years to come. They have a paint mixing station which saves a trip to one of the DIY superstores and they always offer good advice

Best hardware store in town, knocks the socks off Dyas. The staff are full of great advice offered…read morein a non-condescending tone. This store typifies why independents are great and need our patronage.

This is the original "can do" shop. It is like the tardis the amount of stuff these guys have is…read moreamazing. I have yet to go in there and not walk out with what I was after. From fork handles to four candles they will have it. I dare you to try. All your hardware needs in one place. More fun than B&Q and with a smile a brown dust coat and a paper bag.

There are 2 of these shops pretty much facing each other either side of the street. One sells…read moreeverything garden and DIY related. The other selling a fantastic range of cook and houseware. Both are definately worth a look as they are like little aladdins caves, full of treasures and certain to have what you are looking for! Staff are really knowledgable and are happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction if you are stuck. Prices are reasonable, no more expensive than anywhere else in the town and generally I've always found there is a really nice atmosphere to both shops.

By far the best hardware store in the area. Puts all the chain stores like Homebase and B&Q to…read moreshame with their amazing standard of service. It doesn't matter what sort of DIY your trying to do there is always someone there who has the necessary knowledge to help you. It's only a small store but they make the most of the space and it's packed full of stuff, which although not as cheap as the superstores is worth it for the back up you get. The most handy thing they have is off to the side of the store. If you want wood cut to size they have a wall mounted cutter and will happily cut boards and planks to your exact requirements. I've not been here in some time but they certainly know their stuff and it's worth using them over anyone else in the area.

For a smaller in-town store this compares well with the out of town DIY centres. Good level of…read morestock, and advice is given freely

An excellent traditional ironmongers run very a very helpful chap, an aladins cave of useful items…read morefor the home at garden all at sensible prices