The title is actually Pellymounters Ironmongers and Hardware. This a good, old-fashioned hardware…read moreshop which sells almost everything. One of the sales people is crotchety and efficient, but the other very pleasant and efficient. For a small shop the prices are reasonable. They do a good range of kitchen utensils. At the right time of year, I buy my bulbs here. The sign outside says Alwrights, which is from a previous owner. This shop also has a branch in Millom.

Very Very disappointed with the store. Bought a electric draper plane the drive belt broke within…read morethe hour! when I returned it to the shop was told to take it up with Draper! Not bothering to shop here again.

This shop is quite a find. The owner either has it or will order it for you, and even recommends…read moreother places where you may get it more quickly. Nothing which I have bought there has broken the bank, often being cheaper than I expected. As WhyBelieve said, it's a boon having it in the Town center. Their hardware is better than the other supposed Hardware shop in town, and it is frequented by people from the trade, which is always reasuring. It always helps that the owner is always pleasant, even on a bad day.

A great store to find just about anything that you thought people might no longer sell as well as…read moreall the normal things. Going into this store is a bit like a step back in time but the owner is great and most helpful and stocks such a lot of useful things and all at a reasonable price. The shop is in town which is very useful if you are wanting to just pop in and get something while you are visiting other shops in town. If he doesn't have what you want he can order things for you. He is great for advice and tips to about what would be best to use for a project if you are a little stuck.

Super little DIY shop with incredibly helpful staff, so much better than the likes of B&Q, cheaper…read moreas well for better quality. The message has to be use it or lose it. A grand local independent retailer.

I would recommed Wickes if you need building supplies. I found them really helpful and they gave…read morelots of advice. There are quite a few places to get building supplies in Preston, but this place is as good as any. They're close to the docks where you can find the other shops you'll need for any type of DIY and most building projects, which is really handy for getting things done quickly. It would be nice if they had a larger selection of some items though.

Great hardwear shop for all your building needs for the inside and outside of the house…read more Staff very friendly and helpful and will try there upmost to aquire what you are needing. They also have another two more shops near appleby, one selling kitchen bathroom items the other same as appleby shop.Good selection of tiles for kitchen bathroom and floor, and good brouchers displaying plenty of ideas. Always get good service in the shop and will help out where they can if like me you never quite know the exact name of something you are going for!