About Us

Established in 1976, Lockwoods is a family owned and run specialist ski and outdoor store.

Originally a quality caravan and camping store, concentrating on the ski and outdoor side of the business has meant that the caravan side has given way to make Lockwoods one of the leading specialist stores in the UK, with a reputation for service, choice and knowledge. Our service has led to several awards in recent years including, “National Independent Retailer of the Year” in 2009.

We offer a large and varied size range in clothing, catering for most sizes and budgets, and equipment for all your skiing, trekking and climbing needs. Our boot fitting service is regarded as the best available in the UK, with our “fit guarantee” giving you complete peace of mind. Full workshop facilities are based in-store for all your ski servicing and boot modification needs.

Our boot fitting service is regarded as the best available in the UK, with our reputation recognised by many of the leading ski and walking boot manufacturers.

We offer a comprehensive fitting service, which involves taking up to 12 measurements of your feet, taking note of any medical or foot injury problems. We would also discuss the intended usage of the boots or your skier ability, and take the shape of your feet into account before recommending a boot to you. We can modify your boots to accommodate many specific problems giving cause for concern (eg:bunions, heel spurs etc)

We also offer a large range of footbeds, both ready made and custom moulded, to improve the fit of your boots and give you more support and comfort, and will be happy to refer you to a podiatrist if something more corrective is required.

This is all backed up with our “fit guarantee” for your complete peace of mind.

We will be happy to recommend the most suitable socks to give you the best comfort and fit with your new footwear. And for walking boots, the most suitable conditioners and proofers to maintain footwear’s water repellancy, breatheability and give you the best life from your new footwear.

 DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD SCHEME:

Lockwoods has formed a good relationship with a number of schools to supply the equipment required for the bronze, silver and gold awards. In particular, Lockwoods has formed a strong local connection with The Kingsley School and is proud to support their pupils for this worthy scheme.