Bill's Tool Store

23/05/2026

It’s May, it’s Bank Holiday Weekend No.2. It’s a repost as Brian no longer trusts me taking his photo.

Shut Monday. Open Tuesday. Get your tools at this weekend at the Costa del Barras. Simple.

Two things to take from this picture:

1. That we’ll be closed for the bank holiday Monday but open again at 07:00 on Tuesday.

2. It’s almost endearing that Brian still trusts me when I ask him nicely to pose for a photo under a massive sign.

15/05/2026

SATURDAY OPENING UPDATE:

With the football tomorrow and with traffic management in mind we’re going to be operating reduced hours tomorrow like other business in the area. We’ll be open as usual at 09:30 but have brought forward the closing time a little earlier and will now close at 14:00. Open as normal on Sunday.

01/05/2026

A public service announcement brought to you by shop dog Douglas:

As you can see from these photos he’s been EXTREMELY busy at work this week and needs a rest, so we’ve decided to close the bank holiday Monday and grant him his wish.

Open again at 7am on Tuesday, belly rubs and gravy bones will be gratefully received.

02/04/2026

In an uncertain world some things never change! I’m sure Bill would have been happy to know we still use the same padlock display rack and that Val is happily still working away at the ripe old age of (redacted)…

Give yourself a break from the news and come see us this weekend!

We’re shut on Monday for the bank holiday, roll your eggs and come see us from 7am on Tuesday!

26/03/2026

Thanks to all that have bought one of Paul’s charity lamps, and to anyone that’s donated an old tool that helps him make more. That’s another £1000 winging its way to Cash for Kids. It’s a win win win, the charity gets the full amount, the buyer gets a lovely lamp and an old tool proves it’s still useful, but enough about Paul…

Thanks all!

28/01/2026

Happy to announce we now stock IronHide workwear. We’ve got pouches, hammer holders, belts and TWO choices of suspenders (I know..).

Top quality stuff at a price which belies its quality.

20/12/2025

Opening hours for the next couple of weeks, please note the later opening and earlier closing on some days:

06/12/2025

Some things never change, even some of the prices are the same!

04/12/2025

Fancy a Barra’s bargain? They cost a fortune when new, so priced to go as I don’t want to put my back out brining them in if the rain is forecast! Could certainly do with a polish or a light sand, especially on the top but otherwise structurally sound. Solid rosewood so fairly heavy.

Consists of one 3 drawer unit and 2 bedside tables.

Myaka list the drawer unit itself for £595!

18/11/2025

Just wow….

23/10/2025

Right, we promise not to do any Christmas posts until at least the middle of November if you promise to remember about us if you’re buying gift vouchers for presents... Let’s at least get Halloween out the way….