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Angling Direct

Store Sporting goods store Outdoor sports store Fishing store Camping store Bait shop Hunting and fishing store

One of the Top rated Stores in Norwich


Address

279 Aylsham Rd, Upper Hellesdon, Norwich NR3 2RE, United Kingdom

Website

www.anglingdirect.co.uk

Contact

+44 1603 400757

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (485 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm

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  • 1/5 Bob 1 year ago on Google
    Got a gift card went to use it but was told it had expired, although i did not know what date it was purchased , it stated that it had to be used 24 months after last transaction ,this card hadn't been used once so believed it to still be valid ,very disappointed as they have profited from this. By £20... did acknowledge that it still had £20 on it but would not honour this, I don't think i will ever want a gift card again. 😭
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stevey G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always friendly and helpful staff upon my many visits. Main let down of this store is the parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Andy T. 1 year ago on Google
    If they haven't got it you don't need it. Helpful staff always on hand with advice. Recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 I’ve got something To put in y. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute bunch of cowboys, Norwich shop is laughable. Stick to wensum valley angling in taverham, better staff that are so much more knowledgeable than the jokers in Norwich!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel C. 1 year ago on Google
    I could have felt daunted as a newbie. The float buffet is something to behold. Ask any of the staff for anything, however amateur it may feel, and they will help you out. They just love fishing. And have they got some quality kit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sus G. 1 year ago on Google
    Angling shops to me always seem dark, dingy places for the diehards to meet. This was a pleasure to wander around, light and airy, well stocked with helpful assistants. Good range of stock and priced sensibly. I also use their online shop as don't always fancy the long drive to my local branch, goods arrive by courier very promptly, with free delivery over a certain amount Excellent store, highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcin M. 6 years ago on Google
    A great store. A large selection of products. Nice and helpful service. recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher W. 7 months ago on Google
    Ollie m at AD Norwich was ultra helpful in helping me to find a particular Preston swivel.The item was only small and of small value but despite this he dealt with the issue with maximum enthusiasm.Well done to him

  • 1/5 Danny B. 8 months ago on Google
    Don't expect great aftercare service, i've not had a single call back from them. On each occasion that I have chased them i have been promised a call back that day but it never comes, i find myself chasing them time and time again with the same empty promise each time and im still none the wiser.

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 6 months ago on Google
    Very very helpful staff!!! Lovely shopping experience with excellent knowledge to boot! Thank you

  • 5/5 Barry g. 1 year ago on Google
    Very satisfied. With the service. Back in to carp fishing after about 10 years out. Went in to ask advice. Shane looked after me very well. Thank you.

  • 5/5 Fábio B. 7 months ago on Google
    They are really amazing, definitely I'll come back. Very nice people working there.

  • 1/5 Joe W. 6 months ago on Google
    Absolute shocking after care service. Bought some vass boots from Wroxham and wore them for 3 hours in the torrential rain and they leaked so much so my feet were literally in puddles. After this they absolutely stank like fishing nets and piss considering they had only been worn first time and was still brand new I was met with no help from the manager in store. He said to me it was my fault getting them wet and no poor build quality or the fact the rain was hammering down had nothing to do with it. Also was told because I had wore them there was nothing he could do which I replied how are you meant to know something is faulty until used .I wanted a refund especially as they was only 2 days old but was told no it was all fault and they will not help. I took them to angling direct in Colchester and told the people the same and was met with nothing but good service and was promptly refunded my money which is to be expected as they was 2 days old and clearly were faulty. Basically because it was a Sunday and the manager is an absolute knob he couldn’t be bothered to do his job absolute shocking service from a so called angling enterprise.

  • 5/5 Lee G. 6 months ago on Google
    Rang them up on day wanted some new fox alarms they had them in stock i reserved them and picked them up the same day first class service and good value for money sometimes you cant beat face to face service instead of online shopping xx

  • 5/5 Fay H. 9 months ago on Google
    Wish I could rate this shop higher than 5 stars. So helpful for my novice son who is desperate to start fishing. Great service and great advice.

  • 5/5 Matthew K. 10 months ago on Google
    Great place to go for all your fishing gear and needs as well

  • 4/5 Graham C. 10 months ago on Google
    Every think you want for Angling staff knowledgeable but it comes at a price

  • 4/5 jane p. 1 year ago on Google
    Large range of stock from bivvies to top of the range poles to bait everything an angler needs. Very knowledgeable helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Darren P. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent customer service and very good prices.

  • 5/5 Ferdinand J. 11 months ago on Google
    Very nice store friendly staff. I bought my fishing penn rig and rod 2 years ago, and I came back again and bought a small chair...

  • 5/5 Mark T. 7 months ago on Google
    Well layed out nice prices. Only thing is the first door you push the second you have to pull so if on crutches or mobility scooter it's hard.

  • 5/5 Steve G. 1 year ago on Google
    Good shop with friendly staff just wish they accommodated fly fishamen.

  • 5/5 james t. 1 year ago on Google
    Always well stocked great staff very helpful

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great time looking round this wonderful store. Huge selection and you get a good discount with store card.

  • 5/5 Lee B. 2 years ago on Google
    Well laid out shop, friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend for tackle and advice. All aspects of fishing also covered so doesn't matter if you like carp, preditor or match its great

  • 5/5 Nigel T. 1 year ago on Google
    You often fear shopping at AD is harming our sport as they could be doing the little shop out of business, the little shops that hold the gems on information and perhaps that's true. But then I remember the days of shopping at Tom Bolton's before AD came here and getting my first rod and reel from avenue angling (only shutdown when covid struck.) However you still get the feeling you're in a little tackle shop, the guys are all keen fishermen and as you'd hope are very free with the information they have on venues and rivers and they general knowledge. Oh, and the prices can be pretty sweet too.

  • 4/5 Paul B. 1 year ago on Google
    My "go to" angling shop. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Prices are competitive and their range of goods is excellent.

  • 5/5 paul S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love it great place shame the store staff always to busy and under pressures of a busy store they were finding it difficult to help and serve everyone in the store that needed help and advice Hats off to the store staff for the excellent service

  • 5/5 Stephen H. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered alot of items from here. Always top notch service. Will also let you know when an item is back in stock.

  • 5/5 Carl W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place,with lots of stock,friendly helpful staff

  • 5/5 martin b. 2 years ago on Google
    Always well stocked great prices and helpful staff what more could you ask for would recommend to all.

  • 3/5 Jan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Happy with sale price on carp rods! Staff always friendly and really helpful!

  • 5/5 Geoff A. 2 years ago on Google
    All very good, kind staff and a good deal was had, with a smile and helpful all through out the shop thank you 🎣

  • 4/5 Mark B. 2 years ago on Google
    A great well stocked tackle shop with friendly and knowledgeable staff, always been a good experience.

  • 5/5 Mich A. 2 years ago on Google
    Full marks to Angling Direct Norwich today. I broke a pole on my 2 night stand bivvy and called them yesterday to see if they could help. They said that the model is now superseded by something else but if I could pop in they have a few spares in the workshop, and may have something that would fit. As it's not had alot of use and this time last year my wife bought me the overwrap for it I figured it was worth driving over from Gorleston. Not only did they have a pole to fit, they took it out the back and repaired it there and then. When I asked how much I owed them I was told no charge !!! I was amazed. Great customer service today guys . Very appreciated 👍👍😁😁


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pick-up
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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