French W

French W is a highly-rated, traditional hardware store in Renishaw, renowned as an 'Aladdin's cave' for all your project needs.

French W is a highly-rated, traditional hardware store nestled in Renishaw, Eckington, Sheffield. Boasting a perfect 5 out of 5-star rating from numerous satisfied customers, this established local business is frequently described as an 'Aladdin's cave' for all kinds of hardware supplies and home project essentials.

Often praised for its comprehensive stock, French W is known for reliably providing everything from obscure screws to specific lengths of pipe, often at more competitive prices than larger department stores. The knowledgeable and friendly team offers excellent advice, helping customers find exactly what they need, even for unusual requests, making it a true community gem.

Visiting Information

French W is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, remaining closed on Sundays. The store offers excellent accessibility, including wheelchair accessible parking and a wheelchair accessible entrance. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, alongside traditional cash payments.

5.0

from 16 reviews

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Showing 5 of 16 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.

Anonymous

5/5

9 years ago

Whenever I've been doing a house project and I've needed that extra screw or extra length of pipe- they ALWAYS have whatever I need. They have never let me down- it's an Aladdins cave of hardware supplies.- Just brilliant and there's nothing like this store anywhere! Last week I went down there for 2 screws! Sure- I could have driven 5 miles to Crystal Peaks, and got stuck in traffic, used half gallon of petrol and bought a pack of thirty screws (28 of which I don't need) Or I can walk to French's , with my dog, and ask for exactly what I need. Awesome!

Anonymous

5/5

4 years ago

Really smashing old fashioned hardware store which are sadly disappearing rapidly. Out of two unusual requests did get sorted with one! Extremely friendly advice from long standing employee Darren who was really helpful. Don't let this little gem disappear, pay them a visit, support them & spend a few Bob!

Anonymous

5/5

11 years ago

This very traditional Hardware shop literally sells everything and it's considerably cheaper than the big department stores near Crystal Peaks. Go check it out! Shop closes from 1pm to 2pm for dinner on a daily basis.

Anonymous

5/5

7 years ago

Very good old fashioned hardware shop, not another in the area, anything and everything can be got to do with hard we're, screws gardening birdfood, seeds, fire irons, washing lines you name it they can get it,

Anonymous

5/5

4 years ago

This is a brilliant old fashioned hardware shop where you can purchase things you will not find in an ordinary hardware shop