Hardware · Ironmongery · Tools

Mr Arkwright's Tool Emporium

Cheltenham Parade · Harrogate

A proper hardware shop, right in Harrogate.

Tools, electrical, plumbing, paint, garden and household bits, all under one old-fashioned roof on Cheltenham Parade. Pop in, have a browse and ask at the counter.

Mon–Sat 9am–5pm  ·  Sun 10am–4pm

  • “Aladdin's cave”How Visit North Yorkshire describes the shop
  • Since 2012An independent Harrogate shop
  • Walk inNo appointment. Just pop in and browse
  • CardsCard payments taken at the counter

What's inside

One small shop. Shelves packed to the ceiling.

Weekend DIYer, builder or keen gardener, there's a good chance what you need is on our shelves. Reviewers say we've got almost everything for DIY.

  • No. 1

    Tools

    For DIYers, builders and gardeners alike. Ask and we'll point you to the right one.

  • No. 2

    Hardware

    Traditional ironmongery. The small bits that finish a job properly.

  • No. 3

    Electrical

    Everyday electrical items for around the house.

  • No. 4

    Plumbing

    Plumbing items for the jobs that can't wait until Monday.

  • No. 5

    Paint

    Paint for a room, a fence or a front door.

  • No. 6

    Garden

    Gardening items for beds, borders and the patio.

  • No. 7

    Household

    Household products, from sweeping brushes to a good pair of gloves.

  • Can't see it here?

    Give us a ring before you set off and we'll tell you if it's in.

    01423 569020

About the shop

Old-fashioned on purpose. Friendly by habit.

Mr Arkwright's is a traditional, independent hardware shop and ironmonger in Oxford Buildings on Cheltenham Parade. You'll know us by the frontage. Goods are stacked outside under a canopy held up by black-painted iron pillars, just as hardware shops used to look.

Inside, it's the same idea. Shelves full of useful things, and people behind the counter who know where everything is. Some regulars call in every week.

Visit North Yorkshire lists us as a traditional hardware merchant and ironmonger: an “Aladdin's cave” of household and garden products.

Visit North Yorkshire listing
  • Proper independentA local Harrogate shop, not a chain. Every visit keeps a real high-street ironmonger going.
  • Visiting Harrogate?Reviewers call the shop a bit of a tourist attraction. Stop for a photo of the frontage, then come in for a look round.

What customers say

Rated by Harrogate shoppers.

Read the reviews in full on each site. These are the things customers mention most:

  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Ask a question and you'll get a straight answer.
  • A huge range. Reviewers say it has almost everything for DIY.
  • Old-fashioned character. Some regulars visit every week.

Visit us

Find us on Cheltenham Parade

You'll find us in Oxford Buildings, Harrogate. No appointment needed. Just walk in. Open seven days a week.

MR ARKWRIGHT'S TOOL EMPORIUM
How to spot us. An old-fashioned shopfront with goods stacked outside under a canopy on black iron pillars.

Opening hours

Open seven days
Monday9am – 5pm
Tuesday9am – 5pm
Wednesday9am – 5pm
Thursday9am – 5pm
Friday9am – 5pm
Saturday9am – 5pm
Sunday10am – 4pm

Making a special trip, especially on a Sunday or bank holiday? A quick call on 01423 569020 first never hurts.

Where we are

Mr Arkwright's Tool Emporium
2–2a Oxford Buildings
Cheltenham Parade
Harrogate HG1 1DA

Card payments taken, including small purchases.

Walk-in only. No booking needed. Come and browse.

Get in touch

Got a question? Just ask.

Want to check we stock something, or need a hand working out what you need? Ring the shop or drop us an email.

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