Our family-owned business has all the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to look after your family's eyesight. Choosing an optician is an important decision. Your sight is perhaps your most important sense - not only do you rely on it on a daily basis, but it also forms the foundation of most of your memories. So when it comes to your eye care, you want to know you're in the hands of trusted professionals who have a reputation for skill and expertise. At Walford & Round Opticians, that's exactly what you'll find.
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This practice has been owned by the business for 94 years, since Jonathan's grandfather Pete Walford set up a combined opticians and jewellers business in 1927. Pete's son Richard, and Richard's university friend Tony Round then took over the business and developed it further, changing the practice name to Walford & Round Opticians.
The Brackley practice has been part of the Walford & Round family since 2004. At this practice, Flo Hackett is our principal optometrist. Optical care almost runs in her blood - she is from a family where she is in the third generation of optical professionals! With its bright and airy interior, the practice provides modern eyecare to every patient that walks through the door. Mrs Hackett and staff have been very helpful in all dealings for new glasses and maintenance. All performed to full satisfaction.
Our practice in Shipston on Stour was the fourth location to be added to the growing Walford & Round family, after we acquired it in 2000. Our co-director Michael Round is one of the two main Shipston on Stour Opticians. He has worked with the company for over fifteen years, but also has a variety of experience overseas, including working in Australia as well as a little closer to home in Wales.
Our Solihull Opticians practice was established as a house practice in 1979, but moved to its current location in Dovehouse Parade in the mid-1980s. Optical care in Solihull is provided by Optometrist Lindsey Leek and Dispensing Optician Matthew Pickard. They have a wide range of experience in the optical industry and are accustomed to providing clients with the care and service they have come to expect from Walford & Round. I wouldn't go anywhere else. The staff at Walford & Round are all very caring friendly and efficient and go out of their way to be helpful.
Reviews (10)
Moira Bernie Gatt
Apr 09, 2022
I have been under an optician in various businesses in Banbury, and in various towns in the country and I have to say Walford and Round has been top of the pops. I had a good eye test that identified my 3 year struggle with my spectacles was NOT due to sticky eye or blocked tear but by the focal point was too high in one lense. I had a VERY thorough assessment by Jonathan.
He gave me so much time to help resolve issues I've had for years and when they were fitted brilliantly, he helped me to decide on a strategy for too bright sun which reactalite nor sunglasses resolved by trialing Polarized glasses that go over my new ones which I would have dismissed out of hand. I was allowed to take different ones home to try before I bought them. They are fab. The receptionists are brilliant. Kind, helpful and even remembers if you need an appointment and they get a cancellation. I can't recommend them more highly.
He gave me so much time to help resolve issues I've had for years and when they were fitted brilliantly, he helped me to decide on a strategy for too bright sun which reactalite nor sunglasses resolved by trialing Polarized glasses that go over my new ones which I would have dismissed out of hand. I was allowed to take different ones home to try before I bought them. They are fab. The receptionists are brilliant. Kind, helpful and even remembers if you need an appointment and they get a cancellation. I can't recommend them more highly.
David Drew
Apr 08, 2021
Izzy Rundle
Feb 16, 2020
I have been going to Walford and Round since I was a child, so well over 30 years now. I have lived all over the UK, but due to exceptional service and the friendliness of an independent family run business I stayed with them as my opticians. Service is second to none and nothing is too much trouble from the lovely reception ladies such as Elaine, to the opticians and after care with Jonathan. Thanks guys!
Alan Bailey
Dec 15, 2019
I had received reminders that my eye test was overdue so decided to try W&R who had been earlier recommended by a friend. We were surprised that the eye check found very little change and was told 'it isn't necessary to to have new specs unless you wish to change them' What a contrast with the national chains of opticians who would have not suggested that option.
However the specs had become scratched which was making night driving difficult so went ahead and ordered new ones. I could not fault Jonathon's attention to the selection and fitting, and the end result is more than stisfactory - in fact Excellent.
However the specs had become scratched which was making night driving difficult so went ahead and ordered new ones. I could not fault Jonathon's attention to the selection and fitting, and the end result is more than stisfactory - in fact Excellent.
Jason Wise
Apr 29, 2018
Tony Dawson
Apr 10, 2018
J. Alan Walker
Jun 05, 2016
Christine Wilson
Apr 18, 2016
I have been a customer of Walford and Round for over 50 years. That speaks for itself! I recently went for an eye test with Mr Hayward and got my usual friendly and very professional service. My new glasses are fantastic and I can see things much clearer. The reception staff and opticians are all very friendly and extremely efficient. I highly recommend them.
Molly Feltham
Apr 06, 2016
My experience with this company was surprisingly easy being that I was a new customer. I used their website to make an query and within 2 weeks that query had been answered, I'd had my eye test, chosen glasses, picked them up and had a fitting. This amazingly quick service was delivered by a professional and friendly team. I would fully recommend using Walford and Round Opticians and will certainly be a returning customer.
Julie Bryan
Mar 28, 2016
Myself and my husband have been customers of Walford and Round Opticians for several years now and we highly recommend them. Our eye health is important to us and we feel the staff here share that passion. They take the time to listen and discuss our needs without us feeling that we are being 'rushed' along. We like that we get a really friendly welcome, individual service, help choosing frames, quick processing of glasses and product after-care. We feel our eyes are in safe hands with the staff at Walford and Round.
