Banks J B & Son

Brandon Haley (brandwhy)
5 Star
This is an old hardware store selling a very large range of new and secondhand tools. Out the back of the shop the owners run a heritage museum showing off a very large collection of antique tools, maps and painting. Which is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Wednesday 17th April 2019

Wayne Taylor
5 Star
This shop is a must visit. Gem of a place, even if you don't need to buy anything please go in you'll not be disappointed 😁
Friday 2nd June 2023

Ian Bett
5 Star
I had been on the search for some bits to repair some garden tools. None of the big stores had any. It was possible to get them on line but only if I wanted to pay even more in postage and to help some billionaire get to space. Then I walked into Banks and not only was it a wonderful shop, like stepping back in time to an age of real personal service, they also had EVERYTHING I needed with spares. A wonderful shop in itself but with a fascinating museum attached to it as well. So glad I discovered it.
Wednesday 9th June 2021

Carol Davies
4 Star
What an amazing place. If they don't sell it, you don't need it. Fabulous museum at the back and upstairs, free to enter too. Lovely lady and gentleman were working there.
Tuesday 24th May 2022

Martin McGrath
5 Star
Great service. Realised on my way from Barnsley to Cockermouth that I needed a set of Stilsons (wrench). Gave them a ring and the kind lady advised they had some. Got there and found they had a set that were the right size.. not new but restored and working perfectly. Only £12.50 so a bargain too. Job completed thanks to this great purchase. Didn't have much time to look around the store but the shop is amazing!
Wednesday 13th October 2021