The Beadster
The Beadster
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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The Beadster has the largest selection of beads, tools, and findings in the South West with many customers travelling long distances just to visit us! Situated at the very top of the world famous Gold Hill and open seven days a week throughout the year, we are ideally suited to satisfy beady cravings in an historic setting.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Sammi G
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • Friends
This is a amazing shop and has such a variety of beads ! Brilliant service! Will definitely be going back
Written 31 October 2020
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Sienna J
18 contributions
Jan 2020
Have visited this shop on and off for years, and also ordered online. A lovely, comprehensive display. Ruth, as always, very helpful. Positioned at the top of Gold Hill, near an excellent cafe, The Salt Cellar. What’s not to like?
Written 30 January 2020
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Thank you for such a lovely review. We really appreciate it and hope that we can continue to be a shop you like.
Ruth & Dennis
Written 31 January 2020
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Phoenix P
Weymouth, UK19 contributions
Nov 2019
The Beadster
So pleasant selecting/buying beads in the shop from the big colourful selection. All the stuff one may need for making attractive jewellery etc, including the organza pouches to house them. Spoilt for choice. Helpful, insightful service.
So pleasant selecting/buying beads in the shop from the big colourful selection. All the stuff one may need for making attractive jewellery etc, including the organza pouches to house them. Spoilt for choice. Helpful, insightful service.
Written 11 November 2019
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Thank you Pheonix P for such a kind review.
Written 13 November 2019
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Familyofmainlygirls
Andover, UK4 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
This little shop is just incredible. I've made jewellery for years and often sadly only got supplies online and often getting the wrong colours. I have felt guulty in the past but to be able to handle the beads and while supporting a family business is important to me.
There's so much choice. I sell jewellery through instagram as a hobby alongside my job. I drove and hour and 10 mins to visit the shop and it was so worth it. The semi precious stones are what I went for and each selection is clearly labelled with the price, stone name and size.
A calm wonderful shop.
There's so much choice. I sell jewellery through instagram as a hobby alongside my job. I drove and hour and 10 mins to visit the shop and it was so worth it. The semi precious stones are what I went for and each selection is clearly labelled with the price, stone name and size.
A calm wonderful shop.
Written 7 September 2019
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Thank you so much for such a kind review. It is truly appreciated.
Ruth & Dennis
The Beadster
Written 8 September 2019
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B C
3 contributions
Feb 2019 • Business
My order via eBay had its payment refunded with no explanation about why it was refunded. Rather disappointed with the customer service. Checked their website item is still available to buy.
Written 10 March 2019
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It is a little disappointing to receive such a review when we have already had an exchange of emails on this matter.
As you have acknowledged to us by email, you DID receive an explanation via paypal refund notification - we were out of stock - and the item is NOT available for purchase.
And factually inaccurate comments are also not helpful, we do not sell on eBay.
We cannot see how we could have acted differently, perhaps if you were to get your own paypal account you would not have to rely on others to pass on essential information.
Written 12 March 2019
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deejay_rabbit
Wiltshire, UK6 contributions
Sept 2018 • Solo
I ordered some beads via their website for my bracelet making. I got a paypal confirmation but no email confirmation from the company. I contacted them via email to find out the status of my order and got no response. I tried phoning the number on the website. No answer. The next day I got a refund of my paypal payment, but no reason as to why. Really disappointing lack of customer service, or any service. I wouldn't attempt to order from them again or recommend them to anyone. Such a shame.
Written 15 September 2018
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Natalie,
We are sorry that you were unhappy with the service we provided on this occasion. Your order was placed just before we had a 48 hour break to deal with family matters and was dealt with immediately on our return. We were unaware of your emails until tonight when we checked through our spam folder, no idea why you were singled out in this way.
Notwithstanding this, we refunded your order as we are out of stock of the items you wanted. As is our policy, a note was attached to the paypal refund explaining why.
I quote: "Sorry Natalie, but we are out of stock of these. Apologies for any inconvenience. Ruth & Dennis".
So to say we refunded with no explanation is being a little disingenuous.
We can only apologise once again, our customers are important to us and we are sorry that, this time, you felt let down.
Ruth & Dennis
The Beadster
Written 17 September 2018
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Keith W
Warminster, UK135 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
My wife took me here today to carry the shopping so to speak, great little shop , very helpful and full of Beads.
Absolutely everything relating to Beads etc and at on line prices, was left alone to browse which is a bonus nowadays and hence we brought more.
Will go again.
Absolutely everything relating to Beads etc and at on line prices, was left alone to browse which is a bonus nowadays and hence we brought more.
Will go again.
Written 11 December 2017
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Thank you very much for your very kind review, we are pleased that you enjoyed your visit to us.
Written 13 December 2017
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LGBfund
Ashtead, UK705 contributions
Aug 2017
What a lovely find on Gold Hill in Shaftesbury!
This is my daughter's idea of heaven, and she spent what seemed like hours in here choosing all the beads and trinkets to make her bracelets and necklaces....
This is ideal for anyone that loves beads - the choice is simply endless!
Perfect for any budding crafts person!
This is my daughter's idea of heaven, and she spent what seemed like hours in here choosing all the beads and trinkets to make her bracelets and necklaces....
This is ideal for anyone that loves beads - the choice is simply endless!
Perfect for any budding crafts person!
Written 10 August 2017
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Thank you for your kind comment. It is always nice to hear that our shop inspires and delights... Ruth & Dennis
Written 11 August 2017
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Sam J
Shaftesbury, UK14 contributions
Oct 2016
First visit of many! Fantastic shop, helpful staff what more can you ask for! Will visit again, when I have more time as there is a lot to look at
Written 26 October 2016
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Thank you for such a generous review. We are so pleased that you like what we do and we look forward to seeing you again.
Best wishes,
Ruth & Dennis
Written 27 October 2016
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Sue S
15 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
First visit yesterday, lovely staff and a full range of lovely sparkles. I had to be pulled from the shop by hubby, leaving teeth marks in the door frame. We will be down again very, very soon
Written 18 September 2016
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Thank you very much Sue. What a lovely review to have as our very first one.
Ruth & Dennis
Written 18 October 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Beadster
- The Beadster is open:
- Mon - Sat 10:00 - 17:00
- Hotels near The Beadster:
- (0.11 km) The Grosvenor Arms
- (0.15 km) The Old Farriers
- (0.23 km) The Retreat
- (0.22 km) Number 5 B&B
- (0.28 km) La Fleur de Lys
- Restaurants near The Beadster:
- (0.02 km) The Salt Cellar
- (0.03 km) Costa
- (0.05 km) Reeve the Baker
- (0.05 km) Coffee#1
- (0.06 km) The Mitre
- Attractions near The Beadster:
- (0.01 km) Gold Hill
- (0.02 km) Gold Hill Museum
- (0.04 km) Vita Skin Spa Shaftesbury
- (0.12 km) Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
- (0.16 km) Shaftesbury Art Centre