World of Water Aquatic Centres Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Looking at 65 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the helpfulness and knowledge of the staff, who provide excellent advice and service. The delivery service is frequently highlighted as prompt, efficient, and well-packaged, with many appreciating the polite and helpful drivers. Reviewers also find the website easy to use and appreciate the excellent communication regarding deliveries. However, some people were dissatisfied with certain products, citing issues such as items arriving damaged, not working, or being smaller than expected. There were also instances where plants arrived in poor condition or products did not match the advertised specifications.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited Ullesthorpe world of water today looking for plants for our dipping tank. Total novices here. The helpfulness and knowledge of the staff was brilliant. We didn't get the names but nothing w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tank turned up on the day I stated and was well packaged in good condition and price competitive so no compliaints. Only thing prob could add to help is they will give you tracking info if you ring th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Plants were received really quickly, well packaged and well labelled. Best of all NO DUCK WEED which has been a problem with every other place I have ordered pond plants from in the past (and indee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Since our local world of water closed last year I have been ordering pond food for my koi on line. All works extremely well, easy site to order from and delivery always prompt. Only thing I miss i... See more

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  1. Pet Store

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Founded over 30 years ago, World of Water quickly became one of the UK's leading water garden and Aquarium specialist. If you are looking to build a garden pond, water feature or even a koi pond World of Water can help with all the advice on all the equipment you will need including Pond Pumps, Filters, and Pond Liners. Planting a pond? Our stores have a large range of aquatic plants including water lilies, oxygenators, marginal, marsh and deep water plants as well as a large range of native plants from UK nurseries. Once the pond has settled, make a trip to World of Water for your pond fish, from the spring to autumn you find a massive range of pond fish including, hand picked Koi, Orfe, Goldfish, Tench, Shubunkins, Sarasa Comets and more. Most our stores also have a large aquarium department specializing in tropical fish and all the equipment including tanks, filters and the latest lighting. If marine is your thing we also have a few stores who have a dedicated marine section (please check our website for each stores range) Price Promise "We won't be beaten" we will happily beat any advertised price (excluding auction sites)


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy Customer

Very good service with a quick delivery. A happy customer.

November 6, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Have a great weekend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service above and beyond

I broke the tip of an old much loved Shimano spinning rod. I tried contacting Shimano, who pushed me towards my local stockist, World Of Water, Watford.

There Laurence took over and owned my enquiry and over the next few weeks he kept me informed by phone and email as to where he was in his enquiries with Shimano on my behalf.

Unfortunately a replacement tip could not be found, but not through lack of trying by Laurence and his contacts.

Thank you Laurence.

November 22, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and for your kind words. We will pass your feedback onto Laurence.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service: Have ordered from WWW on several…

Have ordered from WWW on several occasions. Goods (pond liner and underlay) have always arrived promptly, properly invoiced and well packaged. Plus WWW seems to be decent value for money compared to some other pond liner sellers.

October 31, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and kind words. We pride ourselves on the price and quality of our products and are delighted that you are happy with our service. Have a great weekend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Order was delayed because ordered…

Order was delayed because ordered colour was sold out, had to ring before I was told and was happy to accept a different colour. Otherwise service was good. Items arrived very well packed and in perfect condition

October 27, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are pleased that you are happy with the new colour and product itself. Have a great day.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality pond plants

Good quality plants for pond well packed

October 26, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Have a great day.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. The aquarium you purchased was delivered directly from the manufacturer. Aqua One believe they have sent the right light unit but may have sent the wrong supporting bracket, apologies. A new bracket has been ordered and is being posted to you free of charge. Have a lovely day.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Cannot fault the WoW staff for effort

Cannot fault the WoW staff for effort, attention and customer focus, however they were let down by what appears to be sub standard manufacturing and poor delivery care by others. I hope I've managed to find the same product elsewhere but will be inspecting it closely before I buy.

October 25, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologise on behalf of the courier service that we use and will pass the feedback on to them. The product you purchased was our last one as its now discontinued, so we could not send you a replacement. We are pleased that you have found one. Have a nice day.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good products. Good company.

I had previously looked at the website and decided what I thought I needed. I phoned up to confirm and discuss my needs. I placed my order over the phone. I had no idea what the delivery times were so I had ordered weeks before I was ready to install the the liner. I was quoted as up to five days for delivery. This was not a problem. As it happened my order, safely packaged, arrived two days later.
The underlay is very good quality. So much so that it was difficult to cut with scissors. That was reassuring. The Firestone liner was heavy but appeared to be very strong. It is not the easiest thing to manoeuvre into a hole and arrange but it that is because it is thick and strong.
Time will tell how strong my construction will be but I am confident that I could not have bought better products. This was a good company to do business with.

October 3, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and wonderful feedback. Please do contact us again if you need any further assistance. Have a great evening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The online shop is always a pleasure…

The online shop is always a pleasure with easy to follow web pages and excellent checkout. Dispatch is on time with a speedy delivery what ever time of the year.

October 3, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and such great feedback about our website and dispatch service. Have a lovely weekend.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Plants and Fish have always arrived in…

Plants and Fish have always arrived in perfect condition and all rapidly delivered, I will continue to use the Company when I need more items.

October 3, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We hope the fish and plants enjoy their new home. Have a great weekend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company for anything "pond"

Always reliable for quality of products, great selection of pond products that we simply can't buy locally. Good delivery, well packaged, well labelled so that you can unpack and place immediately where you want them. I don't actually buy anything for the pond or pond related from anywhere else now.

October 2, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and for your fantastic feedback. Have a great evening.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

EvFirst class service.

Everything was fine apart from the fact that my order was not in stock at the time of ordering but this was quickly rectified and I was kept fully informed.

September 29, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. We work hard to ensure stock levels are update to date and customers are notified on their orders. Have a great evening.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Another purchase …

I always order the same products which are easy to find on the website. Dispatch and delivery times are very fast and communication excellent.

September 27, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and for your loyal custom. Have a great weekend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good product but did not receive…

Good product but did not receive notification to confirm delivery.
No instructions to make the top surround either.

September 26, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. We are pleased that you are happy with the product. We will pass your feedback onto the manufacturer, as this was sent directly to you from them, and they use their own courier and tracking system. Have a great week.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good products.

September 26, 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Have a great weekend.

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