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Rated 'Excellent'
on Trustpilot
Family Owned
Established 1973
British Association
of Removers
Eco Friendly
Moves
Removals Made Easy
Armishaws are the South West’s leading removals company, offering outstanding customer service.
All packages include…
- Removal Coordinator
A dedicated Removal Coordinator will be assigned to your move. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage to ensure there are no hidden costs. - Cover for Goods in Transit
We offer restricted liability as standard, further options are available. - Carbon Footprint Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees to offset our carbon emissions. - Trained, Uniformed Staff
All Armishaws’ crew members are background checked and carry photo ID. - Recycled Materials
Our crews use recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. - Covers & Blankets
White goods and furniture are protected with slot-on, padded covers. - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available at both locations (fees may apply). - Used Box Recycling Service
Our team will collect your flat boxes for recycling or reuse (where available). - Robe Cartons
Your clothes will travel in style with specialist boxes for hanging garments. - Storage Options
Short and long term storage, with collection and delivery also available (fees may apply). - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are only used once, then recycled.
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Why choose Armishaws for your move...
Established in 1973, Armishaws are a family run company based here in the South West. We believe in greener removals, we’re planting 2,000 trees in the region to offset the carbon emissions of your move. We’re members of the British Association of Removers and operate to the highest standards of customer care and financial security. All our crews are trained to ensure you receive the best customer service, so you can rest assured that your possessions are well cared for in transit and in storage. With our high Trustpilot rating and reviews from so many happy customers, you can be sure that with Armishaws your move is in good hands.
Greener Moves
As part of our commitment to reducing the impact of our removals on the environment…
2,000 Trees
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
Box Recycling Service
We’ll collect your used boxes which will be re-used where possible or recycled (one less thing to worry about after your move).
Recycled Boxes
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Greener Vehicles
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
Acid Free Wrapping
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
Biodegradable Mattress Bags
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Make your move greener
with Armishaws.
Optional Services
Packing Services
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Storage
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Packing Boxes
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Staying Local?
Whether you’re staying local or new to the area, our Ferndown removals also cover;
- Canford Magna
- Hurn
- Verwood
- St Leonards
- Holt
- West Parley
- Wimborne Minster
- Ringwood
- Woodlands
- Witchampton
Ask our friendly team for a free, no hassle quote today.
Ferndown – 5 Quirky Facts
- Flower Power
Ferndown holds a place in horticultural history. During the 1900’s the Stewart family came south of the border and set up a nursery in warmer climbs. They went on to revolutionise the garden industry introducing mail order plants and the UK’s first garden centre. - Small But Mighty
Ferndown is the second largest inland town in Dorset. - Live Long & Prosper
Dorset has life expectancy above the national average. Ferndown benefits from a leisure centre, large park with plenty of sports and activities plus miles of heaths and woodland to get out and about, exercise and enjoy the Dorset air. - Unleash Your Inner Tarzan
Moors Valley Country Park has over 700 acres of pine forest, a lake, cycleways and a tree-top trail if you’re feeling brave. - Twitchers
Bird watchers can enjoy the Parley Common Nature Reserve that attracts a wide variety of birds, insects and animals.
Ferndown – Local Info
Schools – See ratings and the latest Ofsted scores for Ferndown
Population – Ferndown has a population of 26,000 (stats, 2011 You.Gov census).
Transport – Sitting just off the A31, Ferndown is minutes from Bournemouth International Airport and Bournemouth with it’s 7 miles of golden beaches. The nearest motorway is the M27 leading to Southampton, routes to Brighton and the South East plus the M3 to London. There are no direct trains to London from Ferndown, trains from Bournemouth to the capital can take 1 hour and 41 minutes.
News – The best source of local and regional news is the Bournemouth Echo.
Best of Ferndown
Our top picks;
Adventure Wonderland
One of Bournemouth’s leading attractions, you’ll find rides, attractions, live shows, picnic areas, cafes, gifts shops. A fantastic day out for the whole family.
Merritown Lane, Hurn, BH23 6BA
The Flying Teapot
Serving locally sourced treats and environmentally responsible, fair trade coffee, The Flying Teapot is a delightful shop that offers first class service and is much loved by its many loyal customers.
489 Ringwood Road, BH22 9AG
Pamphill Dairy
One of the finest farm shops in the South West, Pamphill has a butchers and exquisite café that is worth the trip alone! There are also a number of small artisan shops on site.
Chilbridge Farm, BH21 4DY
The Brew Shack
This local independent brewer is an absolute treat for the taste buds. And with their delivery service you don’t even need to leave the house but you can have cans or casks delivered to your door!
Old Manor Farm Buildings, 187 Leigh Road, BH21 2BT
Farm Girl Sausages
If we were to give one reason to move to Ferndown, Farm Girl Sausages would be it! Offering a huge variety of sausages and burgers, from venison to vegan, they’re absolutely tasta-sational!
About Ferndown
Ferndown owes its prosperity to the Stewart family who came from Scotland and set up a nursery in the warm climbs of the Dorset countryside in 1864. They were the first to grow and sell plants in pots, the first to offer a mail order service and opened the UK’s first garden centre, helping revolutionise the horticulture industry.
During the 1940s and 50s Ferndown Zoo was an attraction for the many visitors heading to the seaside resorts of Bournemouth and Poole though is no longer in operation.
Today Ferndown is a modern town set in a rural location with moorland, heaths, forests, it’s a short hop to the picturesque Jurassic Coast and golden beaches of Christchurch, Poole and Bournemouth.
Leisure
As well as a leisure centre, there are three golf courses, Ferndown Forest Golf Club and Ferndown Golf Club which includes The Old Course and Alliss Course (9 hole), named after a long association with the Alliss family. Kings George Field is a wide-open space featuring a tennis courts, bowling green, football pitches, play area, cricket pitch and skate park.
Dog walkers and artists have plenty to explore including Holt Heath, Ferndown Forest and Ferndown Heath. There is also a small theatre and a number of groups and societies covering a wide number of interests and hobbies.
Transport
The A31 to the east connects with the M27 and M3 close to Southampton to Winchester. Heading north the A34 meets the M4 north of Newbury. To the west Devon and East Dorset are accessible via the A31/A35. The nearest railway station is Branksome (6.8 miles away).
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