The entire experience was outstanding. Everyone was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful Eye test was thorough, plenty of help choosing frames and lenses, and the pair came in early. Wonderful afterca... See more

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The appointment was booked and confirmed to suit my availability. On arrival I received a warm and friendly greeting and offered a hot drink as was my partner. The test began less than five minutes af... See more
Very friendly staff (with senses of humour) Expert help Offer of coffee on arrival nice touch - tho I didn't I didn't have to wait long in Reception area Nothing too much trouble All questi... See more
Went for Hearing check and testing. My current aids were not working properly so sent away for a full service and check. Very grateful that I was loaned a demo pair of aids whilst mine were away for 2... See more
Company details
- #12 of 26 best companies in Optician
- #15 of 21 best companies in Audiologist
- #4 of 22 best companies in Contact lenses supplier
- #12 of 18 best companies in Eye Care Clinic
- #17 of 45 best companies in Glasses store
- #10 of 13 best companies in Hearing Aid Shop
About Bayfields Opticians & Audiologists - Barnard Castle
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We believe in building trust through transparent, friendly service and taking the time to understand your needs, with eye tests of least 40 minutes as standard.
With a wide selection of designer eyewear from brands like Ray-Ban, Tom Ford, Chanel, and Oakley, we ensure you leave with a perfect pair of glasses that suit your style and comfort. We also offer the latest hearing aids and assessments to help improve your hearing health.
Our mission is simple: to provide the highest quality care in an environment where you feel listened to and valued. We’re proud of the relationships we’ve built with our customers and strive to exceed expectations with every visit.
At Bayfields, we’ve been trusted by our clients for years and continue to raise the bar in eye and hearing care. Visit us today to experience the difference and see why our clients keep coming back.
Bayfields Connect
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- Eye & Ear Care Just £12 a month
- Bayfields Connect is our ear and eye care plan designed to give you complete care, real savings, and peace of mind all year round. For just £12 a month, you can enjoy everything from free eye exams and comprehensive hearing support to exclusive product discounts on hearing aids, glasses, and contact lenses. *T&Cs apply.
- Receive a £50 Amazon Voucher for your referral
- Plus a FREE eye exam or hearing health check for your friend. Win win! *T&Cs apply.
Be Assured with our 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.
We want you to be completely happy with your eyewear or hearing aid purchase.

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12 Market Place,, Barnard Castle, DL12 8ND, County Durham, United Kingdom
- 01833 631849
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Staff were courteous and informative.
Excellent experience
Excellent experience, completely different from the usual high street multples. Lovely ambiance, coffee on arrival, friendly and knowledgable staff and a great range of glasses. Abit more expensive that run of the mill but you get what you pay for
Very friendly staff (with senses of…
Very friendly staff (with senses of humour)
Expert help
Offer of coffee on arrival nice touch - tho I didn't
I didn't have to wait long in Reception area
Nothing too much trouble
All questions answered
I wasn't hurried
Glasses arrived quickly
Saturday opening is brill when customer working
Payment by monthly instalments
Downside: glasses (frame and lenses etc) are very expensive - potentially may go elsewhere in future, following check-ups at Bayfields
Consistent Quality
As always, the opticians annual review was excellent and comprehensive with sound advice to follow. The frame choice was so easy, I just left it to the staff and their choice was better than mine! Its the main reason we return every year its a quality experience.
They were thorough
They were thorough, efficient, polite and went out of their way to save me some costs.
Everyone was caring and very…
Everyone was caring and very professional. After a retinal migraine I was offered a next day appointment. The optician's examination was detailed and informative, and all the the staff provided an excellent service. My new glasses arrived within less than a week and the after care was great. I can highly recommend Bayfields at Barnard Castle and thank you!
Bayfields opticians Barnard Castle
Always a great experience when visiting Bayfields Barnard Castle. Lovely, bright, modern comfortable surroundings. Staff always warm, welcoming, kind but professional, & go the extra mile to help. Good choice of frames & lenses.
Really quick and staff always welcoming…
Really quick and staff always welcoming supportive and friendly
Faulty hearing aids repaired but still faulty
Went for Hearing check and testing. My current aids were not working properly so sent away for a full service and check. Very grateful that I was loaned a demo pair of aids whilst mine were away for 2 weeks. Unfortunately when I collected my own aids they were faulty and would not pair with Blue tooth on my phone. Returned to audiologist and despite many efforts over some time, they could not pair the aids. I was again loaned demo aids and mine have been sent back, so another two weeks without them. A downside of this audiology service is that they are not at the branch very often, on the positive side the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Great service & very friendly staff!
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First class customer service.
First class customer service. Professional and very friendly. Always willing to help whenever they can.

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Reading difficulties
I had worries about my quality of my reading. I rang Bayfields and got an appointment on the same day. I had an examination and was referred for a hospital treatment. I have received a preliminary appointment for next week Thank you Bayfields Barnard Castle .

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Great friendly service
Great friendly service, a very warm welcome from everyone working there. Pleased with my new glasses and would definitely recommend

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Spectacles Collection from…
Both members of staff ( different from our Eye Test appointments ) were again warm and welcoming, offering their hospitality on arrival with a seat and offer of a hot or cold drink.
They were both diligent in their approach to checking the fit of our spectacles and assured us that if any problems going forward that we should not hesitate to contact them or turn up at the shop.

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