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Excellent support from John in the Black store today. Really appreciated his calm and no pressure help. We’re definitely go back again.
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We popped in asking advice on good waterproof jackets for walking in, the guys (Saddia, Julie and Jack) were brilliant! They just did a great job, extremely knowledgeable on their products, really fr... See more
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Bought a few items today at the Basingstoke store and really appreciated the genuine help and useful advice provided by Nion and Imy. They were both keen to understand our needs before offering valuab... See more
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Company details
- #73 of 89 best companies in Outdoor clothing and equipment shop
- #82 of 128 best companies in Activewear shop
- #41 of 58 best companies in Bags and luggage shop
- #67 of 79 best companies in Camping Shop
- #28 of 39 best companies in Running Shop
- #119 of 215 best companies in Shoe shop
About Blacks - Basingstoke
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If you’re experiencing any issues with an order you have received or placed, we’re here to help you. You can contact us by phone 0161 393 7059 or on email at customercare@blacks.co.uk where our customer service team will assist you.
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If you’re waiting for an order, make sure you check your email where you’ll find your despatch note as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
If you’re experiencing any issues with an order you have received or placed, we’re here to help you. You can contact us by phone 0161 393 7059 or on email at customercare@blacks.co.uk where our customer service team will assist you.
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Festival Place SC, Festival Way, RG21 7LJ, Basingstoke Hampshire, United Kingdom
- 01256 636561
4.9
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Very good
Shop was clean, tidy and well stocked. Prices were good and was served quickly at the tills. Staff friendly and welcoming.
29 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Thanks for the 5 star review.
We hope your next experience with us is as good as this one.
Thanks again
Blacks Customer Care Team
Walking shoes advice
Visited to buy a pair of walking shoes. I had done some basic research beforehand. Nion at the store was quite helpful in finding the right pair for me. He explained the various options available in detail including the price range and suitability.
16 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Thanks for your review.
5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.
Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team
A great shopping experience!
Lots of help given with choosing base layer clothing. John was excellent throughout. All the staff seemed eager to please. Julie runs a top class Blacks store.
20 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Thank you for the 5 star review.
It's great to see your experience was a 5 star one. As always, we're grateful for you taking the time to write and leave this review for us.
Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team
A MASSIVE thank you to John!
A MASSIVE thank you to John, who was exceptionally patient and helpful today! I’ve been in this store a few times now and the staff are always exceptionally helpful and welcoming. It’s my go to place for getting any outdoor kit! Thank you.
19 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thank you so much for rating us. It's reviews like yours that make us happy so thanks again for taking the time to post it.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Jack was very helpful…
Jack was very helpful understood the product really well and gave a clear explanation about differences. Got a good discount with blue light card. Overall experience excellent.
16 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thanks for choosing to shop with us but more importantly, thanks for the 5* review. It's great to see your experience earned us top marks.
Thanks again for your time,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Very helpful
Imi was very helpful and gave us a great discount! Will be coming back!
Thank you
15 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hello,
Thank you so much for selecting 5 stars in your review, we really appreciate the acknowledgement and we hope that all your future experiences with us are just as good.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Imy was incredibly helpful and knew…
Imy was incredibly helpful and knew exactly what we needed and the best brands and materials for us and for the best price.
15 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Thanks for your review.
5 stars is important to us and your review helps acknowledge the effort the team are putting in.
Thanks again,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Great service
Jamarion was extremely helpful and patient as I tried lots of different hiking boots and shoes. His knowledge was excellent and helped me find what I needed
9 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thank you so much for rating us. It's reviews like yours that make us happy so thanks again for taking the time to post it.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Great service from all the team
Great service from all the team but particularly John. Staff were patient, careful and helpful.
8 March 2025
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Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thank you so much for rating us. It's reviews like yours that make us happy so thanks again for taking the time to post it.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
proactive and polite
Imy was really great and proactively asked if purchases for Duke of Edinburgh, which was great to know can save money and have great customer service
8 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Thanks for the review.
We're grateful you felt it worthy of 5 stars.
Thanks again for shopping with us.
Best wishes,
Blacks Customer Care Team
John was very helpful in finding me the…
John was very helpful in finding me the right shoes.
7 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thanks for ticking 5 stars in your review.
It's a real team effort to make sure everyone gets the right level of service and collectively, across our colleagues, stores and websites, we hope that we can maintain that level of expectation.
Thanks again for your review,
Blacks Customer Care Team
When to the store this morning
When to the store this morning and the lovely young gentleman at the front to the store ( Sorry I have forgotten your name ) poined me in the right place to find what I was looking for. At the checkout the lovely gentleman John was pleasant.
4 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
We love to hear your feedback to help us establish we're doing things right and so we fully appreciate the 5* star review.
Thanks for shopping with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Kind Regards
Blacks Customer Care Team
Very helpful
I went in the other day to help my dad find a new pair of shoes and Saadia came over and was extremely helpful, friendly and patient whilst my dad was deciding which shoes he liked best and thanks to her help he managed to leave with a pair of shoes that he loves.
2 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thank you so much for rating us. It's reviews like yours that make us happy so thanks again for taking the time to post it.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Quick and helpful throughout the…
Quick and helpful throughout the process when we bought some walking shoes.
Imy was very helpful
2 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
Thanks for ticking 5 stars in your review.
It's a real team effort to make sure everyone gets the right level of service and collectively, across our colleagues, stores and websites, we hope that we can maintain that level of expectation.
Thanks again for your review,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Went in as a family to look at a child…
Went in as a family to look at a child carrier. Julie went above and beyond. She was so friendly and helpful so was the member of staff at the till
2 March 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
It's wonderful that our team was able to turn your experience into a 5 star experience, it's lovely when customers let us know we're getting it right for them.
Thanks again for the review,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Went to buy a pair of walking trousers
Went to buy a pair of walking trousers, Saadia was so helpful, couldn’t do enough for me…thank you
26 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hello,
Thank you so much for selecting 5 stars in your review, we really appreciate the acknowledgement and we hope that all your future experiences with us are just as good.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
First time trying to buy some decent…
First time trying to buy some decent hiking gear, and Jamarion was very helpful in providing guidance. I have just returned from the hike (top of Helvellyn) and the equipment (boots and leg wear) proved excellent. Thanks!
20 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
HI,
Thank you for giving us a 5 star review.
We really hope that each and every experience you have with us is as good as this one.
Kind regards,
Blacks Customer Care Team
fantastic staff make shopping easier!
We came to the store looking for some new boots suitable for cold/snowy weather!
Saadia was super helpful and knowledgeable!
She definitely went above and beyond getting us loads of different ones to try until we found what we needed!
13 February 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Blacks - Basingstoke
Hi,
It's wonderful that our team was able to turn your experience into a 5 star experience, it's lovely when customers let us know we're getting it right for them.
Thanks again for the review,
Blacks Customer Care Team
Saadia & Jamarion
Saadia & Jamarion
Very knowledgeable and helpful. Great service.
15 February 2025
Unprompted review
Fantastic service Imy was brilliant and…
Fantastic service Imy was brilliant and very knowledgeable, thank you
15 February 2025
Unprompted review
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