Willis and Ainsworth

08/01/2026

We have stock of brown rock salt and white de-icing salt in 25KG bags available for collection from our yard in Thatcham.

We can also deliver to your door. Please bare in mind it is very busy with salt at the moment and weather dependant. We'd recommend you collect where possible.

We'll even load your car for you. We're not sure you'll see that in the multi national stores.

Support your local family company today!

www.thesaltshop.co.uk/collections/rock-salt-winter

www.willisandainsworth.co.uk

Buy brown rock salt, white de-icing salt & grit bins we deliver across Berkshire, Hampshire & Oxfordshire. BS3247 certified from £5.85. Bulk discounts available. Order online or collect from Thatcham.

23/12/2025

Today's our last day before Christmas. We are open Until 4:30 for collections of Salt, Coal, Wood & Pre Packed Aggregates

Please see our full hours in the blog post on our website.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year!!

https://willisandainsworth.co.uk/blog/christmas-opening-times-2025/

03/12/2025

Check out the Salt Shops Christmas opening hours here! Ours will be released shortly.

25/11/2025

Check out our Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale NOW!

Available for all online purchases including Topsoil, Compost, Type 1, Decorative gravel & more!

Order horticultural materials, building aggregates & decorative landscaping materials online. Large bulk deliveries to Reading, Berkshire & RG postcodes.

24/11/2025

The Salt Shop is the other side of our business. We still offer the same family friendly service for customers looking to collect salt from our yard or to have it delivered to their home!

If you're a business (or an estate) and looking for pallet rates please give us a call or email today!

21/11/2025

Come with us as we take you for a quick ride around the quarry in the magnificent winter sun!

16/10/2025

🔥 NEW ARRIVALS + SPECIAL OFFER 🔥
We've just added 6 fantastic new products to our range:
🪵 Wildfire Smokeless Coal 20KG
🪵 Homefire Ovals Smokeless Coal 20KG
🔥 Homefire Supapak Kindling 6.5L
🔥 Homefire Twizler Firelighters 300g
🪵 Homefire Kiln Dried Handy Logs 60L
🪵 Homefire Kiln Dried Wood Grab Bag 16.5L
Build Your Own Bundle & Save:

5 products = 5% off
10 products = 10% off
20+ products = 15% off

Mix and match to suit your needs and watch the savings stack up!
👉 Start building your bundle on our Salt Shop website: https://www.thesaltshop.co.uk/apps/bundles/bb/zuefxqxddt
Family-run. Locally delivered. Quality guaranteed.

https://www.thesaltshop.co.uk/apps/bundles/bb/zuefxqxddt

Buy kiln-dried hardwood logs, smokeless coal, kindling & firelighters. Family-run the Salt Shop (Willis & Ainsworth). Local delivery across Berkshire since 1983

11/09/2025

Order online Aggregates for Landscaping and Building available for Delivery to Thatcham, Newbury & Reading . Building Sand, Sharp Sand, 10mm, 20mm and more

10/09/2025

🍂 AUTUMN SPECIAL ALERT! 🍂

Great news! We've lowered our prices AND we're offering an EXTRA 10% OFF this week only!

✨ Spend £150+ on our "Order Online" products
✨ Save 10% automatically at checkout
✨ No code needed!

Offer ends September 17th - Don't miss out!

Shop now: willisandainsworth.co.uk/order-online

Order online Aggregates for Landscaping and Building available for Delivery to Thatcham, Newbury & Reading . Building Sand, Sharp Sand, 10mm, 20mm and more

01/09/2025

Is your lawn looking tired after summer? 🍂

September is YOUR golden window for lawn transformation! We've created the ultimate UK guide to autumn scarifying and rootzone application - the same techniques golf courses use.

Learn exactly:
✅ When to scarify (hint: it's NOW!)
✅ How deep to set your blades
✅ Why rootzone is a game-changer
✅ The 4-week timeline to lawn perfection

Don't wait - miss September and you'll wait until spring!

Read the full guide: https://willisandainsworth.co.uk/blog/autumn-lawn-care-guide-uk-scarifying-rootzone-septoct/
Shop USGA Rootzone: https://willisandainsworth.co.uk/0-2mm-usga-bunker-sand-rootzone-loose-tipped/

0-2mm USGA Bunker Sand (Rootzone) (Loose Tipped). High-quality silica sand and for optimal drainage, playability and ideal USGA bunker sand.