World of Water Aquatic Centres Reviews 1,040

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Evaluating 64 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the prompt and efficient delivery service, noting that products arrive quickly, well-packaged, and on time. The staff receives high commendation for their helpfulness, excellent advice, and willingness to go the extra mile, making interactions pleasant and productive. Many people highlight the exceptional service, easy-to-use website, and the overall smooth and stress-free process from purchase to delivery. However, some customers experienced issues with product quality, such as items arriving damaged, not working, or not matching the advertised description. A few other people also felt that certain products were not as sturdy as expected, requiring careful handling to ensure longevity.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service at world of water is fantastic. I inadvertently broke 2 pieces when installing my fish tank. I spoke to Antony at world of water and within a couple of days he had organised repla... 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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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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Company details

  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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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful advice, good price.

Helpful advice on suitable size of Oase pump to replace 12yo one and work with existing filter. Good price and prompt delivery too

22 August 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We will pass your kind feedback onto the team. Have a great weekend

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Delivery was dreadful

Delivery was dreadful. Left on step in full view of street

21 August 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologise that your order was delivered in this manner and we will be chasing this up with our couriers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First time user

First time user , order well packed , plants good quality.

21 August 2023
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Thank you for leaving us a review. Have a lovely weekend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and VERY prompt delivery

Placed my order for 4 x 2kg tubs of fish food for our fish in our pond and some pond treatment. The website said to expect delivery to be 3-5 working days. To my pleasant shock, the delivery arrived the day after I placed the order. Excellent service.

21 August 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. If items are in stock, we aim to dispatch as soon as possible. We are delighted to have been able to fulfil your order so quickly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, quick, on time, efficient

Order dealt with simply and quickly. Delivery well packaged and on time. Paid for 5+5 and received 6+6

21 August 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 3 out of 5 stars

Good plants but poor delivery service

Sadly the courier service let down WoW. They don't have enough drivers. I received a text informing of delivery, I stayed in ALL DAY as they wouldn't leave plants otherwise, nothing arrived. This happened for the next 3 days. When delivery was finally made, the driver was lovely and apologetic, insisted I opened box and checked contents were still ok, just in case. I had only bought marginals which were still damp and easily perked up. WoW take note!

21 August 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at Gloucester Water World are…

The staff at Gloucester Water World are brilliant so helpful and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend them.

21 August 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We will pass your kind words onto our team in Gloucester.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient service

Efficient service. Would highly recommend.

26 July 2023
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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Have a great evening.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the very start when I rang to…

From the very start when I rang to ordered the plants, snails, the pond compost your receptionist was very helpful, ordering was so easy
I received a phone call letting me know about the deliver of goods and email. The boxes arrived within the time the call stated, extremely well packed
Ordering more soon, Thankyou Rowena Clark HR9 7EA

2 August 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review and for your lovely feedback. Have a great weekend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Plants arrived well packed and in…

Plants arrived well packed and in excellent condition.
Very quick delivery

24 July 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We hope you enjoy your new pond plants. 😀

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No hassle

No hassle, knowledgeable customer service.

20 July 2023
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Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm incredibly impressed with the…

I'm incredibly impressed with the service provided by this pet supplies store. They offer a fantastic variety of products for pets of all kinds. The fact that they prioritize fast delivery shows their commitment to customer satisfaction.

7 July 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. Have a great day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The snails ordered arrived quickly

The snails ordered arrived quickly, ordering was easy

25 June 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We hope that the snails enjoy their new home. Have a great evening.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Triple Action Algae Cure 1kg Purchased to help clear algae

Purchased to help clear algae, small amount of blanket weed and to clear the water. None of those things happened... I monitored over several weeks, followed instructions. And to add insult to injury my Oxygenators- several types that were thriving - have turned brown and brittle?? This has happened in both ponds I treated so I do not think this is coincidence. I have just pulled out clumps of Oxygenators that have died. Definitely do not recommend this product. I wish I had gone with gut feeling and not trusted because it stated " does not harm wildlife"

23 May 2023
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Reply from World of Water Aquatic Centres

Hello, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are unhappy with one of our treatments. Please can we ask that you contact our sales team to see if they can work out why you experienced issues with it. Our email is direct@worldofwater.com

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