Bottomley Opticians

Bottomley Opticians Bottomley Opticians has looked after the eyes of Halifax people for over 75 years ! šŸ¤“šŸ˜ŽšŸ‘“ā˜•ļø

We pride ourselves on being the only family owned community opticians in Halifax town centre. Because we're not answerable to any shareholders we can invest our time and money exactly where we feel it should be in clinical excellence both in our staff and equipment. We also have the largest range of designer frames on show which include: - Dior, Vanni, Paul&Joe, Country Casuals, Sophia Loren,Marc Jacobs,Lulu Guinness and many more! and then Luxury brands like Lindberg, Silhouette and Tom Davies which can be created with you for you. . For the gents we have the likes of Porsche Design, Lindberg, Tom Davies, Carrera, ,Silhouette, Safilo Design, Superdry, William Morris and Polaroid to name but a few. We offer a good choice of lenses too from world leaders Zeiss, Rodenstock and BBGR. Come down and see us in a no rush, no pressure environment and enjoy Eye care as we see it.

The difference between ā€œthatā€™ll doā€ā€¦ and ā€œthatā€™s the oneā€You can usually tell the moment it happens.Someone tries a fram...
24/03/2026

The difference between ā€œthatā€™ll doā€ā€¦ and ā€œthatā€™s the oneā€

You can usually tell the moment it happens.
Someone tries a frame onā€¦
ā€¦and pauses.
Thereā€™s a slight smile.
A second look in the mirror.
ā€œThatā€™s the one.ā€

Before that, itā€™s often justā€¦
ā€œThatā€™ll do.ā€
And thatā€™s the difference.
One is a compromise.
The other feels right.
You wear it differently.
You feel it differently.
And interestinglyā€¦ other people notice it too.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

LOOKED AFTER ALL YEAR ROUNDMany of our regular clients are on our Ā£9 a month Eye Care Plan.They like knowing that whenev...
23/03/2026

LOOKED AFTER ALL YEAR ROUND

Many of our regular clients are on our Ā£9 a month Eye Care Plan.
They like knowing that whenever they walk through the door, they are seeing someone who already understands them.
Same senior optometrist. Same attention to detail. We get to know you and your eyes properly over time.

The plan also includes:
ā€¢ 45 to 60 minute comprehensive examinations
ā€¢ OCT 3D scan included, usually Ā£50
ā€¢ Unlimited appointments
ā€¢ Six monthly eyewear MOTs
ā€¢ 10% off complete spectacles and sunglasses
ā€¢ Free adjustments and repairs
ā€¢ Priority booking
ā€¢ Invitations to events
ā€¢ Coffee on the house
It is simple, reassuring and thorough.

Book at
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

22/03/2026

The new Prue Leith eyewear collection has arrived.
Designed by Prue herself, this range is full of colour, confidence and personality. These are frames for people who do not want to blend in.
And the best part? It is exclusively available at Bottomley Opticians.

If you have ever fancied something a little braver, a little more expressive, this could be your moment.

Book your styling appointment and let us show you what suits you properly.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book here
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

When someone walks into an opticiansā€¦Are they looking for the cheapest glasses they can find?Or are they looking for som...
22/03/2026

When someone walks into an opticiansā€¦
Are they looking for the cheapest glasses they can find?
Or are they looking for someone who understands them?
If itā€™s quick and transactional, thatā€™s already covered.

But if you value quality, hereā€™s a better question.
What kind of eyewear experience does Halifax actually need?
Another wall of a thousand frames and a mirror?
Or a place where you sit down, take your time, and are guided properly?
Where someone understands how you live, how you work, how you dress, how you drive, and helps you choose something exceptional.
Not more choice.
Better choice.
Not rushed.
Considered.
Not anonymous.
Personal.

For some, glasses are a grudge purchase.
For others, what sits on your face every day affects confidence, performance and clarity.
Those people are not looking for the lowest price.
They are looking for the right answer.
If you value independent, niche eyewear, premium lenses and seeing the same experienced optometrist who gets to know you properly, we may be exactly what youā€™ve been looking for.

We do not compete at the bottom of the market.
It is already covered.
We built something different.
If you would rather buy once and buy well, book a styling appointment.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall
22 Union Street
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street
01484 643692
Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Why one pair of glasses is a bit like owning one pair of shoesImagine owning just one pair of shoes.You wear them to wor...
21/03/2026

Why one pair of glasses is a bit like owning one pair of shoes

Imagine owning just one pair of shoes.
You wear them to work.
You wear them to the pub.
You wear them on holiday.
You wear them in the rain, in the sun, everywhere.
Theyā€™d wear out quickly.
They wouldnā€™t suit every occasion.
And youā€™d probably get a bit fed up with them.

Yet many people still try to make one pair of glasses do everything.
Different lighting, different tasks, different moods, different outfits. One pair canā€™t always cover it all.
A small, well chosen eyewear wardrobe simply makes life easier.
And far more interesting.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

This is not a criticism.It is a process issue.Most men choose glasses in front of a wall of hundreds of frames.They try ...
20/03/2026

This is not a criticism.
It is a process issue.
Most men choose glasses in front of a wall of hundreds of frames.
They try a few on.
Pick something similar to what they had before.
Make the smallest change possible.
And move on.

It feels efficient.
In reality, it encourages safe decisions.
Men tend to stay with the same shape,
go slightly smaller, let someone else decide
or rush because they have other things to do.

The result is often fine. Acceptable. Sensible.
But rarely optimal.
Choosing glasses properly requires perspective. Someone who understands proportion, facial structure, colouring and lifestyle. Someone who can narrow the options intelligently rather than leaving you to guess.
When the process changes, the outcome changes.

Instead of standing in front of a wall hoping for the best, you sit down, have a conversation, and see a small number of frames that are right for you.
Clear. Focused. Efficient.
That is when men realise there is a better way to choose glasses.

Book your styling appointment
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Halifax
The Old Town Hall
22 Union Street
HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street
HD3 3JP
01484 643692

The difference between seeingā€¦ and seeing comfortablyThereā€™s a difference between being able to seeā€¦ and being able to s...
19/03/2026

The difference between seeingā€¦ and seeing comfortably
Thereā€™s a difference between being able to seeā€¦ and being able to see comfortably.

Most people donā€™t realise it at first.
You can read the letters.
You can get through the day.
You assume everything is fine.
But by mid-afternoon your eyes feel tired.
Screens are harder work than they should be.
Driving at night isnā€™t quite as clear.
And you just accept it.

Then you try lenses that are actually designed for how you live and work.
And suddenly things feelā€¦ easy.
Clearer.
More relaxed.
Less effort.
Itā€™s not always about seeing more.
Sometimes itā€™s about struggling less.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Louise first came to us years and years ago, back when things looked a little different here at Bottomleys.She recently ...
18/03/2026

Louise first came to us years and years ago, back when things looked a little different here at Bottomleys.

She recently came back in and it was lovely to see her again. She told us she liked what weā€™d done with the place, which was great to hear, and weā€™re very happy with her choice of new eyewear too.

Itā€™s always a pleasure when someone returns and lets us help them find something that feels just right.
Welcome back, Louise. Youā€™re looking fantastic.

šŸ“ Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, Halifax HX1 1PR
01422 331031

šŸ“ Lindley
55 Lidget Street, Lindley HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book here: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Ben came in with a really common problemā€¦ spending long hours on screens and finding it harder than it should be.We sort...
18/03/2026

Ben came in with a really common problemā€¦ spending long hours on screens and finding it harder than it should be.
We sorted him with a pair of office lenses, designed specifically for desk work.

The difference is huge. Clear, comfortable vision across screens, paperwork and everything in between.
No more leaning in, no more strain. Just easy, natural vision while he works.
And a great choice on the frame too. Simple, smart and suits him perfectly.

Ben, spot on.

šŸ“ Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, Halifax HX1 1PR
01422 331031

šŸ“ Lindley
55 Lidget Street, Lindley HD3 3JP
01484 643692

Book here: www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

ā€œI thought Iā€™d come back and see you again.ā€Every so often someone walks through our door and says exactly that.Usually ...
17/03/2026

ā€œI thought Iā€™d come back and see you again.ā€
Every so often someone walks through our door and says exactly that.
Usually with a slightly sheepish smile.

When we became a fully private practice in 2023, we knew it wouldnā€™t be the right decision for everyone. For some people, especially those eligible for NHS eye tests - trying other options made complete sense.
But over the last few years something interesting has been happening.
People have been quietly coming back.
And honestly, weā€™re always delighted to see them.

Thereā€™s never any awkwardness, just a warm welcome and the same care weā€™ve always tried to provide.
Many patients tell us they missed the longer, more thorough eye exams, the relaxed experience of choosing glasses, and simply having an optician they know and trust.

For many of our patients, our Ā£9 monthly Eye Care Plan isnā€™t really about paying for an eye test.
Itā€™s about having an optician they can see whenever they need to.
If you used to come to Bottomleys and have been thinking about coming backā€¦
Youā€™re always welcome.

And if youā€™ve never visited us before but would like to experience something a little different from the typical high street opticianā€¦
Youā€™d be very welcome too.
If this sounds like someone you know... perhaps a friend or family member whoā€™s been thinking about trying somewhere new ā€” feel free to tag them below so they can see this.

YOUR EYES ARE NOT A ONE OFF APPOINTMENTEye care works best when it builds over time.Our Ā£9 a month Eye Care Plan include...
16/03/2026

YOUR EYES ARE NOT A ONE OFF APPOINTMENT

Eye care works best when it builds over time.
Our Ā£9 a month Eye Care Plan includes your full examination, OCT scan, unlimited visits, six monthly MOTs, 10% off complete spectacles and sunglasses, adjustments and priority booking.

You will also see the same senior optometrist at each visit. We get to know you and your eyes properly. Your prescription history, your work, your hobbies, how you actually use your vision day to day.
It is calm, consistent care rather than starting from scratch each time.

Book online now
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment
Halifax 01422 331031
Lindley 01484 643692

The difference between glasses you wear and glasses you loveThereā€™s a big difference between glasses you simply wearā€¦ an...
14/03/2026

The difference between glasses you wear and glasses you love

Thereā€™s a big difference between glasses you simply wearā€¦ and glasses you genuinely enjoy putting on each morning.
Most people have experienced both.

The ā€œtheyā€™ll doā€ pair.
Perfectly serviceable.
Nothing wrong with them.
But no real excitement either.

And then the pair that makes you stand a little taller.
The pair people notice.
The pair that feels like you.
Thatā€™s usually the result of taking a bit more time, getting proper advice, and trying options you might not have picked on your own.

Glasses are something you wear every single day.
Itā€™s worth getting them right.

Halifax
The Old Town Hall, 22 Union Street, HX1 1PR
01422 331031

Lindley
55 Lidget Street, HD3 3JP
01484 643692
Book online
www.bottomleyopticians.co.uk/book-appointment

Address

Halifax
HX11PR

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441422331031

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We pride ourselves on being the only third generation family owned community opticians in Halifax town centre. Because we're not answerable to any shareholders we can invest our time and money exactly where we feel it should be in clinical excellence both in our staff and equipment. We also have the largest range of designer frames on show which include: - Dior, Vanni, Paul&Joe, Country Casuals, Sophia Loren, Marc Jacobs, Lulu Guinness and many more! and then Luxury brands like Lindberg, Silhouette and Tom Davies which can be created with you for you. . For the gents we have the likes of Porsche Design, Lindberg, Tom Davies, Carrera, Silhouette, Safilo Design, Superdry, William Morris and Polaroid to name but a few. We offer a good choice of lenses too from world leaders Zeiss. Come down and see us in a no rush, no pressure environment and enjoy Eye care as we see it.