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Gray & Bull Opticians

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Gray & Bull Opticians

Gray & Bull Optician Estd. 1806
Purveyors of Luxury & Pioneers of Original Eyewear
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In this unique independent practice, situated in the Pelham Street area at the heart of Nottingham City Centre, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment within the traditionally furnished surroundings. Emphasis is placed on personal service, correctly fitted frames and accurately dispensed lenses. In a market dominated by larger optical groups here is a practice dedicated to providing patients with a reassuring, individual and professional service.

09/01/2026

Hearing services now available at Gray & Bull Opticians!

We are so pleased to be able to offer you additional services. Our wonderful people of Nottingham are what makes us thrive.

Come and visit us or give us a call:
📍 5 Pelham street Nottingham
📞 0115 941 8121

01/01/2026

🥂 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE 🥂

We look forward to welcoming you into store, we are back open as usual from tomorrow onwards!

We are very excited for quite a few things we have for you this year…. Keep your eyes peeled 👀

18/12/2025

We hope everyone has the most SPEC-tacular Christmas 🤓

We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year and are excited to reveal what will be happening next year ✨

#2026

17/12/2025

🤓 Upgrade your style & wear the music with VINYLIZE 🎶

16/12/2025

👓 Optician Awards 2025

✨Dr Sheeraz Janjua was runner-up

We are so incredibly proud of our wonderful Dr Janjua. Even to be nominated for this award says a lot about how phenomenal his work really is! Dr Janjua is massively respected by his patients and peers and we couldn’t think of anyone who would be more deserving of this award.

10/12/2025

✨Your kind words fuel our passion!

You won’t find service like ours elsewhere, take our clients word for it!

Call us on 📞 01159418121 or simply pop into store…

09/12/2025

We are so pleased to be able to offer you not only eye health services, but also hearing health care!

Book both of your appointments today:
📞 01159418121
📧 enquiries@grayandbull.co.uk
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham

04/12/2025

In 2017, Sheeraz Janjua, the owner and senior optometrist at John Flynn Optician, Beeston, Nottingham, attained a Doctor of Optometry degree. In the early months of 2025, he continued his academic studies by completing his MSc in Clinical Optometry at Cardiff University.

At a ceremony held in Westminster Hall, London, on 18th November 2025, Dr Janjua was formally inducted Fellow of the College of Optometrists. The honour recognises achievements in the workplace and is awarded for outstanding and significant contributions to furthering excellence in the practice of Optometry. Dr Janjua had demonstrated to the College how his accomplishments, including examination successes, have not only benefitted his practice but have also advanced the profession of Optometry.

The citation for Dr Janjua’s Fellowship said, “Sheeraz exemplifies clinical excellence, academic achievement, and entrepreneurial innovation in Optometry. His enduring commitment to a patient-centred practice, lifelong learning, and community-focused innovation embodies the highest standards of the College of Optometrists Fellowship”.

Dr Janjua has also been named a finalist in the 2025 Optician Awards for Optometrist of the Year.

Gray & Bull, in Pelham Street, Nottingham, welcomes the registration of new patients and is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm.

Call 0115 941 8121 to make an appointment with Dr Janjua for an advanced eye examination.

03/12/2025

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A beautifully handcrafted piece, perfect for the Christmas season!

02/12/2025

Rule number 1: Always listen to Santa 🎅

Rule number 2: Contact us on 01159418121 📞

29/11/2025

🎄 Book your appointments this holiday season!

27/11/2025

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Address

5 Pelham Street
Nottingham
NG12EH

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.grayandbull.co.uk/

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Purveyors of Luxury Eyewear since 1806

Gray & Bull is the oldest independent dispensing and ophthalmic opticians in Nottingham. It was established in 1806 and until 1939 went by the name of Gray & Selby. Based on Pelham Street - just off Clumber Street where it meets High Street and at the start of the fashionable Hockley / Lace Market area within the Creative Quarter of Nottingham City Centre. The practice is located just a few feet before and on the opposite side of The Loxley on Pelham Street, which is a few minutes walk from intu Victoria Centre, intu Broadmarsh, Kings Walk, Friar Lane and around the corner from Bridlesmith Gate, Wheeler Gate, the Flying Horse and the Exchange Arcade. On street parking is available on George Street and Heathcote Street - just off Carlton Street in Hockley. Closest car parks are the Lace Market and Trinity Square NCP car parks.

Gray & Bull brings you the most stylish and fashionable frames from around the world and combines them with award winning lenses to give you your perfect pair of spectacles.

"I wanted a statement frame. Amazing, friendly, knowledgeable service. I loved the experience"

Focus is always on providing a truly comprehensive and personal eyecare and eyewear service that offers patients and clients the reassurance that their vision and spectacles are being looked after by Dispensing Opticians, Optometrists (Ophthalmic Opticians) and Optometry support staff (Optical Assistants).

We make finding the perfect pair of spectacles easy with our one to one Styling Consultations.

"First time I've had help choosing something that suits me. Very professional and friendly"

For over two centuries, Gray & Bull has served people from all around the world providing expert service and incredible eyewear from all over the world.

The team at Gray & Bull are always committed to providing advice on quality, value and service. Expert, professional guidance is provided on eyecare, glasses and contact lenses. Emphasis is always placed on a personal service, correctly fitted frames and accurately dispensed ophthalmic lenses.

Gray & Bull offers both Private and NHS eye examinations (eye / sight tests) and also provides a comprehensive contact lens fitting service including after-care (checks) and supply.

Gray & Bull is genuinely passionate about providing the best possible product for the needs of the client. The largest range of quality niche eyewear such as Anne et Valentin, Barton Perreira, CAZAL, Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO), Jacques Marie Mage, Moscot, Mykita, Savile Row and Theo, designer frames such as Oliver Peoples, Persol and Tom Ford and sunglasses such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Maui Jim are stocked. Gray & Bull remains committed to dispensing some of the best ophthalmic lenses by manufacturers like Essilor (Varilux), Hoya, Nikon Lenswear, Transitions Lenses and Zeiss lens into some of the finest hand-made frames and glasses (spectacles / eyeglasses) from around the world.