Factory Address

Clarington Forge

Darlington Street East

Wigan Lancs, WN1 3BT

Tel +44 (0) 1942 244281

Fax +44 (0) 1942 824316

Gardening and Contracting Tools

Made In England

Bulldog UK Website

find the tools you want on the Bulldog website and then mail me for discount prices on multiple orders

Head Office

Rollins Bulldog Tools LTD

Rollins House, 1 Parkway, Harlow

Essex, CM19 5QF

Tel +44 (0) 1279 401572

Fax +44 (0) 1279 401580

Bulldog Tools are one of the few manufacturers of garden tools actually making  tools in Britain. 

The Company was established in 1780 and has a forge in Wigan, Lancashire where  top quality tools are made by craftsmen using techniques developed over 2 centuries. The products cover the whole range of gardening  and contractors tools such as forks, spades, rakes and hoes. Many of the Bulldog tools remain as they have for decades and are sold on their tried and trusted performance,  and not marketing gimmicks.

Bulldog Tools are famous throughout the world and old examples are still being used and cherished by their owners. I have used Bulldog Tools since 1970 and hope to for many more years.

During the 1990's the company was American owned and suffered from the effects of cheap imports from the Far East. However in February 2004 the company's prospects were boosted when Bulldog came back into English ownership as part of the respected Rollins Group.

Bulldog Tools have a large following in the USA under the brand name "Clarington Forge". Currently (May 2005) the weakness of the dollar means it is extremely expensive to import into the USA and the tools are difficult to buy there.

As a lifelong Bulldog fan I am relieved to see the brand doing well again and have chosen Bulldog as the manufacturer of my own tool - Fred's Onion Hoe" which now forms part of the long established Premier range.

Due to my good contacts with Bulldog and confidence in the tools I am able to order any Bulldog tool and offer a discount along with my personal assistance. The tools will come direct from the factory and I will progress chase and let you know order and delivery times.

Best Product Examples of Bulldog Tools

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T handled Rabbiting Spade

(also known as planting spade)

The Premier Fork and Spade

(border version shown)

Classic English Garden Tools

Springbok Leaf rake

Children's  Digging Tools!

This is the finest example of a leaf rake available. The Bulldog "springbok rake" is a classic that has been used by professionals for many years.

The reason that so many people chose this rake is that it is so well built that it will outlast most other rakes and still keep its shape and flexibility.

price guide around £26

Real Garden Tools For Children

Most garden tools sold for Children are a bit flimsy and do not last very long. Bulldog make proper mini versions of their solid forged fork and spade to suit children.

These tools are so well made that your children could pass them onto your grandchildren.

If you want a set of 4 tools as shown for £55 inc  delivery to any UK address mail me for details

The best leaf rake - will even work on concrete and gravel!

These unique rake has 16 rubber tines that act like sensitive little fingers when raking leaves and other debris.

The Bulldog Merlin and Wizard rakes are a favourite of professional gardeners who love to use them on gravel drives and in herbaceous borders.

The Merlin (shown right) is ideal for border work and its big brother the Wizard with 32 tines is best on gravel and lawns.

Replacement tines are available for both rakes.

Remember when ordering that the Merlin is a small Wizard!

Bulldog Wizard and Merlin Rubber Rakes

Irish Spades and Irish Shovels

Bulldog have been making these traditional tools since 1780 and they have been used on some of the worlds greatest construction projects.

The tools are still available and the quality and design have not changed.

From left to right

The round point Irish shovel is around £32 inc delivery

The Long handled digging spade is £32

The Larger Irish spade ( grey) is £48

The smaller (boys) Irish spade is £40

mail me for details

Tools for Therapeutic Horticulture?

In one of my previous careers I worked as a horticultural therapist for the NHS and wrote 2 books on equipment for disabled gardeners.

If you are involved in a Horticultural therapy project and need advice on tools and equipment please contact me on fred@fredshed.com

I can offer unbeatable discounts on bulk purchases of top quality tools like Bulldog that will last the rigours of use by multiple users.

TOOLS FOR RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS

If you are doing a big project with lots of volunteers and need some rock solid tools I can supply you at the best possible price and give my personal attention and follow up to all orders.

I may also be able to visit your project and offer advice on other specialist tools if required.

Find the tools you want on the Bulldog website and then mail me for discount prices on multiple orders

Bulldog UK Website

Breaking News - July 2008

Bulldog launch new range of traditional tools in conjunction with Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh

Combining the best of Bulldog tradition with modern designs the Bulldog Titchmarsh range encompasses the best solid forged carbon steel forks and spades (shown right) and modern lightweight Aluminium and stainless steel tools.

If you would like to buy these tools please mail me with numbers and I will give you a price

UK enquiries only please.

New Tools - but just like Granddad used to own

Bulldog Evergreen Forks and Spades

One range down from the Premier tools these Epoxy coated carbon steel tools have  hardwood shafts but plastic soft touch ergo handles. The metal parts are forged from one piece for strength and lightness, in Wigan UK.

Solid forged forks always cost more than spades as there is a lot more skilled work involved in making them

Click the links below to check the prices of the Bulldog Evergreen Digging Fork and the smaller border fork.

 Bulldog 7103 Evergreen Digging Fork

 Bulldog 7104 Border Fork Pd

Solid Forged Forks and Spades from the only factory in Britain still making forks and spades.

As used by Hugh Fearnly - Whittingstall

BUY FRED'S ONION HOE

DIRECT FROM FRED

You can buy this carbon steel version made by Bulldog Tools direct from me - the inventor for £7.95 inc postage.

The metal parts are finished in the green colour of the Bulldog Premier Range and the handle is made from smoothly varnished wood with a leather hanging strap.

Click button below to buy direct from Fred

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e-mail if you want to send a cheque

The image to the right shows the stages of a Bulldog Spade being forged from one piece of solid metal.

This solid forging technique makes the tool as strong as possible, and as importantly as light as possible.

Most forks and spades you find in shops and catalogues are not solid forged. This is to save money, but results in an inferior tool.

Most Bulldog Tools are forged in Wigan UK. *

(does not apply to stainless steel and some cutting tools)

Buy the new smaller size Shrubbery fork and spade

The tools measure 35 inches in total length and the heads are smaller too.(5.5 * 7 inches)

RRP- Shrubbery Fork £31.09 plus vat

              Shrubbery Spade  £25.88 plus vat

special offer - both tools for £65 inc  UK delivery

The new Shrubbery spade next to a normal size border spade.

Bulldog Pedigree range

Bulldog launch new range of Stainless Steel Tools

Although I personally prefer simple carbon steel tools for strength I know there are circumstances where stainless steel is suitable and I am pleased to announce that the new Bulldog Pedigree range is assembled in the Wigan factory from well sourced components.

If you would like to buy these tools please mail me with numbers and I will give you a price

UK enquiries only please.

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