Very welcoming and helpful. I arrived at South West Optics unannounced as I was staying nearby on holiday. The showroom was in a secure building and I was guided to the sales area. I had previously vi... See more
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Fantastic offer on Hawke 8 x 42 APO. Very quick delivery but Royal Mail let everyone down by just leaving the parcel sitting by my front door. Very frustrating to report that I could not get the... See more
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Thoroughly recommend South West Optics if buying online. Spoke on numerous occasions with Russell re binocular choice both for my daughter and myself. After much discussion the choice was whittled d... See more
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I've just purchased a spotting scope and tripod from South West Optics. I was guided through my purchase patiently, helpfully and expertly by Russell over several phone calls. I can't recommend their... See more
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South West Optics is the ultimate destination for nature enthusiasts. Home to the widest selection of Binoculars and Spotting Scopes in the UK. Located in Torquay, Devon, South West Optics was established in 1996 by Steve Rogers an avid bird watcher and optical specialist. Since Steve's recent retirement, the business has been purchased by 4Wildlife Limited who have a clear vision of becoming one of the leading names in the UK's wildlife scene, catering specifically to the needs of bird watchers and nature lovers. SW Optics is an official main UK dealer of renowned brands such as Swarovski Optik, Carl Zeiss, Leica, Kowa, HIKMICRO, Hawke Optics, Opticron, Vector Optics, Athlon, Vortex Optics, Delta Optics, Manfrotto- and many more! We bring you the best and most trusted names in the industry. We ensure a diverse range of options to suit your specific needs. Our wide selection extends beyond binoculars to thermal and night vision optics as well as spotting scopes. We enable you to explore and appreciate the beauty of nature with clarity and precision in all light conditions.
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Nicholson Road, TQ2 7TD, Torquay, United Kingdom
- 01872 263444
- sales@swoptics.co.uk
- swoptics.co.uk
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Thermal monocular
Adrian was very helpful and sensible about the right option for my circumstances.
1 September 2026
Great service and excellent…
Great service and excellent communication. Cheapest on the net with free next day delivery. Will deffo use again. Thank you mate
28 August 2026
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Thank you Gary!
Very welcoming and helpful
Very welcoming and helpful. I arrived at South West Optics unannounced as I was staying nearby on holiday. The showroom was in a secure building and I was guided to the sales area. I had previously viewed compact binoculars online - but wished to try them in my hands. Russell was very helpful and let me try the Swarovski and Leica ones I had been considering, plus Lieca's latest Noctovid. I was looking for a something very light, smooth focus, superb optics and overall quality but also suitable for a user wearing varifocal glasses. Russell let myself and my wife have a good 'play'with the various options along with trying outside. I already have a pair of Swarovski NL pure 8x32 and found the Swarovski Curio a perfect practical and quality addition. In use it is wonderfully light and easy to use. Thank you Russell.
25 August 2026
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Thank you for your review Dennis!
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Thank you Ray!
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Thank you very much for your review!
Reassuring reviews so bought at a price…
Reassuring reviews so bought at a price significantly lower than competitors. Good comms, prompt delivery and no problems
13 August 2026
Reply from South West Optics
Thank you for your review David!
Excellent service
Excellent service, delivered next day as promised, highly recommended.
Many thanks
20 August 2026
Reply from South West Optics
Thank you so much for the 5 star review, We’re thrilled to hear your order arrived right on time and look forward to serving you again.
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We truly appreciate your continued support. Delivering great service and fast shipping is always our top priority, and we look forward to helping you again soon.
Great service at the warehouse
Great service at the warehouse, good advice and supplied exactly what I specified wanted in a Field Scope.
11 August 2026
Reply from South West Optics
Thank you so much for the 5 stars. It was a pleasure chatting with you at the warehouse, and we hope the new scope serves you brilliant on your next outing.
The great range of high quality optics…
The great range of high quality optics available,
and the friendliness and expertise of the staff.
11 August 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our optics selection and helpful service
Amazing
Amazing, really firend service, good information and a great conversation. Really happy with the product and the price.
10 August 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It was a pleasure chatting with you, and we’re delighted that you’re happy with both your new purchase and the service.
Very prompt delivery and communication.
7 August 2026
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Thank you for the review!
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Thank you for the review!
Ordered some binoculars that weren't…
Ordered some binoculars that weren't right for me, returned them with great communication and then ordered hawke frontier apo 8x42 at a fantastic price, very pleased. Both deliveries arrived next day before 1pm.
28 July 2026
Reply from South West Optics
Thank you for the review!
Fantastic offer on Hawke 8 x 42 APO
Fantastic offer on Hawke 8 x 42 APO. Very quick delivery but Royal Mail let everyone down by just leaving the parcel sitting by my front door.
Very frustrating to report that I could not get the APOs set up for my eyesight. It appears to be a personal problem as my wife and a neighbour had no problem.
South West Optics staff have been extremely helpful with advice and return/refund is going smoothly.
3 August 2026
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Thank you for the review!
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Accommodating and flexible staff…
Accommodating and flexible staff providing knowledgeable and attentive service.
27 July 2026
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Thank you for the review!
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