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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.

04/02/2026

We have lots of exciting things happening this year so make sure to keep your eyes peeled 👀

#2026

03/02/2026

Mrs S collected her lovely new pair of THEO !!!

If you want to look this fab, pop into store or give us a ring…
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham
☎️ 0115 941 8121

29/01/2026

Here is the start of our new series “styled by Gray & Bull” 👡👓

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next styles 👀

28/01/2026

In today’s post, Mrs R styles her new DITA IDEALA frame…

To view our extensive range of handcrafted eyewear, visit us at:
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham
Or call on:
📞 0115 941 8121

27/01/2026

From classic to avant-garde styles, MYKITA eyewear reveals a progressive approach to form, construction and surface. Handcraft meets high-tech for glasses in a refined and distinctively modern aesthetic. Explore the wide-ranging looks our the collection.

Pop into store or give us a call:
📍 5 Pelham Street, Nottingham
📞 01159418121

21/01/2026

Book your complimentary hearing assessment today!

Pop into store at:
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham

Or call us on:
📞 01159418121

20/01/2026

CHECK THIS OUT!!!!

One incredible piece of our history! A Gray & Selby case with a beautiful piece of eyewear from around 100 - 150 years ago !
We are so incredibly proud of our history and heritage and soon we will be sharing a lot of it with you all so stay tuned!!

If you are intrigued by our collection, service and/or history, please… feel free to pop in anytime and we would love to have a chat with you and show you around…

Visit us at:
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham

Or call us on:
📞 01159418121

15/01/2026

This year we are celebrating our 220 year anniversary!!!!
Contact us or pop into store
📞 01159418121
📍 5 Pelham Street Nottingham

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 🎶

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.