Robinsons Relocation

Robinsons Relocation, over 130 years of moving in the UK and abroad

Robinsons Relocation is a British moving and storage company founded in 1895 by Alfred Robinson, who started the business with a horse and cart after previously working in the coal trade in Bury, Manchester. More than 130 years later, the company remains family-owned and is run by Anthony and Philippa, siblings and great-great-grandchildren of the founder. The company presents itself as one of the UK's leading removals and relocation specialists, with national coverage and international expertise.

Domestic, European and international moving services

The core business is household removals within the UK, with teams handling the organisation and the move from start to finish. For European destinations, the company coordinates customs formalities, documentation, packing, transport and delivery. Internationally, it manages shipping, storage, customs formalities and logistics for relocations anywhere in the world.

The website details European destinations such as Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland, and international destinations such as Australia, Canada, Dubai, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA. It also covers moves to the UK and offers export and agent rate calculators.

Employee relocation and corporate services

Since 2003 the company has provided corporate relocation services, aimed at businesses relocating their employees. The company states that it combines global expertise with personal support to manage the complex aspects of a move, including special requirements.

Storage and self-storage

Robinsons offers flexible and secure storage solutions for individuals and businesses, useful before, during or after a move. It provides self-storage with flexible access and adaptable periods, as well as document and archive storage and business storage. The company also sells packing and storage materials.

Specialist shipping

For items requiring particular care, such as valuable antiques, oversized pieces or delicate items, the company offers a specialist shipping service that ensures safe handling and protected transport.

Branches and territorial coverage

The company operates from several branches in the UK and organises its activity by areas: Central South, Midlands and South East. It has offices in Abingdon (Oxfordshire), Redditch (Worcestershire) and Basingstoke (Hampshire), as well as a self-storage centre in Abingdon. The company also offers the possibility of video or in-person surveys and no-obligation quotes.

History and accreditations

The company's history includes milestones such as expansion across the UK in the 1920s, the survival of its warehouse during World War II, investment in specialist vehicles in the 1950s and 1960s, the start of international removals in the 1960s and the launch of corporate relocation services in 2003. Robinsons states that it is a member of the British Association of Removers (BAR) and holds international accreditations and partnerships such as FIDI, FAIM and EuRA.

Branches and locations

Abingdon branch: Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1TN · Phone: 01235 552255 · Email: enquiries@robinsonsrelo.com

Redditch branch: 22a Bartleet Road, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 0DG · Phone: 01527 830860 · Email: enquiries@robinsonsrelo.com

Basingstoke branch: Unit 1, Hamilton Close, Basingstoke, RG21 6YT · Phone: 01256 859410 · Email: enquiries@robinsonsrelo.com

Abingdon self-storage branch: Unit 2, Nuffield Way, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 1TN