Welcome to our Cardiff Store
Discover the Axminster Tools experience

Contact us
- Call 02920 025000
- Email cardiffstore@axminstertools.com
- Visit Valegate Retail Park, Copthorne Way, Cardiff. CF5 6EH
Good to know before you visit...
This store does not have customer toilet facilities.
Built on a shared passion for great craftsmanship
Woodwork sits at the heart of our story and we continually strive to support the creative community by providing honest advice, project inspiration and trusted tools.
Whatever your woodworking passion, your local Axminster Tools store gives you access to inspirational makers, traditional and trusted tools, and friendly, knowledgeable advice from our experts.
So come and discover the complete Axminster Tools experience.
What's in store

Practical solutions by passionate advisors
Create with confidence
Get hands-on in our Live Workshops and talk tools, projects and everything woodwork with our friendly, knowledgeable team.

Free demos & events
Uniting creativity through sharing
Surround yourself with like-minded makers and join our product demonstrations or project based events.

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Timber supplies and tool sharpening
The best finish starts with quality material and sharp tools!
Choose from a wide selection of high-grade wood planks and blanks and get your tools sharpened to as good as new condition!

Cardiff Carving Club
Join us in store 11am-3pm every Wednesday
Calling all carvers - whether you’re a complete beginner or have been carving for years, our Carving Club will bring together like minded carvers looking to learn, hone and share their carving skills!

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Supporting our communities
Through our community programmes we aim to support what matters to our customers and colleagues.
Find out moreEnvironmental pledge
We're doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and aim to reuse, recycle or upcycle as much as we can.
Find out moreEvents calendar
Our in-store events are a hub for makers of all skill levels. Designed to help you expand your product knowledge, develop your practical skills and find inspiration from like-minded enthusiasts.
September 2023
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
Cardiff Store- Sculptor & carving workshop with Simon Clements
Join us in-store where we will be welcoming Simon Clements for a sculpting and carving workshop.
Simon began in woodcarving after a career which included teaching art, sculpture, pottery, working as a mast spar and oar maker for an Oxfordshire company and restoring heritage carving.
He now works from his workshop at the Sylva Wood Centre, carving sculptural pieces for architects, interior designers, private clients and for exhibitions. Sculptural work ranges from table-top sculpture to kinetic garden pieces. He is currently half-way through 11 very large commemorative carved poles for the Woodland Trust, as part of the Tree Charter.
So pop along to our Cardiff store to share his passion for carving, see his work and get involved in some exciting workshops!
October 2023
Cardiff Store- Woodturning techniques with Stewart Furini
Calling all woodturners!
Stewart has been demonstrating at woodturning clubs and events since 2018 and is excited to share his love of colouring and texturing with you. He will demonstrate a variety of colouring techniques on bowls and platters using both stains and paints. Covering a variety of application techniques, the demo will include the use of paper towels, airbrushing, using stencils, templates and also masking. If that wasn't enough, texturing and shaping with rotary tools and a mini-grinder will also be included, as well as tips on how to practise different ideas without wasting wood, plus much more! Be sure not to miss this jam packed event. Suitable for all skill levels.
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
November 2023
Cardiff Store - Woodworking Discovery Day - Explore new Hobbies
Fancy learning a new woodworking hobby?
Join us in store where you will have the opportunity to chat with our expert team and get hands on with some of the demonstration tables. We will be showcasing a number of skills including pyrography, woodturning, wood carving, airbrushing plus many more. Take a look at our demo times below: Pyrography & Scroll Saw - 10am-11am, Airbrushing & Glass/Metal engraving - 11am-12pm, Model making with timber kits - 1pm-2pm, Resin workshop - 2pm - 3pm, Woodturning (small gift ideas) - 1pm - 4pm. Wood carving will be demonstrated all day and the South Wales wood carvers will be joining us too. Come along and get involved!
December 2023
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
Cardiff Store- Woodcarving Workshop
Woodcarving Workshop
Come along and take a seat and join in with the South Wales Woodcarvers, They will be at store for the weekend showcasing some of their fantastic pieces that they have made over the years. Also if you're wanting to make your first Love spoon then please come along and get hands on.
To take part you must book a ticket or to just sit and watch then just pop along!
February 2024
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
May 2024
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
June 2024
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
August 2024
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.
Cardiff Store- Kids Creative workshop - Scrap Wood Robots
These workshops are suitable for ages 8 years and over.
Join us in-store with @makeit_soph with @nextgenmaking and get involved in junk building workshops, where young makers can use their imaginations to make wonderful creations from scrap materials. Whether it’s a spaceship, a robot or their own unique ideas, this is where it can be brought to life! Don't miss out, book your place today! *Please only book the children on the event that will be participating to make sure others don't miss out on the chance to get involved. All children need to be supervised by a parent or guardian for the whole duration of the session.