About us
We’ve been helping people move and store their personal belongings for more than a century.
Alfred Robinson started out as a coal merchant at Knolls House, Bury, Manchester but, facing a reduced demand for his services during the summer, decided to use his assets – his wagons and horses – to move in a new direction: removals. In 1895 Robinsons Removal Specialists was born.
Moving your way, for over 130 years.
In 1895, Alfred Robinson used his horse and cart to start a removals business. More than 130 years later, Robinsons remains proudly family-owned, helping individuals, families and businesses move across the UK, throughout Europe and around the world.
Generations of moving expertise.
Over the decades we have expanded across the UK, invested in purpose-built storage facilities and pioneered international removals. Throughout that time, the business has remained under family ownership.
Today, Robinsons is led by Anthony and Philippa – brother and sister and Great-great-grandchildren of Alfred. Becoming one of the UK’s leading removals and relocation specialists, combining national coverage with international expertise to move your way.
- 1895 – Alfred Robinson founds the business with a horse and cart.
- 1920s – Expansion across the UK.
- 1940s – Robinsons warehouse survives WWII.
- 1950s–60s – Investment in specialist removals vehicles.
- 1960s – International removals begin.
- 1990s – Industry-leading quality standards and global partnerships.
- 2003 – Corporate relocation services launched.
- Today – Fourth generation family ownership, moving customers across the UK and around the world.
A team you can trust.
For more than a century we’ve built our reputation on doing things properly. Robinsons is proud to hold industry-leading memberships and accreditations, including longstanding membership of the British Association of Removers (BAR), as well as FIDI, FAIM, EuRA and other internationally recognised organisations.
These independent accreditations reflect our commitment to quality, professionalism and customer care at every stage of the moving journey.
Local expertise. Global capability.
Every year we help thousands of customers move within the UK, across Europe and internationally.
Operating from our locations in Abingdon, Basingstoke and Redditch, our experienced teams support customers nationwide while working with a carefully selected global network of trusted relocation partners to deliver moves almost anywhere in the world.
Our services include:
