Beds and mattresses in Essex: What you'll find at Roomes
Roomes Furniture & Interiors in Upminster has over 70 beds and mattresses on the showroom floor to try before you buy, from Tempur, Vispring, Hypnos, Relyon, Sealy and Sleepeezee. It's a family-run shop at 22-24 Station Road, about four miles from Romford, six from Brentwood and a direct train ride from Southend.
This page covers what's in the bed department, how far it is from the towns around it, what delivery costs and how finance works, so you can decide whether the trip's worth making before you make it.
How many beds can you try at Roomes?
Roomes has over 70 beds and mattresses to try, set out in room sets across a 42,000 sq ft showroom in Upminster. They cover pocket sprung, memory foam and natural-filling mattresses, divans, bed frames, adjustable beds and headboards, along with toppers, protectors and pillows.
The frontage on Station Road is small, so the store is a lot bigger than it looks from the street. Having so many beds in one department means you can lie on two or three mattresses one after another and compare them while you still remember how the first one felt.
Nobody will hover while you try them. If you'd like someone to explain the difference between two mattresses, just ask.
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Which bed and mattress brands does Roomes stock?
Roomes stocks six mattress brands, Tempur, Vispring, Hypnos, Relyon, Sealy and Sleepeezee, and all six are on display in Upminster. Each suits a different kind of sleeper, so it's worth trying more than one.
- Tempur. Memory foam that moulds to your shape, weight and warmth and absorbs movement well, which suits light sleepers who share a bed. Tempur mattresses carry a 10-year warranty.
- Vispring. Hand-made pocket sprung mattresses with natural fillings. Vispring has made them since 1899, and its founder invented the pocket sprung mattress.
- Hypnos. Pocket sprung mattresses with wool and other natural fillings, including the Origins range, from a Royal Warrant holder founded in 1938.
- Relyon. Made in Somerset since 1858, with wool and other natural fillings and ranges running from memory foam to pocket sprung pillowtops.
- Sealy. Mattresses built around pressure relief and spinal support, from a brand that has been making them since 1881.
- Sleepeezee. Pocket sprung mattresses from soft to extra firm, including the Cooler range for people who run warm at night.
Roomes also stocks Ercol bed frames. It's an Ercol flagship store with an extensive Ercol studio, so you can see a frame alongside the rest of the collection.
Roomes is a member of the National Bed Federation, the bed industry's trade body. Ranges change, so if you're travelling for one particular model, call 01708 255300 first to check it's on display.
What if you don't know which mattress you need?
You don't need to know which mattress you want before you arrive. Tell the team how you sleep, whether you share the bed and whether anything aches in the morning, and they'll help you narrow it down to a few worth lying on.
Then lie on each one for at least ten minutes, in the position you normally sleep in, with your shoes off and your partner beside you if you share a bed. Firmness ratings aren't standardised between brands, so one maker's medium isn't another's, and lying on them side by side is the only reliable comparison. There's more on this in why you should always lie down first and how to test a mattress in a showroom.
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How far is Roomes from Romford, Hornchurch, Brentwood and Southend?
Roomes is about two miles from Hornchurch, four from Romford, six from Brentwood and 24 from Southend by road. It's at 22-24 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UB, on the high street rather than a retail park, close to Upminster station, which has District line, Liberty line and c2c services.
From By road By train Hornchurch About 2 miles District line, two stops to Upminster Romford About 4 miles Liberty line, direct to Upminster in nine minutes, one stop at Emerson Park Brentwood About 6 miles, 15 to 20 minutes Elizabeth line to Romford, then the Liberty line to Upminster Basildon About 14 miles by the A127 c2c, direct to Upminster Southend About 24 miles by the A127 c2c, direct from Southend Central to Upminster in about 30 to 40 minutes If you're driving, there's a low-cost car park on St Lawrence Road, RM14 2UW, directly behind the showroom. It takes card or the RingGo app, and the showroom is within easy reach of Thurrock and east London too.
Does Roomes deliver beds, and what does it cost?
Yes, Roomes delivers beds across Essex and nationwide, with local bed delivery starting from £59. Deliveries further afield are quoted when you order, and the delivery team takes the bed into the room you want it in, assembles it, unwraps it and takes the packaging away if you'd like them to.
Roomes will collect and dispose of your old mattress when it delivers your new one, so mention it when you order. For other old furniture, the team can recommend a local clearance company.
Most of what Roomes sells is made to order, so expect a lead time rather than next-day delivery. You'll get an estimated date when you order, and once your bed reaches the Roomes warehouse the team aims to deliver it within a week.
Can you pay for a bed in instalments at Roomes?
Yes, finance is available at Roomes subject to status, including interest-free options over shorter terms and longer terms of up to four years. There's a minimum spend, and the representative APR, deposit and full terms are on the finance page.
Is Roomes Furniture & Interiors the same as Roomes Fashion and Home?
No. Roomes Furniture & Interiors is the furniture, bed and interiors showroom at 22-24 Station Road, run by the Roome family since 1888, while Roomes Fashion and Home is a separate department store further along the high street, under different ownership. If you're looking for a bed, the address you want is 22-24 Station Road.
When is a trip to Roomes worth it?
A trip to Roomes is worth it when you're spending properly on a mattress you'll sleep on for years and want to compare several brands in person, with someone on hand to explain the differences. It's less worth it if you need a mattress by the end of the week, or you'd rather order online with a trial period and send it back if it's wrong.
Because most of the range is made to order, the approach at Roomes is to lie on a mattress properly before you buy and get it right first time. If you're coming from Brentwood, there's a guide to everything else in the showroom.
What should you know before you visit?
Roomes is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 10.30am to 4.30pm and 10am to 5pm on bank holidays, and you don't need an appointment to try beds. Weekday mornings are usually the quietest time to visit.
- Address. 22-24 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UB. Full details are on the visiting the store page.
- Parking. St Lawrence Road, RM14 2UW, behind the store. Card or RingGo.
- Phone. 01708 255300.
- Access. Step-free, with wide walkways.
- Dogs. Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
- What to wear. Something you're happy to lie down in, and bring the person you share the bed with.
- How long to allow. About an hour, which gives you ten minutes on each of four or five mattresses.
The short version
Roomes in Upminster has over 70 beds and mattresses from six brands to try, about four miles from Romford and a direct train from Southend. Local bed delivery starts from £59, your old mattress can be taken away on the same visit, and finance is available subject to status.
If you're not sure you need a new mattress yet, start with the seven signs it's time.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I try beds and mattresses in person in Essex? Roomes Furniture & Interiors in Upminster has over 70 beds and mattresses on the showroom floor to try before you buy, from Tempur, Vispring, Hypnos, Relyon, Sealy and Sleepeezee. It's at 22-24 Station Road, Upminster, RM14 2UB, about four miles from Romford and six from Brentwood, and it's open seven days a week.
How many beds does Roomes have on display? Roomes has over 70 beds and mattresses on display, set out in room sets across a 42,000 sq ft showroom in Upminster. They cover pocket sprung, memory foam and natural-filling mattresses, divans, bed frames, adjustable beds and headboards. The frontage on Station Road is small, so the store is much bigger than it looks from the street.
Which mattress brands does Roomes stock? Roomes stocks Tempur, Vispring, Hypnos, Relyon, Sealy and Sleepeezee, all on display in its Upminster showroom, along with Ercol bed frames. Roomes is a member of the National Bed Federation. If you're not sure which brand suits you, the team will help you work out which mattress you actually need.
How far is Roomes from Romford, Hornchurch, Brentwood and Southend? Roomes is about two miles from Hornchurch, four from Romford, six from Brentwood and 24 from Southend by road. By train, the Liberty line runs direct from Romford to Upminster in nine minutes, and c2c runs direct from Southend Central to Upminster in about 30 to 40 minutes. Parking is directly behind the showroom on St Lawrence Road, RM14 2UW.
Does Roomes deliver beds, and what does it cost? Yes. Roomes bed delivery starts from £59 for local deliveries, and deliveries further afield are quoted when you order. The delivery team puts the bed in the room you want, assembles it, unwraps it and takes the packaging away if you'd like.
Will Roomes take my old mattress away? Yes. Roomes will collect and dispose of your old mattress when it delivers your new one, so it's worth mentioning when you order rather than on the day. For other old furniture, the team can recommend a local clearance company.
Is Roomes Furniture & Interiors the same as Roomes Fashion and Home? No. Roomes Furniture & Interiors is the family-run furniture and bed showroom at 22-24 Station Road, Upminster, trading since 1888. Roomes Fashion and Home is a separate department store further along the same high street, under different ownership.
- 12th September 2026
