Who We Are

The Piano Gallery is an independent, family-run piano specialist based in the historic market town of Faringdon, Oxfordshire. The business was founded by Steve in Swindon in 1980, and moved to our current showroom in Faringdon in the 1990s. Claire joined in 2002, and together they have built one of the most respected independent piano businesses in the UK.

Over more than four decades, our reputation has been built on a single principle: finding the right piano for each person, not selling the most expensive one we have in stock. We do not use sales tactics. We listen, we ask questions, and we help you find an instrument you will love for years to come.

"We don't sell pianos at The Piano Gallery. We help people find exactly what they're looking for."

Unlike large chain music retailers, pianos are all we do. That focus means our team has deep, genuine expertise in every aspect of the acoustic piano market, from assessing the condition of a 1930s Bechstein grand to advising a parent on the right first instrument for a child just beginning lessons.

We have served customers from across Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, the Cotswolds and beyond, as well as from London, Bristol, Birmingham and further afield, because word spreads when a business does things properly.

Our Showroom

Our large showroom in Faringdon houses over 100 pianos at any one time, all available to play and compare alongside each other. The range spans grand pianos, upright pianos, and silent pianos, covering every ability, budget and style preference.

We actively encourage you to sit down and play as many instruments as you like, at your own pace, with no pressure whatsoever. We will guide you through our range if you wish, or simply leave you to explore freely. There is, of course, always a cup of tea available.

Our stock includes:

• Brand-new Yamaha acoustic and digital pianos (authorised dealer)
• Nearly new and pre-owned Yamaha uprights and grands
• Quality pre-owned European pianos by Steinway, Bechstein, Bluthner, Kawai and others
• Restored traditional Victorian and Edwardian pianos, reconditioned in local Oxfordshire workshops
• Silent and hybrid piano systems

Prices start from around £1,000. We offer hire-to-buy rental schemes, flexible payment plans, and interest-free finance through the Arts Council England Take it Away scheme on pianos up to £5,000. We will always help you find a route to ownership that works for your situation.

Brands We Stock

We are authorised dealers for new Yamaha acoustic and digital pianos. All other brands in our showroom are carefully selected pre-owned instruments, chosen for quality and value.

Call us on 01367 244554 to find out what is currently in stock, or browse our full range online.

Our Approach

We have been doing this since 1980, and the way we work has not changed. Here is what you can expect when you visit or contact us:

• No pressure, ever. We will never push you toward a sale. A cup of tea, a relaxed browse, and honest advice is what we offer.
• Honest assessments. We will tell you candidly what a piano is worth, what its strengths and limitations are, and whether it is right for your needs. We would rather lose a sale than mislead a customer.
• Expert knowledge. With over 40 years in the acoustic piano market, we know how to assess an instrument properly. When we describe a piano as excellent, we mean it.
• Fair prices. We price our pianos honestly. We are not the cheapest, because the cheapest is rarely the best, but we will always offer genuine value for money.
• Local restoration. Our reconditioning and restoration work is carried out in local Oxfordshire workshops by skilled craftspeople, never sent abroad for cheap repairs.
• Nationwide delivery. We deliver across the UK with experienced piano movers. A free first tuning is included with every purchase.
• We also buy pianos. If you are looking to sell, we offer outright purchase or commission sale options, particularly for Yamaha, Steinway, Bechstein, Kawai, Bluthner and Bosendorfer.

Finding Us

We are located in the centre of Faringdon, a historic market town in Oxfordshire. No appointment is necessary during our regular opening hours. Just drop in and take as long as you like.

Address: 13-17 London Street, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7AE
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Open at other times by prior appointment.
Telephone: 01367 244554
Email: sales@thepianogallery.co.uk

Parking: Private parking is available at the rear of the showroom, accessible from Swan Lane. There is also free town centre parking nearby in Faringdon, with two hours free.