Mattresses in Abingdon

What mattress type is best for me?

Every mattress is designed to solve a different sleep problem. According to our 2026 Sleep Survey, around 30% of us rarely or never wake up feeling refreshed. The right mattress is the thing most of us forget to check. Explore our range to find the one that suits you best:

Memory foam mattresses

Memory foam mattresses offer responsive support by conforming to your body’s shape, relieving pressure points and promoting healthy spinal alignment. They also minimise motion transfer, which is ideal if you share your bed with a loved one.

Pocket spring mattresses

Pocket spring mattresses use individual springs that move independently to adapt to your body’s shape. This design provides targeted support and relieves pressure on your joints. The isolated springs also minimise motion transfer, preventing your partner’s movements from disturbing your sleep.

Combination mattresses

Combination mattresses have springs at the base paired with memory foam, latex, or gel layers on top to enhance comfort and pressure relief. The spring base offers stability and airflow, perfect if you’re a hot sleeper but still want the support of memory foam or latex. Meanwhile, the top layers contour to your body, providing targeted pressure relief.

Traditional spring mattresses

Traditional spring mattresses, also known as open coil mattresses, have a series of connected springs that offer excellent support across the entire sleeping surface. They are an affordable option and are super durable.

Mattress in a box

A Mattress in a box is rolled up and vacuum-packed for easy transport, making it easier to get upstairs. Once unpacked, rolled mattresses provide fantastic support and comfort. They come in various types, including memory foam, pocket spring, combination, and more.

Gel mattresses

Gel mattresses feature a unique support layer that maintains a comfortable temperature and moulds to your body shape. This provides improved support and comfort to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

Latex mattresses

Latex mattresses contour to your body shape, offering enhanced support and comfort. Their natural elasticity allows them to spring back into shape as you move, differentiating them from memory foam, which holds the shape.

Natural mattresses

Natural mattresses are made with layers of natural fibres, creating an extremely comfortable sleeping surface while offering exceptional support for your body. They are also highly breathable and moisture-free.

Hypoallergenic mattresses

Hypoallergenic and anti-allergy mattresses are crafted from natural allergen-resistant materials, providing comfort and relief from allergy and asthma symptoms. The antibacterial fillings help reduce triggers and keep the mattress fresh.

Kids mattresses

Kids mattresses are designed for growing bodies. We offer a range of mattresses for toddlers and young children, from soft to firm, ensuring a great night's sleep for your little ones.

Sleepmotion™ mattresses

Sleepmotion™ mattresses are specifically designed to fit Dreams' exclusive Sleepmotion™ bases. This seamless integration gives you complete control over your mattress's position for a personalised sleep experience.

Zip and link mattresses

Zip and link mattresses feature a versatile design that allows them to be easily joined or separated. This makes them ideal for couples with different firmness or mattress preferences, as each person can choose the mattress that best suits their sleeping style. They’re also easy to transport and perfect for guest rooms.

What mattress size should I get?

From small singles to 6-foot- wide super kings, we have mattresses for every bed. To make the ideal choice, you need to:

• Get accurate measurements of your room.
• Consider who is using the mattress: do you need space for two or want to spread out?
• Do you already have a bed frame? This will need to match your new mattress.
• If you're buying a new bed frame as well, don't forget to check those dimensions against your room measurements too!

If you’re at all unsure of the right size, visit our mattress size guide.

How do I choose the right mattress firmness?

Comfort grades, also known as softness or firmness, help determine how a mattress will support your sleeping position. Knowing which is best for what can make the choice easier.

• Soft firmness offers the least resistance, providing a gentle support base that contours your natural body shape. Perfect for side sleepers.
• Medium firmness provides a gentle support system, conforming to the shape of your body. Great if you sleep on your side or front.
• Firm mattresses offer essential support to maintain natural spinal alignment. Ideal for back or front sleepers.
• Very firm mattresses provide a very firm base for optimum support, especially for back sleepers.
• Split tension allows you to choose two different comfort grades, making it perfect for couples with different sleeping positions or weights.

To help further, check out our personal comfort guide, which provides specific advice on the best mattresses for your sleeping position.

Which mattress brands are available?

We stock a wide range of renowned brands, including:

TEMPUR mattresses contain a layer of high-density base foam, ventilated cool foam and an extra layer of memory foam. These distribute your weight and pressure evenly by supporting your pressure points.

Silentnight mattresses showcase the best of UK craftsmanship and offer a range of fillings and comfort grades, including memory foam, pocket spring and combination.

Sleepeezee combines memory foam with spring technology to create medium and soft comfort mattresses. With innovative technology, Sleepeezee also offers zip-and-link, which divides your bed into two sections.

Sealy mattresses are specially designed with advice from orthopaedic surgeons to create a variety of mattresses that will support a bad back. The Sealy range is available in comfort grades from soft to firm.

Finally, TheraPur mattresses use ActiGel, an exclusive support layer with an open cell structure that moulds to your shape while maintaining a comfortable temperature throughout the night.

How much should I spend on a mattress?

This depends on what you want from your mattress. To help you, here is what you actually get at each price point.

• Under £400: You will find rolled foam mattresses and entry-level open coil spring mattresses at this price. They are fine for a spare room or a short-term solution.
• £400 to £800: This is where the range opens up into quality pocket spring and hybrid mattresses that will last. A 1,000-spring pocket spring at this price point, with a natural comfort layer, will outlast most foam mattresses costing twice as much. This is enough to invest in something that genuinely improves your sleep without spending more than you need to.
• £800 to £1,500: At this level, you are getting higher spring counts (2,000 or above), natural fillings like wool, cotton and cashmere, and often hand-tufted or hand-stitched construction. These mattresses are built to last ten to fifteen years.
• Over £1,500: You are paying for the materials, such as hand-side-stitched pocket springs and craftsmanship that takes hours per mattress. Brands like Hypnos, Flaxby and Tempur sit at this level. If you sleep badly and have already tried mattresses in the ranges below, this is where the difference becomes genuinely noticeable.

Not sure where to start? The Sleepmatch quiz can help you find the right choice for you. Or visit your nearest Dreams store to try Sleepmatch in person. It performs a full-body scan and recommends a mattress based on your measurements and needs.