Shire Bed Company Memory Deluxe 1000 Mattress
The Shire Bed Company Memory Deluxe 1000 is a hybrid mattress, which means it pairs springs with a foam comfort layer, so you get support underneath with a softer feel where your body meets the bed.
- Memory foam cushions shoulders & hips
- Springs help keep your spine aligned
- Suits back & combination sleepers
£209
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Shire rates the Memory Deluxe 1000 as medium firm, a feel that suits most sleepers, although lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm. It sits firmly at the budget end of the hybrid market. It comes in UK Single, Double, King and Super King.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Hybrid
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£209 to £369
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from mattress data provided by our UK retail partners, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across those retailers.
Why should you choose this mattress?
The main draw here is value. This is one of the more affordable routes into a hybrid mattress, a category that often costs considerably more. The medium firm feel is a sensible middle ground: enough give from the memory foam side of things to cushion your shoulders and hips, with sprung support underneath to keep your spine reasonably aligned. If you sleep on your back or switch positions through the night, that combination tends to work well.
Key features & layer details
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Best suited for?
Budget buyers
Described as one of the more affordable routes into a hybrid, it gives you a memory foam and spring mattress without the higher cost of the category.
Back sleepers
The medium firm feel pairs memory foam cushioning with sprung support underneath, which helps keep your spine reasonably aligned when lying flat.
Combination sleepers
A medium firm feel is a sensible middle ground, so switching positions through the night should suit the mix of foam give and spring support.
Couples
Sizes run from Double to King and Super King, giving two people room to spread out on a medium firm feel that suits most sleepers.
If you're a lightweight side sleeper, medium firm may feel slightly too solid against your shoulder. And if you want full transparency on construction, foam density or spring type, the published details for this model are limited, which makes careful comparison shopping harder.
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Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Shire Bed Company Memory Deluxe 1000 Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 mattress?
It's listed as medium firm. That sits in the middle of the scale with a slight lean towards support, a feel that suits back sleepers and heavier side sleepers well, though very light sleepers may find it a touch firm.
What sizes does the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 come in?
It's available in four UK sizes: Single, Double, King and Super King.
Is the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 a memory foam or spring mattress?
It's a hybrid, which means it combines a sprung support core with foam comfort layers on top. You get the responsive support of springs with the pressure-relieving cushioning of memory foam.
How much does the Shire Memory Deluxe 1000 cost?
It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. It's inexpensive for a hybrid mattress. That low price does come with limited published detail on the construction, so ask your retailer if you want specifics.
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