Vispring Kingsbridge Firm/Extra Firm Mattress

Assessed from Vispring's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

Choose the Kingsbridge if you want natural materials and traditional craftsmanship rather than synthetic layers. The two-layer calico pocket spring unit uses springs nested by hand, which means each spring can respond independently to your body without the sagging feel that glued spring units can develop. Above that sit British fleece wool and a blend of hand-teased horsetail and Devonshire wool, fibres that breathe well and help regulate temperature, so hot sleepers should find it noticeably cooler than memory foam. Vispring describes the standard feel as gentle yet supportive, though this version is offered in Firm and Extra Firm tensions for those who prefer a more solid surface. It suits heavier sleepers and confirmed back sleepers particularly well.

Heavier sleepers
Firm and Extra Firm tensions over a hand-nested pocket spring unit give a solid surface, which means heavier bodies should feel well held up.

Back sleepers
The firm, supportive surface keeps you lying level on your back, with horsetail and wool layers that hold their shape rather than compressing flat.

Warm sleepers
Breathable wool and horsetail fibres help regulate temperature and wick moisture, which means it should feel noticeably cooler than memory foam.

Couples
Hand-nested pocket springs work independently of each other, which means less motion transfer when your partner moves, and it comes in King and Super King.

Eco-conscious buyers
Natural British fleece wool, Devonshire wool and horsetail are used instead of synthetic or foam layers, giving a traditional, hand-made build.

This is a big investment, so if your budget sits below the starting price there are capable pocket spring options elsewhere. The Firm and Extra Firm tensions may feel too solid for lightweight side sleepers, who often need more give at the shoulder and hip. It also only comes in UK King and Super King, so smaller bed frames are out.

How firm is the Vispring Kingsbridge mattress?

It depends on the tension you order. Vispring describes the standard Kingsbridge as having a medium-soft feel, gentle yet supportive, but it can be ordered in firmer tensions, and this listing covers the Firm and Extra Firm versions, which suit heavier sleepers and those who prefer a solid surface.

What is inside the Vispring Kingsbridge mattress?

Layers of British fleece wool and hand-teased horsetail blended with Devonshire wool sit over a two-layer, hand-nested calico pocket spring unit. The springs are vanadium steel, with 2,030 of them in the 150 x 200cm size, and the whole mattress is 23cm deep.

How much does the Vispring Kingsbridge cost?

It depends on the size you choose, and the price table on this page shows the current price for each size. It is available in UK King and UK Super King. It has luxury pricing, though the hand-made construction and natural materials such as horsetail, Devonshire wool and calico spring pockets go some way to justifying it.

Is the Vispring Kingsbridge good for hot sleepers?

It should be. The upholstery is entirely natural fibre, wool and horsetail rather than foam, and these materials breathe and wick moisture well. If you tend to overheat on memory foam, a natural-fibre pocket spring mattress like this is usually a noticeably cooler place to sleep.