The short answer: The Narberth Fleece-Lined Water-Resistant Hooded Parka (£69.00) is a fleece-lined hooded parka with a water-resistant shell rated to 3000mm — for showers and drizzle, as its record states. It is a regular fit in sizes S–XXL, in Black, Charcoal and Olive. Take your usual UK size; if you are between sizes or plan to wear a thick jumper underneath, go one size up.
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What is a fleece-lined parka?
A parka is a hooded outer coat worn as the warm, weather-facing layer, and this one adds a deep-pile fleece lining through the body and hood. It is not a tailored overcoat and it is not sold as a waterproof coat — its shell is water-resistant, rated to 3000mm for showers and drizzle, exactly as its record states.
How we chose these: the coats below are compared on price, sizes offered, colours offered, and the shell and lining exactly as stated on each product's record — from our own product data. No garment measurements are published for any of the three, so no measurements column is used.
What is the Narberth made from?
The Narberth has a water-resistant woven shell with a soft deep-pile fleece lining through the body and the hood. Its record publishes no fibre percentages, so none are given here. Best for wet, cold British days: that is the record's own description of what the coat is built for — a shell that sheds showers, with the fleece keeping the warmth in.
How water-resistant is the Narberth?
Its shell is rated to 3000mm, for showers and drizzle — that is the wording on its record, and it is the honest limit of the claim. The hood is detachable and fleece-lined, and the cuffs adjust to keep out wind and rain. It is a coat for wet days, not a substitute for a fully waterproof shell in sustained heavy rain.
How does the Narberth fit?
It is a regular fit with room for a jumper underneath, and sizes follow standard EU/UK sizing. Choose your usual UK size; if you are between sizes, or plan to wear a thick jumper underneath, go one size up. Sizes run S, M, L, XL and XXL, all at £69.00, in Black, Charcoal and Olive. The record publishes no garment measurements for the Narberth, so check the store's size guide rather than a measurements table.
What do you wear a parka with?
Wear it the two ways its own record suggests. Best for the school run or commute: Black or Charcoal over a hoodie and jeans. Best for weekends outdoors: Olive with chinos and walking boots. The zipped chest and hand pockets carry the small things without a bag.
How do you care for the Narberth?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, with the hood removed — that is the record's own instruction. Do not bleach and do not tumble dry; hang it to dry away from direct heat. Always check the garment label first.
How does the Narberth compare with the other WARDLEY parkas and long coats?
| Product | Price | Sizes | Colours | Shell and lining | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth Fleece-Lined Water-Resistant Hooded Parka | £69.00 | S–XXL | Black, Charcoal, Olive | Water-resistant woven shell, rated to 3000mm, with a deep-pile fleece lining | Wet, cold days — showers and drizzle, with a fleece lining |
| Windsor Fleece-Lined Hooded Parka Coat | £150.00 | S–XL | Khaki, Olive, Navy | Cotton outer with a fleece lining | A mid-length cotton parka for the coldest commutes |
| Lanark Longline Hooded Down Puffer Coat | £229.00 | S–XXL | Forest Green, Black, Khaki | Water-resistant shell with a 90% duck down fill | The coldest weeks — a knee-length down coat |
The short version: choose the Narberth at £69.00 for a fleece-lined parka whose shell is rated for showers and drizzle; choose the Windsor at £150.00 for a mid-length cotton parka with a fleece lining; choose the Lanark at £229.00 for a knee-length coat filled with 90% duck down.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Narberth waterproof?
No — and its record does not claim that. The shell is water-resistant, rated to 3000mm for showers and drizzle. For sustained heavy rain, treat it as a warm coat that sheds showers, not a waterproof shell.
What size should I order?
Choose your usual UK size — the Narberth is a regular fit with room for a jumper underneath. If you are between sizes or plan to wear a thick jumper, go one size up.
Is the hood removable?
Yes. The hood is detachable and fleece-lined, and the record's care instruction is to remove it before washing.
How do I wash the Narberth?
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with the hood removed. Do not bleach or tumble dry, and hang it to dry away from direct heat.
How long does delivery take?
All WARDLEY orders come with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch 1–2 working days, delivery 3–5 working days from order. Order ahead of the wet week, not during it.
Can I return it?
Yes — free 30-day returns on unworn items for UK orders.
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All WARDLEY orders come with free tracked UK delivery: dispatch 1–2 working days, delivery 3–5 working days, with 30-day returns on unworn items.
What about a quilted lining instead of fleece?
For the quilted-lining alternative, see our Leyburn quilted-lined longline coat questions, answered. The Leyburn Hooded Quilted-Lined Longline Coat (£79.00) carries its warmth in a padded diamond-quilted lining under a wind-resistant outer, at mid-thigh length.
What about a knee-length down coat instead?
For the coldest weeks rather than wet ones, see our longline down puffer coat questions, answered — the Lanark Longline Hooded Down Puffer Coat (£229.00).
What about the other fleece-lined parka?
For the fleece-lined parka built around the coldest commute, see our Windsor fleece-lined parka questions, answered. The Windsor Fleece-Lined Hooded Parka Coat (£150.00) has a padded body with a fleece lining, a fixed hood and a zip front, in Khaki, Olive and Navy, sizes S to XL.
