Best Memory Foam Mattresses 2026

Buying a new mattress is extremely personal and needs to meet your exact requirements. When looking for the best memory foam mattress, you should be sure to account for everything from comfort and value for money to practicality and sizing. To make your life easier, our product experts have created a list of what we think are the best memory foam mattresses on the market in 2026.

Criteria for selecting a top memory foam mattress

We have taken great care to compile everything you need to know when looking for the best memory foam mattress. When creating this list, we looked at:

• Customer reviews and ratings
• Value for money
• Purchase popularity on our site
• The most popular customisation and specification choices

Here’s a rundown of the best memory foam mattresses UK-wide, all available right here at MattressNextDay.

Silentnight 7 Zone Memory Foam Mattress

From the hugely popular Silentnight brand comes the innovative Silentnight 7 Zone Memory Foam Mattress, designed to offer a responsive sleeping experience. This 20cm deep foam mattress features a zonal design, where memory foam layers are designed to respond to your body and create a supportive ‘cradled’ feeling. 

Arriving vacuum-packed, this is an amazing memory foam mattress that boasts NASA-level tech and UK manufacturing quality.

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Key features:

7-zone system: A zonal system which offers layers of responsive memory foam that moulds around your body, no matter how you sleep – offering a comfortable and supportive rest each night. 

Long-lasting reliability: Made right here in the UK and approved by the National Bed Federation, this mattress is as dependable as they come. It comes with a 3-year guarantee for total peace of mind.  

Easy to install: Arriving in a vacuum-packed container, this mattress is easy to fit in your room - just position it where you want it, unbox it and wait for 48 hours for maximum freshness.

Customer reviews

"Very good night’s sleep. Support where you need it."

"Excellent. I would recommend this mattress to anyone."

Spring King Sanctuary Spa 2000 Pillow Top Mattress

The Spring King Sanctuary Spa 2000 Pillow Top Mattress is deep and offers premium comfort for restful sleep all night long. Not only does it feel great to sleep on, but it also looks expensive (without the hefty price tag!)

This is one of our best mattresses when it comes to support and comfort.

Key features:

Memory foam & pocket spring benefits: Underneath the soft layer of memory foam lies a complex formation of individually-pocketed springs that work entirely with your body and even the smallest movements.

Stitched border: A reinforced border is included in the mattress to make sure everything stays in its right place. This addition of padding also helps to avoid any lumps and bumps forming in your mattress.

No need to flip: You needn't worry about any heavy lifting with this mattress. Single-sided, this mattress eradicates the need for heaving and moving about regularly.

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Customer reviews

"Superb mattress… really comfortable..."

"Exceeded my expectation, especially for the money."

Silentnight UltraGel 2000 Pocket Mattress

Like the previous option, the Silentnight UltraGel 2000 Pocket Mattress combines the best of both worlds, offering both body-hugging memory foam layers and 2000 of Silentnight's bespoke Mirapocket® Springs. These innovative springs are designed to work with the memory foam to provide maximum pressure relief. Plus, with a medium feel, you'll receive balanced support in any sleeping position as the thick memory foam contours to your shape.

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Key features:

Personalised relief night after night: The memory foam layer in this mattress responds to your body as you lie down, before springing back to its original shape when pressure is removed. This means you get a fresh level of support every night, without that dreaded compressed 'dip' in the middle of your mattress.

The best balance of comfort and support: With 2000 clever Mirapocket® Springs and a medium firm rating, this mattress is the ideal middle ground between the support of memory foam and the flexibility you want from a pocket-sprung bed.

Cooling comfort: This mattress also features a deep UltraGel premium comfort layer, which is designed to regulate your temperature whilst distributing your weight evenly over the surface.

Customer reviews

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Sleepeezee Lasting Memory 1000 Mattress

Packed with technology that promotes great sleep, the Sleepeezee Lasting Memory 1000 Mattress is a wonderful choice for sleep health, thanks to its combination of pocket springs, premium memory foam and added high-density and polyester layers to provide full body-contouring support and comfort.

Key features:

1000 pocket springs: These springs work alongside the foam layers to provide tailored, pressure-relieving support exactly where you need it.

Highly cushioning: Memory foam lets you gently sink into the mattress, while the other foam layers ensure proper spinal support for a healthy sleeping posture.

Ideal for back and side sleepers: The medium rating and combination of springs and memory foam means that back and side sleepers will benefit most when resting on this supportive mattress.

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Customer reviews

"Excellent mattress, really comfy & a great night's sleep. Would recommend."

"Delivers a really comfortable night's sleep."

SleepSoul Wish 3000 Series Pocket Cool Gel Mattress

The SleepSoul Wish 3000 Series Pocket Cool Gel Mattress has been designed for those who just can't cool down at night. The innovative gel technology used within this mattress means that you can stay cool for a restful night's sleep every night. It also features individually pocketed springs for ultimate support and comfort.

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Key features:

Individual spring pockets: This mattress features individual springs so that you and your sleeping partner don't have to worry about disturbing each other when changing positions during the night.

Premium support: This model has a reinforced edge-to-edge design, so you can spread right out while remaining in utter comfort throughout the night.

Peace of mind: You can purchase with confidence when shopping the SleepSoul Wish 3000 Series Pocket Cool Gel Mattress with our generous 10-year warranty.

Customer reviews

"Really comfy mattress, best nights sleep in a while, and helps with my back pain."

"Fantastic product, fully recommend."

SleepSoul Space 2000 Pocket Memory Pillow Top Mattress

With 2000 pocket springs, the SleepSoul Space 2000 Pocket Memory Pillow Top Mattress presents a great combination of quality, performance and affordability. At 33cm depth and a firm rating, it’s a fantastic mattress designed for people who want a thick, durable mattress for a supportive night’s sleep.

Key features:

Orthopaedic support: This mattress is designed to target its support to your back and joints, making it ideal for sleepers that have joint problems.

Firm sleeping zones: This mattress is rated as firm and has dense memory foam layers that offer maximum pressure relief, with individual sleeping zones to ensure you and your partner don’t roll together.

Pillow top: Provides an additional layer of comfort to add luxury and comfort to your sleep experience.

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Customer reviews

"So comfy, very happy with purchase. No need to spend more, my only grumble is that its so cosy it makes getting up a little more difficult!"

TEMPUR EASE® 20 Mattress

We can't talk about the best memory foam mattresses without mentioning Tempur. And the TEMPUR EASE® 20 Mattress is a hard one to beat. Made with layers of innovative Tempur Adapt Material, and with a specialist EASE Super Soft Sleep Surface, this medium firm, orthopaedic memory foam mattress is sure to bring you night after night of personalised comfort and gentle spinal alignment.

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Key features:

Technology derived from NASA: The memory foam that TEMPUR uses is a direct relative of the material NASA use to cushion their astronauts during take-off. This developed material will instead cushion you as you sleep.

A cooler night's sleep: You may think that memory foam retains heat, but TEMPUR ensure their memory foam offers enhanced ventilation to prevent overheating.

Easy to clean and maintain: The TEMPUR Ease 20 features an antimicrobial zip cover that you can easily remove and pop in the wash to create a cleaner, fresher sleeping environment.

Customer reviews

"This is my 2nd Tempur mattress. I had the other one for 14 years, so I know they are made to last. Not cheap but worth the money as good quality & comfort."

Emma® Original Memory Foam Mattress

One of the most popular mattress brands in the world, Emma® knows how to make a brilliant memory foam mattress. This medium feel mattress keeps you supported in any sleeping position, making it an ideal mattress for couples, and features several different layers of unique memory foam technology to keep you optimally comforted.

Key features:

Halo memory foam: a new and improved type of memory foam that relieves pressure on joints, this 21st-century material promises to support the more angular parts of your body for unrivalled comfort. 

Stay cool and dry: An Emma UltraDry Cover wicks moisture away, is removable, and machine washable, keeping you fresh and dry every night.

Stay cool at night: Layers of Airgocell foam technology encourage airflow through the mattress, which helps to cool your body down and promotes hygiene by dispersing moisture.

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Customer reviews

"A great mattress at a great price. We have 2 now and would not hesitate to buy another. High quality and very well made."

"The hardest part of getting out of bed in the morning.”