Blackwell’s Manchester

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Blackwell's bookshop
Blackwell, University of Manchester - Mikey

Blackwell’s new North West flagship shop opened 20 February 2019. The stunning new 7,600 square foot shop is the exclusive bookseller at University Green. The new shop has large Fiction, Non-Fiction, Children’s and Academic departments, and also carries a wide range of gifts, stationery, boardgames and technologyYou’ll find a Caffe Nero on the upper floor. Blackwell’s have always supported literary events across Manchester, and their new shop will host events on a regular basis. Follow them on Twitter to keep updated @BlackwellMcr

University Green 146 Oxford RoadManchesterM13 9GP View map
Telephone: 0161 274 3331 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Tuesday8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Friday8:30am - 7:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Sunday11:00am - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

What's on near Blackwell’s Manchester

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RNCM Gospel Choir at RNCM

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Dance:Music at the RNCM

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