Bookstores in Manchester
Manchester, England has 104 bookstores on the map. That's 104 bookshops mapped around Manchester, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Give yourself an hour minimum — bookshops are the one errand that always takes longer than planned.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Manchester (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Waterstones and Pams Bookend, plus High Street Books & Records. If a bookshop's missing from Manchester's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Manchester bookstore lineup
104 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
Pams Bookend
Bookstore
Pams Bookend is Bookstore.
High Street Books & Records
Bookstore
High Street Books & Records is Bookstore.
Baytree Books and Gifts
Bookstore
Baytree Books and Gifts — Bookstore.
Lyall's
Bookstore
Lyall's — Bookstore, found on 15 Rochdale Road in Todmorden.
15 Rochdale Road, Todmorden, OL14 5AA
St Denys Bookshop
Bookstore
St Denys Bookshop is Bookstore.
Nick Tozer Railway Books
Bookstore
Nick Tozer Railway Books — Bookstore, found on 155 Church Street in Huddersfield. Also worth knowing about Nick Tozer Railway Books: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th 14:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
155 Church Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4UJ
Hours: Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th 14:00-20:00
Phone: +44 1484 518159
Marple Book Shop
Bookstore
Marple Book Shop is Bookstore.
Oxfam Bookshop
Bookstore
Oxfam Bookshop — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Oxfam Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
Abacus Books
Bookstore
Abacus Books is Bookstore.
Travelling Man Comics
Bookstore
Travelling Man Comics is Bookstore on 4 Dale Street, Manchester. Travelling Man Comics also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
4 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1JW
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 161 237 1877
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Manchester Fort Shopping Park in Manchester. Also worth knowing about The Works: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Manchester Fort Shopping Park, Manchester, M8 8EP
Phone: +441618 322756
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
The Bookcase
Bookstore
The Bookcase — Bookstore, found on 29 Market Street in Hebden Bridge. Also worth knowing about The Bookcase: it has a website with more detail.
29 Market Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6EU
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 91-93 Deansgate in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
91-93 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 161 837 3000
Arndale Book Exchange
Bookstore
Arndale Book Exchange — Bookstore, found on 11 Shudehill in Manchester.
11 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 2AF
Magma
Bookstore
Magma is Bookstore on 22 Oldham Street, Manchester. Magma also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
22 Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JN
Pre-loved Bookshop
BookstoreRun by National Trust
Pre-loved Bookshop is Bookstore run by National Trust.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on The Lowry Outlet Mall in Salford. Also worth knowing about The Works: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford, M50 3AG
Phone: +44 161 873 8037
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore. TGJones also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:30-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:30-16:30
Serenity Booksellers
Bookstore
Serenity Booksellers is Bookstore on 11 Warren Street, Stockport. Serenity Booksellers also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
11 Warren Street, Stockport, SK1 1UD
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Great Grandfathers
Bookstore
Great Grandfathers is Bookstore on Towngate, Leyland.
Towngate, Leyland, PR25 2LR
Chapter One
Bookstore
Chapter One is Bookstore on 19 Lever Street, Manchester. Chapter One also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-21:00; it has a website with more detail.
19 Lever Street, Manchester, M1 1BY
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Chorlton Book Shop
Bookstore
Chorlton Book Shop — Bookstore, found on 506 Wilbraham Road in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Chorlton Book Shop: it has a website with more detail.
506 Wilbraham Road, Manchester, M21 9AW
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 13 Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
13 Kingsgate Centre, Huddersfield, HD1 2QB
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on The Springs Shopping Centre in Buxton. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
The Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DF
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1298 73339
Islamic Life
Bookstore
Islamic Life is Bookstore on 4 Wilmslow Road, Manchester.
4 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M14 5TP
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore on Lord Street Mall, Blackburn.
Lord Street Mall, Blackburn, BB1 7NQ
Legacy Comics
Bookstore
Legacy Comics is Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Rebound
Bookstore
Rebound — Bookstore.
Thackeray's
Bookstore
Thackeray's is Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Unitom
Bookstore
Unitom is Bookstore on 1a Stevenson Square, Manchester. Unitom also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1a Stevenson Square, Manchester, M1 1DN
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
Phone: +44 7496 267 160
Blackwells
Bookstore
Blackwells is Bookstore on Oxford Road, Manchester. Blackwells also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GP
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
The Thoughtful Spot
Bookstore
The Thoughtful Spot is Bookstore on 334 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax. The Thoughtful Spot also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
334 Skircoat Green Road, Halifax, HX3 0LX
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 7974 681794
Rare Mags
Bookstore
Rare Mags is Bookstore on 5 Lower Hillgate, Stockport. Rare Mags also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00.
5 Lower Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 1JQ
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 6-8 New Market Street in Chorley. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
6-8 New Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DB
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore. WHSmith also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Urmston Bookshop
Bookstore
Urmston Bookshop is Bookstore.
Waterstone
Bookstore
Waterstone — Bookstore, found on 16 St. Ann Street in Manchester.
16 St. Ann Street, Manchester, M2 7LF
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-17:00
Tell Tales Books
Bookstore
Tell Tales Books is Bookstore. Tell Tales Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Phone: +44 7833 946961
Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist
Bookstore
Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist — Bookstore, found on 42 Peter Street in Manchester.
42 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 4 Lower Mall Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
4 Lower Mall Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1HE
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 24 Lower Mall Spindles Shopping Centre in Oldham. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
24 Lower Mall Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1HE
Second Hand Bookshop
Bookstore
Second Hand Bookshop is Bookstore. Second Hand Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
St Helens Book Stop
Bookstore
St Helens Book Stop — Bookstore, found on 11 Bridge Street in St Helens. Also worth knowing about St Helens Book Stop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Bridge Street, St Helens, WA10 1NN
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +44 1744 902768
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Queer Lit
Bookstore
Queer Lit — Bookstore, found on 27 Great Ancoats Street in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Queer Lit: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Su 09:00-23:00; PH unknown.
27 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 5AJ
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th-Su 09:00-23:00; PH unknown
World of Islam
Bookstore
World of Islam is Bookstore.
Alexandria Library
Bookstore
Alexandria Library is Bookstore on 247 Wilmslow Road.
247 Wilmslow Road
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore.
The Book Corner
Bookstore
The Book Corner is Bookstore. The Book Corner also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore.
Knutsford, WA16 0TL
Paramount Books
Bookstore
Paramount Books — Bookstore, found on 25-27 Shudehill in Manchester. Also worth knowing about Paramount Books: the map lists its hours as Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
25-27 Shudehill, Manchester, M4 2AF
Hours: Sa-Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 161 834 9509
What the map tells us about bookstores in Manchester
29 of the 104 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
56 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
The Manchester bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Waterstones, Pams Bookend, High Street Books & Records, Baytree Books and Gifts, Lyall's on 15 Rochdale Road, St Denys Bookshop, Nick Tozer Railway Books on 155 Church Street, and Marple Book Shop. That's 104 stops on the Manchester bookstore crawl. 96 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Manchester
The regulars' playbook for Manchester's bookshops:
- Come back seasonally at Waterstones. Stock turns over with the publishing seasons. The shop you browsed in spring is a different shop by autumn.
- Check the staff picks shelf first at Pams Bookend. It's the fastest read of a shop's personality. If the picks excite you, the rest of the store will too.
- Don't overlook the classics wall. Every shop has one. Cheap editions of the books everyone claims to have read — your chance to actually read them.
- Poetry lives in bookshops. Poetry barely exists online as a browsing experience. The poetry shelf in a real shop is a different world.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Manchester — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Manchester can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 104, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 104 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Manchester: 104 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.