Urmston Bookshop

Urmston Bookshop Urmston Books and Board Games is an independent family-run bookshop and board game cafe designed to celebrate stories, both for you and by you.

Welcome to the website of Urmston Bookshop which opened in October 2010. We are Sandra and Kevin Foy and Kathryn Banner and are very proud of the shop which has proved to be a great addition to Urmston town centre. We stock a range of titles for both adults and children together with specialist cards, stationery, gifts and many other educational toys and games. We also have a meeting room with an

SMART Interactive board. This room is used for all different events from story times, author visits, book clubs to photographic exhibitions. Several schools have also used the room for book based staff meeting and in-service training. We look forward to meeting you soon! Sandra, Kevin and Kathryn.

End of the third week of our and we are at 89 books read! Huge, huge kudos to all our sprinters. 🥰 🙌 📖We might be clos...
08/08/2026

End of the third week of our and we are at 89 books read! Huge, huge kudos to all our sprinters. 🥰 🙌 📖

We might be closed next week, but we'll still be reading, of course! Do keep sending us your book reviews and ratings and we'll update the leaderboard at the end of the week.

If you haven't joined our sprint yet, what are you waiting for? You could win a free book and two hours of board game play. Just tell us what you've been reading (from 19th July) along with a three-word review and a rating out of five 🌟.

Get involved 👉 urmstonbooks.co.uk/summer-book-sprint

Before we close for a couple of weeks, why not come in and check out some of this week's new releases?There are some lov...
06/08/2026

Before we close for a couple of weeks, why not come in and check out some of this week's new releases?

There are some lovely additions to the children's shelves, including a beautiful bedtime book by Sheleana Aiyana all about gratitude, the latest in the Emerald series by Harriet Muncaster and a wonderful, imaginative tale by Rachel Morrisroe which teaches a subtle lesson about hearsay and truth.

Come have a look and say hello! We're open until Saturday, 5pm. 😊

05/08/2026

We are closing for a summer break from the end of this week for a couple of weeks! Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

It’s the longest break we’ve taken since taking over the shop a couple of years ago, and I’m not going to lie, I’m really nervous about it! Thanks to all of our loyal customers who have stood by us and we will be back for all your book and board game needs very soon.

If you do have any books to pick up, we will be open as usual until Saturday 5pm for any collections, or we’ll be happy to hold them for as long as you need. If you’re struggling to get in and need the books urgently, do get in touch and we can try and arrange for local drop off before we head off.

Happy paperback publication day to Sunrise on the Reaping! For all of you who were waiting for Haymitch’s story to come ...
04/08/2026

Happy paperback publication day to Sunrise on the Reaping! For all of you who were waiting for Haymitch’s story to come out in paperback, it’s heeeeere! 🥰

Come say hello, have a nosy and pick up a copy. And for everyone who’s already read it, do let us know what you thought in the comments. I’m keen to hear some local reviews!

End of week two in our and collectively, we've read 57 books! Hurrah! A huge well done to all of our sprinters.Check o...
01/08/2026

End of week two in our and collectively, we've read 57 books! Hurrah! A huge well done to all of our sprinters.

Check out the latest update on our leaderboard (readerboard? 😜) and get involved for a chance to win a free book and two hours of board game play. Simply tell us the books you've been reading (from 19th July – 31st August), along with a three-word review and a rating out of five 🌟. Kids are welcome to take part!

Find out more and join in 👉 urmstonbooks.co.uk/summer-book-sprint

I love the smell of new books in the morning! Better yet when there’s a huge stack of them, and just a few of the new ti...
30/07/2026

I love the smell of new books in the morning! Better yet when there’s a huge stack of them, and just a few of the new titles you’ll find on our shelves this week.

Come for a little browse and a chat! We’re open 9:30am - 5pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays, but will be closing slightly earlier tomorrow (Friday 31st July) at 4pm owing to summer childcare juggles. 😊

We are both delighted and sorry to say that our Folklore and Forgotten Truths event with , and is now sold out!If you ...
29/07/2026

We are both delighted and sorry to say that our Folklore and Forgotten Truths event with , and is now sold out!

If you missed out on getting a ticket, do get in touch by email or DM and let us know if you'd like to be on a waiting list.

So sorry! The space in our shop is limited, but if we have lots of further requests, we can try and seek out an alternative venue.

Our annual is off to a cracking start, with a whopping TWENTY books read in the first week! Check out some of the 5* r...
25/07/2026

Our annual is off to a cracking start, with a whopping TWENTY books read in the first week! Check out some of the 5* reviews coming in from our sprinters.

We'll be posting regular updates and reviews all the way up until the end of the sprint on the 31st of August. We'd love to see more young people getting involved!

Remember, one winner (selected at random) will win a free book of their choice + two hours of free board game play, and everyone who participates (with their book titles, ratings and reviews) will be entitled to 10% off a book at the end of the sprint.

Find out more and take part 👉 urmstonbooks.co.uk/summer-book-sprint

Join us on 10th September and meet three authors – , , and – shedding new light on ancient wisdom and exploring our rel...
24/07/2026

Join us on 10th September and meet three authors – , , and – shedding new light on ancient wisdom and exploring our relationship with the natural world.

From fictional retellings to emotional journeys, learn how the mythologies of the British Isles have evolved over the years and how they relate to our lives today.

Tickets are just £5, including a welcome drink on the evening. Book and ticket options are also available at the price of the books.

Get your tickets here 👉 urmstonbooks.co.uk/event-details/folklore-and-forgotten-truths

23/07/2026

We’re always adding new games to the cafe and this one from the creators of Spots is fast becoming a family favourite (despite the squabbling it causes).

Magical Athlete combines hilarious characters with a simple game mechanic to guarantee hours of competitive, laughter-filled, downright brutal fun. If you’re at a loose end and school has broken up, why not pop in and give it a go?

Address

72 Flixton Road
Manchester
M415AB

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441617477442

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