Navigating the website is very easy, making the shopping experience nice & relaxing. The products I ordered are exactly as pictured & described. I ordered Clear Elastic for bracelet making & it’s of... See more
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Found this shop by accident and absolutely will be using them again and again. Bought an array of pony beads for my daughter who enjoys making kandi rotators and quality is great. Prices are good and... See more
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Lovely and kind organisation. Got back after order with reassuring details regarding delivery which went swimmingly. Product is strong, durable, pretty and beautifully packaged. Delighted. Thank you... See more
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Came much sooner than expected. Just what I needed in black to string a lapis bracelet. Very difficult to find on the market but makes all the difference in this particular case. Thanks for supplyi... See more
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The Bead Shop has been based in the heart of Manchester for over 20 years, proudly supplying the UK and beyond with high quality beads and beading supplies. We pride ourselves on our unique and stylish beads from all around the world, stocking everything from beads, findings and stringing materials, from some of the biggest names in crafts and jewellery making including Swarovski, Vintaj, Miyuki and Beadalon. As bead lovers, we are always finding amazing new products and adding them to our website for you to enjoy. We also specialise in wholesale orders of all your favourite pieces. With thousands of products on offer, you can expect to find exactly what you need, paired with exceptional customer service and speedy delivery.
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186-188 Cheetham Hill Road, M8 8LW, Manchester, United Kingdom
- 0161 274 4040
- sales@the-beadshop.co.uk
- www.the-beadshop.co.uk
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Excellent
Excellent online offering with really reasonable delivery costs. The email marketing is actually interesting and not too regular which is a breath of fresh air. Keep it up please.
February 3, 2026
Always excellent customer service and…
Always excellent customer service and superb quality. Delivery is prompt and well presented
March 5, 2026
Good website and easy transaction
Good website and easy transaction, and good prices although postage was slow for first class!
March 3, 2026
Excellent service
Excellent service. The bead thread I ordered took 10 days to arrive by post, which was concerning, but The Bead Shop would have happily resent the thread if it had not arrived. Thanks.
March 3, 2026
Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. Quick and friendly response to an email query. High quality product that is reasonably priced
March 3, 2026
An excellent website for those interested I’m jewellry making.
An excellent range of materials for jewellry design. Good customer services. Highly recommended. Delivery excellent.
February 4, 2026
Beautiful sterling silver fine trace…
Beautiful sterling silver fine trace chains, speedy delivery, would definately recommend
March 5, 2026
Good range of quality beads
Good range of quality beads at reasonable prices with very speedy delivery, I ordered on Wednesday evening and received my order on Friday.
March 5, 2026
Website easy to navigate.
Website easy to navigate.
The exact colour and size of beads I wanted.
February 26, 2026
The owners were very helpful
The owners were very helpful on the phone and sorted out my problems.
February 24, 2026
First delivery and nice item
February 25, 2026
Love the beads I order from you an fast…
Love the beads I order from you an fast delivery 👍
February 24, 2026
Great service from start to finish
Great service from start to finish. Easy to find the item required, competitive pricing and very quick delivery.
March 3, 2026
Really great customer service
I needed to add something I'd forgotten to an order and it was easy to sort out via email.
There is a great choice of beads and findings. I would just like a few more spacers for earrings etc
March 3, 2026
Quick delivery service and great…
Quick delivery service and great communication throughout. Great quality of products, have purchased several more items.
February 24, 2026
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