The Bead Shop Manchester Reviews 

5,231
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 250 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional quality of the beads and the impressively wide selection of crafting supplies available on the website. People also greatly appreciate the swift delivery service, noting that packages always arrive promptly and are securely packaged. Shoppers find the online store very easy to navigate when placing their orders. Though some customers experienced minor inconveniences with their purchases, such as receiving incorrect items, missing pieces, or delayed packages, the overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. Consumers emphasize that support staff are remarkably helpful when dealing with these occasional order discrepancies.

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Quality

Consumers find quality to be consistently excellent, praising the fantastic range of materials, beads, and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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


Company details

  1. Hobby Store
  2. Jewelry Store

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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One stop shop

This is an excellent place to buy craft and jewellery supplies. The Bead Shop have a wide range of items and post things quickly. I highly recommend them as a one stop shop.

January 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic beads

Very happy with my beads. They look exactly like the photos and the delivery was super fast. I will definitely buy again.

January 26, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was delighted withe product I…

I was delighted withe product I ordered. The delivery was a little bit late,but not a problem. I will definitely be using the service again. The help with making the order over the phone was greatly appreciated.

January 28, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

credit card payment

The product was very good my biggest concern for me was how my credit card was not good for me and was very concerned on how it was done .
when it came for paying somebody new my card number and my security code on the back of my card I did not have to do a thing and I do not understand how this was done , and I do not like that I felt insecure and still do I don't think I could do that again sorry Thank you Graham Clarke

January 26, 2026
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Reply from The Bead Shop Manchester

Thank you for sharing your feedback​.

To clarify, our system does ​not have the ability to store, view, or save any credit or debit card details at any stage of the payment process. All payments are handled through a secure, compliant payment provider.

What you experienced is most likely autofill functionality on your own device or browser (for example, saved card details in a phone, tablet, or web browser). This feature is controlled entirely by the device or software being used and is outside of our control.

As requested​ via email, your account was fully deleted​.

Customer security and satisfaction are always our priority, and we take concerns like this seriously. Your feedback is appreciated.

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