B For Butterfly Books

B For Butterfly Books is your local independent bookshop based at Brooklands tram stop in Sale, Greater Manchester.

B For Butterfly Books originally started as a children's bookshop but has expanded to stock a range of adult titles alongside bookish gifts, cards and signed books. The shop can also order in any book currently in print and available in the UK, so feel free to pop in-store or get in touch via email or social media.

As well as local author events and social activities, the shop holds a selection of book clubs and welcomes new members.

Travelling here by car

From Manchester Road (A56) turn onto Marsland Road and turn right at the traffic lights after the cemetery. The shop is on the right hand side.

Travelling here by train

A minutes walk from Brooklands tram stop on the Altrincham line of the Bee Network.

Travelling here by other means

A minutes walk from Brooklands tram stop on the Altrincham line of the Bee Network

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Specific venue type: Shop
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: Free

B For Butterfly Books is your local independent bookshop based at Brooklands tram stop in Sale, Greater Manchester.

As well as local author events and social activities, the shop holds a selection of book clubs and welcomes new members.

Travelling here by car

From Manchester Road (A56) turn onto Marsland Road and turn right at the traffic lights after the cemetery. The shop is on the right hand side.

Travelling here by train

A minutes walk from Brooklands tram stop on the Altrincham line of the Bee Network.

Travelling here by other means

A minutes walk from Brooklands tram stop on the Altrincham line of the Bee Network

Visit Website

Specific venue type: Shop
Open Hours: Opening hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Price: Free

Photo: Michelle Crosby

Free entry
Family friendly
Free Parking
Toilets

B For Butterfly Books

8 Brooklands Road
Sale
M33 3SQ

hello@bforbutterflybooks.com

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