About Minikin

Opening Hours -

Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm.    Sundays - Birthday Parties only.

There is no need to book but if you have a party of 6 or more it is good to give us a quick call so we can make sure we hold you a table. During busy times like school holidays it is also a good idea to reserve a table.

Address -

Minikin Emporium, 11 Northenden Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 2DH

Telephone -

0161 973 6822

Email -

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Finding us and Parking -

We are located on Northenden Road across the road from Sale Metrolink Station and 3 doors up from Barclays Bank.

There is pay and display parking across from the shop where you can park for an hour at 10p or 2 hours at 30p. There is also a multi-story car park on Broad Road in Sale called Q-Park which is a minutes walk away.

Established in 2010, Minikin Emporium is a little hidden gem located in Sale, Manchester. A truly beautiful and independent shop with its own paint a pot art studio owned by Claire and her little boy, Alfie.

When you step over the doorway into Minikin Emporium you will always get the warmest of welcomes and whether you come to paint a pot, buy a gift or simply have coffee and cake, you will leave with a smile and already planning your next visit.

At the Emporium we have high chairs, baby changing, a buggy park, toy box and everthing to make your visit as easy as possible. We pride ourselves on making your experience a special one, so will cater to any of your special requirements if you let us know before your visit.

Many people visit us to paint pottery, decopatch or get clay imprints of their tiny treasures hand and footprints. We never charge a studio fee and our staff will help you with every step of the way incuding taking imrpints, writing on pots or even entertaining little ones whilst you spend time finishing pots or enjoying the experience with your other child.

If you chose to visit us to buy a gift then you will find beautiful greeting cards, ranges from East of India, The Bright Side, The Puppet Company, Ecoboo to name but a few. We also specialise in personalised products and you can chose from mugs with your Grandads name on to personalised Christening money boxes to Personalised books and champagne! We have examples in store but always ask if there is something you can't see in the Emporium.

Minikin also brings paint a pot to you! Our mobile service is the perfect activity for playgroups, schools, corporate events for fundraising, educational or teambuilding events. Contact the Emporium or check our website for further details.