Hello and welcome to the very first Mini World Emporium blog post!
We’re an independent miniature and gift shop on the second floor of Afflecks, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. If you love tiny details, unusual finds and gifts with a bit of personality, we’d love to welcome you into our little world.
For our first post, we thought we’d introduce ourselves and give you a taste of what you can discover, both in our Manchester shop and here on our website.
Small things, plenty of character
Our name gives you a clue: we have a soft spot for miniatures. There’s something lovely about a tiny world that makes you stop, look closer and notice the details.
Our range includes book nooks, miniature builds and miniature accessories, alongside football stadium 3D kits. Whether you’re looking for a creative project, something to add character to a bookshelf or a gift for someone who enjoys making things, these are a great place to start exploring.
More than miniatures
There’s more to Mini World Emporium than tiny worlds. Our collections also include keyrings, bead keychains, pin badges, brooches, bookmarks, art cards, postcards and decorative stickers.
You can explore pocket-sized games, resin figures, book ends and seasonal finds too. From a small keepsake to a quirky present, we love giving you plenty to browse.
And if you’re looking for a little treat, our £1.50 and £3 collections are worth a look. Sometimes a small find is all it takes to brighten your day.
Visit us inside Afflecks
You’ll find our physical shop on the second floor of Afflecks, in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Our shop has a broader range than our website, including additional designs that aren’t all shown online. If you’re visiting Manchester or spending a day exploring the Northern Quarter, come upstairs and have a browse. There’s more to discover in person!
Explore our little world online
Can’t visit us in Manchester? Our website lets you browse a selection of our miniatures, creative kits and gifts wherever you are. It’s also a handy place to get a feel for the shop before you visit.
Start with our Book Nook and Miniature Builds collections if you fancy a project, or browse our gifts and accessories for something small with plenty of personality.
A little thank-you
Whether you’ve visited us at Afflecks, discovered us online or are meeting us for the first time through this post, thank you for being here. Every visit, order and recommendation helps support our independent shop.
We’re excited to share more of Mini World Emporium with you. For now, have a look around the website, or come and see what catches your eye on the second floor of Afflecks.
See you in our little world,
The Mini World Emporium team