FAQ

WHAT ARE YOUR OPENING HOURS?

Monday – closed

Tuesday – 8:00 - 15:00

Wednesday – 8:00 - 15:00

Thursday – 8:00 - 15:00

Friday – 8:00 - 15:00

Saturday – 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday – closed

DO I NEED TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

No, just come and visit us in our Manchester skate shop and we'll be happy to help. If you require a certain product/size then you can drop us a quick message via email or Facebook (see contact us page) and we can arrange this prior to your visit

WHAT IS A COFFEE HUB?

We have recently installed a coffee machine with indoor seating for you to enjoy a delicious coffee. You can learn all things roller skating, or just simply watch the world go by out of the shop window

DO YOU HAVE SPACE TO SIT IN?

Yes! We have tables available to sit in with your drinks

DO YOU OFFER BOOT FITTINGS?

Yes we do. No need for an appointment, just come in to the store and we will help you find the perfect fitting boot. If you want to guarantee a date/time you can contact us via email or Facebook and we can arrange a time slot. 

WHY DO I NEED A BOOT FITTING?

Because a well fitted boot really can help with skating performance, as well as long term happy feet. 

We believe it is so important to find the right fit for the profile of your foot. and are here to advise you on finding just that. As sizing across the boots can vary we always recommend that you come in and try them on.

CAN YOU MOUNT MY PLATES ON TO MY BOOTS?

Yes! We offer a mounting service for anyone wanting a change in their plate set up. We charge a maintenance fee depending on what you require (i.e. plate mounting/plate change/toe stop change). See our Maintenance page for prices on this service.     

HOW DO I FIND YOU?

We are located at 130 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester City Centre. We are next door to Enne's Cafe, and opposite Wing Yip Chinese supermarket and the Royal Mail Depot. 

HOW DO I GET TO THE SHOP?

You can get to us by car, bus, train, metro, bike... the possibilities are endless! If you are driving, maps will take you directly outside the shop. By train - Victoria Station is the closest to us and is a 15 minute walk. By metro - you can also get off at Victoria Station on most lines into the city centre. 

DO YOU HAVE PARKING?

Yes, you can park in front of the shop for free for 2 hours. Alternatively, there are plenty of cheap car parks around the area including SIP off Silk Street and Radium Street. 

DO YOU STREAM FOOTAGE IN THE SHOP?

Yes, we have footage on our HD TV that you can view all day during opening hours. Upon request we can show games/tournaments for you and your team mates if we have advanced notice. 

DO YOU TAKE IN STORE CARD PAYMENTS?

Yes, we accept payments from all major credit/debit cards as well as contactless payments from Apple Pay and Google Pay. 

DO YOU SHIP INTERNATIONALLY?

Yes, we ship to Europe as well as the rest of the world. If you have any questions regarding shipping costs to a specific country, please contact us via holla@hiveskatehub.uk