The Corn Exchange Shopping Centre, Manchester

(Formerly the Triangle)

Management Office, 2nd Floor, Exchange Square, Manchester M4 3TR.
Tel: 0161-834 8961. Fax: 0161-834 4921.

The original Corn Exchange Building, so badly damaged in the IRA bombing of 1996, has been wonderfully resurrected as the Triangle - the exterior of the old building faithfully preserved and can be seen best from Exchange Square, in the newly designated Millennium Quarter, while inside a new state-of-the-art shopping mall has been created.

The Original Corn Exchange Building

Despite its reputation as "Cottonopolis", Manchester's wealth was not only built on cotton, but also as a distribution centre of foodstuffs and many other raw materials to the surrounding region. The Manchester Ship Canal and Manchester Docks (more properly in Salford) had obviated the need to rely on materials from Liverpool, and by 1879 Manchester was attracting thousands of dealers every week to its various food and material exchanges.
In 1903 the new Corn & Produce Exchange was designed to handle regional trading in agricultural produce. Its vast hall with innumerable tiered side offices is dominated by a central glass dome. Despite suffering heavy bombing during World War II, many of its original fittings survive including its several imposing entrances and porches with their bronze and wrought ironwork.

Manchester Corn Exchange in the 1980s and 1990s

For many year's, (up to the time of the bombing), the building acted as a covered market hall, a Mecca for students and specialising in "alternative" produce - vegetarian foods, numerous "New Age" and Occult shops, palmists, tarot readers, books, aromatherapy prerequisites, music and clothing. Well worth a browse, even if nothing takes your fancy.

Return of the Corn Exchange

In 2012 the establishment reverted back to its original title of "The Corn Exchange".

Opening Hours

Monday-Wednesday: 10.00am - 6.00pm.
Thursdays: 10.00am - 7.00pm.
Fridays: 10.00am - 7.00pm.
Saturdays: 10.00am - 7.00pm.
Sundays: 11.00am - 5.00pm.

21st Century Shops at the Triangle

A development by Frogmore Estates PLC. As a central feature of the newly designated Millennium Quarter, the Triangle contains many new stores - most are listed below.

Alphabetically Listed:

Adidas Originals
Adidas Originals incorporate sport authenticity and global street style. Tel: 0161-834 2668.
Aspecto
Aspecto is one of the region’s most established independent fashion stores specialising in designer men’s fashion and women’s urban footwear showcasing collections from brands including; Adidas, Paul Smith, Nike, The North Face, Camper and Ugg.
Body Shop, The
Well-known high street chain offering skin, haircare and cosmetic products. Tel: 0161-834 6763.
Bravissimo
Bravissimo offers stuff for the 'big boobed woman' in celebration of their curviness. Tel: 0161-839 7050.
Café Blend
Tel: 0161-839 3186. Website: www.cafeblend.co.uk. Email: Manchester@cafeblend.co.uk.
Caffé Nero
Voted best expresso bar in the UK. Authentic Italian coffees in retro style. Early morning breakfast, snacks and evening pasta. Tel: 0161-832 6434.
Christopher James
Passionate about designing and creating beautiful diamond jewellery. Tel: 0161-819 5454.
East
Womenswear in an East meets West fusion in a range of accessories, shoes and jewellery. East has 25 stores in the UK, and specialises in bold colours and exclusive embroideries inspired by Indian and Tibettan styles in women's fashion goods. Tel: 0161-839 5102.
Eden Florists
Innovative designer florists catering for both the domestic and commercial sectors. Tel: 0161-835 1311.
Freespirit
Extreme sports clothing for skate, surf and snow sports with respect for quality and functionality.
Tel: 0161-834 9190.
Green & Benz
Contemporary platinum jewellery with exclusive designs by leading European designers, such as Niessing, Henrich & Denzel and Paul Spurgeon. Tel: 0161-835 1835.
Harpoon Louies
Featuring brands like Volcom, Fenchurch, Etnies and Nixon, Harpoon Louies pride themselves on customer service and try to offer good old fashioned levels of customer care. Tel: 0161-839 0714.
Henri-Lloyd
A brand that pioneered boating/sailing wear and fabric innovation. The result is a men’s and women’s fashion range that combines modern design with authentic performance and premium quality.
Tel: 0161-834 9192.
Jigsaw Kitchen Café
New fashion store, with refreshments overlooking the square. Enticing sandwiches, salads and freshly-squeezed fruit juice mixes. Offers affordable, fashionable clothes in stylish surroundings. Tel: 0161-833 3306.
Joy
Clothing and gifts for those who dare to be a little different from the masses. Tel: 0161-832 9823.
Karen Millen
Glamorous fashion with a collection celebrating glitz and glam! Tel: 0161-839 9485.
Lambretta
Retro mens and ladieswear range for the young and the young at heart. Tel: 0161-839 5070.
Nicky Clarke Salons
High creative standards in hairdressing with an attention to detail in service with luxury.
Tel: 0161-833 3555.
O'Neill
From ski slopes to the city, offering a range of clothing for urban living, including fleeces, gillets, shirts, pants and sweaters. Tel: 0161-833 3663.
Pizza Express
High quality food served in stylish surroundings. Tel: 0161-834 6130.
Skin Health Spa
Modern and traditional skincare treatments with a laser-based technology and teeth whitening system.
Tel: 0161-833 4224.
Storm
Famous for its mission to provide exclusive, contemporary watches and other stylish accessories.
Tel: 0161-832 6218.
Tampopo
Fresh Eastern cooking.
Up & Running
Specialising in shoes, clothing and advice for running, the gym and triathlon.
Tel: 0161-832 8338.
Vicky Martin
Sexy eveningwear and soft daywear with a special order and alteration service for bridal, maternity, birthdays, holidays and balls, etc. Tel: 0161-832 8234.
Westworld
Street inspired looks in casual wear and denim from leading brandnames like Bench, Hooch, Carhartt, Chunk, Five Crown, Grade A, Levis, Mavi, Million Dollar, Komodo, Supreme Being, Teenage Millionaire, and Religion. Tel: 0161-832 0070.
Wrapit
Large gift list service with 13 branches in the UK, offering over 400 leading brands and a dedicated onsite consultant.
Y-3
Y-3 has a collection that represents fashion, sport, fine craftsmanship and the future of sportswear.
Tel: 0161-835 2805.
Zinc Bar & Grill
A relaxed, contemporary atmosphere with good food and drinks served with music. Tel: 0161-827 4200.
Zizzi
A traditional Italian restaurant with a cosy yet contemporary setting. Zizzi’s offers an authentic Italian menu with a large choice of pizza’s all cooked in wood burning ovens.

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