Tattoo Manchester bee logo, private tattoo studio in Stretford
Blackwork & fine line · Stretford, Manchester

A studio designed around you

An appointment based studio with a calm atmosphere, and custom tattoos designed specifically for you.

Opening November 2026Unit 5 The Mezzanine, StretfordSessions from £80 an hour
The studio

A calm place to be tattooed

Appointment only, one client at a time, and no rush. The studio is yours for the whole session.

Whether this is your first tattoo or the next in a collection, you get honest guidance on size, placement and how the piece will age. Tattoo Manchester serves Stretford, Trafford and Greater Manchester.

Private studio

The room is yours. No walk ins, nobody else waiting, and hygiene that is never rushed.

Custom designs

Every piece is drawn for you and adjusted until it is right.

Fine line & blackwork

Ornamental linework with deliberate weight.

Live explainer

Work out what a session costs

Time in the chair is £80 an hour. Drag the hours to see what a session of that length comes to, and switch the subscription on to see the same booking with a free hour added.

This is a guide rather than a quote. Speak to Emily and she will tell you what your piece actually needs.

Session calculator

£160 for 2 hours
1 hourFull day · 9 hours
Standard rate
You pay£160
Time in the chair2 hours
Your effective hourly rate£80.00
Selected work

Linework that holds its shape

Fine line tiger tattoo on the hipBlackberries and florals tattooed along a forearmOrnamental snake tattoo on a calfDetailed bee tattoo on a forearmFine line botanical tattoo on a thighLighthouse and waves tattoo on a bicepThree fine line bats across a collarboneThe Lovers tarot card tattoo on an upper armSmall fine line ear tattooShips wheel tattoo on a forearmOrnamental geometric design tattooed on an armFine line amor lettering on a hipLarge ornamental chest and stomach pieceTwo butterflies tattooed on a forearmSmall penguin tattoo on a chestButterfly tattoos on a forearm
Emily Preston, lead artist and founder of Tattoo Manchester
Your artist

Emily Preston

Ornamental blackwork, fine line, floral and custom pieces.

Emily will redesign your piece as many times as it takes until you both love it, with the design and details dialled in to age well.

Sessions

Quoted for your piece, not from a price list

Tell Emily what you have in mind and she will quote it properly, around the design, the size and the placement. Time in the chair is £80 an hour, and you will know what your piece needs before anything is booked.

How a quote works Time in the chair is £80 an hour
1Send your idea

A rough idea, any references you like, a placement and a size. None of it has to be final.

2Emily quotes it

She talks it through with you and gives you a real figure for your piece, worked out around the design rather than read off a list.

3Book when you are ready

Nothing is booked until you are happy with the design and the quote, and the studio is yours for the whole session.

Message on WhatsApp Book a free design chat No obligation, and no deposit taken on a design chat.
Planning more than one

Build credit while you decide

£20 a month builds tattoo credit and adds a free hour to your sessions.

A two hour booking becomes a three hour session for the same £160, which brings your rate to £53.33 an hour. Cancel any time.

Subscriber rate
£53.33 an hour

Against a standard rate of £80. Benefits apply from the first payment, with no waiting period.

What people say
100% five star rating
Every review Emily has received on Google is a five star. Here are a few of them.
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I cannot say enough good things about Emily. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel completely comfortable and genuinely listened to what I wanted. She took my idea and elevated it into something even better than I imagined.”
Anna Sockett · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Emily did a wonderful job designing and editing a tattoo for me. Studio was spotless. Procedures were all good. Most importantly, her lines are good, and I am very happy with the result.”
Samuel Hylands · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I have had two separate tattoos by Emily and thrilled with the results. These were my first tattoos and did not know what to expect, but was put at ease. A very talented artist with an eye for detail.”
Derek Farrier · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Emily was great, she did a good job with the design exactly how I wanted and she was very patient and professional.”
Melania Sofron · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Emily is fab, always a lovely vibe and a talented girl.”
India Foster · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I had a great experience with Emily. My first tattoo. Have been recommending to all friends and family.”
Amie · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Really attentive and friendly on top of it being a sick tattoo at a good price, worked with me loads before settling on my design to make sure it was perfect and it was!”
FleecyElise · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Visited Emily this morning for two new tattoos. They're both absolutely fantastic and cannot fault. Emily is lovely and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back in future.”
Bethany Dale · Google review
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Been here twice in a few weeks! Emily is amazing and always very friendly, got exactly what I wanted. Will return!”
TJ · Google review

Find the studio

Unit 5 The Mezzanine, Stretford Mall, M32 9BD