- Did you know?
In 1741 York Assizes found in favour of local freeholders protesting against the enclosure of common grazing land on Bluecaster Fell. ... More
Death in the Dales Book Festival 2026

Death in the Dales runs from 16th to 18th October 2026. Events will include performance and panels from many northern crime writers. Save the date! ... More
Appeal for Volunteers and Donors for Sedbergh Booktown

Sedbergh is England’s Booktown and we are looking for donors for funding to support the project and for local people who are interested enough ... More
Our Book Town Story
Sedbergh became England’s official Book Town in 2003 following the work of a dedicated group of locals who formed the Sedbergh Literary Trust. ... More
Book Sellers
Sedbergh Book Town has a wide range of shops and Book Cafes where you can hunt for your dream second hand books ... More
The Dales & Lakes Bookshop Trail

A guide to the secondhand bookshops in the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. ... More













