Bookshop list
Sedbergh Information Centre and Howgills Bookshop - Sedbergh
Collaborative bookshop with numerous dealers covering books on all subjects: strengths include local interest, natural history, art, transport, Folio Society and children’s. Also new local books, guides and maps, cards and gifts.
72 Main Street, Sedbergh LA10 5AD [view on map]
015396 20125
https://www.sedbergh.org.uk/locations/information-and-book-centre/
7 days a week 10-4 except January & February 10-3
Westwood Books - Sedbergh
Over 70,000 books on all subjects on two floors. Parking, coffee machine, sofas, toilet.
Long Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AH [view on map]
015396 21233
http://www.westwoodbooks.co.uk
Open daily from 10:30 am to 4 pm including Sundays and Bank Holidays
Sleepy Elephant - Sedbergh
Books and Country Walking.
41 Main Street, Sedbergh, LA10 5BL [view on map]
015396 21770
http://www.thesleepyelephant.co.uk/
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat 10 am to 3 pm,. Tue & Sun closed
The Old School Room Bookshop - Sedbergh
A small bookshop selling a selection of second-hand books adjacent to main business of manufacturing and retailing designer fleeces and accessories.
Farfield Clothing Ltd., The Old School House, Joss Lane, Sedbergh, LA10 5AS [view on map]
015396 20169
Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Bookcase – Carlisle
Large general stock and specifically books on Cumbria, literature and natural history. Probably the largest bookstore in the north, with over 30 rooms, 4 floors and 300,000 books in store.
17-19 Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 8SY [view on map]
01228 544560
10-5 Monday - Saturday
Keswick Bookshop – Keswick
Good general stock, wide selection of mountaineering, Lake District, illustrated, children’s books, art books, maps and prints. Large car parks 3 to 4 minutes.
4 Station Street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5HT [view on map]
017687 75535 or 01228 528567
Easter to 31st October most days 11-5, closed Wed and Sun; Winter Saturday only and Christmas/New Year fortnight – telephone first if making a detour
Beckside Books – Penrith
Two floors of interesting general stock and a touch of serendipity. Browsers welcome. One-hour parking spaces opposite; pay and display 3 minutes away.
31 St Andrew’s View, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7YF [view on map]
01768 895951
becksidebookspenrith@gmail.com
Tuesday-Saturday, 10-5
Summerfield Books – Penrith
We stock an exciting range of Natural History books: new and second hand, including books on botany and botanical art, arboriculture and forestry, gardening, fungi, ornithology and zoology. We also stock magnifiers and lenses. Find us 50 yards from junction 40 (Penrith) of M6 motorway on A66 west. Parking.
The Old Coach House, Skirsgill Business Park, Penrith CA11 0DJ [view on map]
01768 210793
https://www.summerfieldbooks.com
Monday - Friday 9-5, Saturday by arrangement
Withnail Books – Penrith
4000+ volumes of general stock with a good selection of cinema/TV, comics/graphic novels, Cumbrian interest and a shelf of TE Lawrence. Award-winning cafe on site.
The Brunswick Yard Antiques Centre (opp. Booths), Brunswick Road, Penrith, CA11 7JU [view on map]
07977 830945
Wednesday to Saturday 10-5
Barry McKay – Appleby–in–Westmorland
Antiquarian and modern books on a variety of subjects. Specialists in new and out-of-print books on all aspects of the arts and history of the book.
Kingstone House, Battlebarrow, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16 6XT [view on map]
017683 52282
http://www.barrymckayrarebooks.org
Tuesday-Friday 10-5, other times by appointment
Armitt Museum and Library Book Shop – Ambleside
The Armitt shop is situated in the entrance to The Armitt museum based in Ambleside. Amongst other gifts and mementos are various second-hand books relating to the Lake District and surrounding area, as well as Beatrix Potter, rock climbing and mountaineering, and history. Visit the museum too for changing exhibitions on people and stories of the wider Lakeland world.
The Armitt, Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9BL [view on map]
015394 31212
Winter: Wednesday-Saturday, 10:30am-4:30pm. Summer: Wednesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm. Please check website for details
The Bookshop – Kirkby Stephen
Independent bookshop established 1980. Small shop, big stock, browsers and book lovers very welcome.
22 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4QT [view on map]
01768 371804
10-4 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, closed for lunch 1-2
Harlings Book Exchange Est. 1956 – Barrow–in–Furness
The best assorted fiction around, especially crime. A book paradise for the avid reader. Return your novel in good condition and get your next one at half price.
26 Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1DU [view on map]
01229 824625
9-4.30 Wednesday - Saturday
Roger J. Treglown Antiquarian and Rare Books
Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association ( ABA ). Antiquarian and second hand books, pamphlets and ephemera on all subjects. Books bought and sold and advice on rebinding and starting a book collection etc.
3, Crow Wood, Heversham, LA7 7ER [view on map]
015395 62728
07778 421510
treglownrarebooks@googlemail.com
http://www.rogerjtreglown.com/
09:30am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. Other times by appointment
Kerr & Sons Bookshop – Cartmel
Celebrating 85 years of bookselling in Cartmel with a stock of over 10,000 quality books. Prices range from £5 to £5,000. Priory Barn showroom/store open on request. Rare books bought and sold, valuations undertaken.
The Square, Cartmel, Cumbria LA11 6PX [view on map]
015395 36247 or 015395 32508
enquiries.kerrbooks@hotmail.co.uk
Office hours 9.30-4.30, closed Wednesday and Sunday; Gatehouse Bookshop open 11-4 Saturday
Daisyroots Books – Grange over Sands
Friendly independent family business established in 1994. Extensive stock of quality collectable and contemporary titles in sought-after subjects. Browse over 20,000 books on two floors. Complete range of OS Landranger maps, local OS Explorer maps and used maps. Free roadside parking opposite. Main Town centre car park within 5 minutes walk. All major cards accepted.
Main Street, Grange over Sands LA11 6DP [view on map]
015395 38817
https://www.daisyrootsbooks.co.uk
9.30-4.30 Monday - Saturday
The Old Library Bookshop – Hawes
Wide selection of books. Also OS maps, old maps, CDs, DVDs and vinyls.
The Old Library, Market House, Market Place, Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3QX [view on map]
01969 666054
Open daily 10-5, closed Wednesday
Carnforth Bookshop – Carnforth
An independent bookshop with a huge second-hand section located in 15 rooms and containing around 100,000 books. Great selection of new books, cards, gifts, toys, stationery and art materials.
38-42 Market Street, Carnforth LA5 9JX [view on map]
01524 734588
http://www.carnforthbooks.co.uk/
9-5 Monday - Saturday, closed Sunday and bank holidays
The Old Pier Bookshop – Morecambe
Over 100,000 second-hand books on most subjects from 50p to £500. Discounts for large purchases. Owner crotchety at times but good-humoured.
287 Marine Road (on the promenade near the clock tower), Morecambe LA4 5BY [view on map]
01524 409360
https://www.facebook.com/The-Old-Pier-Bookshop-982602095138503/
Open daily, 10.30-7 summer, 1-5 winter
Assembled Books – Lancaster
A small but nigh perfect bookshop (mmm!) in an interesting indoor market, selling mainly secondhand books, ranging across both fiction and non-fiction. We also sell gemstones, fossils and shells.
The Assembly Rooms, King Street, Lancaster LA1 1JN [view on map]
07903 833399
https://www.facebook.com/AssembledBooks/
10-4.30 Tuesday-Saturday (not bank holidays)
GB Antiques Centre – Lancaster
Jon Smith (main hall) and Gerry Cotter (hall 3) run book stalls offering second-hand books on many subjects plus old framed county maps. Free parking.
Lancaster Leisure Park, Wyresdale Road LA1 3LA [view on map]
0161 797 4786/01524 752968
https://www.gbantiquescentre.com/
Open daily 10-5
Pages Books – Settle
Good range of general stock including fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Large car parks close by.
Bishop Court House, Bishopdale Court, Settle BD24 9EB [view on map]
07748 126202
Tuesday - Saturday 10.30-4, some Sundays and Mondays
Grove Rare Books – Bolton Abbey
The quintessential country bookshop, and an unmissable call at this popular Dales destination. We stock a wide variety of quality books from £5 to £2,000. Trade visitors always welcome. Free customer parking.
Grove Rare Books at Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6EX [view on map]
01756 710717
antiquarian@groverarebooks.co.uk
https://www.groverarebooks.co.uk
Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
TP Books – Addingham
TP Books is located in the popular village of Addingham within walking distance of the various pubs, eateries and local shops and adjacent to a small free car park. Large stock of out-of-print and collectable books written and illustrated for children from paperbacks to fine first editions. Detective fiction and female authors. Select stock of Yorkshire and Bronte items. Many items ideal for unusual presents – christenings, 21sts etc.
71 Main Street, Addingham, W. Yorkshire LS29 0PD [view on map]
07719 606 211
TP Books are currently only open by appointment
Judith Mansfield Books and John Eggeling Books – Hebden Bridge
One bookdealer specialises in needlework, textiles and fashion, including vintage patterns; another sells general fiction, including detective and SF (paperbacks, magazines and first editions). Some other stands also have books.
Hebden Bridge Antiques Centre, First floor, The Old Police Station, Hope Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8AG [view on map]
01422 846561
http://www.hebdenantiques.co.uk/
7 days a week 10.30-4.30
North West Book Fairs
Over 20 book fairs each year in towns and villages including Barton, Grimsargh, Hornby, Lancaster, Longridge and Lytham in Lancashire; Clapham, Gargrave, Ingleton and Settle in North Yorkshire; and Sedbergh in Cumbria. Good quality second-hand books on a very wide range of subjects. Get a full calendar from Sedbergh Information and Book Shop and many libraries.
015395 35125 (Clapham), 01756 748778 (Gargrave), 033300 62270 (Settle and Lancaster) or 01524 752968 (all others)
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