Richard Booth's Bookshop

About

The world's first book town, a charming place packed with bookstores and a kingly history.

Why go

• Every bookworm's dream
• The magic feeling is that once you walk in, don't want to come out

Must try

• Check upstairs for the gallery
• Explore the craft section
• Browse the cinema lobby

Pro tips

• Three floors of new and secondhand books
• Has its own cafe
• Check out the upstairs seating

Good to know

• Formerly the world's largest secondhand bookshop

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (553 reviews)

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