Word On The Water - The London Bookbarge

About

A magical floating bookshop on a 100-year-old barge, offering a unique literary escape.

Why go

• Feels like stepping back in time combined with a mystical wonderland
• A magical bookshop on a 1920s Dutch barge
• A truly unique and charming spot in London

Must try

• Browse the shelves inside and out
• Live music and poetry events
• Cozy reading corners
• Second-hand treasures
• Stamping your book with a barge stamp

Pro tips

• Walk from King's Cross St Pancras (5 min walk)
• Walk towards Coal Drops Yard then down to the canal
• Open daily from 12 pm - 7 pm

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Rating

4.8 / 5 (1366 reviews)

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