Independent bookshop
A Kings Heath bookshop named the UK's independent bookshop of the year in 2025.
United Kingdom
Bookshops in Birmingham
The Atlas lists 17 independent bookshops in Birmingham, 3 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. One has a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 3.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
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Independent bookshop · 23-25 Parliament Street, B10 0QJ Birmingham
Religious
Charity bookshop · 101 Alcester Road, B13 8DD Birmingham
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · 134 High Street, B17 9NN Birmingham
Charity bookshop
Independent bookshop · 120 Bromsgrove Street, B5 6RJ Birmingham
Children's booksAcademicCafé
Antiquarian · 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham
Rare books
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Hurst Street, B5 4TE Birmingham
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · Coventry Road, B10 0UF Birmingham
Independent bookshop
Religious
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 464 Stratford Road, B11 4AE Birmingham
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop · 216 Mary Vale Road, B30 1PJ Birmingham
Independent bookshop
Independent bookshop
Religious
Bookshop questions: Birmingham
- How many bookshops are listed in Birmingham?
The Atlas currently lists 17 active bookshops in Birmingham. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Birmingham?
3 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I plan a bookshop walk in Birmingham?
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawl- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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