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Bookshops in London

The Atlas lists 202 independent bookshops in London, 41 of them selling secondhand books — including 14 antiquarian booksellers. 3 have a café recorded in the listing; confirm its hours before visiting. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 1.5 km; actual walking routes may be longer.

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Independent bookshop · 29 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HP London

Children's books

Independent bookshop · Charlotte Despard Avenue, SW11 5HD London

Independent bookshop · 7а Melcombe Street, London

Independent bookshop · 112-114 Holland Park Avenue, London

Independent bookshop · 51 South End Road, NW3 2RR London

Step-free access

Independent bookshop · 193 Haverstock Hill, London

Independent bookshop · 85a Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX London

Independent bookshop · 1 Berwick Street, W1F 0DR London

Comics

Independent bookshop · 266 Lee High Road, SE13 5PL London

Independent bookshop · 187 Piccadilly, London

Independent bookshop · 123 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RS London

Independent bookshop · 10-12 Blacklands Terrace, SW3 2SR London

New & secondhand · 57 Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HN London

New & secondhand

Independent bookshop · 65 Hanbury Street, E1 5JP London

Step-free access

Independent bookshop · 16 Cecil Court, WC2N 4HE London

Independent bookshop · 1a Morocco Street, City of London

Independent bookshop · 743-745 Barking Road, E13 9ER London

Bookshop questions: London

How many bookshops are listed in London?

The Atlas currently lists 202 active bookshops in London. 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 London?

41 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 London?

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.

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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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Shop data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence, with descriptions of featured shops by Creasy Spines. Opening hours change — check before a long journey. Suggest an edit