Independent bookshop · 35 Turnpike Lane, N8 0EP London
United Kingdom
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 · 32 Bedford Square, WC1B 3EG London
Independent bookshop · 83 Bell Street, London
Independent bookshop · 43 Holland Street, SE1 9JR London
Art
Independent bookshop · 20-22 Broadway Market, E8 4QJ London · Open now
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 2-4 Clarence Road, London
Secondhand · 20 Maxted Road, SE15 4LF London · Open now
Secondhand
Antiquarian · Mason's Yard, London
Rare booksRare books
Independent bookshop · Unit 1 Brampton Park Road, N22 6BG London
Independent bookshop · 70 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 166 Blackstock Road, London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 1 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QE London
Independent bookshop · 439 Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8LN London · Open now
Independent bookshop · Unit L3 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AL London
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 166 Brick Lane, E1 6RU London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 341-343 Roman Road, E3 5QR London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 25 Ashley Place, SW1P 1LT London
ReligiousStep-free access
Independent bookshop · 29 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HP London · Open now
Children's books
Independent bookshop · 160 Columbia Road, London · Open now
Independent bookshop · Charlotte Despard Avenue, SW11 5HD London
Independent bookshop · 7а Melcombe Street, London
Independent bookshop · 193 Haverstock Hill, London
Independent bookshop · 112-114 Holland Park Avenue, London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 51 South End Road, NW3 2RR London · Open now
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 357 Lea Bridge Road, London
Independent bookshop · 18 Inverness Street, NW1 7HJ London
Comics
Independent bookshop · 85a Whitechapel High Street, E1 7QX London
Independent bookshop · 10 Curzon Street, W1J 5HH London
Independent bookshop · 25 Cecil Court, WC2N 4EZ London
Independent bookshop · 1 Berwick Street, W1F 0DR London · Open now
Comics
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.
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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