Independent bookshop · 266 Lee High Road, SE13 5PL 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 · 187 Piccadilly, London · Open now
New & secondhand · 89 Fortess Road, NW5 1AG London
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · 289 Railton Road, Westminster · Open now
Independent bookshop · 123 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RS London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 42 The Broadway, N8 9SU London
Independent bookshop · 91 Fulham High Street, SW6 3JS London
Independent bookshop · 10-12 Blacklands Terrace, SW3 2SR London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 272 Kirkdale, SE26 4RS London
New & secondhand · 57 Dartmouth Road, SE23 3HN London
New & secondhand
Independent bookshop · 7 Harrington Road, Westminster
Independent bookshop · 65 Hanbury Street, E1 5JP London
Step-free access
Independent bookshop · 45 Burton Street, WC1H 9AL London
Independent bookshop · 16 Cecil Court, WC2N 4HE London
Independent bookshop · 1a Morocco Street, City of London
Independent bookshop · 76 Stroud Green Road, London
Independent bookshop · 743-745 Barking Road, E13 9ER London
Independent bookshop · 781 Fulham Road, SW6 5HA London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 82 High Road Leyton, E15 2BP London
Independent bookshop · 13 Blenheim Crescent, London
Independent bookshop · 50 Cross Street, N1 2BA London · Open now
Independent bookshop · 207-209 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2JU London · Open now
Step-free access
Charity bookshop · 47 Highgate High Street, London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · Heath Street, NW3 6UA London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · Balham High Road, SW12 9BW London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · 2 College Approach, SE10 9HY London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · 12 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B 3QA London
Step-free access
Charity bookshop · 170 Portobello Road, London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · Strutton Ground, SW1P 2HR London
Charity bookshop
Charity bookshop · 9 Half Moon Lane, SE24 9JU London
Charity bookshop
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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