The Book Garden written in English and Welsh

The Book Garden

Independent bookshop in Aberystwyth selling new, pre-loved and vintage books.

We specialise in nature writing, good quality contemporary fiction, classics and folklore. We are also partial to sci-fi, cli-fi and crime.

Come and visit us!

Unit 2B, Aberystwyth Market Hall, Great Darkgate Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1DW

Opening Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11-5

Wednesday 11-5

Thursday 11-5

Friday 11-5

Saturday 11-5

Sunday Closed

Have too many books?

Contact us

growingthebookgarden@gmail.com

07721456861

Books and cards arranged on red shelves
Nature Books on a table and a red trolley in a indie bookshop
Red lamp and red desk in a bookshop
Shelves full of novels and nature books

Opening Hours

Monday Closed

Tuesday 11-5

Wednesday 11-5

Thursday 11-5

Friday 11-5

Saturday 11-5

Sunday Closed

 
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