***Coronavirus Update January 2021***

In line with government rules for the English national lockdown, we are closed for browsing. We are still able to take orders over the phone and by email and via our online shop. Please keep checking back for updates or sign up for our mailing list here.

The largest book shop in the Yorkshire Dales

Previously named one of The Guardian's top 10 secondhand bookshops

Based in Sedbergh, England's Book Town

Westwood Books has a stock of over 70,000 titles - antiquarian, secondhand, and some new books.

Also stocked are maps, gifts, stationery, jigsaws, and cards. During the national lockdown we are able to post most items out to you. If there's something you can't see available on our online shop please call or email us and we will do our best to help.

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Can't find what you're looking for?

Send us an email to books@westwoodbooks.co.uk or call us on 01539621233 between 9am and 4pm Monday - Friday and we will be happy to help.

What an amazing selection this shop has, we got thoroughly carried away - and the prices are very tempting too!

Frances Hodgson, via Facebook

Large and excellent bookshop

Bill Bryson, Author

This is an incredible place for book-lovers, the selection of books available is intense. There's something for everyone from all genres, at great prices.

Lynn T, via Trip Advisor

A New Chapter for Westwood Books

We are pleased to announce that Westwood Books has been passed on to new owners - local couple, Paul and Heather Thomas.

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Our Covid-19 Safe Guidelines

We are pleased to be reopening our doors on Monday 15th June. These are the processes that we will be implementing in order to keep both staff and customers safe.

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Sedbergh, England's Book Town

Westwood Books is situated in Sedbergh, England's official book town. Find out more about the town and how it came about. 

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Meet the Team

A fun introduction to the faces you will see when visiting us. 

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