***Coronavirus Update April 2021***

We are pleased to announce that we will be reopening on Monday 12th April from 10:30am daily.

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.

Open 10:30am to 5pm daily

Find us 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, guide books, gifts, stationery, jigsaws, and cards.

There is a small car park to the rear of the shop, or two public car parks a short walk away.

You can find our Covid 19 guidlines here.

How to Find Us

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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 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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