Henry and Lucy, a brother and sister partnership took over Wychwood Books in 2001. The property and business has not only expanded but extensive renovations and refurbishments have been achieved; now the showrooms display books on beautiful bespoke bookshelves. Customers will enjoy the attractively presented, clearly labelled stock in comfortable, well lit show rooms.
Wychwood Books offers a varied and eclectic stock, displaying something to satisfy diverse tastes ranging from paperbacks to early leather-bound tomes. All the books are in excellent condition and chosen with care and attention. Particular interests include Field Sports, Architecture, Antiques, Children’s and Illustrated Books.
We are happy to advise for special present ideas whether it's Christmas time, a christening or wedding. We provide a valuation service for probate or insurance purposes. Services.
We are always interested to buy books, either single items or whole collections. Book searches are undertaken for out of print titles and specific editions. Please let us know your particular interests and we can inform you of our recent acquisitions and forthcoming events in the shop. Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or fill in the Wants form and we can keep you up to date. Wants.
We are current members of the PBFA, the Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association.
Situated at the heart of the Cotswolds in Stow on the Wold, a crossroads for all parts of England and easily accessible from the M40 and M5.
Direct train lines from London Paddington to Moreton in Marsh or Kingham Station. 0845 7484950.
The shop is located 200 yards off the Fosseway A429 just after the Church street turn, parking is available in the town square or the Maugersbury Road carpark. Private parking can be provided for arranged visits.
OPENING TIMES are: Monday - Saturday 9.30 - 5.30
VALUATIONS:
Written valuations can be undertaken for probate, insurance or just personal interest. We can value single volumes, collections and entire libraries. Fees for valuation are charged on an hourly basis, estimates can be furnished in advance.
BOOK SEARCHES:
We will endeavour to obtain any specific edition or out of print book in the best condition possible, please fill in a Wants form.
PRESENTS:
Books make fantastic lasting presents, whether it is a first edition of a favourite novel; a fine copy of a much-loved childhood classic; or a new addition to a specific collection. We can recommend suitable books for the occasions of weddings, christenings, birthdays, retirement and other special events. Please contact us for a recommendation.
OPENING TIMES: The shop is open Monday – Saturday, 9.30 – 5.30.