Bookstores in Norwich
Norwich, England has 40 bookstores on the map. That's 40 bookshops mapped around Norwich, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide. Give yourself an hour minimum — bookshops are the one errand that always takes longer than planned.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Norwich (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include TGJones and Bullock Fair Charity Shop, plus The Works. If a bookshop's missing from Norwich's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Norwich bookstore lineup
40 mapped within about 40 km:
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 183 King Street, Great Yarmouth. TGJones also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
183 King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1LS
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Bullock Fair Charity Shop
Bookstore
Bullock Fair Charity Shop — Bookstore, found on Bullock Fair Close in Harleston. Also worth knowing about Bullock Fair Charity Shop: it has a website with more detail.
Bullock Fair Close, Harleston, IP20 9AT
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Market Place in Great Yarmouth. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Market Place, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1LY
Kett's Books
Bookstore
Kett's Books — Bookstore, found on 11 Market Place in Wymondham. Also worth knowing about Kett's Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11 Market Place, Wymondham, NR18 0AS
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +44 1953 603663
J.C. Books
Bookstore
J.C. Books is Bookstore on 55 High Street, Thetford. J.C. Books also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
55 High Street, Thetford, IP25 6AB
The Discount Books & Jigsaw Company
Bookstore
The Discount Books & Jigsaw Company — Bookstore, found on 1 Tucker Street in Cromer. Also worth knowing about The Discount Books & Jigsaw Company: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30, Su 10:00-16:00.
1 Tucker Street, Cromer, NR27 9HA
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30, Su 10:00-16:00
Green Pastures Community Hub
Bookstore
Green Pastures Community Hub is Bookstore on 20 Norwich Street, Dereham. Green Pastures Community Hub also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
20 Norwich Street, Dereham, NR19 1BX
City Bookshop
Bookstore
City Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 10 Davey Place in Norwich. Also worth knowing about City Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
10 Davey Place, Norwich, NR2 1PQ
Beccles Books
Bookstore
Beccles Books — Bookstore, found on Exchange Square in Beccles.
Exchange Square, Beccles, NR34 9HH
Books & Crannies
Bookstore
Books & Crannies — Bookstore, found on Exchange Square in Beccles. Also worth knowing about Books & Crannies: it has a website with more detail.
Exchange Square, Beccles, NR34 9HH
Yare Books
Bookstore
Yare Books is Bookstore.
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 2 Church Street, Sheringham. TGJones also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2 Church Street, Sheringham, NR26 8QR
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 4 Church Street in Sheringham. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
4 Church Street, Sheringham, NR26 8QR
Quality Books
Bookstore
Quality Books is Bookstore on Market Place, Great Yarmouth.
Market Place, Great Yarmouth
The Dormouse Bookshop
Bookstore
The Dormouse Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 29 Elm Hill in Norwich. Also worth knowing about The Dormouse Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
29 Elm Hill, Norwich, NR3 1HG
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Millers Walk in Fakenham. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Millers Walk, Fakenham, NR21 9AP
Bookworms
Bookstore
Bookworms is Bookstore on 9 New Street, Cromer.
9 New Street, Cromer
Much Binding
Used bookstore
Much Binding is Used bookstore on 36 Church Street, Cromer.
36 Church Street, Cromer
Shiloah Books
Bookstore
Shiloah Books — Bookstore, found on Church Street in Cromer.
Church Street, Cromer
J.K. & K.K. Booksellers
Bookstore
J.K. & K.K. Booksellers is Bookstore on St Giles Street, Norwich.
St Giles Street, Norwich
The Halesworth Bookshop
Bookstore
The Halesworth Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 42 Thoroughfare in Halesworth. Also worth knowing about The Halesworth Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
42 Thoroughfare, Halesworth, IP19 8AR
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00
Second Hand Bookshop
BookstoreRun by National Trust
Second Hand Bookshop is Bookstore run by National Trust.
Forbidden Planet
Bookstore
Forbidden Planet — Bookstore, found on 59-61 St Stephens Street in Norwich. Also worth knowing about Forbidden Planet: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
59-61 St Stephens Street, Norwich, NR1 3QR
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30
Phone: +44 1603 576890
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 11-17 Castle Street in Norwich. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Fr 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:30; Su 10:00-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
11-17 Castle Street, Norwich, NR2 1PB
Hours: Mo-We,Fr 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-18:30; Su 10:00-16:30
Phone: +44 8432 908519
Honesty Library
BookstoreRun by New-U Enterprises Ltd.
Run by New-U Enterprises Ltd., Honesty Library is Bookstore, found on 73 in Norwich. Also worth knowing about Honesty Library: it has a website with more detail.
73, Norwich, NR1 3DD
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 136 Merchants' Hall in Norwich. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00; PH 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
136 Merchants' Hall, Norwich, NR2 1SH
Hours: Mo-We 09:00-18:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00; PH 10:00-18:00
Phone: +44 1603 628566
Norfolk Children's Book Centre
Bookstore
Norfolk Children's Book Centre is Bookstore on Church Lane, Norwich. Norfolk Children's Book Centre also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Church Lane, Norwich, NR11 7HB
Phone: +44 1263 761402
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 9 New Market, Beccles. TGJones also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
9 New Market, Beccles, NR34 9HQ
Courtyard Book Shop
Bookstore
Courtyard Book Shop is Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 77-79 London Road North in Lowestoft. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
77-79 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1LS
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 98 London Road North in Lowestoft. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
98 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1ET
The Tombland Bookshop
Bookstore
The Tombland Bookshop is Bookstore on 8 Tombland, Norwich. The Tombland Bookshop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Tombland, Norwich, NR3 1HF
Phone: +44 1603 490000
Museum Bookshop
BookstoreRun by East Anglia Transport Museum
Museum Bookshop is Bookstore run by East Anglia Transport Museum.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Purley Court in Great Yarmouth. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Purley Court, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LZ
Moral of The Story
Used bookstore
Moral of The Story is Used bookstore on 132 High Street, Lowestoft. Moral of The Story also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Sa 10:00-16:00.
132 High Street, Lowestoft, NR32 1HP
Hours: We-Sa 10:00-16:00
The Book Hive
Bookstore
The Book Hive — Bookstore, found on 53 London Street in Norwich. Also worth knowing about The Book Hive: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 09:30-17:30; Mo 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
53 London Street, Norwich, NR2 1HL
Hours: Tu-Sa 09:30-17:30; Mo 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Bookbugs and DragonTales
Bookstore
Bookbugs and DragonTales is Bookstore on 41-43 Timberhill, Norwich. Bookbugs and DragonTales also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
41-43 Timberhill, Norwich, NR1 3LA
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 11:00-16:00
Whisporia Bookshop
Bookstore
Whisporia Bookshop is Bookstore.
Old School Bookshop & Tearoom
Bookstore
Old School Bookshop & Tearoom — Bookstore, found on The Green in Attleborough.
The Green, Attleborough, NR17 1RN
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 87-89 London Road North, Lowestoft. TGJones also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
87-89 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1LS
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
What the map tells us about bookstores in Norwich
11 of the 40 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
25 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 2 of them sit on Market Place, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
2 of the shops are tagged as selling used books — the second-hand shelves are where out-of-print gems and first editions turn up for pocket change.
The Norwich bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: TGJones on 183 King Street, Bullock Fair Charity Shop on Bullock Fair Close, The Works on Market Place, Kett's Books on 11 Market Place, J.C. Books on 55 High Street, The Discount Books & Jigsaw Company on 1 Tucker Street, Green Pastures Community Hub on 20 Norwich Street, and City Bookshop on 10 Davey Place. That's 40 stops on the Norwich bookstore crawl. 32 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Norwich
The regulars' playbook for Norwich's bookshops:
- Check the staff picks shelf first at TGJones. It's the fastest read of a shop's personality. If the picks excite you, the rest of the store will too.
- Check the cookbook section at Bullock Fair Charity Shop. Cookbooks are the most browsed and least bought section, which means the used shelf is full of barely-touched gems.
- Magazines and journals matter. The little-magazine rack is where new writers appear first. Cheap, weird, and full of discoveries.
- Ask for the out-of-print hunters. Some used shops will hunt down out-of-print titles for you. It takes patience, but the find is worth it.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Norwich — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Norwich can take a while to appear. The 40 above are only as current as the community map. A bookstore that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 40 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Norwich: 40 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.