Bookstores in Sheffield
Sheffield, England has 81 bookstores on the map. That's 81 bookshops mapped around Sheffield, 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 Sheffield (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Porter Bookshop and Alam Hill Books, plus Rhyme and Reason Bookshop. If a bookshop's missing from Sheffield's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Sheffield bookstore lineup
81 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Porter Bookshop
Bookstore
Porter Bookshop is Bookstore.
Alam Hill Books
Bookstore
Alam Hill Books — Bookstore.
Rhyme and Reason Bookshop
Bookstore
Rhyme and Reason Bookshop is Bookstore.
Next Chapter Books
Bookstore
Next Chapter Books is Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Alfreton, DE55 2JW
Scarthin Books
Bookstore
Scarthin Books — Bookstore.
Peak Rail Shop
Bookstore
Peak Rail Shop is Bookstore on Station Yard, Matlock. Peak Rail Shop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Station Yard, Matlock, DE4 3NA
High Street Books & Records
Bookstore
High Street Books & Records is Bookstore.
Baytree Books and Gifts
Bookstore
Baytree Books and Gifts — Bookstore.
Nick Tozer Railway Books
Bookstore
Nick Tozer Railway Books — Bookstore, found on 155 Church Street in Huddersfield. Also worth knowing about Nick Tozer Railway Books: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th 14:00-20:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
155 Church Street, Huddersfield, HD1 4UJ
Hours: Tu,We 11:00-17:00; Th 14:00-20:00
Phone: +44 1484 518159
Marple Book Shop
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Marple Book Shop is Bookstore.
Oxfam Bookshop
Bookstore
Oxfam Bookshop — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Oxfam Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
Hassop Station
Bookstore
Hassop Station is Bookstore. Hassop Station also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Mirfield Publications
BookstoreRun by Mirfield Monastary
Run by Mirfield Monastary, Mirfield Publications is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Mirfield Publications: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on The Moor in Sheffield. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
The Moor, Sheffield
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Cornerstone Christian Bookshop
Bookstore
Cornerstone Christian Bookshop — Bookstore.
Sheffield Space Centre
Bookstore
Sheffield Space Centre — Bookstore, found on 33 Wicker in Sheffield.
33 Wicker, Sheffield, S3 8HS
Pre-loved Books
Bookstore
Pre-loved Books — Bookstore, found on Eyam Hall Craft Centre in Hope Valley.
Eyam Hall Craft Centre, Hope Valley, S32 5QW
The Griffin’s Library
Bookstore
The Griffin’s Library is Bookstore.
Juno Books
Bookstore
Juno Books is Bookstore on 24 Chapel Walk, Sheffield. Juno Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
24 Chapel Walk, Sheffield, S1 2PD
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:30-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Comics-616
Bookstore
Comics-616 is Bookstore on 3 The Springs, Wakefield. Comics-616 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 The Springs, Wakefield, WF1 1PU
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +44 1924 375234
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 13 Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
13 Kingsgate Centre, Huddersfield, HD1 2QB
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore on 14-16 West Mall, Doncaster.
14-16 West Mall, Doncaster, DN1 1ST
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on The Springs Shopping Centre in Buxton. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
The Springs Shopping Centre, Buxton, SK17 6DF
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1298 73339
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Carlton Street in Castleford. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AD
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Hestia Books
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Hestia Books is Bookstore.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Oxfam Bookshop
BookstoreRun by Oxfam
Run by Oxfam, Oxfam Bookshop is Bookstore, found on Glossop Road in Sheffield.
Glossop Road, Sheffield
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore.
La Biblioteka
Bookstore
La Biblioteka is Bookstore on 22 Cambridge Street, Sheffield.
22 Cambridge Street, Sheffield, S1 4HP
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 41-43 New Street in Huddersfield. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
41-43 New Street, Huddersfield
The Wise Donkey
Bookstore
The Wise Donkey is Bookstore on 17 High Street, Sheffield.
17 High Street, Sheffield, S36 6BR
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Hillsborough Bookshop
Bookstore
Hillsborough Bookshop — Bookstore on 89 Middlewood Road. Also worth knowing about Hillsborough Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Th-Sa 10:00-16:00; We 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
89 Middlewood Road, S6 4GX
Hours: Th-Sa 10:00-16:00; We 10:00-18:00
The Book Den
Bookstore
The Book Den — Bookstore.
Maxwell's Bookshop
Bookstore
Maxwell's Bookshop — Bookstore.
Bookshop
Bookstore
Bookshop is Bookstore on 2 Station Road.
2 Station Road
Kelham Island Books and Music
Bookstore
Kelham Island Books and Music is Bookstore on 284 Shalesmoor, Sheffield. Kelham Island Books and Music also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 12:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
284 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UL
Hours: We-Fr 12:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:30; Su 11:00-16:30
Phone: +44 7305 666106
The Pear Tree
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The Pear Tree is Bookstore.
Darling Reads
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Darling Reads is Bookstore.
Countryside Books
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Countryside Books is Bookstore.
TGJones
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TGJones is Bookstore.
High Peak Bookstore & Cafe
Bookstore
High Peak Bookstore & Cafe — Bookstore, found on Buxton Road in Buxton. Also worth knowing about High Peak Bookstore & Cafe: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Buxton Road, Buxton, SK17 9PY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:30-17:00
Phone: +44 1298 71017
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 24-26 Orchard Square in Sheffield. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
24-26 Orchard Square, Sheffield, S1 2FB
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:30-16:30
Scrivener's Books
Bookstore
Scrivener's Books is Bookstore on 42 High Street, Buxton. Scrivener's Books also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
42 High Street, Buxton, SK17 6HB
Phone: +44129873100
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Stadium Way in Rotherham. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Stadium Way, Rotherham, S60 1TG
Peak Dragon Books
Bookstore
Peak Dragon Books is Bookstore on 39 Dale Road, Matlock. Peak Dragon Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th-Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
39 Dale Road, Matlock
Hours: Th-Su 10:00-16:00
Oxfam Bookshop
Bookstore
Oxfam Bookshop — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Oxfam Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore. WHSmith also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Mansfield, NG18 1SN
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Read
Bookstore
Read is Bookstore on 41 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth. Read also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
41 Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JH
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 9 Lower The Gallery in Sheffield. Also worth knowing about The Works: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9 Lower The Gallery, Sheffield, S9 1EP
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44 114 256 8603
What the map tells us about bookstores in Sheffield
15 of the 81 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
43 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
The Sheffield bookstore crawl
Making a day of it in Sheffield? Work this order: Porter Bookshop, Alam Hill Books, Rhyme and Reason Bookshop, Next Chapter Books, The Works, Scarthin Books, Peak Rail Shop on Station Yard, and High Street Books & Records. That's the bookstore crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 73 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Sheffield
The regulars' playbook for Sheffield's bookshops:
- Look for local history at Porter Bookshop. The local-interest shelf tells you what a town thinks of itself. Great for visitors, better for new residents.
- Check the events board at Alam Hill Books. Book clubs, writing groups, story times — bookshops are community centres that happen to sell books.
- Poetry lives in bookshops. Poetry barely exists online as a browsing experience. The poetry shelf in a real shop is a different world.
- Check the cookbook section. Cookbooks are the most browsed and least bought section, which means the used shelf is full of barely-touched gems.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Sheffield — 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 Sheffield can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 81, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
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 81 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 Sheffield: 81 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.