Bookstores in Swindon
Bookstores reward the browsers. Swindon, England has 44 mapped right now, and 1 of them deal in used books. That's 44 bookshops mapped around Swindon, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Swindon (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Waterstones and The Corsham Bookshop, plus Waterstones. If a bookshop's missing from Swindon's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Swindon bookstore lineup
44 mapped within about 40 km:
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore on 29 Borough Parade. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: 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.
29 Borough Parade, SN15 3WL
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +441249446760
The Corsham Bookshop
Bookstore
The Corsham Bookshop — Bookstore, found on Unit 16 New Place in Corsham. Also worth knowing about The Corsham Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Unit 16 New Place, Corsham, SN13 0HL
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +441249715988
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:30-16:30; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:30-16:30
Christian Book Shop
Bookstore
Christian Book Shop — Bookstore.
WHSmith
Bookstore
WHSmith is Bookstore. WHSmith also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
WHSmith
BookstoreRun by WHSmith
WHSmith is Bookstore run by WHSmith on High Street, Chippenham. WHSmith also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Chippenham
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Mustard Seed
Bookstore
Mustard Seed is Bookstore on 19 Market Place, Faringdon. Mustard Seed also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00; Su off; it has a website with more detail.
19 Market Place, Faringdon, SN7 7HP
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:00; Su off
TGJones
Bookstore
TGJones is Bookstore on 13-14 Bury Street, Abingdon. TGJones also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
13-14 Bury Street, Abingdon, OX14 3QX
The bookstore
Bookstore
The bookstore is Bookstore on 15 Bury Street, Abingdon. The bookstore also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
15 Bury Street, Abingdon
Yellow Lighted Bookshop
Bookstore
Yellow Lighted Bookshop is Bookstore on 17 Fountain Street, Stroud. Yellow Lighted 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.
17 Fountain Street, Stroud, GL6 0BL
Phone: +44 1453 832555
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Octavia's Bookshop
Bookstore
Octavia's Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 24 Black Jack Street in Cirencester. Also worth knowing about Octavia's Bookshop: it has a website with more detail.
24 Black Jack Street, Cirencester, GL7 2AA
Hollyhocks
Bookstore
Hollyhocks — Bookstore, found on 85-87 Cricklade Street in Cirencester. Also worth knowing about Hollyhocks: the map lists its hours as Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
85-87 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JF
Hours: Mo-Tu off; We-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 14 Cricklade Street in Cirencester. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: it has a website with more detail.
14 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JH
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 36 Cricklade Street in Cirencester. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
36 Cricklade Street, Cirencester, GL7 1JH
Moonraker Books
Bookstore
Moonraker Books is Bookstore on 42 High Street, Swindon.
42 High Street, Swindon, SN4 7AF
Bassett Books
Bookstore
Bassett Books — Bookstore, found on 34 High Street in Swindon.
34 High Street, Swindon, SN4 7AF
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Brunel Plaza in Swindon. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Brunel Plaza, Swindon, SN1 1LF
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Barn Owl Books
Bookstore
Barn Owl Books — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Barn Owl Books: it has a website with more detail.
Mostly Books
Bookstore
Mostly Books — Bookstore, found on 36 Stert Street in Abingdon. Also worth knowing about Mostly Books: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
36 Stert Street, Abingdon, OX14 3JP
Phone: +44 1235 525880
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 4 High Street in Stroud. 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.
4 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AU
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Shoemakers
Bookstore
Shoemakers is Bookstore.
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop
Bookstore
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop is Bookstore on 21 Church Street. The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00.
21 Church Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
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
White Horse Bookshop
Bookstore
White Horse Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 136 High Street in Marlborough.
136 High Street, Marlborough, SN8 1HW
Wantage Bookshop
Bookstore
Wantage Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 18 Mill Street in Wantage. Also worth knowing about Wantage Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo 09:30-16:00, Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 10:30-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
18 Mill Street, Wantage, OX12 9AQ
Hours: Mo 09:30-16:00, Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00, Su 10:30-15:00
Phone: +44 1235 362023
Stroud Bookshop
Bookstore
Stroud Bookshop — Bookstore, found on 23 High Street in Stroud. Also worth knowing about Stroud Bookshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00.
23 High Street, Stroud, GL5 1AJ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Devizes Books
Bookstore
Devizes Books is Bookstore on 30 Sidmouth Street, Devizes. Devizes Books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
30 Sidmouth Street, Devizes, SN10 1LD
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su off
Phone: +44 1380 725944
Mad Hatter Book Shop
Bookstore
Mad Hatter Book Shop — Bookstore, found on 122 High Street in Burford. Also worth knowing about Mad Hatter Book Shop: it has a website with more detail.
122 High Street, Burford, OX18 4QJ
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.
TGJones
BookstoreRun by TG Jones High Street Ltd
TGJones is Bookstore run by TG Jones High Street Ltd on 19-21 Castle Street, Cirencester. TGJones also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
19-21 Castle Street, Cirencester, GL7 1QD
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-18:00; Su off
Phone: +44 1285 651502
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on 30 The Brittox in Devizes. 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.
30 The Brittox, Devizes
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Cotswold Canals Trust Charity Book and Music Shop, Brimscombe
Used bookstore
Cotswold Canals Trust Charity Book and Music Shop, Brimscombe is Used bookstore on Brimscombe Corner, Stroud. Cotswold Canals Trust Charity Book and Music Shop, Brimscombe also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Th,Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Brimscombe Corner, Stroud, GL5 2QN
Hours: Tu,Th,Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1453 703717
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
The Parlour Bookshop
Bookstore
The Parlour Bookshop is Bookstore on 30 Wantage Road, Didcot.
30 Wantage Road, Didcot, OX11 0BT
The Hungerford Bookshop
Bookstore
The Hungerford Bookshop is Bookstore on 24a High Street, Hungerford. The Hungerford Bookshop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
24a High Street, Hungerford
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Phone: +44 1488 683480
Wheelwright's Bookshop
BookstoreRun by National Trust
Run by National Trust, Wheelwright's Bookshop is Bookstore.
Ravensburger
Bookstore
Ravensburger is Bookstore on Kemble Drive, Swindon.
Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2FR
Calendar Club
Bookstore
Calendar Club — Bookstore, found on Kemble Drive in Swindon.
Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DZ
The Works
Bookstore
The Works — Bookstore, found on Kemble Drive in Swindon. Also worth knowing about The Works: it has a website with more detail.
Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2DZ
Waterstones
Bookstore
Waterstones — Bookstore, found on 3 Canal Walk in Swindon. Also worth knowing about Waterstones: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00.
3 Canal Walk, Swindon, SN1 1LD
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Bert's Books
Bookstore
Bert's Books — Bookstore, found on 54 Godwin Court in Swindon. Also worth knowing about Bert's Books: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:30-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:30; Su 10:30-16:00
What the map tells us about bookstores in Swindon
20 of the 44 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
28 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
There's a cluster: 3 of them sit on Kemble Drive, so you can string those into one walk and drive between the rest.
The Swindon bookstore crawl
Making a day of it in Swindon? Work this order: Waterstones on 29 Borough Parade, The Corsham Bookshop on Unit 16 New Place, Waterstones, Christian Book Shop, WHSmith, WHSmith on High Street, Mustard Seed on 19 Market Place, and TGJones on 13-14 Bury Street. That's the bookstore crawl in one sensible loop, no backtracking. 36 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Swindon
A few things worth knowing before you work through Swindon's bookstores:
- Buy the signed copy at Waterstones. Signed stock costs the same as unsigned and only goes up in charm. Ask at the till; shops often have signed copies behind the counter.
- Ask for the out-of-print hunters at The Corsham Bookshop. Some used shops will hunt down out-of-print titles for you. It takes patience, but the find is worth it.
- Visit during author events. Readings and signings are usually free and turn a bookshop into the best evening out in town.
- Don't skip the small press section. The weird, wonderful stuff lives here. Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Swindon — 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 Swindon can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 44, 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 44 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 Swindon: 44 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.