Overview

Read a review about this place on Euan's Guide a while back and have been desperate to visit ever since! It didn't disappoint - from the roaring log fire to the Christmas 'book' tree, trainset and cheese toasty it didn't disappoint. Left with far too many books in my bag - that's Christmas sorted!

Transport & Parking

There are Blue Badge spaces right outside the front door. Be aware it gets busy though! We went on a Sunday around lunchtime and the place was packed & were lucky to get a space.

Access

Fab! It's an old railway building so most of it is on one level. There are lots of different rooms - you enter via a Station 'waiting room' complete with log fire. There's a fab trainset that is constantly zooming around over head - so make sure you look up! You then enter the main room. The bookcases are clearly labelled - most of it is easily navigable but in some of the aisles it's definitely advisable to reverse rather than turn around - but that just adds to the charm of the place. If you need any books from a high or low shelf there are plenty of staff around to help. There is a fab restaurant on site - it was very busy when we were there so we actually got a seat in the shop itself and the staff brought out our food to us. Very pleased to see dog bowls dotted around the place as well as lots of seating encouraging you to stay for a while! NB Good signage pointed out politely that only assistance dogs were allowed in the restaurant.

Toilets

Saw them but didn't need to use them - the accessible loo is also signposted as a baby changing facility.

Staff

Super helpful and enthusiastic! Restaurant staff who brought food to table seemed genuinely happy & smiley. We didn't need any particular assistance but all the staff we encountered were great.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

If you're in the area you have to go! It was my first visit and I'll definitely be going back!

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