Grove Bookshop
Introducing Grove Bookshop, a charming independent bookstore located in the heart of Ilkley. With a wide selection of books and an array of cute little items, this small business is a hidden gem for book lovers. The shop offers a diverse and carefully curated collection, including signed copies and a dedicated section for children's books. Visitors can easily get lost in the shelves, exploring the wide range of titles available. The friendly staff at Grove Bookshop are always ready to assist and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for customers. Nestled on The Grove, this bookshop embodies the ideal setting for a cozy and enjoyable browsing experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
  • Service options
    • In-store shopping
    • In-store pickup

Reviews

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Cambria Anderson
Cambria anderson
March 22, 2024
Charming little bookshop right in the heart of Ilkley. For a small business this place has tons of books and cute little things. They have a wonderfully diverse curated books, even signed ones. You can get lost looking through the books and little notebooks and giveaways. Parking is located mostly in the back but some are in the front. Definitely check them out!
Mike “Ornery”
Mike “ornery”
March 22, 2024
This would have been a 5 star review, as this is a lovely bookshop with a great selection of books, but my entire experience was ruined when I bought a book for my holiday recently. Just as I tapped my card to pay for it, the woman on the till heavily hinted at the storyline of the book. I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt but having finished the book this week, I can confirm that she totally ruined the plot. I read the whole book knowing where the story was going which really ruins a thriller and if she hadn’t done this, it would have been a great holiday read.
Chris Huey
Chris huey
March 22, 2024
Lovely local bookshop with lots of interesting and varied stock. The staff are always helpful. Well worth a visit.
Salim Virji
Salim virji
March 22, 2024
A great independent bookshop in Ilkley. They have signed copies of books by speakers at the Ilkley book festival. They have two floors, with travel books in the basement as well as a section devoted to children's books in the rear.
Sasha Bresler
Sasha bresler
March 22, 2024
Lovely bookshop great atmosphere. Staff very happy to help too!
Dawn Houghton
Dawn houghton
March 22, 2024
Charming independent on The Grove and just as you would like a book shop to be...great fiction/non-fiction all ages variety for relaxed browsing old and new literature. Great selection of OS maps!
Patricia Reddish
Patricia reddish
March 22, 2024
Second time as the beautiful bookstore and the quality of service is fantastic. We go here more to buy for my 9 year old. Today the store assistant was really helpful and we left with three books and some excitement to read! Many thanks. Love this vibe here
Brittney VanDeLaare
Brittney vandelaare
March 22, 2024
Was recommended this bookstore from another bookstore owner. Unfortunately it didn't have as much to offer as I'd imagined to say we ventured out on purpose. The atmosphere was a bit hushed and library like where you felt a bit self conscious to browse. I also felt the main staff member was dismissive of us, and other customers unless they were buying. The book selection was good, if a little niche on certain subjects. And with all the books being RRP, I didn't find much incentive to buy. It was alright.
Denny Carey
Denny carey
March 22, 2024
This is a lovingly curated independent bookseller, one of the best in the North of England. Despite its small size, the careful and idiosyncratic selection of books means that besides the bestsellers and classics, there are some interesting and eclectic choices too. It is particularly strong in fiction and history and travel, with a solid selection of new titles. The window displays are usually a visual treat and there is a very good collection of classical and jazz CDs downstairs. It is also the main bookshop partner to the Ilkley Literature Festival.
Raymundo Ortiz
Raymundo ortiz
March 22, 2024
Wanted to purchase 11 books at once. Was recommended to email titles and very promptly responded with prices,availability and how quickly they would be able to get hold of missing titles. All done super quickly and picked them all up the other day. Very happy reading

Location

Hours

  • Monday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Saturday
    09:00 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Sunday
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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