If you're a book lover like myself, then you'll understand the joy of finding a new bookshop or wandering around a library. I've gone to some amazing spots throughout the UK and today I have put together a list of 3 cities that you should visit if you're a bookworm.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh has to be top of my list as a book lovers dream. Their bookshops are incredible to snoop around and they honestly look like something from a fairytale. Armchair Books has quickly become a staple on many people lists when visiting Edinburgh due to the narrow walkways stacked high with books - it feels like a treasure trove! You cannot miss The Gently Mad Book Shop which is equally as unique and enchanting as the latter, you could spend hours looking at the many titles of books they have to offer.
As Edinburgh is linked to lots of authors and poets, the Writers Museum is a great spot to visit and learn about the lives of the poets; Robert Burns, Robert Louis Stevenson and Walter Scott. Even if you don't go inside, the Writers Museum is a sight to behold and the whole courtyard is worth a visit!
Cambridge
The charming Cambridge is a full to the brim of history with links to an umpteen amount of writers including Sylvia Plath, William Wordsworth and C S Lewis. Every corner of the city is enchanting, leading to lots of cosy cafes, inviting bookshops and little lanes to wander down.
Down one of my favourite passages, are two bookshops you cannot miss when visiting Cambridge. The Haunted Bookshop is decked out with a red exterior and inside you'll find stacks of books to wade through. Almost directly opposite is G. David's, a bookshop specialising in secondhand books and they even sell the odd print and painting to purchase.
If you've got extra time to explore the surrounding areas of Cambridgeshire, I would recommend travelling to Ely. The cathedral is a sight to behold and Topping and Co bookshop has a beautiful view of it as you can sit down and find your next read.
York
I think York can often be overlooked by the local Whitby, famous for the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula and Haworth, a little bit further away which is most known for it's connection to the Bronte sisters. The cobbled streets, the York minster and of course the shambles all have to be celebrated as key places to see when visiting York. However, I wanted to shed some light of it's bookshops and cafes that I think make the York experience even better.
The Minster Gate Bookshop is an independent shop which is not only situated in one of the prettiest corners of the city, it also offers up lots of books and even one of my favourite tote bags I own! If you want a cosy cabin vibe then there's two pubs near by called The House of Trembling Madness and both locations offer a warm, tavern feel to them perfect for cosying up with a book.
What city do you love visiting as a bookworm?
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