Fred's Bookshop

Fred's Bookshop Cosy, two storey, indie bookshop, nestled in Ambleside at the heart of the English Lake District. Est~1955

Greetings from all at Fred's bookshop in the heart of the English Lake District. We are a small independent bookshop, situated in Ambleside and have been trading for over 50 years. We stock an eclectic range of titles, from classics to climbing; geology to theology; as well as bestselling novels, current non-fiction, a huge selection of children's books, and of course local interest and maps. We offer a very fast ordering service and home delivery. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff love the challenge of tracking down those hard to find titles. Visit us at www.fredsamblesidebookshop.co.uk or pop in the shop if you are in the Lake District.

A la’al look at what the team have read in early autumn.What have you enjoyed reading in September?
30/09/2026

A la’al look at what the team have read in early autumn.

What have you enjoyed reading in September?

As the wheel of the year has turned and gently shifted to autumn, we’ve drawn together some books centred on the natural...
29/09/2026

As the wheel of the year has turned and gently shifted to autumn, we’ve drawn together some books centred on the natural turning of the seasons and how nature responds to these changes.

🌙 The Almanac: A seasonal guide to 2027 by Lia Leelendertz - Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more.

🌙 The Folklore of Trees by Aidan Meighan - Uncover the myths, legends and secrets of the world’s most iconic trees.

🌙 The Ritual Year by Kiera Chapman, Rebecca Warren and Lulah Ellender - A journey through some of the gatherings that shape our year, challenge our understanding of the past, and give pattern and meaning to communities across Britain today.

🌙 The Devil’s Garden by Peter Marren - An exploration of the poisoners, tricksters, stingers, stinkers and invaders of the plant world and how their lives intertwine with ours.

Did you know that we have a monthly newsletter, Words from our Lake District bookshop?Each month we share…📚 Book recomme...
25/09/2026

Did you know that we have a monthly newsletter, Words from our Lake District bookshop?

Each month we share…

📚 Book recommendations and reviews - from the latest releases to unearthing old classics and staff picks

📚 New releases

⛰️ A taste of bookshop life and local news

The next edition of our newsletter will be out in October, and you sign up at http://eepurl.com/iArGLU

23/09/2026

A warm-hearted charity shop comedy about friendship, friction and fabulous finds. Join the Volunteers - every gem comes with a story….
Tickets available online now…
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/120931
Tickets will be available soon at Fred's Bookshop…

We are loving watching the signs of autumn creep in here in the Lake District: the fattening of the conkers, the return ...
23/09/2026

We are loving watching the signs of autumn creep in here in the Lake District: the fattening of the conkers, the return of cloud inversion mornings drifting eerily over the village, the slight nip in the air when we close the shop now, and watching the bracken on fellside turn from emerald green to coppery gold.

Golden leaves, crisp air and new activity books and stories to spark little imaginations as we tiptoe into autumn 🍂
16/09/2026

Golden leaves, crisp air and new activity books and stories to spark little imaginations as we tiptoe into autumn 🍂

We just want to carry on spreading our love of books through our community and beyond 🥰
14/09/2026

We just want to carry on spreading our love of books through our community and beyond 🥰

Address

Central Buildings
Ambleside
LA229BS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441539433388

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