Walter Henry's Bookshop

Walter Henry's Bookshop Bideford's local independent bookshop. All categories of books stocked. Huge range of local interest books and maps, as well as local authors.

Beautiful cards and wrapping paper, plus toys, games and jigsaws. National Book Tokens sold and accepted.

*Bookshop Event*Wednesday 16th September, 7-9pmTalk, Q&A, signing and refreshmentsTickets £3 (redeemable against book)Pa...
10/08/2026

*Bookshop Event*
Wednesday 16th September, 7-9pm
Talk, Q&A, signing and refreshments
Tickets £3 (redeemable against book)

Paul Harper's new book is an attempt to tell the real story of the iconic Ragnar Lothbrok and his five sons, immortalised by The Vikings TV series. He will be focussing on the battle of Cynuit in Devon, one of the most decisive battles in British history, where Ubbe (Hubba) one of Ragnar's sons was killed.

This interesting new book of old photographs of Bideford has a fold out map with a suggested walk and photos in order as...
03/08/2026

This interesting new book of old photographs of Bideford has a fold out map with a suggested walk and photos in order as you make your way around town. A nice idea!

01/08/2026

What we're reading and loving at the moment.

It's finally here! The final chapter, volume 6 of the phenomenal Heartstopper series. Lots of lovely merch to give away ...
02/07/2026

It's finally here! The final chapter, volume 6 of the phenomenal Heartstopper series. Lots of lovely merch to give away in the bookshop!

30/06/2026

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*Job Vacancy*
3 shifts per week in the bookshop 10-3/4pm, permanent (not suitable for school age), includes one Saturday a month and flexibility to do some holiday cover. Hourly rate just above minimum wage. Generous staff discount on books. Parking space available. Ideal start date week beginning 10th August.

Candidates must be confident with customer facing role, computer literate and have a love of reading. Please email [email protected] or drop in a short CV and covering letter explaining what you are doing now and why you want the job.

*Signed books available in the shop*Lovely event yesterday at Bideford Library where we sold books for Michael Jecks, Ja...
24/06/2026

*Signed books available in the shop*
Lovely event yesterday at Bideford Library where we sold books for Michael Jecks, Jane Corry and Morgan Witzel, all west country crime writers, in celebration of National Crime Reading Month.

19/06/2026

What the booksellers at Walter Henry's have read and really enjoyed recently

18/06/2026

Great new children's books for

Don't forget Father's Day this Sunday 21st!
17/06/2026

Don't forget Father's Day this Sunday 21st!

So this was our number 12 shop front in 1904, no idea when the current beautiful windows and floor tiles were put in but...
17/06/2026

So this was our number 12 shop front in 1904, no idea when the current beautiful windows and floor tiles were put in but later than we thought!

Address

12 High Street
Bideford
EX392AA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441237425727

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