Beckside Books Penrith

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Beckside Books is a long-established 2nd hand and antiquarian bookshop tucked away in a central but quiet part of the historic town of Penrith, N.Cumbria, just 5 minutes drive from the Lake District national park. As well as a very broad range of very reasonably priced books, we also have a large selection of maps and a few postcards and photos. Please use the hand sanitiser, wear a face covering. Gift vouchers are available. www.becksidebookspenrith.co.uk

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Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain, the 1973 Reader's Digest anthology - a reference classic
26/09/2026

Folklore, Myths and Legends of Britain, the 1973 Reader's Digest anthology - a reference classic



Well that was fun meeting the young dinosaur hunters today! 😂 Thanks Penrith BID for organising it. discover_penrith ...
29/08/2026

Well that was fun meeting the young dinosaur hunters today! 😂
Thanks Penrith BID for organising it.

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Who doesn't dream of living in a castle? Bunty Kinsman and her Stock Broker husband left their London social whirl to li...
29/07/2026

Who doesn't dream of living in a castle? Bunty Kinsman and her Stock Broker husband left their London social whirl to live at Dacre Castle, Cumbria. with their 4 children. Her book describes some of their highs and lows with their menagerie, including training their kestrels.

It's Independent Bookshop week and also coming up to the Summer Solstice so here's some books on standing stones and pre...
16/06/2026

It's Independent Bookshop week and also coming up to the Summer Solstice so here's some books on standing stones and prehistoric ....
...and we still have plenty of in the snug, if that's more your thing!

The Book of the Home edited by H C Davidson - 8 volumes - with lovely Talwin Morris Art
29/05/2026

The Book of the Home edited by H C Davidson - 8 volumes - with lovely Talwin Morris Art

Open as usual today - Good Friday, 10am to 4pm for books of all colours and genres!
03/04/2026

Open as usual today - Good Friday, 10am to 4pm for books of all colours and genres!

Open today, Wednesday, 18th, until 4pm so why not visit?We'll be closed on Thursday & Friday morning this week - sorry f...
18/02/2026

Open today, Wednesday, 18th, until 4pm so why not visit?

We'll be closed on Thursday & Friday morning this week - sorry for any inconvenience

It's starting to look a lot like opposite the shop! Enjoy the sun and maybe pop in the shop for a gift as it's & V...
14/02/2026

It's starting to look a lot like opposite the shop!

Enjoy the sun and maybe pop in the shop for a gift as it's & Valentine's ❣️

Local dialect books for Cumberland and Westmorland
12/02/2026

Local dialect books for Cumberland and Westmorland

It's cold....but not as bad as in The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 2 volumes, 1st Penguin editio...
15/01/2026

It's cold....but not as bad as in The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard, 2 volumes, 1st Penguin edition, in dust jacket now online https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/227172792064
and within the 4 shelves of books in the shop

Address

31 Street Andrew's View
Penrith
CA117YF

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441768895951

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