Welcome to your Self Guided Bookshop Crawl Kit!
You can download it as a PDF below if you prefer, or find everything you need below!
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There are over 100 bookshops across central and greater London, and plenty of history to explore too. The Big List Map (also available in list form) has more information about each of them, including opening hours, accessibility info and perks on offer to bookshop crawlers. If you would like to join us for a Group Bookshop Crawl to meet fellow book lovers and be led around a planned itinerary of bookshops, you can book tickets here. Downloadable itineraries are still being created, and can be found here. We are also still adding a programme of author signings and events to the lineup and will send information about these when they are confirmed. We would love to see where you visit, don’t forget to tag us (@bookshopcrawluk across social media) or use #LondonBookshopCrawl, and don’t forget there will be a full range of online events happening throughout the weekend as well.
How to Bookshop Crawl:
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Use the Big List Map or list version to decide which bookshops you'll aim to visit
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Create yourself a route. Use one of our downloadable itineraries or plan your own using Google maps or an equivalent- work out where you'll start & finish and don't forget lunch & snack breaks!
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Make sure you have your bookshop crawl ID card (below) to claim discounts & freebies
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Take pictures of the shops you visit and the things you buy & share them with everyone (#LondonBookshopCrawl on social media)
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Check out our programme for the weekend & plan which other events you’d like to come along to.
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If you need some extras, use our literary landmarks trail or Bookshop Scavenger Hunt to add that little bit of extra fun to your weekend!
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Don’t forget to order yourself our exclusive 10th anniversary London Bookshop Crawl tote bag to carry all your new books in!
Downloadable Itineraries & ID Card
Browse 9 downloadable itineraries you can use to plan your own bookshop crawl & get the ID card to claim extras on offer for bookshop crawlers over the weekend here