Barter Books
One of Europe’s largest secondhand bookshops, housed in a magnificent disused Victorian railway station.

📜 One of Europe’s largest secondhand bookshops, opened in 1991, and housed in Alnwick’s magnificent disused Victorian railway station. It is famous for sparking the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' craze.

Why Go

📚 Explore an enormous collection of secondhand books.
🚂 Enjoy a unique setting with a model train running continuously overhead.
🖼️ Admire the monumental Famous Writers mural and Victorian architecture.
📜 Discover the origin of the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster.
☕ Enjoy the buffet in the former waiting rooms.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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