Daunt Books on Marylebone High Street forms a regular part of my travel planning.
Daunt Books now has a few branches in London but the original store on Marylebone High Street is my clear favourite. It is set in a striking Edwardian building, with enticing window displays, beautiful oak galleries and atmospheric skylights.
There is a large, well-displayed travel section spread across 2 levels. Sections are clearly labelled by country, and travel fiction is shelved in each country section along with the travel guides and other non-fiction.
It is also a great place to pick up some general holiday reading: there is a large fiction section on the ground floor, including an excellent children’s section at the rear. I never visit without something catching my eye; it is the perfect place to discover something new.
Daunt Books, 83 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 4QW Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 19.30 Sunday 11.00 – 18.00 Daunt Books, 158-164 Fulham Road, London SW10 9PR. United Kingdom Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 21.00 Sunday 11.00 – 19.00 Daunt Books, 112-114 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UA. United Kingdom Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 19.30 Sunday 11.00 – 18.00 Daunt Books, 51 South End Road, London NW3 2QB. United Kingdom Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 18.00 Sunday 11.00 – 18.00 Daunt Books, 193 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QL. United Kingdom Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 9.00 – 21.00 Sunday 11.00 – 19.00 Daunt Books, 61 Cheapside, London EC2V 6AX. United Kingdom Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8.00 – 19.30 Saturday 10.00 – 18.00 Sunday 11.00 – 17.00
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I love Daunt Books, they’re fantastic! Another great London travel bookshop is Stanfords in Covent Garden.
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I agree, I like Stanfords for maps. But for a good rummage and a relax in a cosy armchair I prefer Daunt Books. Thanks for coming by
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