Hay-on-Wye, Book town at Welsh-English border, United Kingdom
The town contains over twenty bookstores specializing in different genres, from rare editions to contemporary literature, making it Europe's largest second-hand book center.
Richard Booth established the first second-hand bookstore in 1961, obtaining books from closing American libraries and transforming this market town into a literary destination.
The Hay Festival draws thousands of readers, writers, and publishers each year for two weeks of literary discussions, performances, and intellectual exchanges in early June.
Every Thursday, the town center hosts a traditional market featuring local foods, antiques, books, and diverse items, continuing a practice spanning over seven centuries.
The Honesty Bookshop operates in the open air against castle ruins, where readers select books and leave payment in a collection box without supervision.
Location: Hay
Website: http://hay-on-wye.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.07583,-3.13139
Latest update: May 31, 2025 00:15
Clifford Castle and Barbican
3.4 km
Hay Castle
423 m
Whitney-on-Wye toll bridge
5.9 km
The Rhydspence Inn
5.1 km
Cheese Market, Hay-on-Wye
405 m
Maesyronnen Congregational Chapel
5.1 km
St Mary's Church
407 m
The Old Black Lion
632 m
St Michael and All Angels' Church
1.8 km
Church of the Holy Trinity
4.6 km
Church of St Mary
1.8 km
Maesllwch Castle
5.7 km
Church of Holy Trinity, Bettws
4.8 km
Church of St Mary
3.6 km
The Haymakers Gallery
476 m
Methodist Chapel
4.1 km
Parish Church of St Eigon, Llanigon
2.9 km
Baskerville Arms Hotel, Clyro
1.8 km
Salem Baptist Chapel & attached former School Room
513 m
Richard Booth's Bookshop
402 m
No.11 (Seven Stars) Broad Street
351 m
Bridge Over Digedi Brook
2.8 km
No.4 (The Three Tuns Ph) Broad Street
379 m
No.16 (Blue Boar Inn Ph) Castle Street
375 m
Clock Tower,Broad Street
366 m
Milestone, Rhydspence
5.3 km
Milestone, Rock Coppice; 150m E Clifford turn against hedgerow
3.7 km
Milestone, Village
3.6 kmReviews
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