Theres a town of bookstores in wales called hayonwye. Hayonwye often abbreviated to just hay is a small market town and community in the historic county of brecknockshire breconshire in wales, currently administered as part of the unitary authority of powys. Located in the county of powys, southern wales, hayonwye is. Advance tickets can also be purchased online, by phoning the box office, or in person at richard booths bookshop, 44 lion street, hay on wye. The poetry bookshop hayonwye, the pavement, lion street.
The box office will open for bookings and enquiries from one hour before the first performance until 8pm. Hay cinema bookshop hay on wye, hereford shop opening. Specializing in rare books, outofprint books, used books, secondhand books, and other hardtofind books. There are 19 of them according to the local website, and the shops specialize in everything from general fiction and nonfiction to mysteries, the. In total, hay on wye now has over twenty bookstores, all dedicated to. A wonderful collection of items, carefully chosen to enhance your home and life. Hay cinema bookshop is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Specializing in rare books, outofprint books, used books, secondhand books, and other. Its unique position on the border between england and wales makes hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country. Large philosophy section plus history, literature, childrens books. Hay cinema bookshop, hay on wye, hereford opening times. Y gelli or y gelli gandryll is a small town population 1,300 in mid wales, on the river wye, very close to the english border and within the borders of the brecon beacons national park. Search the hayonwye booksellers online book catalog alibris uk. Antiestablishment hayonwye is a breeding ground for independents a new generation of small businesses is tapping into the towns quirky brand and.
Part norman, part jacobean and part victorian, hay castle has been a home to invaders, patriots citadel, country manor and a worldfamous bookshop. Contact us feedback hay onwye has become world famous for its secondhand and antiquarian bookshops, some specialising whilst others carry general stock. Our website has information for both visitors and residents. Situated in the very heart of town, with its timberframed facade, vintage sign and two floors of wooden shelving inside, hay on wye booksellers is arguably the most iconic of all hay on wye bookshelves. Hayonwye, the worlds first book town, lies on the edge of wales the county of powys and england the county of herefordshire. Listings of bookshop businesses in hay onwye and the surrounding area. With over twenty bookshops, it is often described as the town of books, and. Bookshops in hayonwye home of the annual guardian hay festival, this tiny welsh town boasts no fewer than 38 bookshops. Hay on wye booksellers, 14 high town, hayonwye, hereford hr3 5ae. If we can help you with shopping you need from the shop during the foreseeable, please call simon syd morris or karen davies.
Our retail shop is located in the market square in the centre of hayonwye, famous for its second hand book shops. Antiestablishment hayonwye is a breeding ground for. As well as plenty of bookstores, hay also has a growing number of antique shops you. Check the poetry bookshop in hayonwye, the pavement, lion street on cylex and find. Listings for bookshops, accommodation, leisure activities, businesses, arts and. See more of country supplies in hay on wye on facebook. Country supplies in hay on wye 122 photos shopping. The castle stands in the heart of hay on wye sometimes called the town of books site of the hay literary festival, which for ten days every year attracts the most exciting writers.