The Information & Book Centre in Sedbergh

The Information & Book Centre in Sedbergh

Sedbergh Book Town is part of a network of famous European Book Towns and is a Cumbria centre for book festivals and a host of specialist and independent book shops and booksellers. Lovers of specialist books will find ample book shops around the town to please from specialist Lake District and Yorkshire book shops to sports bookshops, specialist transport books and a fantastic choice of children's books.

Sedbergh Books & Drama Festival takes place annually in mid-September and features talks by writers with their books on sale across Sedbergh Book Shops. A treasure trove for the book lover, book shops include many fine antiquarian and second hand book shops. Several top Sedbergh book shops have featured in the national press such as Westwood Books of Sedbergh, a secondhand book shop gem stocking a huge range of affordable second hand and antiquarian books plus themed book gifts.

Book Shops in Sedbergh

Sedbergh Book Town is one of England's top locations for book shops and antiquarian booksellers, book festivals, literature and writing. Ranking with other top book towns in Britain such as Hay-on-Wye and Wigtown, Sedbergh hosts the annual Festival of Books and Drama in September which features talks by writers with plenty of opportunity to purchase the writer's books in the many quality Sedbergh book shops situated around the town centre.

A good place to start your tour of Sedbergh Book Town is The Dales & Lakes Book Centre on Main Street which is also home to Sedbergh Tourist Information Centre. Collections of books here include a range of Lake District and Yorkshire specific books plus special interest books on nature, history, biography, music and much more. Book shops selling rare and antiquarian books are numerous on Main Street. Don't miss the great selection of children's books and specialist design and local interest books in the Sleepy Elephant book shop also on Main Street.

Accommodation in Sedbergh

  • Middleton   (2.8 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
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    Fine food, wines & ales in Sedbergh B&B Country inn, situated between Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, beautiful gardens and comfortable en-suite rooms.
     
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  • Sedbergh   (2.8 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 4
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    Cosy two bedroom cottage on a 15 acre Alpaca farm with magnificent views of the Lune Valley, Howgill Fells & the Dales beyond. Ideal for /couples/friends/ families/ family groups.
     
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  • Sedbergh   (6.4 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
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    3 nights for the price of 2
    Welcoming Yorkshire Dales B&B, 2 suites offering comfortable accommodation for a romantic break or family holiday. Countryside views, sumptuous breakfasts & cream tea. Free Wi-Fi
     
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  • Sedbergh   (2.5 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 5
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    £259
    Prices per week (seasonal) sleeps 4/5
     
    Quality 17th Century holiday cottage near Sedbergh with two bedrooms, large garden & plenty of original features. Two pets welcome. Parking, washing machine. Sleeps 5.
     
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  • Sedbergh   (3.2 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 8
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    £461
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    This barn conversion cottage is located near to Sedbergh and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.
     
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  • Ravenstonedale   (5.8 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 5
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    £269
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    This pretty, semi-detached, stone-built, farmhouse conversion is three miles from Ravenstonedale and can sleep five people in two bedrooms.
     
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  • Ravenstonedale   (5.6 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 9
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    £523
    Per week (seasonal), sleeps 9
     
    This holiday home has a quirky 'upside down' layout so that the living space can take advantage of the cottage's magnificent views and can sleep up to nine people.
     
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  • Dent   (5.3 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
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    £280
    Per week (seasonal) sleeping up to 4
     
    A lovingly restored 16th century farmhouse available for self catering holidays. Perfect for those who wish for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Sleeps up to 12
     
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  • Middleton   (4.2 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
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    £30
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    Family-run Middleton farmhouse B&B on a working farm. Enjoy fresh breakfasts, comfortable guest rooms and picturesque Lune Valley surroundings in Cumbria.
     
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  • Dent   (4.4 miles from the centre of Sedbergh)
    Sleeps 6
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    £275
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    Self catering holiday cottage in the beautiful village of Dent, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, sleeps 6. Wonderful opportunities for long and short walks.
     
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