Village Bookstore, Leeds

Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Village Bookstore Leeds
Image courtesy of Village Bookstore

Few things in life are more satisfying than spending a lazy afternoon browsing the shelves of a non-corporate book shop. Welcome to the Village Bookstore, hidden away in Thornton’s Arcade. Village is an indie bookstore curating a selection of contemporary books and magazines covering fashion, art, food, design and everything in between. Here you’ll find a huge range of self-published zines, as well as a mighty stock of arty and photography books. What’s more, it’s conveniently located in the same arcade as OK Comics, another great spot for picking up some unique reads.

One of our top literary places in Leeds.

3 Thorntons ArcadeLeedsLS1 6LQ View map
Telephone: 01132469801 Visit Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Tuesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Wednesday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Thursday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Friday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Saturday10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Sunday11:00am - 5:00pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

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