Hidden gems - Specialist book shops in Birmingham, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Specialist book shops in Birmingham

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Birmingham. This list contains 15 places from Specialist book shop category.

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Gemstone Detective

Specialist book shop

👍👍 Bought Kim's Sri Lanka book for a recent trip. The book was very helpful in locating local gem markets, advising on which stones are produced locally including their pricing, and general travel guidance. Also easy to pack and use while travelling. Recommend!

5.00 (18 reviews) (~164.94 km from centre)

Black Gull Books

Book store

👍👍 Oh! What a wonderful place. Will make a regular visit from now on. Please keep this institution going.

4.80 (119 reviews) (~154.51 km from centre)

Crystal Labyrinth with Gemstone Jewellery

Rock shop

👍👍 I came here for specific crystals and items. And this lady had them all! Absolutely beautiful. The shop, items and owner are all Beautiful. I highly recommend here for all your spiritual needs. I will be ordering again very soon.

4.80 (113 reviews) (~62.81 km from centre)

Giftdude

Collectibles store

4.80 (57 reviews) (~173.41 km from centre)

The Good News Centre

Christian book store

4.80 (31 reviews) (~57.28 km from centre)

Pritchard & Ure

Restaurant

👍👍 Found this sweet little gem around the Corner of our Camden Air BnB. Went there for breakfast. Such a cute little Spot! The atmosphere is awesome, the staff is Kind and friendly. The Coffee tasted great and the food was delicious!! We came Back two Times and can only recommend it!

4.70 (148 reviews) (~159.78 km from centre)

ICA Bookstore

Book store

👍👍 Many books and magazines for anyone interested in the many forms of arts. Also, great theory books. Staff is super friendly and nice.

4.70 (32 reviews) (~162.58 km from centre)

Dragonfly

Gift shop

4.70 (18 reviews) (~202.55 km from centre)

Spike Island

Art gallery

Waterside exhibition space, cafe and creative hub for contemporary art and design.

4.60 (87 reviews) (~124.66 km from centre)

Porter Book Shop

Used book store

👍 Packed floor to ceiling with books, this shop is worth taking the time to browse properly. It stocks vintage books and maps, more modern books and graphic novels. The staff are quite friendly.

4.60 (76 reviews) (~102.42 km from centre)

Beckside Books

Used book store

👍👍 Beckside Books is a hidden treasure: I'm almost reluctant to share it. It covers two floors so what seems like a tiny shop unfolds to reveal more and more books. It even has a little reading snug upstairs where you can make a drink for a donation.

4.60 (41 reviews) (~249.34 km from centre)

But Is It Art

Gift shop

👍👍 I love the quirkiness of this place. It has gadgets and gizmos for all kinds of people. I really like the card, poster and book collections for sale. The two employees I interacted with were friendly and helpful. I wish there were more shops around like this.

4.50 (124 reviews) (~130.4 km from centre)

Village

Specialist book shop

👍👍 Fantastic shop with a plethora of books and zines.

4.50 (55 reviews) (~148.61 km from centre)

Somerset Coalfield Life at Radstock Museum

Museum

👍👍 Radstock museum is a really well maintained, and superbly curated museum in the mining town of Radstock. Located over two floors there is enough local information here to satisfy the most curious of minds, and with some excellent interactive and physical displays there is plenty to keep the kids en...

4.50 (44 reviews) (~137.13 km from centre)

York Minster Shop

Gift shop

👍 They have a lot of great and high quality stuff from food to T-Shirts. It's a bit expensive though.

4.50 (22 reviews) (~173.62 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Specialist book shops in Birmingham, United Kingdom