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Hay Cinema Bookshop

Hereford

4.7 (477) bookstore
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Hay Cinema Bookshop is a massive secondhand bookstore uniquely housed inside a converted vintage cinema building in Hay-on-Wye. It offers visitors the chance to browse thousands of secondhand, antiquarian, and bargain titles across various genres within a historic setting.

Viewers overwhelmingly describe the location and surrounding book town as magical, heavenly, and peaceful. While a few commenters noted minor frustrations like store closures, most expressed intense affection for Wales and playfully warned that visiting is dangerous for your bank account.

  • Check shop hours ahead of time to avoid unexpected closures.
  • Prepare a budget, as the extensive collection of secondhand and bargain books makes overspending easy.
  • Take time to appreciate the unique architectural charm of the converted vintage cinema structure.

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Monday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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