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About

Welcome to The Book Nook!

We are a brand new independent book shop in Tollesbury.  We are are store built by the community for the community.

Our shelves contain both new and used books.

The shop, itself, contains a small tearoom, with shelving that contain books and games for customers to stay and read or play.  With free Wi-Fi, and an abundance of plug sockets, its the perfect place to work from out but away from home.  Our walls host work from local artists to peruse or buy.

We're open six days a week (Monday to Saturday), and we can also order in and deliver any book in print that you can't find in store or online. We can take orders by phone, email or DM.  Keep an eye on our socials for any bookish events, including workshops and author talks, you can also subscribe to our Eventbrite to stay up to date.

Facilities

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

Groups

  • Education/study area

Property Facilities

  • WiFi or internet access

Map & Directions

The Book Nook

19 West Street, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8RJ

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday09:30 - 16:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
SundayClosed
Bank HolidayClosed

What's Nearby

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  3. Tollesbury War Memorial stands in the churchyard of St Mary the Virgin, a beautiful Grade…

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  1. WhimbrelArt in Tollesbury is a gallery specialising in the work of local artists and…

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  2. This is a large, open site with good views across the Blackwater Estuary towards St…

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  3. Tollesbury Congregational Church has served the village since 1803.

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  4. One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…

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  5. An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural…

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  6. Walkers along the sea wall at Tollesbury will be fascinated by the large red ship moored…

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  7. This is a large open site on the edge of the village with views to the south towards the…

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  8. A blue plaque marks D'Arcy House as the home of famous novelist Margery Allingham who…

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  9. In the middle of the road junction in Tolleshunt D'Arcy stands the village maypole, one…

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  10. St Nicholas Church is Grade I listed. Its churchyard extension, a little way up the road,…

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  11. St Lawrence Bay, also known as Stone, is undoubtedly the most beautiful beach in the…

    2.67 miles away
  12. This 12th century Grade II* Listed church is now owned by the nearby Orthodox Monastery…

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  13. Grade I Listed St Nicholas church dates from the 12th century and has expansive views…

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