There is a good description and lots of photos at the nuneaton and north warwickshire family history society site. We hold around 75,000 books of which about 15,000 are available to buy online the range includes antiquarian rare and outofprint books, a huge range of fiction, comprehensive nonfiction sections, childrens hayloft and the ten bob barn. Northern warwickshire map north warwickshire tourism. Astley book farm bedworth all you need to know before you. It is a huge relief to know that the bookshop is now much more financially secure. Coventry is just over 10 miles away by car, where you can visit the cathedral, with its striking juxtaposition of ruins and modernist addition. This place provides you with a great choice of dishes for fair prices. View all hotels near astley book farm on tripadvisor. Astley, warwickshire st mary the virgin northernvicars blog. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for astley book farm on your website. Astley book farm astley book farm is on the country estate where the victorian novelist george eliot was born.
Astley, warwickshire st mary the virgin posted on june 16, 2018 by admin on bank holiday monday 7 may 2018 we drove south to astley book farm, just outside nuneaton. On bank holiday monday 7 may 2018 we drove south to astley book farm, just outside nuneaton. Astley book farm was so easy to get to from my home town of coventry. Jun 16, 2018 on bank holiday monday 7 may 2018 we drove south to astley book farm, just outside nuneaton. Astley book farm is the largest secondhand bookshop in the midlands, 4,000 sq ft of renovated farm standing on the arbury estate where george eliot was born. Astley castle is a ruinous moated fortified 16th century manor house in north warwickshire. Astley book farm is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. Astley book farm is 2 miles outside the north warwickshire town of bedworth, 8 miles from coventry and only 10 minutes from junction 3 of the m6.
Astley is a village and parish within the north warwickshire district of warwickshire, england. Below are a few of the thousands of independent bookstores worldwide with whom. Developed strategies to grow the business year on year in increasingly difficult market conditions and turned the business into a warwickshire destination. Na name of designated premises supervisor where the premises licence authorises for the supply of alcohol. Astley book farm was awarded a food hygiene rating of 5 very good by north warwickshire borough council on 2nd september 2019. Astley castle, warwickshire the site at astley consists of a moated castle, gateway and curtain walls, lake, church and the ghost of pleasure gardens. Full category listing astley book farm and coffee shop. Astley book farm, astley lane, bedworth, warwickshire, cv12 0ne. Holiday at astley castle in nuneaton, warwickshire the. We add new books to the shelves and the online shop daily. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Our range includes antiquarian, rare and outofprint books, a huge range of fiction and science fiction. Astley book farm and coffee shop, the largest secondhand bookshop in the midlands.
Astley book farm coventry, warwickshire, united kingdom this bookstore is on vacation or is not currently active on. Vivienne has been running astley book farm for 12 years and it is thriving, so we are in very good hands. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Astley book farm bedworth all you need to know before. When we got there we were welcomed by the receptionist and we proceeded to the cafe for a drink as it was rather warm. Astley is knebly in george eliots mr gilfils love story. Have a look at astley book farm near to bedworth in warwickshire. It has been listed as a grade ii listed building since 1952 and as a scheduled ancient monument since 1994. It is one of the biggest second hand book shops in britain and a place that.
Looking for an amazing secondhand book shop, in a beautiful area with a coffee shop which also does cakes and sandwiches. Astley book farm is on the country estate where the victorian novelist george eliot was born. Astley book farm astley lane, cv12 0ne bedworth rated 4. We are situated on the arbury estate, which was the birth place of the victorian novelist george eliot and stock a range of her novels and related literature. There are footpath trails around the wider site of the castle which are open all day every day and there are information boards along the routes describing the history of the site. Astley book farm, in nearby bedworth, is an aladdins cave of second hand books, where you can have a leisurely browse and relax in the coffe shop serving tasty treats.
A little off the beaten track the book farm has an enormous selection of books to suit any interest. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Astley castle, warwickshire royal institute of british. Sep 19, 2018 astley, warwickshire st mary the virgin posted on june 16, 2018 by admin on bank holiday monday 7 may 2018 we drove south to astley book farm, just outside nuneaton. Astley book farm bedworth 2020 all you need to know before. In the 2001 census it had a population of 219, reducing slightly to 218 at the 2011 census. Our range includes antiquarian, rare and outofprint books, a huge range of fiction and science fiction, comprehensive nonfiction sections, childrens hayloft and the ten bob barn. Location details astley castle sits on a site originally owned by the astley family in the 12th century, in nuneaton, north warwickshire. Find us, directions and map astley book farm and coffee shop. It was derelict and neglected since it was severely damaged by fire in 1978 whilst in use as a hotel and was officially a building at risk.
Down a winding warwickshire lane, bordered by high hedges and barley fields, lie a cluster of 19th century red brick barns. Sarah exley state whether access to the premises by. We can quickly process your order via telephone 7 days a week tel. Astley book farm, bedworth, united kingdom top local places. Astley book farm food hygiene rating from north warwickshire. Astley lane bedworth, united kingdom cv12 0ne joined 23 may 2002. Created astley book farm, recognised nationally as one of the premier secondhand bookshops in the country. Astley book farm and coffee shop the largest secondhand. Astley book farm open 105 everyday easter is a moveable feast, we are just a feast but access to our delights are moved over the easter weekend namely we are closed easter sunday but open every other day as usual 10am till 5pm. View all attractions near astley castle on tripadvisor. Astley castle nuneaton all you need to know before you go. Apr 11, 2014 looking for an amazing secondhand book shop, in a beautiful area with a coffee shop which also does cakes and sandwiches. View all attractions near astley book farm on tripadvisor.
Visit astley book farm on your trip to bedworth or united kingdom. Essays from a transatlantic perspective 19331945 by. Astley book farm is nestled between the picturesque village of astley and the market town of bedworth, five miles away. Things are already changing in terms of the stock, and it will be an excellent secondhand bookshop something in itself of real value to kenilworth. Jul 05, 2014 having nothing better to do with my day. Sarah exley polesworth, warwickshire, united kingdom. Astley book farm the largest secondhand bookshop in the midlands.
113 1248 588 1262 278 725 475 772 1283 1159 1040 1046 610 1195 27 318 1386 873 1231 101 1329 378 1200 1213 813 11 733 1124 689 1013 292 434 1137 1414 1170 470 831 1165 1056 1420 1106 553 1346 875 658 564 1204 93 628 402 1091