Visit the Book Doctor
A great gift for anyone who loves reading, we offer to send a personally selected book once a month anywhere in the UK.
We have a six or twelve month service, please ask a member of staff for more details and prices.
One Tree Books is an independent bookshop established in 1994. Staffed by experienced booksellers who love books, we aim to offer the highest quality of service. Whether you want to visit our first floor for sheet music, reference, games and jigsaws, relax with a coffee in Madeleine's cafe or just browse our comprehensive range of fiction, we look forward to your visit. We are able to order any British book in print and are happy to send it anywhere in the world. We also stock a broad range of greetings cards, wrapping paper, stationery, jigsaws and board games, both traditional and new
Bookshop Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am - 5pm
Madeleine's Cafe Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 9am - 4:30pm
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Call us on 01730 261199 email us: mail@onetreebooks.com
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