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by Trevor
BEDFORDSHIRE
Leighton Buzzard
Latte Heaven, Waterborne Walk, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshirehttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/677/81501/505398
No OBCZ Manager recorded.
Please PM BCRegionMgrTeam if you are willing to manage it or already do so.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Aylesbury
Coffee Republic, 1 Friars Square, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP20 2SPNo longer exists ! Is now Cafe Nero
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/349/67064/436263
Hughenden Valley
The Harrow, Warrendene Road, Hughenden Valley, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4LXhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/349/70583/319054
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Cambridge
Caffe Nero, King's Parade, Cambridge, Cambridgeshirehttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/290/116263/392841
No OBCZ Manager recorded.
Please PM BCRegionMgrTeam if you are willing to manage it or already do so.
Little Shelford
Red telephone box library in the village. Maintained by the local community, but other donations presumably welcome.CHESHIRE
Altrincham
Rhode Island Cafe OBCZThe Dome, Grafton Mall, Altrincham, Cheshire
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/2868/67484/650183
Managed by Annodyne.
DERBYSHIRE
BelperThe Black Bull's Head pub, 2 Kilburn Lane, Belper DE56 0SF.
A great real ale pub just re-opened under new management.
Books are on two good sized shelves in the first lounge bar.
Managed by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/67180/686921
Derby
Sound Bites Wholefood Shop, 11 The Morledge, Derby, DE1 2AW, 01332 291369
Books are on a shelf at the back of the shop.
Managed by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/130258/662390
The Kitchen Coffee Shop, Sadlergate, Derby, DE1 3NQ. (This used to be The Big Blue Coffee Shop).
Books are on a bookcase at the back of the shop.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/130258/664952
Westfield Derby Shopping Centre.
The shelf is in the Taxi Waiting Lounge in the basement.
A high volume zone. Books go fast!
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/130258/663617
Westfield Derby Shopping Centre.
Kona Blue (formerly Gloria Jean's) Coffee Shop.
The shelf is on the back wall of the coffee shop.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/130258/661956
Heanor
The Queen's Head pub, 1 Breach Rd, Heanor, DE75 7NJ (on the corner of Ilkeston Rd).
A CamRA award-winning Real Ale pub.
Books are on a bookshelf inside the front door.
Managed by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/72418/580972
The Marlpool Brewing Company
A little pub/bar and microbrewery next door to The Queen's Head.
Books are on the windowsill.
Managed by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/72418/681697
Little Eaton
Red telephone box library on Alfreton Road. Maintained by the local community, but other donations presumably welcome.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/105474/675835
Matlock
The Green Way Cafe, Snitterton House, 3 Snitterton Road, Matlock, DE4 3LZ.
A veggie cafe.
Open: 10am - 4pm Monday - Thursday
10am - 10pm Friday
10am - 5pm Saturday
Closed all day Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
phone 07502 289273
www.greenwaycafe.co.uk
Shelves topped up by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/616/32749/661918
DORSET
Poole
RNLI College Slipway Bar, West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1HZOCBZ is located in Slipway Bar underneath the large porthole window. Come and find a new book and support the RNLI - the charity that saves lives at sea - by having a coffee at the same time! http://www.rnli.org.uk/tlc_virtual_tour/
EAST SUSSEX
Eastbourne
Green's Cafe, 25 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3PP.Shelf is on the left hand side as you walk in the door. Good selection of books. http://www.greensvegetariancafe.com/
ESSEX
Chelmsford
C2 Courtyard open meeting area, 2nd Floor, County Hall, Town Centre.Managed by JamesUK. See:-
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/jamesuk
http://www.fishchipsandmushypeas.co.uk/bc/
Although the actual 'Zone is only accessible by County Hall Essex County Council staff, if you can get to County Hall, in Chelmsford's Town Centre, I'm more than willing to pick up any books you fancy and bring them down to the reception area to pass on. Drop JamesUK a private message if anything takes your fancy and we can go from there.
There is also a selection of BookCrossing label and bookmark templates in Microsoft Word format for free download and distribution at the above website.
Secret Garden Tea Rooms, Writtle Road Nursery, Chelmsford
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/36501/690896
Managed by WillCaxton
Colchester
CO1 café, Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JRhttp://www.co1.org.uk/
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/37039/671415
There is a separate bookshelf for Children's books by the play area. Adult books are on a windowsill.
Managed by karen07814 and Ardachy
Foresters Arms, Castle Road, Colchester CO1 1UW
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/37039/676764
Managed by karen07814 and Ardachy
Purple Dog, Eld Lane
Occasional meeting held here. See:- http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/essexbookcrossing/
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/37039/432074
Managed by BookAmbler
Slack Space in town centre. See:-
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/SlackSpace
Managed by karen07814 and Ardachy
The Hospital Arms, Crouch Street
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/37039/652008
Managed by Ardachy and roddamliz
The Pain Clinic, 28 Carlisle Close, Colchester, Essex CO1 2YT
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/37039/685708
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/OBCZ-PainClinic
Most of the books are mind/body/soul type.
Great Bardfield
The Blue Egg farm shop and cafe, Braintree Roadhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/130878/663871
Managed by candy-is-dandy
Halstead
The Dog Inn, Heddingham Roadhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/doginnhalstead/
Managed by doginnhalstead and Ardachy
Layer-de-la Haye
The Layer Fox - Regular meetings also held here.http://web.mac.com/ardachy/iWeb/Site%202/Welcome.html
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/95360/583472
Contact Ardachy or karen07814 for further information.
Little Hallingbury
Little Hallingbury Mill, Mill Lane, Gaston Green, Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford CM22 7QTAn excellent hotel with great character near to Stanstead airport. The hotel welcomes non-residents and has a bookcase dedicated to bookcrossing.
www.littlehallingburymill.net
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/105123/566111
Maintained by Seadbed who is also keen to have BC meetings there.
Wivenhoe
At the Jardine Cafe & Bistro, Westcott House, 140 High Street, Wivenhoe, Essex CO7 9AFA lovely place to eat, listen to author talks and discuss books. Managed by JardineBistro
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/352/39584/661634
http://www.jardine-bistro.co.uk
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Cheltenham
Starbucks Coffee, 1 Promenade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1LNhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/363/31963/583237
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/StarbucksChelt/
HAMPSHIRE
Southampton
The Art House Cafe, Bedford Place, Southampton, Hampshire SO15 2DFhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/573/32600/514068
Thruxton
Red telephone box library next to The Green in the village. Maintained by the local community, but other donations presumably welcome.HEREFORDSHIRE
Wigmore
MEC-OBCZ situated in the cafe area in the Mortimer Enterprise CentreKings Meadow Wigmore nr Leominster Open 10.30am -3pm Mon,Tues,Thurs & Fri.
n.b The centre is partially manned by volunteers so above times may vary so if you
are making a special journey it is advisable to ring first on 01568 770110.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/MEC-OBCZ or contact CITIBELLE for details.
HERTFORDSHIRE
Bishop's Stortford
The Tanners Arms Public House,London Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 3DT
Families and dogs welcome. Open all day. Food available until 3pm - but warning required if is a large group!
Call pub on 01279 505606 - landlord couple Marc and Nicki
Shelf managed by TheTannersArms;
TheTannersArms http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/TheTannersArms/
And recent releases to this shelf; http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/231/36585/679814
LANCASHIRE
Burnley
Megabites OBCZ, Todmorden Road, near the Woodman Pub and Towneley Park.Follow signs for Towneley Park on the A671.
- Anything goes in the cafe! Books found just as you walk in the door.
- Owner would appreciate a sale of coffee but not strictly necessary.
- Open 7 days, 9am - 1.30pm. No dedicated shelf for the OBCZ.
- Can be found on Netstation's OBCZ finder.
- Contact Sterile (the OBCZ manager) for info or donations.
Preston
Harris Library, Market Square, Preston PR1 2PPhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/PrestonBCZone/
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/372/34729/506599
LEICESTERSHIRE
Loughborough
Costa Coffee, Market Street, Loughboroughhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/OBCZCostaLufbra/
A bookcase upstairs in the town centre cafe
Managed by Pookledo
LINCOLNSHIRE
East Barkwith
The Cross Roads Inn, Lincoln Road, East Barkwith LN8 5RWhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/442/107509/613116
Managed by TaxManager
Ludborough (nr Louth)
Raileisure-OBCZ http://bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/Raileisure-OBCZThe Old Station Yard, Station Road, next to The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
(Take turning to Fulstow off the A16)
The OBCZ is in the BBQ hut of a small arena that is primarily self-catering holiday accommodation
in some pretty little Railway Carriages and a Station Master's House.
We have cycle hire available for all and a small shop selling drinks, snacks and ices.
The BBQ Hut is open for the OBCZ all year round - feel free to wander round and have a browse :)
Managed by lunasprite
LONDON
Blackfriars
Hoop & Grapes, 80 Farringdon Street, Blackfriars, Greater London EC4A 4BLhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/36874/517017
Still open as at April 2011 but appears in need of OBCZ manager and more books.
PM BCRegionMgrTeam if you are willing to manage it.
Brentford
Docking Station OBCZ, 108-9 High Street, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8AThttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/10614/104411/657127
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/dockingstation/
Brixton
The Ritzy (Cinema and OBCZ) - Brixton Oval, Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, Greater London SW2 1JGhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/69487/345381
No OBCZ Manager recorded.
Please PM BCRegionMgrTeam if you are willing to manage it or already do so.
Kentish Town
Tapping The Admiral, Castle Road, Kentish Town, Greater London NW1 8SUhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/84462/687071
Managed by Aquatique.
South Norwood
SthNorwood-OBCZ http://bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/SthNorwood-OBCZThe bookcrossing zone is at the The Kiosk near the lake in South Norwood Lake and Park.
In my opinion this is one of the prettiest parks in London, with the added bonus of having
this lovely kiosk. I can thoroughly recommend the cappucino, hot chocolate and the
cheese and ham toastie!
The Kiosk is open all year round, from 10am 'til 1/2 an hour before the park closes.
Newly opened, the current stock of books at the Kiosk is still small.
Streatham
Kente Coffee House, Streatham High Street (near Barclays).Books on the window ledges.
Great coffee and sandwiches made while you wait!
Open 7 days, closes at 5 or 6pm depending on day.
WistfulDragon checks it is topped up occasionally.
Sydenham
Kente Coffee House, 16 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, SE26 5QWhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/37782/584977
Managed by LongNeckBooks
Walthamstow
The Nags Head, 9 Orford Road, Walthamstow, Greater London E17 9LPhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/32175/310006
Managed by Javasu. Tipifaksi and SpeedyTuft release there. Monthly meetings held.
Waterloo
Camel and Artichoke, Lower Marsh.Directions: Turn right out of main station entrance, walk PAST bargain book shop (if it is closed),
Lower Marsh is ahead and pub is on right.
Shelves upstairs, groaning with books - great place to pick up a book if you finish yours unexpectedly!
Used for monthly meetup run by Diomedes and WistfulDragon.
West Norwood
Kip McGrath Education Centre1 Knight's Hill Square, West Norwood, Greater London SE27 0HP
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1558/80211/636785
For use of centre users only. Limited public access for child protection reasons.
Whitehall
The Old Shades, near the top of Whitehall on the right going towards Trafalgar Square.Surprisingly non-touristy pub, good food.
Books are on shelf on right hand side as you go in (on either
side of the wine board). Main dining area is towards the
back - useful for meetups.
NORFOLK
Norwich
The Black Horse, Earlham Road, Norwich NR2 3DE.Starting on Monday 6 September 2010 with a box of books and posters,
thanks to a bookcrosser staying there - locals will help with keeping it stocked.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Salcey Forest Cafe, Salcey Forest, Forest Road, near Hartwell, NN7Beautiful setting in a Forestry Commission area. Parking £3 near the cafe - free if you use the overflow
carpark further along and follow signs to the cafe. Parking currently free Mon-Fri during winter months.
Managed by Weebly, but donated to by many other local bookcrossers
Towcester
Dolphin Cafe, Watling Street, TowcesterManaged by Millycat - small friendly cafe, shelf tends to be well stocked so br prepared to take a
few books away with you to travel too
The Monk and Tipster, 36 Watling Street East, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6AF
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/817/67048/653864
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/MonkandTipster
Fosters Booth
The Red Lion, Fosters Booth, A5 between Towcester and Weedon.Pub which makes delicious puddings - and the food is not bad either
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/817/77305/374166
NORTHUMBERLAND
Ashington
Shades Of Green Garden Centre.14b Freeman Way North Seaton Industrial Est, NE63 0YB
Great independant Garden Centre with a lovely cafe, they do a cracking lunch menu. Bookshelf is in the cafe.
Newbiggin-By-The-Sea
Newbiggin Maritime Centre Cafe, Church Point, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, NE64 6DBBeautiful views of the sea in the cafe, managed by safrolistics.
http://www.newbigginmaritimecentre.org.uk/
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/2101/80120/663366
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Marton-cum-Grafton
Community Library in disused telephone box in Grafton village part of the parish.Approximate Grid Ref 417 633, about 3 miles south of Boroughbridge.
About 5 shelves. Outside donations are welcome, but space is limited and the phone box is vulnerable to damp so it's best to leave popular books which are likely to be taken quickly.
York
Ye Olde Starre Inne, 40 Stonegate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 8AShttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/1016/35824/613210
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Nottingham
Stonebridge City FarmStonebridge Rd
NOTTINGHAM, Nottinghamshire NG3 2FR
City farm with gardens, animals, farm shop and cafe. Bookshelf in cafe. Open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10 -4pm.
Managed by Stonebridge
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/792/133102/671425
The Alley cafe, Cannon Court, Long Row West, Nottingham NG1 6JE
0115 955 1013
Excellent vegetarian & vegan cafe in central Nottingham.
Books on a shelf towards the back of the cafe.
Topped up by CountofMonte.
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/792/133102/669977
The Bean Espresso Bar
1 Stoney St
Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 2LA, United Kingdom
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Sun 9am-4pm
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/TheBeanOBCZ
Up! Cafe
3/5 High Pavement
Nottingham
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/Up_cafeOBCZ
Regular venue for Nottingham Bookcrossers' meet-ups - every 3rd Saturday of the month
Mon-Sat: 08:00 - 17:00
Sun: 10:00 - 16:00
Set up in December 2010 - books and stock management to be overseen by garibaldisghost
OXFORDSHIRE
Abingdon
Cross Keys, 148 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 5DTManaged by crosskeyschris
http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/302/67595/515682
SOMERSET
Westbury-sub-Mendip
Red telephone box library in the village. Maintained by the local community, but other donations presumably welcome.SUFFOLK
Eastbridge
Eel's Foot Inn, Eastbridge, IP16 4SN
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/Eels_Foot_OBCZ
http://www.theeelsfootinn.co.uk/index.htm
Maintainer: Sean (Uncruliar)
Regular meet on the last Saturday of the month at 3 pm; starting from 30th April 2011.
Ipswich
Caffè Nero, 54 Buttermarket, Ipswich, IP1 1BT
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/CaffeNeroIP1
Maintainers: Tony (BookGroupMan), Esther (SemioticGhost), Rebecca (KenseyRiver), Peter (samwiseuk) and Izzy (666Izzy)
CoffeeLink, Neptune Marina, Neptune Quay, Ipswich, IP4 1AX
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/OBCZCofeeLnkIP4
Maintainers: Tony (BookGroupMan), Esther (SemioticGhost), Rebecca (KenseyRiver), Peter (samwiseuk) and Izzy (666Izzy)
Regular meets here from 12 noon on the second Saturday of the month (UPDATE: AS OF FEB 2011, NOT 11 AM ANYMORE).
The Greyhound, 9 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SE
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/Greyhound-IP1
Maintainers: TheoClarke and pumpkinmatisse
Sudbury
Caffe Nero, 92 North Street, Sudbury CO10 1RF.http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/7366/67289/366931
Managed by Ardachy
WARWICKSHIRE
Leamington Spa
Starbucks Coffee, 13 Livery Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire CV32 4NRhttp://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/886/40113/449079
http://www.bookcrossing.com/mybookshelf/Starbucksunit13/
Stratford-upon-Avon
No1 Shakespeare St (Bar and Grill)1 Shakespeare St
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6RN
01789 264 787
www.shakespearestreet.co.uk
Opening hours are usual bar hours.
Books are on a shelf to the right as you walk through the door.
Go Hunting: http://www.bookcrossing.com/hunt/3/886/34481/630716
WEST MIDLANDS
Birmingham
Hudson's Coffee House, Colmore Row - city centreUrban Coffee Company, 30 Church Street (off Colmore Row) - city centre
Cafe at the BMI, Birmingham & Midlands Institute, Margaret Street (city centre)
The Fighting C*cks, St Mary's Row, Moseley
Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath
The Hare and Hounds, corner of High St and York Rd, Kings Heath
Leverton & Hall's Delicatessen & Cafe, at the junction of Mary Vale Road and Linden Road, Bournville
Village Hotel, Dudley
WEST SUSSEX
Horsham
Starbucks5 West Street
Horsham RH12 1PB
Books are on a bookshelf at the top of the stairs on the first floor.
WEST YORKSHIRE
Todmorden
Todmorden Railway Station, Platform 1 (Manchester bound trains) Waiting Room.Open from about 6.30am Monday - Saturday and closes late evenings, Sunday 9am - Evening.
Directions: Turn right off the A646 just before the roundabout (coming from Burnley direction)
just after the market.
Stacks of books on shelves near the windows. Mostly hardback but some paperbacks too!
Shelves are shared with 'The Friends of Todmorden' who also leave books. Bookcrossing
books are usually visible by the Ballycumber spine sticker. Donations welcome, anything goes,
it doesn't have to be a hardback!
No dedicated shelf for the OBCZ - Contact Sterile for info.
Can be found on Go Hunting pages.
Hebden Bridge
Hebden Bridge Railway Station, Platform 2 (Eastbound) Waiting Room.Station Road, Hebden Bridge, Halifax HX7 6JE.
A small set of bookshelves maintained by Friends of Hebden Bridge Station.
The waiting room is open during railway station staffing hours (Monday-Saturday 06:40-20:30, Sunday 09:40-17:00) but can be unexpectedly closed due to staff unavailability. Unfortunately there appears to be no direct phone number for the station to check opening.
Books provided by the Friends are on a borrow and return principle; if you want your BC books to take a one-way trip they should be clearly identifiable as BC books. Anything welcome, and books left tend to disappear quite quickly.
http://www.hbstationfriends.org.uk/
WORCESTERSHIRE
Evesham
There are two small bookshelves at Evesham Railway Station, High Street, Evesham, WR11 4EQ.1. Platform 1 (Westbound, to Worcester and Hereford) on a windowsill in the Ladies' loos.
2. Platform 2 (Eastbound, to London and Oxford) on a windowsill in the waiting room.
There are only a few books on either shelf, and it's unclear whether someone is managing them or whether they have just appeared. Both the loos and the waiting room seem to be open from around 6am.
Redditch
Alexandra HospitalLeague of Friends Coffee Shop - Bookshelves attached to the volunteer-run coffee shop. Donations of books for the shelves always welcome; books are sold at 50p to raise funds for the hospital.
Coffee Shop opening times:
Mon-Thursday - 09.30 am – 8.00 pm
Friday - 09.30 am – 6.00 pm
Saturday 01.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Sunday - 11.30 am – 8.00 pm
http://www.lof-alex.co.uk/