Welcome!
International Last Posting Dates for Christmas
For a more secure (and possibly slightly faster) way of shipping, please choose a tracked service at checkout. We do not guarantee delivery by Christmas but if posted by this date, it should arrive in time. All International (non-UK) postings: Wednesday 13th December.Did you know...
Scottish author George MacDonald was born on this day in 1824. He was born in Aberdeenshire is known for his fairy tales and fantasy works. He was also mentor to author Le...Click here to see books written by George MacDonald.
Special Offer
20% discount on FairyTale books in our Special Book Room.
Type in voucher code FTALEX at the checkout to apply your discount before payment. Valid to 13th December 2023.
Browse current stock of books in this offer.
We aim to process orders received before 12 noon on the same business day and take great care packaging your books so that they reach you in the same condition as they leave us!
You don't need to create an account to purchase, but if you do you can take advantage of our Loyalty Scheme: receive 20% discount on every sixth order on our website!
We're always happy to help if you need to Contact Us.
On our shelves
What we've been up to
Latest article
Four Peaks & A Spitfire
Recently, my brother-in-law invited me on a day’s walk in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. Being unable to resist the allure of the mountains, I immediately agreed. So, on a cold, crisp November morning I found myself in the carpark just below the disused Neuadd reservoirs.
The plan for the walk was to combine our shared love of walking the mountains with some bird watching and a sneaky detour to find the wreckage of a crashed WW2 Spitfire. During the winter...
Featured book
The White Goblin
Written and illustrated by Ul De Rico and published in 1996, this is the sequel to The Rainbow Goblins which was published in 1978.
It is a children’s book (probably for older children unlike its predecessor) and the story is about the White Goblin who was banished by his brothers, the Rainbow Goblins, and lives in a world of snow and ice. After learning of his brothers’ ignominious death, he wonders, “who am I to be thrust out of the beautiful,...
What people are saying
What the view is like
Due to recent flooding, we have fitted a webcam to the outside of our shop to allow us to monitor the river level remotely. But it also allows our customers to get a view of the Wye Valley!
We'll try and keep the camera pointing in a sensible direction. Let us know if you spot anything interesting! The image should refresh around every 10 to 15 minutes.