Topping & Company, one of the UK’s most beloved independent booksellers, is set to open the largest independent bookshop in the country in York in autumn 2025. The shop will span nearly 6,000 square feet across multiple floors in a historic building at 1A Museum Street, offering spectacular views of York Minster.
This new location will be Topping & Company’s fifth, joining their existing shops in Bath, Edinburgh, Ely, and St Andrews. Known for its unique and inviting atmosphere, the York bookshop will feature Topping’s signature handcrafted bookcases, and rolling library ladders, and will house an impressive collection of over 75,000 titles, The Bookseller reports.
The building, which dates back to 1860, was previously home to Visit York and is now being lovingly transformed to accommodate the new bookshop. Customers can look forward to complimentary pots of fresh tea and coffee, opportunities to join reading groups, and expert recommendations from knowledgeable booksellers.
In addition to its vast collection of books, the York store will also host a vibrant calendar of author events and book festivals throughout the year. The opening programme is set to be announced next year, offering even more excitement for local and visiting book lovers.
Topping & Company is encouraging those eager to follow the progress of the new shop to sign up for their newsletter and follow @toppingsyork on social media. With its stunning views, beautiful design, and dedication to providing a welcoming experience, the new York shop is sure to become a treasured destination for book enthusiasts.
York recently became home to the biggest outdoors shop, Go Outdoors at the Vangarde Shopping Park. It spanned 125,000 sq ft, the store houses over 380 brands caters to activities such as walking, camping, caravanning, watersports, running, fishing, horse riding, and climbing. It includes more than 30 branded concession areas, including the largest Yeti store in Europe, a new Garmin store with the UK’s most extensive range on display, and Britain’s first Adidas Terrex in-store concession.
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