Forum Books

The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick is the Forum Books outpost in this historic market town, packed with carefully chosen titles and the sort of browsing atmosphere that makes it very easy to lose track of time. Run by the award-winning Forum Books team, the shop focuses on a hand-picked range of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books, with plenty of staff recommendations and regular author events for readers who enjoy discovering something new.

The space is known for its dramatic shelving, including what the shop claims may be the tallest bookshop bookshelf in the UK, which gives the interior a proper “book-lover’s treasure hunt” feeling.

Dogs are welcome inside, making it a lovely stop when exploring Alnwick’s independent shops. Expect a slow wander through the shelves, a few “I’ll just check this one too” moments, and a dog patiently supervising your reading choices.