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Waterstone's

14-16 Bournemouth Arcade, Bournemouth

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A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Summary via Google

About Waterstone's

Waterstone's occupies the ground and upper floors of 14–16 Bournemouth Arcade. The bookshop stocks mainstream and academic titles across a range of genres, alongside bestsellers and classics. A café operates on the upper level.

The shop holds a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 out of 5.

Opening hours

Monday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM – 4:30 PM

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Shopping Arcade next door
  • Charles Fox next door
  • 7Bone Burger Co. Bournemouth next door
  • Nationwide Building Society next door
  • Brass Haus next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

People say this bookstore offers a wide variety of books, including bestsellers, classics, and unusual titles, and features a peaceful cafe upstairs. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the calm, welcoming atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (1,106 reviews)
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5 – Very good
Destination
Bournemouth

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.