Welcome to Walter Henry's Bookshop

Now approaching a decade of trading, Walter Henry’s continues to grow, going from strength to strength. The consumers thirst for fact, fiction and knowledge requires continuing innovation to keep us ahead of the highly competitive book retail industry, and in such a market, our small independent bookshop continually strives to meets its customers growing needs and expectations. We do this by offering a personal service that is second to none, remaining focused on value, variety and going that extra mile whilst never losing our relaxed, stress free environment, which so many book enthusiasts love, returning year after year. We are continually evolving to meet the needs of our customers both old and new. We are a part of Bideford’s history and its future.

Whether you are looking for the latest bestseller or that specialist research title, Walter Henry’s provides unparalleled service. With a 24 hour next day order service, access to US distributed titles and the tenacity to search out the most elusive of books, as well as an extensive range of Local books, Walter Henry’s is there for you.

North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Poetry Competition

For children aged 4-18 - Win book tokens and a published book containing your poem.

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