Accepts Gift Cards
Accepts Paper Vouchers
Accepts E-Gift Vouchers
Coffee shop on-site
Local parking - free
Local parking - pay & display
Wifi
Book clubs / reading groups
Bookshop Description
books on the walls: where stories, sounds and spirits intertwine in the heart of Chester. Nestled within Chester's historic city walls, books on the walls is more than just a bookshop – we're a haven where stories come alive and individuals connect. Our carefully curated space brings together a perfect blend of contemporary culture and timeless traditions. ooks on the walls: where stories, sounds and spirits intertwine in the heart of Chester. Step into our welcoming space and explore our thoughtfully selected collection of books spanning every genre. Whether you’re seeking your next literary adventure, diving into challenging histories or browsing for the perfect Chester gift, our friendly staff are here to guide you through our selection. You’ll discover the unexpected as well as revel in familiar favourites. We’re also always happy to source your own requests. Banish your phone and immerse yourself in our unique atmosphere where literature meets lifestyle: Artisanal Coffee Bar: Start your day with lovingly nurtured and locally roasted coffee while enjoying your latest read Craft Beer, Cider and Fine Martinis: Unwind with our handpicked selection of local beers, ciders and spirits Vinyl & Music Collection: Spin some grooves from our record collection on our in-house turntable and peruse our treasury of new vinyl, cds and cassettes for sale Daily Press: Stay informed with our wide range of local and national newspapers and periodicals Art Space: Explore contemporary works by local artists, available to purchase Board Game Library: Make a new connection over a game of Chester Monopoly Salty and Sugary Snacks: Graze upon our small but perfectly formed range for our canine as well as human visitors. Our Local Suppliers Include: Bread Together, Chester Providence Gin, Chester Sophia Shaw, Art & Illustration, Chester The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall Orchards Farm, Tattenhall Adams and Russell Coffee Roasters, Birkenhead Hafod Brewing Company, Mold And, from further afield: Nicaragua, The Tierre Madre Women's Co-operative Bristol, Zuma Costa Rica, Coopeagri Cooperative
Opening hours
Tuesdays 9am - 4.30pm, Wednesdays 9a, - 4.30pm, Thursdays 9am - 4.30pm, Fridays, 9am - 4.30pm, Saturdays 8.30am - 4.30pm. Occasional Sundays 12-4pm
New vinyl, local photography, greetings cards and postcards and bags of coffee for sale. Book Ordering Service. Programme of Events. Games and Vinyl Libraries with in-house turntable, cassette and CD players. Space for hire. Beers, ciders, martinis and Zubrowka for sale.
What's on at books on the walls
Event
Games Night
Thurs 18 Sept, 6-7.30. You are invited to a games night which takes place on the third Thurs of the month. Play one of the board and table-...
Expiry
18/09/2025
Update
Update for Events and Hours at books on the walls
16-20 Sept, Opening Hours - Tues 10-5.30, Wed 10-5.30, Thur 10-5, Fri 10-5.30. Closed Sat and Sun. Wed 16, CraftTea 2-3. Bring along some ...
Expiry
20/09/2025
Event
Amblongus and books on the walls Women's Book Swap Club
Wednesday 24 September, 6 - 7.30 at Amblongus Thursday 25 September, 6 - 7.30 at Amblongus You are invited to this book swap club which will...
Expiry
26/09/2025
Event
Author Event with Chris Fozzard
Saturday 27 September, 2 - 2.30 The Chester Book Club, 1824 Chris Fozzard is a Chester-based local historian and writer. He’s also a regular...
Expiry
28/09/2025
Event
sunday tunes on the walls with Paul Brand and Dave Sheekey
In Conversation with Paul Brand, author of Kick It! The Definitive Football Mixtape (2024) followed by a World Music Showcase with Dave Shee...
Expiry
29/09/2025
Event
Robin Ince, Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth
Sun 28 Sept, 2-3. Join Robin as he introduces his newly published instinctual poetry collection pursuing the psychological essence of perso...
Expiry
29/09/2025
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Author Event with Samantha Maxwell
Saturday 4 October, 2 - 2.30pm. The author of CP Isn’t Me and Disabling Ableism is delivering a talk alongside her publisher Allan about her...
Expiry
05/10/2025
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Local Author Event with Louise Foster
Saturday 11 October, 2-2.30pm Louise will be reading from her debut book The Last Little Pumpkin. Having lived in Cumbria and now Chester,...
Expiry
12/10/2025
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Local Author Event with David Atkinson
sat 11 Oct, 3-4. David leads the Dark Chester tour, shining a flickering candlelight into the shadows of Chester’s 2000 years of dark-touri...
Expiry
12/10/2025
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In Conversation with Dr Sarah Griffiths, Managing Editor, University of Chester Press
Sat 18 Oct, 2-2.30. Come along to meet Sarah and find out more about the University of Chester Press and its publications. This small Cheste...
Expiry
19/10/2025
Event
The Noose of Samuel Burrows with Author Nick Kevern
Sat 25 Oct 6-7.30. In 1835, Samuel Burrows was slowly dying at his Brook Street home, with just one visitor in his final week. For the first...
Expiry
26/10/2025
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An Evening with Marc Burrows - The Story of the Christmas No.1, Mistletoe and Vinyl
Thursday 6 November, 6-7.30pm Join Marc for a launch party for his latest book, Mistletoe and Vinyl (2 October 2025). He will be delivering ...
Expiry
07/11/2025
Event
Author Event with Marie Anne Cope
Saturday 15 November, 2 - 2.30, free, drop-in. Marie writes supernatural and thriller fiction in North Wales with her three feline companio...
Expiry
16/11/2025
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Author Event with Lea Knowles
sat 22 nov, 2-2.30. Lea is a former teacher based in Wirral who has been writing poetry since his student days. Now retired, he has done a s...
Expiry
23/11/2025
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Author Event - Collared with Chris Pearson
Sat 29 Nov, 2-2.30. Historian and dog lover Chris Pearson reveals how the shifting fortunes of dogs hold a mirror to our changing society. W...
Expiry
30/11/2025
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Author Event with Chris Fozzard
Saturday 6 December, 2 - 2.30 A Short History of Newton Hall, Chester Chris Fozzard is a Chester-based local historian and writer. He’s al...
Expiry
07/12/2025
Event
Author Event with Courtney-Amanda
saturday 20 december, 2 - 2.30 Courtney-Amanda is an author based in Cheshire. Sheldon The Snail Loses His Shell is her first self-publishe...
Expiry
21/12/2025
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CraftTea on the walls
wednesdays, 2 – 3 A relaxed, chatty crafting hour. Bring along some bits and bobs and get creating with a pot of tea and good company at b...
Expiry
Ongoing
