Griffin Books
9a Windsor Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 1JB
Accepts Gift Cards
Accepts Paper Vouchers
Accepts E-Gift Vouchers
Local parking - free
Book clubs / reading groups
Web: Bookshop Description
UK Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023, located in Penarth, South Wales.
We are dedicated to finding the perfect book for every customer, whether that’s through the wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles we have in store, or through our speedy home delivery service.
We love to bring you literary experiences - we host regular author event, bringing some of the biggest names and most exciting debut authors from across the UK and beyond to Penarth. We also run a number of Book Clubs for adults and children.
We hope to serve the large community of book lovers in Penarth and beyond, and inspire others to help it grow!
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 9.00am-5.30pm
Specialisms
Children's
Christian
Welsh language books and cards / Greetings cards / Maps / Jigsaw puzzles / Gifts
What's on at Griffin Books
Event
Into the Wild with James Roberts & Jon Gower (Summer at Griffin Books)
Join nature writers James Roberts and Jon Gower for an evening exploring our deep connection to the wild. Roberts reflects on grief and heal...
Expiry
21/08/2025
Event
Sarah Chave: Hafren - The Wisdom of the River Severn (Summer at Griffin Books)
Author Sarah Chave joins us to discuss 'Hafren' – a lyrical journey along the River Severn. Blending history, Celtic myth and personal refle...
Expiry
27/08/2025
Event
Cecelia Ahern: Paper Heart
Join us for an unforgettable evening with bestselling author Cecelia Ahern as she discusses her moving new novel 'Paper Heart' at Penarth Pi...
Expiry
03/09/2025
Event
Joanna Page: Lush!
We’re thrilled to welcome Welsh actress and national treasure Joanna Page to Penarth to celebrate the publication of 'Lush!' - her funny, ca...
Expiry
22/09/2025
Event
Oyinkan Braithwaite: Cursed Daughters
We’re delighted to welcome Oyinkan Braithwaite to Penarth to celebrate 'Cursed Daughters', the gripping new follow-up to her global hit 'My ...
Expiry
02/10/2025
Event
An evening of poetry and music with Sophie Buchaillard and friends
Poetry meets performance in this intimate evening with novelist and poet Sophie Buchaillard, marking the release of her debut collection 'Pa...
Expiry
15/10/2025
Event
Philippa Gregory: Boleyn Traitor
Join bestselling author and historian Philippa Gregory for an evening of gripping historical insight as she returns to the Tudor court in 'B...
Expiry
15/10/2025
Event
Val McDermid: Silent Bones
Join crime fiction legend Val McDermid in Penarth for a thrilling evening celebrating 'Silent Bones', the latest Karen Pirie novel. With ove...
Expiry
23/10/2025
Offer/Promotion
Loyalty Scheme
We reward our customers! Buy 10 books and get your Griffin Books loyalty card stamped and we'll give you a £5 book voucher for your next pur...
Expiry
Ongoing
Kids' Offer
Children's Book Club
Our Children's Book Club is the perfect place for young readers to discuss some fantastic reads chosen by the group each month.
The age r...
Expiry
Ongoing
Update
How To Order From Griffin Books
Escape into a world of books! Here's how to order books, gifts and more from us during lockdown...
ORDERS
- We will continue taking orde...
Expiry
Ongoing
Event
Toddler Storytime
Storytime is back! We will be holding a weekly story time, every Friday, where we'll be reading some lovely stories together, and getting c...
Expiry
Ongoing
