Stanfords

7 Mercer Walk, Covent Garden, London, Greater London, WC2H 9FA

Accepts Gift Cards

Accepts Paper Vouchers

Accepts E-Gift Vouchers

Coffee shop on-site

Wifi

Bookshop Description

Stanfords is the world’s largest map and travel book retailer. Stanfords prides itself on the depth of its stock, sourced by experts, from all over the world. Our London store has been trading in the Covent Garden area since 1853.

Opening hours

Monday-Wednesday 9am-6pm; Thursday-Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 12noon-6pm

Maps, globes, travel accessories and gifts, furniture and home furnishings, customised mapping and framing.

What's on at Stanfords

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To Have or To Hold: Nature’s Hidden Relationships By Sophie Pavelle

To Have or To Hold: Nature’s Hidden Relationships - New! From the acclaimed author of Forget Me Not. Join us for an evening of thrilling exp...

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08/05/2025


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The Life -Affirming Magic of Birds with Charlie Bingham and Axel Drioli

Whether it’s a brief encounter with a friendly robin or a curious wood pigeon perched on your windowsill, everyone has a bird story. Join us...

Expiry

14/05/2025


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Green Mountains by Caroline Eden

Join us with the brilliant Caroline Eden talking about Green Mountains: Walking the Caucasus with Recipes. This treasure of a book is the fi...

Expiry

02/06/2025


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The Hiroshima Men with Iain MacGregor

Join us with author and historian Iain MacGregor and his new book The Hiroshima Men. A vivid account of one of history's most significant e...

Expiry

04/06/2025


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The Restless Coast by Roger Morgan – Grenville

Join us for a journey around the edge of Britain with Roger Morgan – Grenville and his wonderful, thought provoking book The Restless Coast....

Expiry

10/06/2025


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Monsterland by Nicholas Jubber

Monsters, in all their terrifying glory, have preoccupied humans since we began telling stories. But where did these stories come from? Join...

Expiry

17/06/2025


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Free Ride by Noraly Schoenmaker

The first book from YouTube motorbike touring sensation, Noraly Schoenmaker. A female motorbike adventurer in a male-dominated world, captur...

Expiry

25/06/2025


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Under A Metal Sky with Philip Marsden

'A luminously rich exploration of the mineral wonderland beneath our feet. Imaginatively travelled and beautifully written' Colin Thubron Jo...

Expiry

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