This is very unique book store full of unusual books but also has first edition books from medicine…read moreto children's novel. Over 5 floors, which allegedly the building was built in the late 1800s. I personally love the unusual book store, where love thy neighbours vaule/ trust in each other still stands. This is a rarity in itself, which I love so much . They even have diy tea area where you help yourself to tea/coffee for a very small nominal fee.

Scarthin Books is a fine second-hand book shop in a lovely little village called Cromford, about…read morethirty miles outside of Manchester. The peak district is a great place for a long walk through the hills and little villages, and Cromford may be one of the places you can arrange to visit. Scarthin Books would make a lovely addition to any country visiting experience. Situated in a crowded, thin building with rickety stairs and five floors, Scarthin Books is an amorphous pile of literature which would feel like a building from a Kafka novel, only where there it is misery, here is it joy. The literature ranges from Greek Drama, to railway manuals, to modern day novels, travel books, philosophy, history, geography, psychology and childrens books. They really do have everything. Its organization is a mystery to me, but it all contributes to the quaint feel of this unique bookshop. Scarthin Books is famous amongst the locals as the best place to buy literature in the area. Also, on the third floor (I think, its pretty confusing in there!) is a quaint little tea and coffee shop selling homemade cakes and homemade soups. Staff are, as you would expect, delightful. My only criticism would be that a lot of the books are not second-hand but brand new. This means that they are full price and in many cases, more expensive than Amazon if not Waterstones. Even so, the range here is unbelievable. For any book lover this place is a really excellent book shop, and as an English Literature postgraduate I have a lot of experience of book shops. I really think that this is one of the better bookshops in the UK, and certainly it's the best (or second best, see The Art of Tea on Yelp) that I've seen anywhere near Manchester.

This place is a real gem. Nestled in the village of Cromford where Arkwright built his mills under…read morethe black rocks. There is a pond in the middle of the village and beside it, just up the street behind the pub, is Scathin Books. There is a sign outside that says "We value old books" which is certainly true. Step inside and you can hardly move for old books, floor to ceiling in every nook and cranny there are books everywhere. Even the cash desk seems to be hidden behind a barricade of books. If you can find it a stairwell leads upstairs to more books and, hidden behind a bookcase door, a lovely vegetarian cafe serving cakes, light snacks and a very nice cup of coffee. There is an abundance of coffee and tea shops around here. It is a very picturesque village. But if you want something a bit different, and you too value old books, this is the place for you.

England Pellegrino and our shop Pellegrino in Belper provide leather goods and bags, a range of…read morequality gifts to suite all pockets and outdoor wear. Pay us a visit or visit online. We have bags from Italian, French and UK brands and aim to provide quality and value in all our products. We have a stock of vintage and designer watches, again for all budgets.

From the owner: A wide selection of current fiction, non-fiction and speciality subjects from all publishing houses…read morewith fast service and quick ordering of titles. Free ordering service - let us do all the online searching. Click and collect to pick up from the store after notification. Support YOUR Local Community & YOUR Local Bookstore

The worst shop experience ever. The gentleman in the shop (use that term very loosely) was…read moreextremely rude to us. We went into the shop so I could look for a sailing book. My son who loves insects found a book on ants and excitedly pick it up. My partner's dad was there and they asked if they could sit on a chair in the shop so my son could have a look at the book and see if he'd like to buy it. The man replied by asking if we were going to buy the book in a really rude tone and explained that if we opened the book it would be ruined and he would have to discount the book. At this we decided to put the book back and look for another book shop where the staff would be nicer. As we were leaving the man continued to mumble rude comments at us. I didn't catch the first things he said but heard him say something along the lines of "this isn't a bloody library". At this I asked how we would know if we wanted to buy a book of we aren't allowed to look at it? He continued to be rude suggesting we had been picking up all the books (this didn't happen and even if it did, it's a book shop?) He continued to say rude things to me so I wished him a good day and left. Avoid this shop of you are looking for a pleasant experience. Really poor customer experience for what looks like a lovely shop with many vintage and antique books. I can't see him making much money if this is

From the owner: High quality antiquarian and second-hand books in all subjects, specialising in natural history.read more

The bookcafe is a winning combination, books and coffee, a perfect way to wind down.read more

Considering the shortages and other issues Stagecoach has had to deal with during these difficult…read moretimes, I think they're doing ok. I don't often use public transportation as it's a bit pricey, but if and when I do the buses always show up and the drivers are always pleasant! The bus station is pretty easy to navigate and see which bay you need to goto. The digital displays have always been accurate when I have used them. Thank you Stagecoach and it's drivers for doing the best you can!

It occurred to me one day that most of the visiting faculty usually travel to Lincoln via bus as…read moreour shuttle stops at the same bus stop in Grantham and they all recommend it saying it is easy and cost effective. I always went by train (if I wasn't going by coach on the college's field trip), so this time I decided to give the bus a go. Typically, I don't go for the top deck, unless it is one of those open top tour buses, but I figured that it was going to be awhile until I got to Lincoln and I hadn't been to Lincoln this way, so hopefully it would be scenic. If you only bought a single, it is less than £5, so cheaper than a single by train. However, if you buy a return, depending on whether or not you have a rail pass of some sort and how far in advance you purchase your ticket, it could be cheaper or it could be even. That being said, the bus from Grantham takes about an hour and twenty minutes. If you take the train and change at Newark North Gate, you could get there in just under an hour. If you change anywhere else, it could take just under two hours. The view is really beautiful. I had never been on that side of the A607... usually if I am driving on the A607, I'm headed toward Melton, so this was a pleasant surprise and I enjoyed the views! The bus station in Lincoln is centrally located, although watch out, you could get run over by various buses going in and out (I watched a number of people dodging buses...). With either mode of transportation... a night out in Lincoln is not possible, you could stay later if you took the train back, but by later I mean 8 p.m. It isn't half bad, but if you are in a hurry, not really the best way to go and it doesn't necessarily save you anymore money than taking the train.