High Peak Bookstore & Cafe near Buxton

The independent bookstore offers a wide choice of titles for general and specialist readers.

Many books are discounted, with a range of subjects and a dedicated children’s room.

Contact the bookstore to check gift voucher and National Book Token availability.

Wide selection of greeting cards.

Themed children’s room with books galore!

The café offers delicious home-cooked food and they are passionate about supporting other small, local, independent businesses and also serve Dalton’s Dairy ice cream, Yorkshire Crisps, Peak Ales, Ashover Cider, Peak Feast bakes, Buxton Coffee Roasters coffee, Birdhouse Tea Company teas and Cottage Delight preserves and pickles. Daily specials board as well as freshly baked cakes and scones.

Food orders finish one hour before closing. Call ahead to discuss dietary needs.

The bookstore has a ramped entrance and level interior, with an accessible toilet.

Local Artisan Craft section.

Jigsaws and stationery.

Bird food and feeders for our feathered friends.

Large, free car park.

Dogs welcome throughout the bookstore & café.

Helpful and friendly staff.

People chatting over drinks at a café table Jars of tea and coffee equipment against a blue café wall Red armchairs beneath hanging star lanterns in the café A woman and a child having drinks at a café tableA woman standing with her arms outstretched among café chairs

A woman serving cake behind a counter of covered cakesA colourful salad at High Peak Bookstore CaféCustomers sitting at tables in the High Peak Bookstore and CaféA covered outdoor seating area with wooden railingsA display of Taschen art and design booksTaschen books displayed on a table in the bookshopA display of books about Buxton and the Peak DistrictBottles and gifts displayed on tables by the café counterChildren’s books and toys displayed against a blue wallStacks of children’s picture books on a wooden displayToys and children’s books displayed in the shopA wooden cart displaying jars of preserves in the shop Daisies growing in front of the High Peak Bookstore and Café sign Shelves filled with books