Scrivener's Books

Back by popular demand!

Don’t miss this one night only opportunity to experience Victorian Saltaire through the eyes of Pollie Tootle. Both shows at the Buxton Fringe were sellouts and got fabulous reviews. Tickets available at Scrivener’s and from Joanne’s website.

Have a seat! Have a browse! We have lots of new stock to get you through the dark evenings.

We are here to welcome you Monday to Friday 10.00 - 5.00 and Sunday 12.00 - 16.00.

The shop has had a face lift and so it was only fair that Tarquin the Tiger had his turn 🐅

The first pic is of Tarquin resting up before his cosmetic lift and fillers at the Repair Cafe Buxton 🐅

Cyndy fixed Tarquin after lots of his stuffing had come out. Now he is holding his head up proudly and has returned to his lair in the children’s section of the shop 🐅

Thank you Repair Cafe & Transition Buxton. Now can you do the same for the staff? 🥴

Book Shop Open 👉
Mon - Sat 10-5pm
Sun 12-4pm

There’ll be a little plastering work going on in the shop tomorrow but don’t let that stop you visiting. We’re open as normal; 10-5pm.

Storytime is also on. 10:30-11:30am. Bring your preschoolers.

Story time Tuesday 1st October here at Scriveners! Half ten until half eleven. Lots of Julia Donaldson tales tomorrow, plus songs and Scriveners fun! Come and join us :)

Our shop has had a face lift now it’s our Tiger’s turn. He’s resting up before his cosmetic lift and fillers at the Repair Cafe tomorrow.

The scaffolding’s down and Scrivener’s is looking smart with shiny new paint, and a weather proof roof. Open this weekend Saturday 10.00 to 5.00 and Sunday 12.00 to 4.00

Thanks to P L Shepherd Painting and Decorating and T. Peel roofing.

Storytime at Scriveners, Tuesdays 10:30~11:30am. Come along! All welcome. Plus, it’s free.

The scaffolding is up but we’re open as normal (10-5pm). Basil is on the checkout today but, we have reason to believe, he’s not taking his role seriously and we’ll be reporting him to management later.

Help us make Buxton’s Fun Palace a blast! Share this post and invite everyone to join us. We are hosting free creative activities with Crescent Heritage Trust on October 6th 11-3 in the Pump Room

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Good morning. We are having a bit of work done, but it’s business as usual. Open all week 10.00 to 5.00.

It’s Storytime at Scriveners tomorrow (Tuesday) for pre-schoolers and their parents/grandparents/carers. 10:30am start. Tarquin’s saved you a seat 🐅

For directions to Buxton Book Fair, please contact Book Folk on 01298 211683 or Chris on 07881 933253. The Fair will be held at St. Anne's Parish Centre (behind St. Anne's R.C l. Church on Terrace Road), Hardwick Square West, SK17 6PX, today Sunday, 15th September from 10 til 4. Free entry and free on street parking. Full disabled access.

Walking tour: Anna Seward, Woman of Enlightenment
Saturday 28th September 10.30am
£15 per person

Anna Seward: Woman of Enlightenment

Join Anna Seward for a health-giving stroll as she shares the lowdown on her life as poet, gossip and unapologetically independent Georgian woman.

‘vividly brings to life a woman ahead of her time’. Buxton Fringe Review.

Please bring suitable clothing and footwear as it is an outdoor walking tour.

Tickets available via the Pump Room or online at https://buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/anna-seward-woman-of-enlightenment/

Congratulations to Izaan, age 12, winner of the 2024 Young Artists’ Summer Show People’s Choice Award, with "In Memory of Zephaniah" 🏆

Izaan said "I have created this piece in the memory of Benjamin Zephaniah as we have been learning about him in school. I am inspired by his poem The British as there is a lot of diversity in Britain and everybody should be respected."

Thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s exhibition. If you've been inspired to apply for next year’s show, submissions open on 6 January 2025 – save the date!

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We are number 8!

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Thank you Manchester Evening News for this lovely review of our shop.

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Story Time at Scriveners
Tuesday morning at 10.30 - 11.30.

Tomorrow Diane will be reading The Hungry Monster by local author Rebeca Huff, as well as singing songs and telling rhymes.

Come along with your little ones for a free, fun session.