Bookish Trails: Six Great Shops & Literary Spots in Cheltenham

Join your host, Solomon Prescott, for Episode 20: Bookish Trails in Cheltenham. In this episode we visit six bookshops and related treasure troves around town — from big‑name shelves to specialist independents and charity shops — each with a working website or a clearly listed address so you can plan your next literary wander. Expect rare finds, cosy browsing, second‑hand gems and all kinds of reading inspiration. Places featured: Waterstones Website: https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/cheltenham Address: 33–41 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1LE, United Kingdom Highlights: The iconic high‑street bookshop with multiple floors of fiction, non‑fiction and gifts — a great all‑rounder for browsing bestsellers, classics and new arrivals. Hatchards Website: https://www.hatchards.co.uk/cheltenham-shop Address: 88 The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NB, United Kingdom Highlights: A beautifully curated bookshop with a loyal following — part of a prestigious UK bookseller family with a strong local vibe. Moss Books Website: https://www.mossbooks.co.uk/ Address: 3 St George’s Place, Cheltenham, GL50 3LA, United Kingdom Highlights: Independent bookshop selling new and curated titles off the High Street, perfect for thoughtful gifts and literary browsing. Rossiter Books Website: http://www.rossiterbooks.co.uk/ Address: 7 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1SW, United Kingdom Highlights: A beloved independent bookstore with a strong reputation and superb personal service — ideal for discovering something new or specialist reads. Cheltenham Rare Books Website: https://cheltenhamrarebooks.co.uk/ Address: 12 Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1QB, United Kingdom Highlights: A bibliophile’s dream — rare, antique and first‑edition books across genres, plus expert sourcing and unique finds. British Red Cross Bookshop, Cheltenham Website: https://www.redcross.org.uk/shop/find-a-charity-shop/cheltenham-bookshop Address: 200 Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7NE, United Kingdom Highlights: More than a charity shop — this second‑hand bookshop has a lovely mix of pre‑loved books, vinyl and curios, and helps fund a good cause.