Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights, Bath

Name: Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights
Address: 14-15 John Street, Bath, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1225 331155

#33 among attractions in Bath

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Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights is an independent bookshop in Bath, Somerset. It was founded by former lawyer and derivatives trader Nic Bottomley. In 2009, it was the official bookseller of the Bath Literary Festival. In 2011, it won the Bookseller's Award for Independent Bookshop of the Year, which it had won previously in 2008. ()

Coordinates: 51°23'1"N, 2°21'44"W

Address

14-15 John StreetBath United Kingdom

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+44 1225 331155

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Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roman Baths, Victoria Art Gallery, Pulteney Bridge, Corridor.

~1110 ftSE
Museum
Roman Baths, Bath
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque city of Bath, the Roman Baths are a historical treasure and a must-visit attraction for any tourist exploring the United Kingdom. These ancient Thermae, renowned for their remarkable preservation, offer visitors a glimpse into...
~910 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Victoria Art Gallery, Bath
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic and picturesque city of Bath, the Victoria Art Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, inviting tourists and art aficionados alike to explore its diverse collection of art spanning several centuries.
~1030 ftE
Picturesque bridge lined with shops
Pulteney Bridge, Bath
5 min walk • Pulteney Bridge is a bridge over the River Avon in Bath, England. It was completed by 1774, and connected the city with the land of the Pulteney family which it wished to develop.
~870 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Corridor, Bath
5 min walk • The Corridor is one of the world's earliest retail arcades, designed by architect Henry Goodridge and built in 1825, in Bath, Somerset, England. The fashion for arranging shops in arcades arose in Paris in the late 18th Century. The Corridor followed the trend set by London's Burlington Arcade.
~1020 ftSE
City hall, Flea market, Shopping
Guildhall, Bath
5 min walk • Guildhall is an 18th-century municipal building in central Bath, Somerset, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~280 ftNW
Museum of Jane Austen's life and tearooms
Jane Austen Centre, Bath
2 min walk • The Jane Austen Centre at 40 Gay Street in Bath, Somerset, England, is a permanent exhibition which tells the story of Jane Austen's Bath experience, and the effect that visiting and living in the city had on her and her writing.
~710 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Concerts and shows
Komedia, Bath
4 min walk • Komedia is an arts and entertainment company which operates venues in the United Kingdom at Brighton and Bath, and a management and production company Komedia Entertainment. Beyond hosting live comedy, the venues also host music, cabaret, theatre and shows for children, featuring local, national and international performers.
~540 ftS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Theatre Royal, Bath
3 min walk • The Theatre Royal in Bath, England, was built in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it has been described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".
~1030 ftSE
Tea room, Restaurant
Grand Pump Room, Bath
5 min walk • The Grand Pump Room is a historic building in the Abbey Church Yard, Bath, Somerset, England. It is adjacent to the Roman Baths and is named for water that is pumped into the room from the baths' hot springs. Visitors can drink the water or have other refreshments while there.
~1050 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Fashion Museum, Bath
6 min walk • The Fashion Museum is housed in the Assembly Rooms in Bath, Somerset, England. The collection was started by Doris Langley Moore, who gave her collection of costumes to the city of Bath in 1963.
~1010 ftN
Museum, Restaurant
Bath Assembly Rooms, Bath
5 min walk • The Bath Assembly Rooms, designed by John Wood the Younger in 1769, are a set of assembly rooms located in the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath in England which are now open to the public as a visitor attraction.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights?

Nearby attractions include Wood Street, Bath (1 min walk), Jane Austen Centre, Bath (2 min walk), Milsom Street, Bath (2 min walk), Queen Square, Bath (2 min walk).

How to get to Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mr B's Emporium of Reading Delights:

Bus

Milsom Street Sg • Lines: 31 (2 min walk)
Monmouth Place Gd • Lines: 21 (4 min walk)

Train

Bath Spa (13 min walk)
Oldfield Park (22 min walk)