
Waterstones
Waterstones Wakefield is a popular bookshop located on Kirkgate, offering a welcoming haven for readers in the heart of Wakefield. A well-regarded destination for book lovers, it boasts an excellent Google rating of 4.5/5 stars from over 600 reviews, highlighting its appeal to both local residents and visitors exploring the city. Despite being a smaller branch, it is known for its well-curated selection.
Visitors can explore a diverse range of books across various genres, alongside popular 'niknaks' (stationery, gifts), and a selection of board games. Customer reviews frequently praise the friendly, polite, and helpful staff who demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for books, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for all. The team is often highlighted for their ability to assist customers in finding specific items, including specialised sections like Manga.
Visiting Information
Waterstones Wakefield is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and on Sundays from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The shop features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all patrons. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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The reviews below were last updated on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at 03:43.
Great shop. Lovely staff and relaxed atmosphere. Staff are always polite and helpful. They clearly have an enthusiasm for books and share this with customers.
Fantastic Shop, got exactly what I was looking for. Staff really helpful and chatty too. Totally recommend the Manga section, got "Tokyo Ghoul" for my 14 year old lad π
It's Waterstones the book shop. It sells books niknaks and boardgames. This one is a smaller store than the likes of Leeds but is still great and the staff are always lovely too.
Always love visiting this store! The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. I especially love upstairs by the window where all the art and food books are ππ»
Plenty of books upstairs and good view into the city centre. Rhubarb Festival was on
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π 2 Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1SP, UK
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2 Kirkgate, Wakefield WF1 1SP, UK