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Celebrating 30 years of bookselling

Frequently Ask Questions

Where are we & what we do?

  • We are a Bookshop and Café situated in the rural market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire, UK. We sell books, book-related gifts, cards and toys. Our Café is situated inside the
    bookshop.

How do I place an order and pay for it?

  • You can place an order on this site for books in stock. Your payment can be taken at the checkout.
  • Or you can order by email to sales@whiterosebooks.co.uk or
    telephone us on 01845 524353 and pay in advance over the telephone

What if I can’t find what I’m looking for?

  • You can email us your enquiry or go to our link on bookshop.org

Delivery & returns

  • How long will my books take to arrive? (COVID-19 update) see link to delivery section of website
  • What if I want to order over the phone? (COVID-19 update) tel 01845 524353 we can
    take your order and organise delivery or collection.
  • I’ve ordered several books and one is out of stock or hasn’t been published yet. How will this affect my order? We will communicate with you during all stages of your order
    process, tel 01845 524353.
  • How can I get free delivery on my order? (UK customers only) we offer free delivery on orders over £50.00
  • Can my books be delivered outside the UK? Yes we can deliver worldwide for a charge.
  • What do I do if my order arrives damaged? See link to returns policy

When are you open?

  • Our opening hours are subject to change due to government guidelines.
  • Monday: 09:30 – 16:30
    Tuesday: 09:30 – 16:30
    Wednesday: 09.30 – 16:30
    Thursday: 09:30 – 16:30
    Friday: 09:30 – 16:30
    Saturday: 09:30 – 16:30
    Sunday: Closed

How do I contact you?