Old School Bookshop

12/06/2026

𝐑𝐎𝐀𝐃 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐇𝐀𝐌
I have been reliably informed that the road closure signs in Attleborough relate to the road in or near Diss. Rest assured the road to Old Buckenham and the Old School Bookshop is open and clear this weekend!

If you have any more info, please do comment below!

08/06/2026

In case you didn't already know we offer a 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, combining our welcoming community shop with a convenient online platform.
oldschoolbookshop.co.uk/order-books

Choose from postal delivery (UK wide), affordable local delivery (if you live in Old Buckenham) or pick up* from the bookshop.

Order online, in person or by calling 01953 550525 to discuss you book needs!

When you order your books through us instead of a massive online corporation, you benefit from:

• 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Order online from your sofa and choose easy home delivery or free in-store pickup.
• 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Every purchase keeps your community alive, funding local jobs and vibrant welcoming spaces.
• 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Swap lifeless algorithms for real recommendations from passionate booksellers who care.
• 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞: If a book is in print (and sometimes when it isn't), we can source it for you just as fast as the tech giants.

Supporting an independent bookshop means investing in a community hub where readers connect, discover hidden gems, and celebrate great stories.

07/06/2026

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭!) 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦: 𝐃𝐲𝐥𝐚𝐧

He will be hanging out with us in the bookshop from time to time along with his buddy Bron (also pictured here) who you may already know (very similar looking with a few grey hairs).

Please do give him a bit of space to decompress for a while before saying hello - he is enjoying a lot of new experiences at the moment!

Because we love our canine visitors as much as our human ones, we want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of our shop dog etiquette to ensure a comfortable and safe visit for all our customers and pets:

• 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬: Please ensure your dog is on a lead and under control at all times while browsing the shelves.
• 𝐍𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚: We kindly ask that all dogs remain on the floor and out of the kitchen. Our sofas and armchairs are reserved for our human readers and tearoom customers!
• 𝐀𝐬𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠: Please do not allow your dog to approach other dogs or customers without consent. Not all visiting pups (or people) are comfortable with unexpected greetings.

Thanks for your understanding

Whether you're popping in to pick up a new read or to say a quick hello to Dylan, Bron (or me!), we can't wait to see you soon.

06/06/2026

Grab your next great read this weekend then and head over to our cozy in-store tearoom. There is always someone nice to chat to there or plan a meet up with a friend for a coffee!

We have tasty Norfolk Tea, Organic Coffee and locally baked goods ready for you, so you can sit back and enjoy a cuppa while you dive into your first chapter! Be sure to book a table as we get busy....

www.oldschoolbookshop.co.uk/tearoom

05/06/2026

It’s Free Book Friday, and today we are challenging you to step outside your usual reading routine!

We all have our go-to genres, but the best stories often find us when we take a chance on something new.

On Friday's only, when you buy any book you already love, you get a second book completely FREE - making it the perfect, risk-free opportunity to try something completely different.

Here is how to claim your free experimental read:

1. Visit us in-store today - we are open 10-4
Old Buckenham NR17 1RN - www.oldschoolbookshop.co.uk/
2. Pick your must-read book from our shelves in the main bookshop.
3. Choose a second book from a genre you’ve never tried before from our great selection of lobby books.
4. Head to the counter to get that second book completely free!

31/05/2026

In the Tearoom today
Old Buckenham NR17 1RN
Book a table: www.oldschoolbookshop.co.uk/tearoom
• Lemon and Blueberry Scoffins served with lemon curd and clotted cream/butter
• Three Cheese scones served with Norfolk Chutney, Butter and Figs
• Chunky Ham and Cheese Quiche
• Sausage Rolls
• Raspberry Brownies (VE)
• Raspberry Cheesecake Muffins
• Carrot Cake (someone yesterday said it was the best carrot cake they had ever tasted!)
• Millionaires Shortbread
• Ice creams
• Iced drinks and much more....

30/05/2026

We are open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for all your coffee, cake, ice cream and book needs.
Old Buckenham NR17 1RN
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29/05/2026

Sometimes we forget (well I do - Sally remembers) about the FREE BOOK offer on a Friday so PLEEEEAAASSSEEE remind us. If you buy a minimum of one book today in the bookshop you get to choose a free bonus book from the lobby!

I've sent an email this morning about a great range of business and self-help books new in if you are looking for some inspiration.

See you later, Lucie & co at Old School Bookshop

Old Buckenham, NR17 1RN
OPEN FRI-SAT-SUN-MON 10-4

29/05/2026

Our lovely village, church and bookshop was featured in this recent video from this fun channel - we all get fabulous reviews! It was great to meet you guys

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03/01/2026

Have you missed us?
Old School Bookshop is re-opening soon and we will have new things to share with you in the bookshop and tearoom.

You can get in early and book your table online from 9th January
https://www.oldschoolbookshop.co.uk/booking-calendar/tea-room-table-booking?referral=service_list_widget

We are open 10am to 4pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 9th January and throughout the year!

📍Old Buckenham, NR17 1RN. In front of All Saints Church and near the Children's Play area.
Dogs on leads are welcome 🐕