York National

11th Sep 2026, 12th Sep 2026

Event Information

From modest beginnings with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York National Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the UK and Europe.

At the fair, you will find books over 500 years old, be able to review copies of recently published works, and everything in between. The book fair will take place at York Racecourse. This venue is very easy to reach - there is unlimited free parking, and also a free shuttle bus from the Railway Station (Memorial Gardens) to the fair every 20 minutes.

The fair's website, www.yorkbookfair.com will go live with this year's details later on.

BAGS & SECURITY:
Please note that in the interests of security we regret that no bags (apart from small handbags), or overcoats etc, are allowed into the book fair. These can be checked (free of charge) into the cloakroom.
• All books purchased at the fair are sealed in bags with security stickers and will be checked by the security staff on leaving the book fair.
• Any small bags taken into the fair may be searched upon entry and exit. Your co-operation is much appreciated.
• No books are allowed to be brought by visitors into the fair.

DOGS:
• No dogs, apart from assistance dogs, are allowed into the fair.

Who Will Enjoy The Fair?
Anyone interested in books and reading. This is not just a Fair for dealers, but is open to everyone young and old, and a great place to start collecting. With over 100,000 books for sale, where else can you look at, touch, enjoy, and purchase so many rarities under one roof. If you are already a collector then attending the York National Book Fair is a great opportunity to meet new dealers in your area.

Books, Prints, Maps & Ephemera
Held over two days, over 150 of this country's leading booksellers offer for sale a breath-taking diversity of books, as well as posters, ephemera, manuscripts, maps & prints, ranging in price from just a few pounds up to tens of thousands of pounds. We also welcome a number of dealers from overseas.

Refreshments: Light refreshments available in café. 

Key Details

Time & Date 11th September 2026, 12:00 - 19:00 12th September 2026, 10:00 - 17:00

Venue The Knavesmire Suite, York Racecourse, York, YO23 1EX

Website https://yorkbookfair.com/

Organisers Tony Fothergill, Ken Spelman Books Tel: 07960 350909 Email: kenspelmanbooks@gmail.com
Lucius Books Ltd Tel: 01904 640111 Email: info@luciusbooks.com
Janette Ray Tel: 01904 623088 Email: books@janetteray.co.uk

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