Gay's the Word

66 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB, UK

★ Queer spaceGender neutral WCQueer owned

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About

Gay's the Word is the UK's oldest LGBTQ+ bookshop, on Marchmont Street in Bloomsbury since 1979. A community institution stocking fiction, history, queer studies, and more, it also hosts regular author events, readings, and discussion groups.

Accessibility

✓ Step-free access
✓ Wheelchair accessible
✓ Accessible toilet

Small fixed ramp at the front door, with a portable ramp set up by staff for access to the rear sections. Customer toilet on the ground floor — ask a bookseller. Wheelchair entrance turning circle is tight; contact ahead if you need assistance.

Upcoming events

Thu 26 Nov · 19:00 - 20:30

Sonnets of Dark Love by Lorca. Poetry reading

Location

66 Marchmont St, London WC1N 1AB, UK

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Opening hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11am - 6pm
Wednesday11am - 6pm
Thursday11am - 6pm
Friday11am - 6pm
Saturday11am - 6pm
Sunday1pm - 6pm