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Award-Winning Independent Bookshop in the New Forest

Offering a carefully curated selection of books across all genres. Sci-Fi and Fantasy specialists. Books sourced to order.

Where to find us

Shop Front on World Book Day

You can find us in Angel Courtyard, the entrance to which is located between the Angel & Blue Pig Pub & The White Stuff. Walk through the first part of the courtyard and turn right at the ‘More Shops This Way’ Sign, then left. We are located just behind Tesco.

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What People Are Saying

The kind of place you find by accident and then are happy you did!

A beautifully curated selection of books in a tastefully relaxing envoironment. The shop's dog "Willow" raised my spirits on a wet day. The owners Robyn & Dan can be rightly proud of this beautiful new creation.

- Crispin

Willow the shop dog sat on the counter

The crew at The Imaginarium are amazing! Not only do they understand book dragons but they also care about other book dragons, those of all ages. Always going above and beyond. Their books are sent with love and care. They understand your bookish needs. The best independent book shop full of heart. You don't even have to be local to buy from them but I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area!

- Jo B

Book package as received by a customer

"I loved the aesthetic of this cute little tucked away book store, felt like an autumn dream, would definitely be a dream place to study."

- Olivia

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