Blackwell's
ADDRESS
100 Charing Cross Road, Covent Garden, London WC2H 0JG
TELEPHONE
020 7292 5100
Nearby Blackwell's
Hotels, Events, Entertainment, Sights and Attractions, Restaurants, Education, Leisure, Pubs, Nightlife, Venue hire
Hotel deals near Blackwell's on our live hotel map.
Email to a friend
- Visitor Information
- Opening Times
Aside from the legendary Oxford branch - which remains arguably the best bookshop in the country - Blackwell's stores focus largely on academic books. However, this branch has a big enough floorspace to carry a decent selection of popular books. The staff are extremely knowledgeable, and each has an academic specialty, so if you need help with finding something, this is a good place to start.
Opening and closing times for Blackwell's
Monday:
9.30
-
20.00
Tuesday:
9.30
-
20.00
Wednesday:
9.30
-
20.00
Thursday:
9.30
-
20.00
Friday:
9.30
-
20.00
Saturday:
9.30
-
20.00
Sunday:
12.00
-
18.00
Location map of Blackwell's
Underground Stations
Railway Stations
Car Parks
Further articles featuring Blackwell's on LondonTown.com
London - The Capital of Learning
Shopping From the boutiques of Bond Street to the teeming Oxford Street fashion stores and out-of-town street markets, London has something to...
Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £129
Seven Dials, WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street (formally the Mountbatten) is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the ...More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 77% off from £129
Seven Dials, WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
In the middle of Covent Garden, the Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street (formally the Mountbatten) is perfect for those wanting to be in the heart of the ...More
Hazlitt's Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 63% off from £114
6 Frith Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
If you're bored of staying in faceless international hotels, then you should try this quirky gem where no two rooms are the same. Georgian panelling, cavernous ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 63% off from £114
6 Frith Street, W1D | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
If you're bored of staying in faceless international hotels, then you should try this quirky gem where no two rooms are the same. Georgian panelling, cavernous ...More
The Bloomsbury Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 67% off from £135
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B3NN | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
A smart, fashionably furnished yet traditional hotel in the centre of town with first-class service, The Bloomsbury Hotel is great value for money among the capital’s ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 67% off from £135
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B3NN | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
A smart, fashionably furnished yet traditional hotel in the centre of town with first-class service, The Bloomsbury Hotel is great value for money among the capital’s ...More
Forbidden Planet
London > Shopping > Books
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Crammed with the cream of cult entertainment this shop is a seventh heaven for sci-fi fans. In the old days, Forbidden Planet just stocked every ...More
London > Shopping > Books
179 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Crammed with the cream of cult entertainment this shop is a seventh heaven for sci-fi fans. In the old days, Forbidden Planet just stocked every ...More
The Wild Bunch
London > Shopping > Florists
17 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Shrouded deep within the meandering warren of streets that criss-cross Covent Garden, Wild Bunch adds a welcome burst of colour to London's grey urban terrain. With ...More
London > Shopping > Florists
17 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Shrouded deep within the meandering warren of streets that criss-cross Covent Garden, Wild Bunch adds a welcome burst of colour to London's grey urban terrain. With ...More
Adidas Originals Store
London > Shopping > Shoes
9 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Adidas's flagship Originals store is just a few seconds stroll from the Seven Dials in Covent Garden(and just around the corner from LondonTown.com towers!) Gleaming and ...More
London > Shopping > Shoes
9 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Adidas's flagship Originals store is just a few seconds stroll from the Seven Dials in Covent Garden(and just around the corner from LondonTown.com towers!) Gleaming and ...More
Love Stories: Beloved Or Betrayed': Guided Tour
London > Events > Tours Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1pm-2pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 8 minutes from Blackwell's
A tour of paintings from the collection....More
London > Events > Tours Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1pm-2pm
National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N | 8 minutes from Blackwell's
A tour of paintings from the collection....More
Isabel Villanueva And Sophie Rahman
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Blackwell's
The viola player and pianist perform Enescu's Concert Piece For Viola And Piano, Hindemith's Sonata For Viola And Piano, Prokofiev's Farewell and Death Of Juliet, Granados's ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 1pm
St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 9 minutes from Blackwell's
The viola player and pianist perform Enescu's Concert Piece For Viola And Piano, Hindemith's Sonata For Viola And Piano, Prokofiev's Farewell and Death Of Juliet, Granados's ...More
Celebrating Asylum
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February and Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Illustration Cupboard, 22 Bury Street, SW1Y | 15 minutes from Blackwell's
Contemporary illustration in support of the St Mary Magdalene Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, by artists including Shirley Hughes, Chris Riddell and Axel Scheffler....More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Monday 13th February and Tuesday 14th February 2012 - 10am-6pm
Illustration Cupboard, 22 Bury Street, SW1Y | 15 minutes from Blackwell's
Contemporary illustration in support of the St Mary Magdalene Centre for Refugees and Asylum Seekers, by artists including Shirley Hughes, Chris Riddell and Axel Scheffler....More
Palace Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A | 1 minute from Blackwell's
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited to ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, London W1A | 1 minute from Blackwell's
The towering Palace Theatre dominates Cambridge Circus. Five storeys of dark-red brick with octagonal towers on the top give it a looming aspect better suited to ...More
Ray's Jazz At Foyles
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray’s shop and café on the first floor of Foyles’ bookshop on Charing Cross Road. The ...More
London > Entertainment > Jazz Clubs
113-119 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Jazz up your afternoon coffee break with a trip to Ray’s shop and café on the first floor of Foyles’ bookshop on Charing Cross Road. The ...More
St. Martin's Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
West Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Designed as a companion theatre to the New Ambassador’s, which stands next to it, separated only by the narrow Tower Court, St Martin’s was completed in ...More
THE BEST
Sights and Attractions near Blackwell's
The best museums, galleries, attractions near Blackwell's
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
135 Flitcroft Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Elms Lesters Painting Rooms are housed in an extraordinary space, purpose built as a painting studio in 1904. Since 1984 the gallery has been specialising in ...More
Soho
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Soho, the set of streets and alleyways between Oxford Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road and Regent Street is one of the most cosmopolitan parts of ...More
Leicester Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Leicester Square, Soho, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
With Trafalgar Square to the south, Piccadilly Circus to the west, China Town to the north and Covent Garden to the east, Leicester Square is right ...More
Byron
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
24-28 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Of all the many burger chains in London, Byron is the least gimmicky and could well be the best. Byron claims to source its beef from ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
24-28 Charing Cross Road, Soho, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Of all the many burger chains in London, Byron is the least gimmicky and could well be the best. Byron claims to source its beef from ...More
Mela
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
152 - 156 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Mela is an innovative, stylish restaurant with a wonderful kitchen, good prices and a reputation for poor service. On our visits the staff were friendly and ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
152 - 156 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
Mela is an innovative, stylish restaurant with a wonderful kitchen, good prices and a reputation for poor service. On our visits the staff were friendly and ...More
Ed's Easy diner
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
12 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Blackwell's
American Cuisine. ...More
London > Restaurants > American restaurants
12 Moor Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Blackwell's
American Cuisine. ...More
English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ...More
Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Blackwell's
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
Southampton Row, Holborn, London WC1B | 11 minutes from Blackwell's
One of the premier arts colleges in the world, St Martin's accepts only a few talented students each year, and is very well regarded in the ...More
Royal College of Anaesthetists
London > Education > Professional Training
Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R | 13 minutes from Blackwell's
...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Churchill House, 35 Red Lion Square, Holborn, London WC1R | 13 minutes from Blackwell's
...More
THE BEST
Leisure near Blackwell's
Blackwell's gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 1 minute from Blackwell's
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ...More
The Sanctuary
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
London > Leisure > Fitness
12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
This day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More
Lamb & Flag
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
33 Rose Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
One of the oldest pubs in London, the Lamb & Flag was once known as the Bucket of Blood, thanks to the bare-knuckle fights held here. ...More
THE BEST
Nightlife near Blackwell's
Blackwell's clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Kettner's Champagne Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
29 Romilly Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Blackwell's
Celebrate in style at this elegant yet wholly unpretentious Baroque champagne bar in the heart of Soho. Dimly-lit, effortlessly elegant and with gleaming Mahogany surfaces, Kettner's ...More
Detroit Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
35 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 3 minutes from Blackwell's
Covent Garden "style" bar serving cocktails and a chilled out, trendy vibe. Considered to be one of London’s original “style” or “concept” bars, despite being on the ...More
THE BEST
Meeting venue hire near Blackwell's
Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Blackwell's.
68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Blackwell's
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 4 minutes from Blackwell's
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ...More
The Congress Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 5 minutes from Blackwell's
...More
St Martins Lane Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
45 St. Martin's Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from Blackwell's
To enter the stunning St Martins Lane Hotel in the heart of London's Theatreland you pass through the tallest revolving door in London, a luminescent yellow-glass ...More
Also in Charing Cross Road
Our recommendations in the same street as Blackwell's
No.
Title
Category
Alternate names and popular misspellings for Blackwell's
Blackwell's, Blackwel's, Blackwells
|
What's On Today Near Blackwell's Forca Brasil Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 28th February 2012 Salsa! At Blackwell's DJ Fred spins salsa, samba and Latin tunes, plus live bands....More La Chunga Theatre | Until 19th February 2012 The Phoenix Artist Club 1 minutes walk from Blackwell's Second Skin Theatre stages Mario Vargas Llosa's dark and disturbing drama of delusions and sexual desire, set in 1950s Peru. ...More  The Mousetrap Theatre | Until 15th December 2012 St Martin's Theatre 1 minutes walk from Blackwell's The longest running show in theatre history, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been delighting and perplexing audiences for over 46 ...More  Singin' In The Rain Theatre | Until 29th September 2012 Palace Theatre 1 minutes walk from Blackwell's Singin' in the Rain plays at London's Palace Theatre following a highly successful, sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre. A ...More Missing Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 Tristan Bates Theatre 2 minutes walk from Blackwell's Brothers Luke and Andy, fast reaching young adulthood, find themselves lost in a place which doesn't look after its own. ...More Tuesdays at Diu Clubbing and Nightlife | Until 28th February 2012 Diu 2 minutes walk from Blackwell's DJ Fresh plays funk and dance....More  The Recruiting Officer Theatre | Until 14th April 2012 The Donmar Warehouse 3 minutes walk from Blackwell's The Restoration comedy written in 1706 by the Irish writer George Farquhar, is the first play to be staged at ...More Daniel Sloss: The Joker Comedy | Until 18th February 2012 Soho Theatre 4 minutes walk from Blackwell's Observational humour and anecdotes about life as a modern adolescent....More Adam Riches: Bring Me The Head Of Adam Riches Comedy | Until 17th March 2012 Soho Theatre 4 minutes walk from Blackwell's Character comedy and audience interaction from the actor and writer....More Humphrey Ker Is Dymock Watson: Nazi Smasher! Comedy | Until 18th February 2012 Soho Theatre 4 minutes walk from Blackwell's Character comedy from the Penny Dreadfuls member....More 
Hotels near Blackwell's
From cheap budget accommodation to luxury 5 star suites see our deals for Blackwell's hotels, including Radisson Edwardian Mercer Street from 77% off. |
 |
