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Word On The Water

London’s Floating Book Barge

If you’ve ever dreamed of browsing books while gently bobbing on the water, Word on the Water (the London Book Barge) is the quirky canalside gem you didn’t know you needed.

Moored on Regent’s Canal near Granary Square in King’s Cross, this 1920s Dutch barge turned independent bookshop is one of those delightful London surprises that feels equal parts magical and wonderfully practical.

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ashsuggests @ashsuggests
Instagram ♥ 1

Awww love this❤️

instagram_user
Instagram

@ashsuggests such a peaceful spot 📖

fast.fresh.fabulous @fast.fresh.fabulous
Instagram ♥ 1

Adding it to my bucket list! 📖🪣🗒️

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Instagram

@fast.fresh.fabulous definetly worth a visit!

canalrivertrust @canalrivertrust
Instagram ♥ 2

The perfect spot to get lost in a story 📖

instagram_user
Instagram

@canalrivertrust we agree. It would be even more perfect if they had some cats 🐈‍⬛ 🐈

instagram_user
Instagram

@sidetracklondon I volunteer 🐾

instagram_user
Instagram

purrrrrrr-fect 😸

Cat Morley
Review

It's such a a cosy spot and I love the cat books. If they added some cats it would be perfect 🐱