Christie Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I found out the other week that there is a village named Hay On Wye on the Welsh border and with me living in South Wales it is hardly a two hour journey to get there. This small village has over 60, yes I said 60 bookshops ranging from big stores with a varitey of books to tiny specialist shops for example one is called 'Muder and Mayhem'! I'm hoping to go there for a birthday treat but has anyone else been there or like me wants to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 This place sounds like a little piece of heaven. I wonder how I can persuade my OH to take me there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oh wow! I'd love to visit each and every one if those bookshops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) My Mum told me about this place a couple years ago, there was an article in the Sunday paper about a place in Wales with bookshops everywhere you looked, multiple on the same street, it sounded like heaven. I haven't been yet but I really want to but need to make plans before like a car with a big boot* (not book - see books on the mind too much) and lots of money. Edited April 20, 2010 by chrysalis_stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 That place sounds FANTASTIC!!! Sounds like the perfect location for a peaceful weeks holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I have been unfortunately it was a flying visit en route to do some absailing and canoeing but I do know they have a festival every year dedicated to books and the arts..always wanted to go it is world famous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Jasper Fforde, wise as he is, lives there. I really want to go to the festival but apparently the accomodation is prohibitive so it'll probably have to wait until I have a job, and a good one at that *sigh*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 This sounds like the kind of place where the members of this forum would spend more money than a gambling addict would during a week in Vegas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis_stage Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 So true, ned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 If you have Sky television, they broadcast a daily edition of The Book Show from Hay-on-Wye book festival, as well as recording some of the other sessions and showing them over the festival period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 My hubby offered to have a two hour 'stop-over' there on our way home from North Wales the other week. To his utter surprise I said "No" ~ as a couple of hours just wouldn't be long enough, and it would hurt to leave! I plan at the very least to have an overnight visit there at some stage. I see it as me in comfy clothing, with lots of dosh and extra bags, travelling home with the face ache that comes with smugness of purchase. We should have a BCF conference there, it would be the perfect location! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookJumper Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Oooh, I like your thinking Chrissy maybe one of the local B&B's can give us a group discount...?! And, I empathise with why you refused your hubby's offer it's the same principle behind me turning down a 15 minute visit to the great W because just what would I achieve in so little time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 This sounds like the kind of place where the members of this forum would spend more money than a gambling addict would during a week in Vegas So funny and true Ned. I keep thinking that reading is a very honourable addiction. Go to the doctors and say you read too much and they won't care a bit. Yipee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooshie Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 My dad used to go to Hay-on-Wye for a couple of days every year and come home laden with books. I never went with him, because I would have totally bankrupted myself! But I would love to go one day - although I would take cash not my credit card so once I run out I would have to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankensan Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 if it's in Wales, you could camp. Sure there are lots of cheap campsites within travelling distance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 (edited) I know how you all feel and if you like when I visit there next month I'll take some pictures and post them on here! Edited April 28, 2010 by Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamnotreal Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I think the Hay Festival coincides with the half-term holidays and if it does... I'm there. I'm supposed to be revising over half-term, but I think it'll be alright to sacrifice one day for the sake of books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 It's been on my 'to do' list for years but I've never quite made it. I hope to go one day though. This is the official site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 I made sure to visit Hay-on-Wye on my short holiday to the UK a few years back. I hired a car in Liverpool to drive there, and despite a very kind taxi driver writing down instructions for me, I got hopelessly lost and it took me ages to find it. And when I did find it, it was a complete fluke. I still have no idea how I found my way there. Unfortunately I had to be in Bristol by 5pm or something to drop my car off and then had to dash off to catch a pre-booked train to London, so by the time I found Hay-on-Wye I only got to spend a couple of lousy hours there. Still, it was awesome to see it and I'd love to go back and spend a good week or so there. It's in such a lovely area too. Next time I'll be armed with a better map though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 What else is there to do? I would be content to spend the weekend book shopping but OH would go on strike. He's agreed to take me in September but I was hoping to find things to occupy him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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