Discover the UK's Largest Pop-Up Used Book Sales
In partnership with Stephen White Books we provide our vibrant community of story lovers with huge selections of bargain-priced, second-hand books at temporary event spaces across the UK. Discover your next favourite book right in your neighbourhood.
Upcoming Pop-Up Book Sales
Birmingham April 2026!
UK Bookfest is going to Birmingham!
2nd-7th April 2026
National Conference Centre, Coventry Rd, Solihull, B92 0EJ
100,000 books
Opening Times: 8am to 8pm (Sunday 1-4pm)
Free Entry
Adult Book Prices
Thursday / Friday - £3 each
Saturday / Sunday - £2 each
Monday - £1 each
Tuesday - £1 each or fill a bag for £10
Children's Book Prices
£1 each all sale PLUS fill-a-bag on Tuesday for £10
Huge range of Adult and Children books:
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Baby Board
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Picture Fiction & Non-Fiction
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Junior Reading
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Teen
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Adult Fiction (sorted into genres & 100 popular authors)
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Adult Non-Fiction (sorted into 4 sections)
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Maps
To get the best selection of books then come at the start of the sale because once they're gone they're gone. We can't post most of these books out for £3 so it's a real bargain.
We can take payment by Cash, Card or Mobile Phone
We're happy to take donations of any books before or during the sale.
If you want to come and buy lots of books but aren't sure how you'll get them home then we can do shipping at cost for you: £6 for 20kgs!
The Magic of Our Pop-up Sales
UK Bookfest is more than just a sale—it's a celebration of literacy. We scout unique locations across the UK to host massive, temporary book havens. From bustling city centers to quiet market towns, our mission is to make great literature accessible, affordable, and exciting for everyone.
How it Works
Adult Book Prices
Thursday – £3 a book
Friday – £3 a book
Saturday – £2 a book
Sunday – £2 a book
Monday – £1 a book
Tuesday – £1 a book or fill a bag for £10!
Children's Book Prices
Because we want as many children as possible to have access to books, children’s books are:
£1 each for the whole sale, and
Fill‑a‑bag for £10 on the last day as well.
How you can pay
We accept Cash, Card and Mobile Phone payment.
How the books are organised
Our books are sorted into categories to help you find what you want, including:
Adult Fiction (sorted into genres and popular authors)
Adult Non‑Fiction (grouped into topics)
Teenage
Children’s Picture
Junior Reading
Baby Board
Maps
At UK Bookfest our aim is to get as many books out to people as possible at affordable prices.
Our sales usually last for 6 days and details can be found below.
Donating Books
We accept donations of any books at our book sales, or if you live in West Yorkshire you can drop books off at our Albion Mills warehouse at any time.
If you have a large number of books to donate, we may be able to collect them from you – just get in touch and we’ll see what we can do:
Event Setup: Behind the Scenes
Stage 1 - Tables
Stage 3 - More Shelves
Stage 2 - Shelves
Stage 4 - BOOKS!
Past Bookfests
GET INVOLVED WITH UK BOOKFEST
UK Bookfest travels across the nation, transforming temporary spaces into treasure troves for bibliophiles. We bring thousands of rare finds and modern classics to your doorstep—connecting communities through the shared magic of the pop-up book hunt.