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Exciting Transformations at Griffin Books!
Now it’s time for the next stage in our transformation: the long-awaited knock-through to connect the two spaces internally!
Kids' Summer Activity Mornings
Pop down to Griffin Books for our totally awesome summer activity mornings. Perfect for little (and big) bookworms alike, these fun-filled themed drop-in sessions will feature crafts, stories and a lot of bookish fun.
MAY DAY BANK HOLIDAY
We will be open this Monday Bank Holiday (5th) 10.00 am - 4.00 pm!
EASTER OPENING HOURS
Here are our opening hours for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. FRIDAY 18 APRIL - CLOSEDSATURDAY 19 APRIL - 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSUNDAY 20 APRIL (EASTER SUNDAY) - CLOSEDMONDAY 21 APRIL - 10.00 am - 4.00 pmTUESDAY 22 APRIL - OPEN AS NORMAL
GRIFFIN BOOKS SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARD
Penarth's Griffin Books has been shortlisted in the region of Wales for Independent Bookshop of the Year 2025 at the British Books Awards. The shop, which won the overall award in 2023, has been shortlisted in Wales alongside four other Welsh bookshops and sixty seven other indies nationwide. Owner Mel Griffin said "We are delighted to be nominated as a Regional and Country Finalist in Wales! It is always gratifying to be recognised by our industry, and it’s brilliant to be shortlisted alongside so many great bookshops that we consider to be stalwarts of the indie bookshop community."The regional winners will...