For many years Book Ends has been the official supplier of origami to the British Origami Society (yes there is such a thing), probably has the biggest selection of it in the UK and it sells children's books. What more could you need for a rainy day shop?

They have a wide selection of children's books for all ages: pop-ups, picture and boards as well as storybooks and non-fiction for older children. Like many bookshops today, they also sell DVD's, plush toys and greeting cards.

The craft section has books for children and adults, on a wide range of craft topics, as well as the impressive selections of origami.

Book Ends opening hours are:

Monday - Friday: 9.00 - 6.00

Saturday: 10.00 - 5.00

Sunday: closed