A very warm welcome to Fred Holdsworth's Bookshop in the heart of the English Lake District.

We have been trading as an independent bookshop for over 50 years and offer a wealth of knowledge and experience to our customers. Whether you are looking for a local walking guide, the latest fiction blockbuster or a book on Buddhism for Sheep (one of our bestsellers!) then pay us a visit.

Have a good look around and if you don't find what you are looking for then give us a call during shop hours on 015394 33388 or email us on hello@fredontheweb.co.uk and we will do our very best to help.

All orders over £10 qualify for free postage to any mainland UK address – orders under £10 cost £2.50/ order

We also post internationally, so if you are one of our international customers, contact us for postal rates and to place an order, and we can arrange a payment through PayPal.