5 wickedly witchy bookshops to visit in London this Autumn
Explore London’s magical bookshops selling everything from spell books to tarot decks and more.
As the nights start to draw in and the leaves begin to drop from the trees, many of us are starting to think about hunkering down for Autumn.
And while some may be sceptical, we think there’s definitely something magical about the Autumn months.
If you, like us, want to embrace all the mystical and magical aspects of Autumn, you may wish to visit one of London’s many witchy bookshops.
These bookshops sell everything from spell books to tarot decks, birthstones to birth charts.
Here’s our helpful guide to London’s most wickedly witchy bookshops to visit this Autumn.
1. The Astrology Shop
A delight for astrology lovers, home to over 1,000 titles on astrology, birth-chart printouts by renowned astrologers like Liz Greene and Robert Currey.
It also stocks a charming array of magicware: pendulums, astrolabes, birthstone pendants, and even whimsical “Lovestrology” sections.
Celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. and Britney Spears have been known to get personalised chart readings here.
Address: 78 Neal Street, London
2. Watkins Books
This venerable shop, founded in 1897, is often dubbed the oldest esoteric bookshop in the world. It’s two levels overflow with tomes on mysticism, occultism, Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, along with tarot decks, crystals, incense, and spiritual object trinkets.
Expert staff and in-house tarot/medium sessions add to the magic.
Address: Cecil Court, Covent Garden, London
3. She's Lost Control
A stylish sanctuary for holistic and wellness seekers, this boutique blends crystals, ritual tools, skincare rooted in ancient healing wisdom, and visionary jewellery.
A luxurious spiritual experience in a setting that feels both modern and mystical. You can even have your aura read here.
Address: 74 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ
4. Atlantis Bookshop
A historic hub of esoteric knowledge and magical culture since 1922. Gerald Gardner—often considered the father of modern Wicca—held coven meetings here, and the shop still hosts art exhibitions, workshops, and occult talks.
Address: 49A Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
5. Treadwell’s Bookshop
A vibrant esoteric community centre, beloved by modern occultists and witchcraft enthusiasts. It’s described as a “specialist bookshop for the practising occultist and wizard.
Address: 33 Store St, London WC1E 7BS