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Aberdulais Book Fair

Discover your next great read at the Aberdulais Book Fair. Browse a wide selection of second-hand books, explore different genres and enjoy a family-friendly day out for book lovers of all ages.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us at the Aberdulais Book Fair and discover a wide range of second-hand books for all ages and interests. Books will be organised by genre and displayed across the site (weather permitting), giving visitors the chance to browse everything from fiction and history to children's stories and hidden literary gems.

Find your next great read, relax with a book surrounded by the tinworks and waterfall, and visit the second-hand bookshop to purchase your chosen titles.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The bookshop, restroom and wider site are wheelchair accessible.

Meeting point

Start your journey in our second-hand bookshop, also known as the Old Works Library (OWL), anytime from 10.30am - 3.00pm. As you enter through the site gates, the bookshop is immediately on your left.

What to bring and wear

Feel free to bring snacks to enjoy during your visit, and tea and coffee will be available. If you plan to purchase several items, we recommend bringing a bag.

Upcoming events

Speaker Series - What's a Community Hub? 

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on
29 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30

Halloween Trail - Trunk or Treat 

Get ready for a spook-tacular day at Aberdulais! Join us on 31 October and explore our Halloween 'Trunk or Treat' Trail. Dress up, follow the trail and enjoy Halloween-themed crafts.

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on
31 Oct 2026
at 12:00 to 14:00

Speaker Series - History of Aberdulais Falls 

Join us on 5 November for our Speaker Series session with Aberdulais Tour Guide Volunteers, Ian Govier and Daron Herbert, as they delve deeper into the history of Aberdulais Tinworks and Waterfall.

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5 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 12:00

Speaker Series – Mining through the Ages with Colin Lewis 

On the last Thursday of every month, join us at Aberdulais Falls for our Speaker Series to listen, learn and discover something new with a range of guest speakers sharing their knowledge and experiences on a variety of fascinating topics.

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26 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 11:30