"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them."
— Mark Twain
PBFA York National
Friday, Sep 11, 2026 - Saturday, Sep 12, 2026
Location:
York Racecourse
The Knavesmire Suite
York Racecourse
York
YO23 1EX
From modest beginnings with just 20 exhibitors at the White Swan Inn in York in 1974, the York National Book Fair has grown into the largest, and many say friendliest, rare, antiquarian & out-of-print book fair in the UK and Europe.
At the fair, you will find books over 500 years old, be able to review copies of recently published works, and everything in between. The book fair will take place at York Racecourse. This venue is very easy to reach - there is unlimited free parking, and also a free shuttle bus from the Railway Station (Memorial Gardens) to the fair every 20 minutes.