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The Idler

37 High Street, Hadleigh, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5AF
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Our opening times
  • Mon
    10:00 - 16.00
  • Tue
    10:00 - 16.00
  • Wed
    Closed
  • Thur
    10:00 - 16.00
  • Fri
    10:00 - 16.00
  • Sat
    10:00 - 16.00
  • Sun
    Closed
A little bit about us
The Idler is an oasis for book-lovers. Alongside our stock of new books is a wide range of second-hand books and publishers' remainders. Our selection of greetings cards is frequently commented upon as being the best available locally. We also sell artists' materials.

Closed on Bank Holidays.

Three steps to supporting us with your order...

1

Choose from thousands of brilliant books, DVDs, CDs and more.

2

Choose to collect your order from us or select home delivery.

3

Then once you've gone through checkout, choose us as the shop you'd like to support!

High Street Bookshop