Gay's The Word

The UK's oldest LGBT+ bookshop, at 66 Marchmont Street since January 1979, according to its own site.

  • Books
  • History
  • Daytime

Updated 28 September 2026

Gay's The Word bookshop on Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury
Gay's The WordImage: Ewan Munro · CC BY-SA 2.0

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66 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB

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Hours
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Entry & payment
Cover, reservation, age, ID, payment, and last-entry rules can change by night. Confirm them on the venue site.
Who it is for
Public adult venue unless the current event says otherwise. Read the official audience, age, and ID wording before visiting.
Getting there
Use the exact map pin for Gay's The Word; confirm the building entrance before leaving.
Accessibility
Step-free entry, lifts, toilets, seating, crowds, lighting, and amplified sound were not independently audited. Contact the venue when access matters.