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Festive Wishes from The Alligator's Mouth
You can watch our 2025 Christmas advert now!
Welcome Inside The Alligator's Mouth
'A book is like an alligator's mouth. If you see one open, you often end up disappearing inside.' Lemony Snicket
We're an independent children’s bookshop in Richmond, southwest London. We have expert staff, regular events, author signings, a website shop, postal subscriptions, various services for schools and biscuits on request.
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illustration by Sarah McIntyre
Address
The Alligator's Mouth
2a Church Court
Richmond
Surrey TW9 1JL
Tel: 0208 9486775
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am-5:30pm
Saturday: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Bank Holidays: 11am-4pm
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Festive Opening Hours
Christmas Eve: 10am-2:30pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec: CLOSED
Sunday 28th Dec: CLOSED
Monday 29th Dec: 10am--5:30pm
Tuesday 30th Dec: 10am-5:30pm
New Year's Eve: 10am-2:30pm
New Year's Day: CLOSED
From Friday 2nd January, regular opening hours resume
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