It’s our blend of bookshops and gallery spaces to inspire you.
Since 2011 we’ve become known for our exceptional range of new and second-hand books in both languages of Wales.
Welcome to
Pen’rallt
Gallery Bookshop
In 2026, we’re hosting regular events again: our popular and very sociable author readings, talks, workshops and exhibition openings here in Pen’rallt, Ffotogaleri and Senedd-dy.
In Owain Glyndŵr Parilament House (Senedd-dy) where, by invitation of the Canolfan Owain Glyndŵr Committee, and in partnership with O’r Pedwar Gwynt, we established a Welsh-Language-first bookshop – Siop Lyfrau’r Senedd-dy, which
has provided the perfect space for larger book launches and author events.
Creative writing and poetry workshops help to uncover the writer in you.
We love our bookshop and its specially selected stock of titles you are less likely to find elsewhere. We are pretty proud of it, and our ever growing number of customers appreciate it too - Thank you!
A pleasant surprise for for us during Independent Bookshop Week 2021 was when Pen’rallt was named by The Guardian Online as one of the ‘10 Best Indie-Bookshops in the UK’
celebrating 15 years in business
We opened our bookshop on 24 May 2011 and have just celebrated our 15th birthday.
We’ve made it work due to our wonderful town, our loyal customers and regulars visiting us in person; those who continue to discover us; who seek us out and those who, at a distance, support us through our online store bookshop.org, Ffolio and hive.
Above all – thank you all.
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Regular events
We’ve been bringing writers together with their readers since 2011
We host a range or regular events at the bookshop, Ffotogaleri, or in Senedd-dy including talks, book signings and launches, meet the Author, and many more…
In the Gallery
Free to visit in the Bookshop
Upcoming events
Buy tickets to our regular events
visit Senedd-dy, our Welsh bookshop in Machynlleth’s historic Parliament House
The place to discover Welsh literature, local culture and the hisoric heart of Machynlleth.
A bookshop dedicated to Welsh literature and culture
Welcome to a space designed for ideas that move people. With a focus on quality, clarity, and connection, we're here to help you make an impact that lasts.
The Senedd-dy bookshop is run in partnership with O’r Pedwar Gwynt – the leading publication on Welsh literature and Wales’ cultural impact around the world.
Order a book
We specialise in finding the book you’re after, whether that’s a new bestseller, or a classic that’s out of print.
Between our regular weekly deliveries, we can offer a home delivery service on most titles.
Photography book specialist
Our sister shop a few doors down is Ffotogaleri y Gofeb, our specialist photography gallery & bookshop. We have a fantastic selection of rare and specialist photography books in stock, from leading photographers around the world, also available to buy online online.
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