Rocketship Bookshop Relocating to Cross Keys Shopping Centre

Thursday, 3 July 2025 06:00

Independent children’s and young adult bookseller, Rocketship Bookshop, will relocate from Bridge Street to a new home at Cross Keys Shopping Centre.

Known for its carefully curated collection of books for children and teens, Rocketship Bookshop has built a stellar reputation in Salisbury for inspiring young readers and creating a welcoming, imaginative space for families, schools and book lovers alike.

The new store will feature the same fantastic selection, from their ever-popular picture books to gripping young adult fiction, alongside author visits, school events and storytelling sessions. With expertly curated stock, hard-to-find titles and knowledgeable staff offering advice for every age group, Rocketship will remain the go-to destination for inspiring the next generation of Salisbury readers.

“We’re very excited to be heading to our new location in Cross Keys”, said Russell Mardell for Rocketship Bookshop. “The move gives us the opportunity to be part of a close-knit community of other independent shops, and we look forward to welcoming both our loyal customers and new faces into our new space.”

Colin Wilson from Cross Keys added: “Rocketship Bookshop is a fantastic addition to Cross Keys’ line-up of renowned independent retailers. We’re thrilled that they will be joining us alongside our growing family-focussed offering.”

Shoppers can look forward to stepping into the new location from August 2025. Arriving just in time for summer holiday fun, Rocketship’s first event in its new location will be a creative writing workshop on August 15th with author Clare Harlow.

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