Leslie's Bookshop

Tucked beneath Lyttelton Coffee Company, down the small steps off London Street, Leslie’s Bookshop is an irresistible destination for magazine lovers, local-history enthusiasts and curious browsers. Open seven days a week, this long-established Lyttelton emporium is known for its extraordinary range of magazines, journals and newspapers from New Zealand and around the world. Whatever the interest - from sport, travel and hobbies to crafts, art, railways and more - there is a very good chance it is on the shelves. If not, the team is happy to help track it down. Alongside its impressive periodical selection, Leslie’s carries a substantial range of local-interest books, including titles on Lyttelton, Banks Peninsula and Canterbury. It is a wonderfully individual shop where visitors can easily find something unexpected to take away.