Welcome to Book, Bean & Ice Cream
We are a busy, friendly and thriving independent bookshop nestled on the high street of market town Kirkham in Lancashire. Come inside the shop and you’ll find a thoughtfully curated selection of books, a range of beautiful gifts with cards for every occasion. The shop is the passion of owner proprietor Elaine Silverwood and her team of fabulous staff. Selling great coffee, homemade cakes and ice cream it is a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike!
Book, Bean and Ice Cream also arranges author events bringing many talented and bestselling authors into local schools to encourage children in their love of reading. Book signings at the shop are renowned for their popularity and are always a sell out. Many a famous and much loved author has visited the shop – take a look at the “Rogues Gallery” and see who you can spot!
Please take a look around our website to see what else we offer. We look forward to welcoming you and hope you will come to love our special book and coffee shop as much as we do.
Just a few of the wonderful and talented authors we’ve had the privilege of working with over the years, check out our “About Us” page for more!
Lauren Child Book Signing Event
Pudding Now Please
We are thrilled to announce that best-selling author and former Children’s Poet Laureate Lauren Child is coming to Book, Bean & Ice Cream to sign copies of her new book “Pudding Now Please”.
Tuesday 29th September 2026 from 4.30pm to 6.00pm
Book, Bean & Ice Cream
61 Poulton Street
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2AJ
Please note the following terms and conditions
- entry is by ticket only and each ticket gains entry for four people (one to be a child)
- your ticket price includes a signed copy of the book
- Lauren will only be signing “Pudding Now Please”
- additional copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event
- please come prepared to queue – remember it’s September so be prepared for sunshine, showers and anything inbetween!
Celebrating our 25 years on the high street!
Est. 8th June 2000
And just like that ... it's 25 years!! Flowers from my wonderful team and a photo with some of our fantastic youngsters.
To all of you who have supported the shop since we opened our doors ... to our lovely customers who enjoy the coffee, gorgeous homemade cakes and ice creams ... to our enthusiastic readers who choose to buy from a small indie bookshop ... to the absolutely fantastic authors who have signed thousands of books ... our heartfelt thanks
Elaine xx
EXCLUSIVE SIGNED COPIES!!
Boasting everything from sleeve art to film stills and more, this sumptuous compendium of the visual work of Pet Shop Boys is a must-have for all fans of the iconic synthpop duo.
*UPCOMING EVENTS*
SEPTEMBER 2026
TUESDAY 29TH LAUREN CHILD
- A book signing with bestselling author Lauren Child
- Tickets include a signed and personalised copy of “Pudding Now Please”
OCTOBER 2026
TUESDAY 13TH CELIA IMRIE
- An evening with Celia Imrie CBE
- Tickets include a signed and personalised copy of “The Elegant Hustler”
SUNDAY 18TH HUGH BONNEVILLE
- An audience with acclaimed British actor Hugh Bonneville
FRIDAY 30TH
RICK WAKEMAN
- A book signing with Rick Wakeman
- Tickets include a signed and personalised copy of “The Wizard of Prog”
Gift vouchers make a perfect present.
Our vouchers can be used to purchase anything in the shop! From our great book selection through to our fabulous range of gifts and cards or to enjoy a lovely coffee with delicious homemade cake. Valid for twelve months why not give the gift of choice?
£5, £10 and £20 Vouchers available.
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