Word on the Water is London’s only floating bookshop, moored on Regent’s Canal near King’s Cross. Housed in a 1920s Dutch barge named Dianti, it offers a curated selection of new and used books, from fiction and poetry to children’s literature.
Beyond books, the barge hosts live music, poetry slams, and talks on art, politics, and technology. With a wood-burning stove in winter and a rooftop garden in summer, it provides a cozy and creative space for book lovers. Established in 2011, Word on the Water has become a beloved literary landmark in London.