OPENING HOURS
Tues – Fri: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Sat: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Sun – Mon: Closed
01747 612 098

OPENING HOURS
Tues – Fri: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Sat: 9:30am to 3:00pm
Sun – Mon: Closed
01747 612 098

books ~ talks ~ thoughts

An independent bookshop on a thriving High Street in Tisbury, Fox & King is a welcoming, community-driven space with a broad selection of fiction and non-fiction, a dedicated Children’s Department and strong author events programme.

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Book cover of “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, featuring bold title text set against a deep blue background with decorative elements. Book cover of “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, featuring bold title text set against a deep blue background with decorative elements.
Book cover for “This Is Where the Serpent Lives” by Daniyal Mueenuddin, displayed as featured by an Independent Bookshop selection; layered typography over artwork highlighting the novel’s title and author. Book cover for “This Is Where the Serpent Lives” by Daniyal Mueenuddin, displayed as featured by an Independent Bookshop selection; layered typography over artwork highlighting the novel’s title and author.
Book cover of “Departure” by Julian Barnes, featured at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop in Tisbury, showcasing contemporary literary fiction. Book cover of “Departure” by Julian Barnes, featured at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop in Tisbury, showcasing contemporary literary fiction.
Cover image for the novel “This, My Second Life” by Patrick Charnley, styled as a literary fiction pick at the Independent Bookshop, Fox & King in Tisbury. Simple elegant typography and subtle artwork reflecting the book’s theme. Cover image for the novel “This, My Second Life” by Patrick Charnley, styled as a literary fiction pick at the Independent Bookshop, Fox & King in Tisbury. Simple elegant typography and subtle artwork reflecting the book’s theme.
Cover for “If Russia Wins” by Carlo Masala presented as part of Fox & King's featured books, highlighting stark bold title and author text on a thematic background visual representing geopolitical themes. Cover for “If Russia Wins” by Carlo Masala presented as part of Fox & King's featured books, highlighting stark bold title and author text on a thematic background visual representing geopolitical themes.

Curated By The Owner

A woman, Chloe King, in a maroon polka dot shirt sits at a desk with her chin resting on her hands, surrounded by books and a bouquet of flowers, with a bookshelf in the background at Fox & King bookshop in Tisbury A woman, Chloe King, in a maroon polka dot shirt sits at a desk with her chin resting on her hands, surrounded by books and a bouquet of flowers, with a bookshelf in the background at Fox & King bookshop in Tisbury

After twenty-five years in journalism, writing for the likes of Financial Times and Vogue, Chloe Fox – with the support of her husband, Jamie King – decided to fulfil a lifelong dream of running a bookshop. Anyone who knows Chloe, herself a published author and host of the ‘Late Fragments’ podcast, knows that she is never happier than talking about books with people who share her passion. Come and join the conversation…

Close-up interior view of books, gifts and homewares on red stairs at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury. Close-up interior view of books, gifts and homewares on red stairs at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury.
Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury. Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury.
Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury from the window of the street looking in. Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury from the window of the street looking in.
Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury. Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury.
Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury. Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury.
Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury. Close-up interior view of books and shelving at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury.
A soft toy Fox sits in a plush red velvet chair in the window display at Fox & King bookshop in Tisbury. He looks out into the street from the window. he is wearing a blue jacket and a yellow scarf. A soft toy Fox sits in a plush red velvet chair in the window display at Fox & King bookshop in Tisbury. He looks out into the street from the window. he is wearing a blue jacket and a yellow scarf.
Interior shelves at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury, filled with carefully selected fiction and nonfiction arranged for browsing and discovery. Chloe King places a book on a shelf. Interior shelves at Fox & King, Independent Bookshop, Tisbury, filled with carefully selected fiction and nonfiction arranged for browsing and discovery. Chloe King places a book on a shelf.
Wide interior view of Fox & King, Independent Bookshop in Tisbury, showing tall bookshelves, curated displays, wooden floors, and soft natural light creating a calm, literary atmosphere. Wide interior view of Fox & King, Independent Bookshop in Tisbury, showing tall bookshelves, curated displays, wooden floors, and soft natural light creating a calm, literary atmosphere.

Upcoming Events

BOOK LAUNCH & SIGNING

Who: Sunday Times Bestselling author,
Sally page
What: Publication of her latest novel,
Six Little Words
Where: Fox & King, Tisbury
When: Thursday, March 19th (6.30 – 8pm)

Book tickets here

BOOK TALK & SIGNING

Who: Global bestseller Clare Leslie Hall
What: Paperback publication of ‘Reese’s Book Club’ pick, Broken Country
Where: Messums West
When: Friday, March 27th (6.30 – 8.30pm)

Book your place here

FAMILY STORYTELLING

Who: The Stars Are Up!
What: Family-friendly, starry tales of the night skies with storyteller Lizzie Bryant.
Where: Fox & King, Tisbury
When: For ages 6+. Saturday 14th March & Saturday 20th March (2-4pm every 25 mins)

RSVP to book your place here

Find Us

Fox & King
High St, Tisbury
Salisbury SP3 6HD

Phone
01747 612 098

Email
hello@foxandking.com

The tremendous learning curve Chloe has gone on as a small business owner is a triumph of optimism, literary passion, community spirit and determination

Jo Ellison, editor HTSI magazine

The tremendous learning curve Chloe has gone on as a small business owner is a triumph of optimism, literary passion, community spirit and determination

Jo Ellison, editor HTSI magazine

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