Jump into the past - our new children's anthology featuring ancient history

Calling all poets and short story writers …

We’re delighted to announce that submissions are open for two history-themed anthologies. ARTEFACT explores the magic and histories of ancient objects; while JUMP INTO THE PAST launches our first children’s anthology for younger writers aged 8 to 15. With deadlines in July and August, what are you waiting for? Read more >

Crumps Barn Studio is a publisher working from its bookshop and gallery in the heart of Cirencester. We publish memoir, fiction, poetry and award-winning children’s books.

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Welcome to the Crumps Barn Studio bookshop and gallery where you can discover new books and buy online direct from the publisher. We are based in Cirencester in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, and you can visit us in person. Find out where we are on our visitor information page >

When you buy online, your order will be handled personally by us and dispatched quickly to wherever you are. Our average dispatch time is within 1 working day of your order. For particularly urgent orders, please get in touch. We’ll do our best to help!

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The Crumps Barn Studio bookshop and art gallery is based in the heart of Cirencester in the Cotswolds in Gloucestershire, UK. Our studio shop is the home of Crumps Barn Studio publishers, established in 2012. Visit us for books, gifts and Fine Art exhibitions.

Our authors mainly find us by word of mouth, although we are open for submissions. We publish poetry, memoir, accessible literary fiction and children’s picture books. Our titles are always beautifully presented. We also offer art and craft workshops in our studio and online. You can find out more about our approach to publishing on our main publishing site >

We are proud to host regular art exhibitions in the studio shop. Guest artists come from the Cotswold region and beyond, and work in a range of materials, from paint and printmaking to ceramics and sculpture. We’re delighted to nurture talented artists who are immersed in their professional practice. A full programme of upcoming exhibitions is on our events page >

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More than just a bookshop. Discover contemporary art in Cirencester – our long term collection showcases original work by brilliant artists from the Cotswold region and beyond. Free admission

Did you know that you can also learn how to bind your own hand bound notebook from the comfort of your own home with one of our book binding kits? Discover more information >