Ottie and the Bea

Welcome to Ottie and the Bea

We are an independent family bookshop based in Framlingham in Sunny Suffolk. We first opened our doors in 2010. The shop is named after our two daughters. Ottie and the Bea offers a curated selection of books, toys, gifts, stationery... Everything in the shop is centred around their love of stories and play -fundamental not only in childhood but our wellbeing as adults too.

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Thank you so much Julia for helping me put a bag together for my boys while we are isolating. Beautiful books, and DJECO products. Such good service to deliver to us and bring us a morning of delighted kids....plus many more... Happy kids, happy parents x

Lisa Smith

World-leading shop specialising in thoughtful customer service, and magical children's books and toys. Would move in if I could!

Chris LS

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It’s a lovely haven where imagination and children’s views matter. It’s a magical place where loved stories from the past and adventures for the future meet. Thank-you for offering us a place of beautiful collaboration of mindfulness and imagination.

Svenique Eriksen

Our Shop

10a Market Hill

Framlingham

IP13 9AN

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We love nothing more than the challenge of finding and recommending books- so, if you need any suggestions please do just ask

Monsters by Karen Foxlee

Miss Mary-Kate Martin's Monsters by Karen Foxlee reviewed by Pete 'A vividly exciting younger middle grade adventure (7+) In a world where the quirky residents of a quaint village are...

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