WELL-known bookseller Waterstones is heading to Ringwood.

The national retailer has announced it will open a store in The Furlong Centre on Friday, April 18. Waterstones says the store will occupy a 3,215sq feet unit over one floor, and will feature a new light oak bookcase slat wall design, as well as a ‘Cafe W’.

Bookshop manager Sara Thompson said: “We’re thrilled to be opening a brand new bookshop in Ringwood.

“With its gorgeous new design, innovative features and delicious Café W, our bookshop will be a real pleasure to browse, to enjoy with the family and a great place to visit with friends and catch up over a coffee.”