THE OLD ELECTRIC SHOP

independent shop, bookshop & coffee bar in Hay on Wye

Fascinating books - great things to buy - new & vintage

furniture, homewares, clothes, books, plants, gifts & more

occasional evening events with live music, cocktail bar & late night shop opening

holiday accommodation (luxury cabin in the hills AND SUPER-PRIVATE mountainside retreat)

A BEAUTIFULLY-CURATED, CREATIVE SPACE WHERE EVERYONE AND THEIR DOG IS WELCOME TO SPEND SOME TIME 

Illustration of The Old Electric Shop in Hay on Wye, featuring bookshelves, indoor plants, a large window with signage, and decorative elements. The scene is rendered in blue.
Three seed packets labeled "Blue and White Flowered Mix Borage," "Psyche Mix Cosmos," and "Italiano Classico Genovese Basil" on a wooden surface with green leaves and a pink flower nearby.
Japanese Niwaki garden shears with a red box, surrounded by green leaves on a brown surface.
Interior of The Old Electric Shop with folded colourful blankets, decorative plants, and wall hangings. A green sign reads 'Arts Hall' with additional text in Welsh.
A person sitting against a tree on grass, wearing a dark sweater, blue mittens, hat, and jeans, in a park setting.
Jars of Breconshire honey on a shelf with honey dippers, surrounded by a green leaf, showcasing a natural and rustic display.
A beige bar of soap with a cork ball attached by a rope, next to a brown cardboard box labeled 'Skärgårdstvål Havtorn' in blue text, placed on a dark surface.
Room decorated for a birthday party with "Happy Birthday" banners, gift boxes wrapped in colorful paper, fairy lights, paper stars, and bunting.
Cosy bedroom with pink walls and a large window overlooking a garden. The bed has a mustard yellow blanket and two folded towels. A potted plant and small artwork are on a side table. A decorative kantha blind adorns the window.
Various sizes of unlit and lit beeswax candles on a wooden surface against a dark background.
Wooden train tracks arranged in parallel rows, with colorful wooden toy trains and cars placed on them.
A book titled "A Book of Days" by Patti Smith on a wooden surface, next to a branch with pink flowers.
A table with a variety of colorful children's books stacked and displayed, including titles like 'Tree', 'Fierce Fairytales', and others with nature and fantasy-themed covers.