Clarendon Books

There's nothing better for the true bibliophile than a good second-hand bookshop, and this place is one of the best in Leicester. Lots of collectable hardbacks, plenty of cheap paperbacks, and staff who are both knowledgeable and friendly.

Always worth walking across the park from the university campus to see what treats Clarendon Books have in store for you. I found a French-language text on historiography which was my subject of study back in the summer of 2019 when presenting my research in travel writing practice at a conference there.

The best place in Leicestershire for classic books. Always keep an eye out for some rare and old treasures

Ordered a book online with 2nd class delivery in Wales at 2AM. It was on my door mat in Leicester when l arrived home later that day .
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Ordered a specialist academic book from Clarendon to be shipped from their store in Leicester to Belgium. Anyone living in Europe now can understand how unfortunate the postal service between the UK and here has become, and circumstances beyond our control meant Julian (the proprietor) had to divert the order through my family's address at home. Julian and the Clarendon team were understanding and accommodating throughout and went to great lengths to make our situation as smooth as possible. My only regret is not being able to visit the shop in person, because they have a fantastic collection too! Easily one of the most comfortable customer service experiences I've had, and the order was processed and shipped timely, the book itself in great condition. No better in Leicester; thanks guys!

Fantastic book shop with a great selection of literature and specialized interest books, all at reasonable prices. I could spend hours here

One of the best book shop to buy books at very reasonable prices. The staff at Clarendon Books is super friendly and polite.

Secondhand book store with range of books from recent to antiquarian. Specialisms in local interest.