Kibworth Books

The Barn, 29 High Street, Kibworth, Leicestershire, LE8 0HS

T: 0116 2791121

Accepts Gift Cards

Accepts Paper Vouchers

E-Gift Vouchers not accepted

Local parking - free

Book clubs / reading groups

Bookshop Description

Friendly environment, outstanding customer service and a carefully curated, comprehensive selection of books, plus a regular programme of author events. There are four rooms in our bookshop, comprising: The Great Hall for brand new fiction and non-fiction, a dedicated Children's book room, The Nook for cards, gift wrap, jigsaws and gifts for book lovers and The Daker Room containing secondhand, antiquarian, rare and collectable books. A safe space and something for everyone. Awards include: Regional Independent Bookshop of The Year, Vintage Independent Bookshop of the Year and National Book Tokens Bookshop of the Month.

Opening hours

Mon - Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm

Specialisms

Children's

Fine stationery, greetings cards, gift wrap, jigsaws and gifts for book lovers..

What's on at Kibworth Books

Event

Interior Design with Elle Hervin

Come join us for a fabulous evening with interior designer and author Elle Hervin, who will be discussing and signing copies of her latest b...

Expiry

06/10/2025


Event

Bookshop Day 2025

Bookshop Day is an annual, one day celebration of all high street bookshops. Approximately 1000 UK retailers, both independents and branches...

Expiry

12/10/2025


Event

Jonathon Porritt

Join us for a rousing talk from Jonathon Porritt, centering on the stories of young climate activists told in his book 'Love, Anger & Betray...

Expiry

14/10/2025


Event

C. K. McDonnell

Join us for an evening in-conversation with C. K. McDonnell to celebrate the fifth installment of his Stranger Times series, Ring the Bells....

Expiry

15/10/2025


Event

Book and a Biscuit - The Fairy & Fae Alternative Halloween Edition!

Join us in the Children's Room for an interactive story time, creative activity and - you guessed it - biscuits! This session we're celebr...

Expiry

30/10/2025


Event

Bookclub at The Barn-- Thursday 27th November

Every two months, we choose one of our favourite new paperbacks to talk about at Bookclub at The Barn. Buy the book from Kibworth Books in a...

Expiry

27/11/2025


Event

The Christmas Big Bookshop Bash

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The Big Bookshop Bash is back at Kibworth Cricket Club. “There is nothing in the world so irresi...

Expiry

10/12/2025


Event

Sports Writing Season: Tim Wigmore

Join us at the Kibworth Cricket Club for an evening with sports journalist and author Tim Wigmore. Tim will be talking about his latest book...

Expiry

27/05/2026


Freebie

Free Mystery Gift with Purchase of the Book of the Month

Every month we choose a brand new hardback novel and a brand new children's book which we love and hope you will too. Buy either (or both!) ...

Expiry

Ongoing


Event

An Evening with Penelope Campling

Kibworth Books, The Barn, 7:30pm (Doors 7pm) Kibworth Books are delighted to welcome Penelope Campling in celebration of her new book 'On ...

Expiry

Ongoing


Event

Bookclub at the Barn - Thursday 23rd January

Welcome to the Kibworth Books Bookclub! Every two months, we choose one of our favourite new paperbacks to talk about at Bookclub at The Ba...

Expiry

Ongoing


Update

Kibworth Books Partners with Baby Basics

Baby Basics Leicester is a volunteer-based charity aiming to support families who are struggling to meet the financial / practical challenge...

Expiry

Ongoing


Update

Kibworth Books Partners with Baby Basics

Baby Basics Leicester is a volunteer-based charity aiming to support families who are struggling to meet the financial / practical challenge...

Expiry

Ongoing


Event

Duck Day! With Tom Tinn-Disbury - Thursday 3rd July

Join us for an interactive story time with author and illustrator Tom Tinn-Disbury to celebrate the publication of his new book, Duck Delive...

Expiry

Ongoing

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