Second-hand bookshop · 23 Silver Street
Forbidden Planet
Forbidden Planet is a bookshop on Silver Street in Leicester, open daily. Maynard & Bradley and Loros are both a minute away, with Sue Ryder about 2 minutes further. It's on the Christian Resources Leicester run, 14 shops over 41 minutes.
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23 Silver Street
LE1 5EU
Leicester - Opening hours
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Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
Sat 09:00–18:00
Sun 11:00–16:00
Check before travelling — volunteer-run shops change hours. - Step-free access
- Step-free access
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Within a short walk
Other charity shops and second-hand bookshops nearby, nearest first.
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Christian Resources Leicester~4 min
Peacock Lane
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Life~10 min
100 Granby Street
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What to expect
A dedicated second-hand bookshop. Expect curated stock, sensible shelving by subject, and prices that reflect a bookseller's eye rather than a volunteer's.
This one is stop 5 of 7 on the Christian Resources Leicester and 6 more, a walk that takes in the charity shops either side of it.
See all charity shops in Leicester, or read our guide to finding good books in charity shops before you set out.
Nearby: Charity shops in Nottingham· Charity shops in Coventry· Charity shops in Derby· Charity shops in Northampton
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