Leigh Gallery Books

15/04/2026

04/04/2026

She said this—and it hits harder now than ever. Patti Smith isn’t just talking about paper and ink. She’s talking about something we’re quietly losing.

Books ask something of us. Time. Attention. Imagination. They don’t scroll. They don’t interrupt. They don’t fight for your focus every second.

And maybe that’s exactly why they matter.

In a world built to keep us distracted… a book is one of the last places where your mind is truly your own.

When was the last time you got lost in one?

31/03/2026

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16/03/2026

25/02/2026

It's SALE time again at Leigh Gallery Books. That's thousands of books, CDs, vinyl, posters and prints. EVERYTHING previously up to £20 is now HALF PRICE! AND there's now 20% off everything over £20.

11/02/2026

It's SALE time again at Leigh Gallery Books. Everything previously up to £20 is now half price! That's thousands of books, CDs, vinyl, etc. And anything over £20 there's now 20% off. So it's time to pick up some real bargains.

01/01/2026

BELATED GRATITUDE....

We opened Leigh Gallery Books on 3 December 1985.
So we recently passed the 40 year mark.

We didn’t celebrate because…hey!…what’s so clever about running a bookshop. Any fool can do it. In fact, a low I.Q. with a disregard for profit is a positive advantage.

But then it occurred to me. 40 years wasn’t so much an achievement as a bloody miracle*.

Made possible by a small but dedicated group of customers/friends.

So this is a sincere thank-you to all our customers, past and present, for your kind support.

What we be without you? Another place to eat?

Nick and Barrie

* It will be another miracle if we’re here for another year.
But we are open this weekend.

02/12/2025

Lots of children's books now in stock...old and new...perfect presents for parents and grandparents to give or receive. Vintage Dandy & Beano annuals just £5

03/09/2025

11/07/2025

Last few days of our sale! Pop in for some special bargains like these super art books just £1 each.

05/07/2025

The 29th Leigh Art Trail is now underway and we wish all the participants success. If you're visiting the venues along Leigh Road pop in and check our massive collection of art books. We are open on Sunday and many of the books are half price! Our paintings and prints are on sale too.