Baddesley's bookshop

The origins of the Baddesley bookshop stem back to over 15 years ago when an enthusiastic reader and regular visitor left his ‘library’ of books to the Trust here at Baddesley. Initially set up in the first aid room, the Baddesley second-hand bookshop was born.

We are delighted to announce that the bookshop has now raised £750,000 since it opened back in the 90s. Thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and thousands of book donations from the public the bookshop has grown significantly over the years and has contributed to some vital conservation projects from repairs to our large freestanding carved eagle in the chapel to restoring some of the oldest books in the library.

We have a full range of books from science and medieval history to cookbooks and gardening. There’s something for everyone’s taste and many of them as good as new.

We also have some of our own publications for sale. The Living Waters tells the story of the people who have lived at Baddesley and Heraldry at Baddesley Clinton explains some to the many coats of arms you will see around the house.

Don't forget to visit the library in the house which contains around 3000 books, some of which have been in the house for generations. The library has been catalogued by a team of volunteers and staff at Baddesley who continue to care for the books.

There is nothing better than relaxing with a cup of tea, slice of cake and a good book so pop into the Baddesley bookshop on your next visit.