Welcome to
Piccadilly

Waterstones Piccadilly is situated in the heart of London's West End. Now Europe's largest bookshop, it was once home to the renowned department store Simpson's; an admired landmark of London's architecture, and the inspiration for the much-loved television programme 'Are You Being Served'.

Waterstones Piccadilly opened its doors in September 1999 and has eight floors open to the public, six of which are dedicated to books. With 150,000 titles in stock and over eight and a half miles of shelving, you should be able to locate just what you are looking for, and if help is needed our expert booksellers are always on hand.

We offer an extensive account service to all corporate organisations, businesses, schools and universities. Services offered include speed ordering, stock picks, free UK delivery, dedicated accounts team, special events, same day delivery and payment by invoices. Please contact us at: accounts@piccadilly.watertones.com.

We have a dedicated events space that has hosted authors from Germaine Greer to Jasper Fforde and Eoin Colfer to Axel Scheffler and the Gruffalo. In the last few years we have hosted signings for President Clinton, Sir Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Little Britain, and Hillary Clinton. To find out who will be coming in over the next month please see the link below.

The event space on the sixth floor with its wonderful views across London is available to hire for seminars, conferences or launches. Please contact us at: events@piccadilly.waterstones.com for more information.

Whether you want to meet your favourite author, browse for the perfect book, enjoy a coffee in Costa, a cocktail in the 5th View bar, or even book a holiday with Trailfinders.

We hope to see you soon.

Events this month

An Evening with
Jeffery Deaver
The Kill Room - Lincoln Rhyme Series

WATERSTONE'S PICCADILLY
Friday, 21 June 2013, 7:00PM
Tickets £5/£3 Waterstones Cardholders available in store, on 02078512400 or via events@piccadilly.waterstones.co.uk

We are thrilled to welcome bestselling crime writer Jeffery Deaver to Waterstones Piccadilly. Come along to hear him talk about 'The Kill Room', his latest installment in the Lincoln Rhyme series.

Further details: 02078512419


An evening with Cassandra Clare and special guest Jamie Campbell Bower
Jamie Campbell Bower, Cassandra Clare
City of Bones - Mortal Instruments 1

St James’s Church, 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL
Thursday, 4 July 2013, 6:30PM
Due to phenomenal demand this event is now sold out

The New York Times bestselling author of 'The Mortal Instruments' series will be talking about her writing, inspiration and the forthcoming film adaptation of 'City of Bones' with main lead Jamie Campbell Bower. 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' is released in cinemas this August. Chaired by author Sarah Rees Brennan.

Further details: 02078512419


An evening with David Levithan
Phil Earle, David Levithan
Every Day

WATERSTONE'S PICCADILLY
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 6:30PM
Tickets £5/£3 for Loyalty Card holders are available from the shop.

The bestselling US author of Boy Meets Boy and Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, upon which the film was based, will be in conversation with author Phil Earle, where they will be discussing David’s work and amazing new novel, Every Day.

Further details: 020 7851 2419


Opening hours

Monday 9am - 10pm
Tuesday 9am - 10pm
Wednesday 9am - 10pm
Thursday 9am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 10pm
Sunday 11.30am - 6pm

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