A Guide to the Best Charity Shops in Nottingham
Are you a student in Nottingham? Are you considering heading there to study next year? If you are and you love diving into charity shops to find some vintage clothes, jewellery, cheap books and vinyl, and many other items, all for cheap, you’re in for a treat. There are many charity shops in Nottingham around the city. It’s a great place to live and study, and with loads of great Nottingham pubs, restaurants, art, music, and sport, it’s also good to know that you can have a great day out charity shopping.
Reasons to go to charity shops
Those who go digging for hidden gems in charity shops have a lot of fun doing so. Charity shops continue to be popular in the UK. It can be a great day out, whether on your own or with your friends. There are some good reasons to do so aside from just the fun, though, including:
Saves you money
One of the main reasons why people like charity shops is that they help them save money. Charity shops are full of often high-quality clothing, books, and other items for a fraction of the cost if you were to purchase them brand-new. Fast fashion might offer a direct rival in terms of low prices, but it can’t match the quality.
Unique items
You truly never know what you might find in a charity shop haul. If you are looking for new clothes that help you to stand out and to clearly define your personal style, searching in charity shops in Nottingham could lead you to some vintage gems or handmade clothing that’s like nothing you’ll find in high street stores.
It’s a sustainable option.
Fast fashion has led to fashion as an industry becoming one of the most polluting on the planet. Circular fashion promotes reusable items, repairable, and recyclable clothing. It creates a closed loop where clothes are sold on for years to come rather than sent to the landfill for the next fashion fad.
Support charities
When you purchase items from a charity shop, you are doing some good. The money from items sold in a charity shop goes towards the charity. For example, any time that you buy an item in an Oxfam charity shop, that money is used to support projects and people around the world suffering from poverty.
The best vintage and charity shops in Nottingham
Here are some of the best charity shops in Nottingham:
Argang
Pelham Street. NG1 2ED
‘Saving clothing from landfill. One item at a time. It’s a good ethos to have, and this relatively new family-run vintage store was founded by a member of the Braderie team (which was in the same premises for over a decade). There is a focus on personalised customer service in store, and some great lines of vintage clothing, including American college wear.
British Heart Foundation
Clumber Street. NG1 3GA
You know the vibe you’re getting with a British Heart Foundation charity shop, and this is a large store in Nottingham. You’ll find clothes, shoes, books, homeware, toys, and everything you could ever want from a charity shop. If you end up in a student house further down the line, this is a great place to pick up good furniture for relatively cheap.
Oxfam
Goose Gate. NG1 1FF
There are two Oxfam charity shops in Nottingham. Oxfam is generally great, wherever they are. The big ones with second-hand furniture are particularly fun to explore. They are great places to find good clothing, fantastic reads, and vinyl for your record player. This Oxfam does not disappoint, a good size for you to have a browse without feeling too crowded. There’s also an online store for Oxfam that’s worth checking out.
Sue Ryder
Goose Gate. NG1 1FF
This is a great combination of charity and vintage vibes. It’s a smash hit of a charity shop in Nottingham, with so many old trinkets in good working condition. Alongside that, there’s clothing in tip-top condition, antiques, and just little charms dotted around the place. It’s a marvellous way to spend some time.
Cow
Carlton Street. NG1 1NL
This is a national vintage chain with charity shops in Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and London. There are actually two stores in the city, but this is the older of the two. The aim of the brand is to offer a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, with clothing and products dating back to the 1960s.
Hopkinson Antiques and Vintage
Station Street. NG2 3AJ
If you’re after some classic second-hand trinkets and vintage clothing, this is the place to be. Spread over three floors, there is so much to get lost in when you’re here for a visit. One of the things that makes it great is that it is a hub, with many traders all under one roof. A modern bazaar of vintage offerings. There are jewellery traders, watches, homewares, vintage clothing, retro gaming, and a coffee bar.
Finding the best charity shops in Nottingham
Have we missed any of your favourite charity shops in Nottingham? Please let us know, as we’re always looking to add to our lists and update our guides to different cities, so future students don’t miss out. As you can see, there are quite a few great charity shops in Nottingham, but there are also some unforgettable activities in Nottingham and plenty of other events and attractions throughout the year for you to explore and enjoy.
