Second Hand September is underway; a campaign created to inspire people to shop in a way that’s kind to people and the planet. To help you find stores to source second hand goodies – from clothing to homeware, books to accessories, we’ve put together a handy guide of preloved stores, used book shops, charity shops, antique stores and more in Brilliant Brighton.
Charity shops
British Heart Foundation
The British Heart Foundation’s mission is to win the fight against cardiovascular disease and our vision is a world in which people do not die prematurely or suffer from cardiovascular disease. Pop in to support this important cause and bag a bargain in the process.
Address: 140b Western Road
Website: http://www.bhf.org.uk/
Phone: 01273 746111
Cancer Research
Cancer Research on Western Road is filled with donated, secondhand items including books, clothing and household goods.
Address: 43-44 Western Road
Website: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/
Phone: 01273 207027
Martlets
If you’re looking for unique clothes or beautiful accessories such as shoes, bags, and scarves, local charity, The Martlets’ Western Rd shop is for you. They also have a range of vinyl, pre-loved books, homeware, CDs and eclectic pieces of furniture.
Address: 71 Western Road
Website: https://www.themartlets.org.uk/brighton-western-rd
Phone: 01273 736207
Oxfam
As well as donated items, Oxfam sell a wide selection of delicious Fair Trade food products from around the world as well as beautiful gifts and stationery sourced in line with Oxfams Ethical Purchasing Policy. Oxfam strives to purchase goods and services which are produced and delivered under conditions which do not involve abuse or exploitation, and which have the least negative impact on the environment. Visit both Brighton city centre stores to find clothing, homeware, accessories, and of course, Fair Trade products.
Address: 146a North Street
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/
Phone: 01273 326364
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Address: 136 Western Road
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk
Phone: 01273 297435
Oxfam Bookshop
Oxfam is the largest retailer of second hand books in Europe, selling in the region of 11 million books per year. Most of the 750 Oxfam shops around the UK sell books, and around 100 of these are specialist bookshops or specialist book and music shops.
So whether you are searching for a Folio Society edition of Hardy’s ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’, a 1970’s Beano Annual, or a good holiday read, Oxfam is a great place to look.
Books are donated directly to shops by the public, or through more than 1000 Oxfam ‘book and music banks’ in convenient locations around the country.
Address: 30 Kensington Gardens
Website: http://www.oxfam.org.uk
Phone: 01273 698093
Shelter
Support sustainable fashion by picking up a second-hand bargain at your local Shelter charity shop!
Address: 93 Western Road
Website: http://england.shelter.org.uk/
Phone: 0127 371 0581
Vintage clothes
Starfish Vintage Clothing
Stylish, funky and cool vintage clothing in the heart of North Laine. From coats to headgear, this is an excellent place to find off-the-wall clothing for everyday wear or cool stuff for fancy dress.
Address: 25 Gardner Street
Phone: 01273 680868
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Stay In Your Lane
Stay In Your Lane is all about finding a way to stay on trend, feel confident but do so in a sustainable way and help stop clothes from going to landfill. Each item is hand-picked and gender neutral.
Address: 42 Bond Street
Website: https://stayinyourlanevintage.com
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To Be Worn Again
With over 25 years experience in vintage, To Be Worn Again aim to supply on trend original and traditional vintage items that appeal to everyone whilst encouraging re-cycling in the ever growing throw away society that we live in. Take a look and see what great vintage and modern items you can find!
Address: 12 Kensington Gardens
Website: http://www.tobewornagain.co.uk/
Mammoth Vintage
Selling stylish dead stock vintage, this new North Laine store is a must for sustainable vintage-lovers.
Address: 3 Gardner Street
Antique stores
Snoopers Paradise
The most renowned flea-market in the South of England with over 90 different stalls offering a wide range of antiques, collectables, jewellery, vintage clothing and retro.
Address: 7-8 Kensington Gardens
Phone: 01273 602558
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Fetheray
Fetheray are specialists in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco jewellery and Victorian Jet, and have been trading in the historic Lanes area of Brighton for 40 years.
Address: 48 Meeting House Lane
Website: http://www.fetheray.com
Phone: 01273 326618
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Paul Goble Antiques
A family run business with over 25 years ‘experience dealing in period and antique jewellery, watches and silver, the Paul Goble team are specialists in fine gem set rings. The store is open 7 days a week.
Address: 44 Meeting House Lane
Phone: 01273 202801
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Lambton’s
Lambton’s is an independent traditional jewellers, based in the heart of the historic Brighton Lanes, and have been established for over 30 years. They stock a large variety of jewellery, both new and pre owned, modern and vintage, and specialise in diamond and gem set pieces, which includes an extensive selection of engagement and wedding rings.
Address: 2 Meeting House Lane
Website: https://www.lambtons.co.uk
Phone: 01273 731738
