Find preloved stores, charity shops, used book stores and more in Brilliant Brighton
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, vintage shops and more in Brilliant Brighton.
Brilliant Brighton Vintage Shops
To Be Worn Again
For over 20 years, To Be Worn Again has been bringing vintage and second-hand fashion to Brighton, with a colourful collection of unique, retro-inspired pieces. Expect bold patterns, bright colours and plenty of one-off finds, all with their own story to tell.
Sustainability is at the heart of the business, with every piece being pre-loved and given a new lease of life rather than ending up in landfill. Whether you’re searching for a statement vintage look or simply love the thrill of finding something completely unique, there’s plenty to discover. Don’t miss their brilliant bargain sale rails either!
12 Kensington Gardens
Mammoth Vintage
Selling stylish dead stock vintage, Mammoth Vintage is a must visit North Laine store for sustainable vintage-lovers.
3 Gardner Street
Just Vintage Lover
One of North Laine’s newest vintage shops, Just Vintage Lover has a fantastic selection of vintage gems – including sale rail bargains to be snapped up!
14 Gardner Street
Starfish Vintage Clothing
Stylish, funky and cool vintage clothing in the heart of North Laine. From coats to headgear, Starfish Vintage is an excellent place to find clothing for everyday wear or cool stuff for fancy dress.
25 Gardner Street
Salvage & Sawdust Co.
Salvage & Sawdust Co. are purveyors of high quality vintage, located in the heart of Brighton’s iconic Lanes. Each piece is lovingly hand-picked for its uniqueness and character, with the team specialising in early Americana, vintage French workwear and early-mid 20th century military wear.
36 Meeting House Lane
Detour Vintage
Stocking hand-picked American vintage clothing and more styles ranging from 1940s-1990s, Detour Vintage has a fantastic ever-changing collection.
19 Brighton Place
Lucky Thrift
Another Brighton Place vintage gem – head to Lucky Thrift for one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and accesories.
18 Brighton Place
American Vintage Hub
American Vintage Hub is one of Brilliant Brighton’s newest vintage stores. Located on Western Road, be sure to pop in to peruse vintage from 70s through to Y2k!
32 Western Road
Brilliant Brighton antique shops
Snoopers Paradise
Snoopers Paradise is one of the most renowned flea-markets in the south of England, with over 90 different stalls offering a wide range of antiques, collectables, jewellery, vintage clothing and retro.
7-8 Kensington Gardens
Fetheray
Fetheray are specialists in Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco jewellery, and have been trading in the historic Lanes area of Brighton for 40 years.
48 Meeting House Lane
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.
44 Meeting House Lane
Brilliant Brighton charity shops
Barnardo’s
Barnardo’s charity shops are the place to find unique items, embrace sustainable & pre-loved fashion and homeware, donate goods and volunteer; all whilst supporting the charity to help children and young people live safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful lives.
151-152 Western Road
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.
140b Western Road
Cancer Research
Cancer Research on Western Road is filled with donated, secondhand items including books, clothing and household goods.
43-44 Western Road
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, eclectic pieces of furniture and more.
71 Western Road
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.
Find Oxfam at 146a North Street and 55 Western Road.
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 Kensington Gardens 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.
30 Kensington Gardens
Shelter
Support sustainable fashion by picking up a second-hand bargain at your local Shelter charity shop!
93 Western Road
