Nottingham’s Second-Hand Scene

Thrifting, sifting and persisting: The best of Nottingham’s second-hand scene

Daria Patarek unveils the Nottingham shops best for second-hand thrifty finds.

Beeston’s best bargain buys

The number one stop in Nottingham for thrift shopping has to be Beeston, situated just a fifteen minute walk from the west side of Uni Park campus where there are eleven charity shops in the town centre. Regardless of whether you need clothes, home decor, or books, Beeston has you sorted!

The most obvious stop for refreshing your wardrobe is White Rose. White Rose is popular amongst students as the clothes here have been curated, meaning their stock is more organised and on-trend than regular charity shops. White Rose often stocks popular brands, such as Boohoo, PLT, and ASOS, but it is also more expensive. If you need a wardrobe refresh but don’t have the time to rummage through charity shops, White Rose is for you. The White Rose in Beeston stocks both men’s and women’s clothing.

Another highlight in Beeston is The British Heart Foundation. If you enter Beeston centre from University Park campus’ west entrance, the BHF is the first charity shop you will come across. Stocking a variety of womenswear and menswear, as well as books and brick-a-brac, there are lots of gems to be found!

There are also plenty of options for book lovers. Oxfam Books and Music stocks books of all genres at reasonable prices. Villa Street, near Beeston’s Sainsbury’s, is home to three charity shops. This includes Barnardo’s which sells books for just 25p!

City centre’s charity crème-de-la-crème

When planning a shopping trip to the city centre, Lace Market should be your first destination. Not only does it have multiple White Rose stores, but it offers more vintage options. Sue Ryder Vintage and Retro affords further vintage clothing options, though at a slightly higher price. There are also charity shop staples such as Oxfam and Bookwise for avid readers.

When venturing into Old Market, charity shops become scarcer. Cancer Research, which is on the way to the Robin Hood Statue, is an affordable and convenient option in the city centre. Additionally, the tram lines leading to the Royal Centre lead to an Oxfam and a White Rose.

By Daria Paterek Illustration and Page Design by Chiara Crompton