Whether it’s bric-a-bracs, an outfit for a fraction of the cost of buying brand new or some books to snuggle down with, charity shops provide the ideal opportunity to uncover unusual items at a great price.
A recent British Heart Foundation survey found that 40 per cent of UK adults agree that being sustainable and thinking about the environment when they shop is more important than ever before.
Here are our suggestions for the 10 best places in Northern Ireland to go charity shop hunting.
Additional reporting by Zahra Baz
5. Lisburn
With more than a dozen charity shops to choose from across the centre of Lisburn, the city has quickly established itself as a must visit for the second hand enthusiasts. From clothing to furniture Lisburn’s charity shops are a thrifters dream. Photo: Image from pexels.com
6. Derry/Londonderry city centre
The city centre hosts a range of fantastic charity stores, all within walking distance of each other making it the ideal place for a day of charity shop hunting. Photo: Image from pexels.com
7. Antrim
Antrim town is simply brimming with numerous stores supporting local charity work. Take a trip there and see just what this town has to offer. Marie Curie 55 High Street, Antrim, BT41 4AY Starting off in Antrim is the Marie Curie charity shop, which sells a vast selection of books, bric-a-brac, children’s toys and clothes, and clothing and accessories. NI Hospice 5 Castle Way, Antrim, BT41 4DN As one of 25 throughout Northern Ireland, you’re guaranteed to find a seasonal fashion favourite, new books, homeware accessories, children’s toys and stunning jewellery. Restore 18 Market Square, Antrim, BT41 4AY As a social economy project of East Belfast Mission, you’re sure to find a range of bric-a-brac items, electrical items, furniture and homeware accessories. Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary 7 Castle Way, Antrim, BT41 4AE In support of the work carried out by the Sanctuary, browse the variety of clothing and footwear, jewellery, handbags, household items, soft furnishing, books, toys and furniture. Photo: Image from pexels.com
8. Newry city centre
Newry’s city centre has all the charity shops that an avid hunter could wish for. Take a trip to Newry to thrift for the items that are sure to be one of a kind. Marie Curie 2 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 2BW Although similar to its other counterpart locations, Marie Curie Newry specialises in clothing and accessories. British Heart Foundation 23 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 1JE With a collection service available, British Heart Foundation Newry has a wide range of books, children’s toys and clothing, clothing and accessories, homeware items and music to choose from. Action Cancer 4 Hill Street, Newry, BT34 2BW Alongside its counterpart locations, Action Cancer Newry has a host of books, children’s toys and clothing, clothing and accessories, electrical items, furniture and homeware goods available. Photo: Image from pexels.com