We recently shared a comprehensive list of the best places to shop second hand in Hereford – and of course we wanted to do the same for any of you living at our Blackfriars Residence in Gloucester! Shopping secondhand is such a fantastic way to jazz up your room, your wardrobe or your bookshelves on a budget, and it’s great for the environment too. So without further ado, here are the best places to shop second hand in Gloucester…
Emmaus Gloucester Superstore, Chequers Road
With everything from furniture and jewellery to electrical items and clothing, the Emmaus Superstore is a huge warehouse-style second hand shop in Gloucester. It’s also the main donation centre and head office for all of the Emmaus charity shops – perfect for nabbing a bargain or donating any of your unwanted goods before you move into your second or third year accommodation. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
Janners Emporium, 3 Brunswick Road
Split across two floors and home to multiple different sellers, this is a real treasure trove when it comes to finding second hand gems. From upcycled furniture and vintage pottery to collectables and vintage books, there really is something for everyone here! Open from 10am daily except for Fridays.
Watever Shop, 57 Southgate Street
With new stock arriving every single week, Watever is a really quirky little shop that hosts a mixture of brand new and second hand items. From fancy dress costumes for all those themed nights out at uni to unique homeware pieces and vintage clothing, there’s plenty here to have a rummage through! Open daily, 11am-9pm.
Charity shops in Gloucester
Gloucester, like many cities, also has a wealth of standard charity shops. All of these shops ensure you can find a bargain while supporting a local or national charity. Run by volunteers and relying on public donations, the charity shops in Gloucester are full to the brim of clothes, books, jewellery, beauty products, homeware, bric-a-brac, and more! Below you’ll find a list of the best ones, where they’re located and the opening times.
- Gloucester PDSA Charity Shop: 20 The Oxebode, Kings Square. Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.
- Longfield Hospice Charity Shop: 45 Northgate Street. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9.15am-5pm.
- Cancer Research UK Charity Shop: 12 The Oxebode, Kings Square. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5.30pm.
- Salvation Army Charity Shop: 22 The Oxebode, Kings Square. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm.
- National Star Charity Shop: 35 Hucclecoat Road. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-4.30pm.
- British Heart Foundation Home Store: 92-96 Northgate Street. Open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Whether you’re looking for affordable furniture for your second year accommodation, fancy dress clothes for a night out or just some new additions to your wardrobe, hopefully all of these places to shop second hand in Gloucester will have what you’re after!
