Thrift stores in Portsmouth
If you like the hunt, Portsmouth, England is worth a wander: 315 second-hand and charity shops are mapped here. 295 of them are charity shops and 20 are independent second-hand stores, so Portsmouth gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Portsmouth (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Save the Children and Friends of the Animals, plus ReCycle & BiCycle — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Portsmouth's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Portsmouth thrift lineup
315 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Save the Children
Charity shop
Save the Children is a charity shop on 29 Surrey Street, Littlehampton. Save the Children also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 Surrey Street, Littlehampton, BN17 5BD
Phone: +44 1903 726062
Friends of the Animals
Charity shop
Friends of the Animals — a charity shop, found on 181 High Street in Ryde. Also worth knowing about Friends of the Animals: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00.
181 High Street, Ryde, PO33 2HN
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
ReCycle & BiCycle
Second-hand store
ReCycle & BiCycle is an independent second-hand store on 61 High Street, Shanklin. ReCycle & BiCycle also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
61 High Street, Shanklin, PO37 6JJ
Retro Hobby & Game
Second-hand store
Retro Hobby & Game is an independent second-hand store on 3 Regent Street, Shanklin.
3 Regent Street, Shanklin, PO37 7AF
Save the Children
Charity shop
Save the Children is a charity shop on Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham. Save the Children also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00.
Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Shirley Precinct in Southampton. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Shirley Precinct, Southampton, SO16 4EY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Brock Charity Shop
Charity shop
Brock Charity Shop is a charity shop. Brock Charity Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1590 622580
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Townhill Way in Southampton. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 09:30-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Townhill Way, Southampton
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 09:30-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Save the Children
Charity shop
Save the Children is a charity shop on 4 The Marsh, Southampton.
4 The Marsh, Southampton, SO45 6AL
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop, found on 21 Portchester Precinct in Portchester, Fareham. Also worth knowing about Sue Ryder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
21 Portchester Precinct, Portchester, Fareham
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop, found on North Street in Midhurst. Also worth knowing about Age UK: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
North Street, Midhurst, GU29 9DJ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on North Street in Midhurst. Also worth knowing about Cancer Research UK: it has a website with more detail.
North Street, Midhurst
Rainbow
Charity shop
Rainbow is a charity shop on Eastney Road, Southsea. Rainbow also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:45; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Eastney Road, Southsea
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:45
Phone: +44 1329 289500
Mountbatten
Charity shopRun by Mountbatten
Mountbatten is a charity shop run by Mountbatten on 63 Regent Street, Shanklin. Mountbatten also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
63 Regent Street, Shanklin, PO37 7AE
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1983 217 284
Ability Dogs 4 Young People
Charity shop
Ability Dogs 4 Young People is a charity shop on 81 Regent Street, Shanklin. Ability Dogs 4 Young People also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
81 Regent Street, Shanklin
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
Phone: +44 1983 214284
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on High Street in Petersfield. Also worth knowing about Cancer Research UK: it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Petersfield
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop, found on 11 Winchester Road in Eastleigh. Also worth knowing about Age UK: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
11 Winchester Road, Eastleigh, SO53 2DQ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
CRY Charity Shop
Charity shop
CRY Charity Shop is a charity shop on 27 High Street. CRY Charity Shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
27 High Street
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on 27 London Road in Portsmouth. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
27 London Road, Portsmouth
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice is a charity shop on 7 Marmion Road.
7 Marmion Road
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice — a charity shop, found on 1-3 Church Street in Titchfield, Fareham. Also worth knowing about The Rowans Hospice: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30.
1-3 Church Street, Titchfield, Fareham, PO14 4AH
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30
Naomi House Children's Hospice
Charity shop
Naomi House Children's Hospice — a charity shop, found on 74 Market Street in Eastleigh.
74 Market Street, Eastleigh
Mountbatten Eastleigh
Charity shop
Mountbatten Eastleigh is a charity shop on 54 Market Street, Eastleigh.
54 Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5RB
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop on 48 Market Street.
48 Market Street, SO50 5RB
Shaw Trust
Charity shop
Shaw Trust is a charity shop. Shaw Trust also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Emmaus Hampshire
Charity shop
Emmaus Hampshire — a charity shop, found on 15 Leigh Road in Eastleigh. Also worth knowing about Emmaus Hampshire: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa.
15 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9FF
Hours: Mo-Sa
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
PO40 9AJ
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder is a charity shop. Sue Ryder also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop, found on 54 South Street in Chichester. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: it has a website with more detail.
54 South Street, Chichester, PO19 1DS
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on South Street, Chichester. Cancer Research UK also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
South Street, Chichester
Hours: Mo-Sa 08:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
The Children's Society
Charity shop
The Children's Society is a charity shop. The Children's Society also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Marie Curie
Charity shop
Marie Curie is a charity shop. Marie Curie also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Wessex Cancer Trust
Charity shop
Wessex Cancer Trust is a charity shop.
Little Carnaby Ryde
Second-hand store
Little Carnaby Ryde — an independent second-hand store, found on 57 Union Street in Ryde.
57 Union Street, Ryde
Carnival Shop
Charity shop
Carnival Shop — a charity shop, found on High Street in Sandown. Also worth knowing about Carnival Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Sandown
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00
RSPCA
Charity shop
RSPCA is a charity shop on 43,45 High Street, Sandown. RSPCA also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
43,45 High Street, Sandown, PO36 8DF
Mountbatten
Charity shop
Mountbatten — a charity shop, found on 47,49 High Street in Sandown.
47,49 High Street, Sandown
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder is a charity shop on 28 Palmerston Road, Southsea.
28 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QH
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop on 41A Palmerston Road, Southsea. British Red Cross also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
41A Palmerston Road, Southsea
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Sandown Rotary
Charity shop
Sandown Rotary is a charity shop on 31 Sandown Road, Sandown. Sandown Rotary also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00.
31 Sandown Road, Sandown, PO36 9JL
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on High Street in Portsmouth. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Portsmouth
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on High Street, Portsmouth. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Portsmouth
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on 197 Commercial Road, Portsmouth.
197 Commercial Road, Portsmouth
PDSA
Charity shop
PDSA is a charity shop on West Street Precinct, Havant.
West Street Precinct, Havant
Brent Lodge
Charity shop
Brent Lodge — a charity shop, found on 7 West Street Precinct in Havant. Also worth knowing about Brent Lodge: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 West Street Precinct, Havant, PO9 1EH
Phone: +44 7759 966454
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on 29 West Street Precinct in Havant,. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
29 West Street Precinct, Havant,, PO9 1ER
Phone: +44 2392 498517
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop on 25 West Street Precinct, Havant. Cancer Research UK also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 West Street Precinct, Havant, PO9 1ER
Phone: +44 2392 481363
Revitalise
Charity shop
Revitalise — a charity shop, found on Charlotte Street in Portsmouth.
Charlotte Street, Portsmouth
The Rowans Hospice
Charity shop
The Rowans Hospice is a charity shop on 11 Marmion Road.
11 Marmion Road
The Stubbington Ark
Charity shop
The Stubbington Ark is a charity shop on 13 Marmion Road.
13 Marmion Road
Marie Curie
Charity shopRun by Charity
Run by Charity, Marie Curie is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Marie Curie: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Sue Ryder
Charity shop
Sue Ryder — a charity shop, found on 39 London Road in Waterlooville. Also worth knowing about Sue Ryder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
39 London Road, Waterlooville, PO8 8DF
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 2392 261395
Revitalise
Charity shopRun by Revitalise
Run by Revitalise, Revitalise is a charity shop. Also worth knowing about Revitalise: the map lists its hours as Mo,We,Fr 09:00-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:30-16:15; Su,PH off.
Hours: Mo,We,Fr 09:00-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 09:30-16:15; Su,PH off
Cry Shop at home
Charity shop
Cry Shop at home is a charity shop on 64 Osborne Road. Cry Shop at home also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
64 Osborne Road
Cry Shop
Charity shop
Cry Shop — a charity shop on 66 Osborne Road. Also worth knowing about Cry Shop: it has a website with more detail.
66 Osborne Road
What the map tells us about thrifting in Portsmouth
130 of the 315 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Portsmouth — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Portsmouth; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
113 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 17 of them sit on High Street, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
The Portsmouth thrift circuit
Plot these 315 on a map and the day plans itself: Save the Children on 29 Surrey Street, Friends of the Animals on 181 High Street, ReCycle & BiCycle on 61 High Street, Retro Hobby & Game on 3 Regent Street, Save the Children on Portchester Precinct, Barnardo's on Shirley Precinct, Brock Charity Shop, and Barnardo's on Townhill Way. That's the full Portsmouth circuit in one sensible order. 307 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Portsmouth
A few things worth knowing before you work through Portsmouth's thrift stores:
- Learn the colour-tag system at Save the Children. Many charity shops tag items with coloured stickers and discount one colour each week. Ask at the till; it's rarely advertised.
- Keep a running want-list at Friends of the Animals. Write down what you're hunting for. Aimless browsing is fun, but a list turns luck into strategy.
- Bring a tape measure. The perfect sideboard is useless if it won't fit through your door. Tape measure in the bag, every trip.
- Seasonal items go cheapest off-season. Winter coats in April, fans in October. Buy the season ahead and pay half.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Portsmouth — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Portsmouth can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 315 that's closed, or a great shop we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
Prices at Portsmouth's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Portsmouth included.
Thrift store listings for Portsmouth: 315 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.