Thrift stores in Rotherham
Rotherham, South Yorkshire has 149 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 142 of them are charity shops and 7 are independent second-hand stores, so Rotherham gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip. Stock turns over fast in all of them, so the shop that had nothing last month might have your thing this week.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Rotherham (within about 25 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include British Heart Foundation and Rotherham Hospice, plus British Heart Foundation — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Rotherham's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Rotherham thrift lineup
149 mapped within about 25 km — showing the 60 closest to Rotherham, nearest first:
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop0.1 km from Rotherham
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop.
Rotherham Hospice
Charity shop0.2 km from Rotherham
Rotherham Hospice is a charity shop on 21 Effingham Street, Rotherham.
21 Effingham Street, Rotherham, S65 1AJ
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop0.3 km from Rotherham
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Rotherham, S60 1QN
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop0.4 km from Rotherham
Cancer Research UK is a charity shop.
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop1.6 km from Rotherham
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on Stadium Way in Rotherham.
Stadium Way, Rotherham, S60 1TG
The Rotherham Hospice Charity Shop
Charity shop2.0 km from Rotherham
The Rotherham Hospice Charity Shop is a charity shop.
Barnardo's
Charity shop2.4 km from Rotherham
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Great Eastern Way in Rotherham.
Great Eastern Way, Rotherham, S62 6EJ
Jay's Junk Shop
Second-hand store2.8 km from Rotherham
Jay's Junk Shop — an independent second-hand store, found on 18 Broad Street in Rotherham.
18 Broad Street, Rotherham, S62 6ES
Shop in 23
Charity shop3.2 km from Rotherham
Shop in 23 is a charity shop on 23 Brinsworth Lane, Rotherham.
23 Brinsworth Lane, Rotherham, S60 5BS
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop4.7 km from Rotherham
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on Attercliffe Common in Sheffield.
Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, S9 2YZ
Barnardo's
Charity shop4.9 km from Rotherham
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on 240 Bawtry Road in Rotherham. Also worth knowing about Barnardo's: it has a website with more detail.
240 Bawtry Road, Rotherham, S66 1AA
Mind
Charity shop4.9 km from Rotherham
Mind — a charity shop.
The Salvation Army
Charity shop6.1 km from Rotherham
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 201 Main Road, Sheffield. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
201 Main Road, Sheffield, S9 5HP
The Salvation Army
Charity shop6.2 km from Rotherham
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on 43 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
43 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 6HJ
YWCA
Charity shop6.2 km from Rotherham
YWCA is a charity shop on 101 Sicey Avenue, Sheffield.
101 Sicey Avenue, Sheffield, S5 0BF
St Luke's
Charity shop6.2 km from Rotherham
St Luke's — a charity shop, found on 27 Bellhouse Road in Sheffield.
27 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 6HJ
Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity
Charity shop7.2 km from Rotherham
Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity is a charity shop on 137 High Street, Sheffield.
137 High Street, Sheffield, S35 9UA
Annie's Attic
Charity shop7.8 km from Rotherham
Annie's Attic — a charity shop, found on 95 Rose Garth Avenue in Sheffield.
95 Rose Garth Avenue, Sheffield, S26 2DB
St Vincent's
Charity shop7.8 km from Rotherham
St Vincent's — a charity shop, found on 34-36 Manor Park Centre in Sheffield.
34-36 Manor Park Centre, Sheffield, S2 1WE
Resqued
Charity shop7.9 km from Rotherham
Resqued — a charity shop, found on 9 High Street in Sheffield.
9 High Street, Sheffield, S26 4TT
ExtraCare
Charity shop8.0 km from Rotherham
ExtraCare is a charity shop on 7 Cross Street, Sheffield.
7 Cross Street, Sheffield, S13 7JQ
St Luke's
Charity shop8.1 km from Rotherham
St Luke's is a charity shop on 10A Station Road, Sheffield.
10A Station Road, Sheffield, S35 2XH
The Link Community
Charity shop8.1 km from Rotherham
The Link Community is a charity shop on 83 Stradbroke Drive, Sheffield. The Link Community also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 09:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
83 Stradbroke Drive, Sheffield, S13 8SE
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-15:00
Phone: +44 7973 837664
Emmaus Secondhand Superstore
Second-hand store8.1 km from Rotherham
Emmaus Secondhand Superstore — an independent second-hand store.
RSPCA
Charity shop8.2 km from Rotherham
RSPCA — a charity shop, found on Lound Side in Sheffield.
Lound Side, Sheffield, S35 2UQ
annie's allsorts
Charity shop8.2 km from Rotherham
annie's allsorts — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about annie's allsorts: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 08:15-15:45; Th,Fr 08:15-15:30; Sa 09:00-12:00.
Hours: Mo-We 08:15-15:45; Th,Fr 08:15-15:30; Sa 09:00-12:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop9.0 km from Rotherham
Barnardo's is a charity shop on 162 Halifax Road, Sheffield.
162 Halifax Road, Sheffield, S6 1LH
St Luke's
Charity shop9.1 km from RotherhamRun by St Luke's Sheffield Hospice
St Luke's is a charity shop run by St Luke's Sheffield Hospice. St Luke's also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +44 114 239 9141
Age UK
Charity shop9.2 km from Rotherham
Age UK is a charity shop on 4 Norfolk Row, Sheffield.
4 Norfolk Row, Sheffield, S1 2PA
The Indie Arcade
Second-hand store9.3 km from Rotherham
The Indie Arcade — an independent second-hand store.
St Luke's
Charity shop9.4 km from Rotherham
St Luke's is a charity shop.
The Hanger
Charity shop9.4 km from Rotherham
The Hanger — a charity shop.
Ahava
Charity shop9.5 km from Rotherham
Ahava is a charity shop on 20-22 Charles Street, Sheffield.
20-22 Charles Street, Sheffield, S1 1GW
Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity
Charity shop9.5 km from Rotherham
Barnsley Animal Rescue Charity is a charity shop on 24 King Street, Barnsley.
24 King Street, Barnsley, S74 9JT
Barnardo's
Charity shop9.6 km from Rotherham
Barnardo's is a charity shop on 83b Birley Moor Road, Sheffield. Barnardo's also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00.
83b Birley Moor Road, Sheffield, S12 4WG
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00, Su 10:00-16:00
Scope
Charity shop9.7 km from Rotherham
Scope is a charity shop. Scope also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Barnardo's
Charity shop9.7 km from RotherhamRun by Barnardos
Run by Barnardos, Barnardo's is a charity shop.
Ben’s Bazaar
Charity shop9.8 km from Rotherham
Ben’s Bazaar — a charity shop, found on 1 Rockingham Gate in Sheffield.
1 Rockingham Gate, Sheffield, S1 4JD
Zoo
Second-hand store9.8 km from Rotherham
Zoo — an independent second-hand store.
The Savage Sister
Second-hand store9.8 km from Rotherham
The Savage Sister is an independent second-hand store.
ExtraCare
Charity shop9.8 km from Rotherham
ExtraCare is a charity shop.
Vulgar
Second-hand store9.8 km from Rotherham
Vulgar is an independent second-hand store.
Sense
Charity shop9.8 km from Rotherham
Sense — a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop9.9 km from Rotherham
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Sheffield, S20 7PN
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop9.9 km from Rotherham
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on The Moor, Sheffield. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:30-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
The Moor, Sheffield
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:30-16:00
St Luke's
Charity shop9.9 km from Rotherham
St Luke's is a charity shop on 102-104, Sheffield.
102-104, Sheffield, S1 4PB
Sue Ryder
Charity shop10.0 km from RotherhamRun by Sue Ryder
Run by Sue Ryder, Sue Ryder is a charity shop, found on 141-147 Bradfield Road in Sheffield. Also worth knowing about Sue Ryder: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
141-147 Bradfield Road, Sheffield, S6 2BY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 114 231 6901
Charity Emporium
Charity shop10.0 km from Rotherham
Charity Emporium — a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop10.0 km from RotherhamRun by British Heart Foundation
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop run by British Heart Foundation on 151 Bradfield Road, Sheffield. 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; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
151 Bradfield Road, Sheffield, S6 2BY
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 114 224 5942
The Children's Society
Charity shop10.1 km from Rotherham
The Children's Society — a charity shop.
Not Just A Shop
Charity shop10.1 km from Rotherham
Not Just A Shop is a charity shop on 16-18 Holme Lane, Sheffield.
16-18 Holme Lane, Sheffield, S6 2PD
British Red Cross
Charity shop10.1 km from Rotherham
British Red Cross is a charity shop. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
St Lukes
Charity shop10.1 km from Rotherham
St Lukes is a charity shop.
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop10.1 km from Rotherham
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
Mind
Charity shop10.2 km from Rotherham
Mind — a charity shop.
The Sheffield Cats Shelter
Charity shop10.2 km from Rotherham
The Sheffield Cats Shelter — a charity shop, found on 45 Middlewood Road in Sheffield.
45 Middlewood Road, Sheffield, S6 4GW
ExtraCare
Charity shop10.3 km from Rotherham
ExtraCare — a charity shop, found on 517 Gleadless Road in Sheffield.
517 Gleadless Road, Sheffield, S2 2BS
St Vincent's
Charity shop10.3 km from Rotherham
St Vincent's is a charity shop on 62 High Street, Rotherham.
62 High Street, Rotherham, S66 8LA
Barnsley Animal Rescue
Charity shop10.3 km from Rotherham
Barnsley Animal Rescue — a charity shop.
New 2 You
Charity shop10.3 km from Rotherham
New 2 You — a charity shop, found on High Street in Rotherham.
High Street, Rotherham, S66 8LG
What the map tells us about thrifting in Rotherham
21 of the 149 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Rotherham — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Rotherham; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
35 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 5 of them sit on Market Street, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
The Rotherham thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Rotherham? Work this order: British Heart Foundation, Rotherham Hospice on 21 Effingham Street, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Cancer Research UK on Stadium Way, The Rotherham Hospice Charity Shop, Barnardo's on Great Eastern Way, and Jay's Junk Shop on 18 Broad Street. That's 149 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 141 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Rotherham
A few things worth knowing before you work through Rotherham's thrift stores:
- Go early in the week at British Heart Foundation. Donations land on weekends, so Monday and Tuesday shelves are the freshly stocked ones. By Saturday the good stuff is gone.
- Ask about hold policies at Rotherham Hospice. Eyeing furniture you can't take today? Many shops will hold an item for 24 hours. Ask before someone else buys it.
- Check the furniture first. Solid wood furniture is the thrift store's greatest bargain — it was built to last and priced to move. Measure your space before you go.
- Visit at opening time. Serious pickers arrive at opening. You don't have to be one of them, but the first hour has the best pick of the day's restock.
Good to know
We searched about 25 km around Rotherham — 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 Rotherham can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 149, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Rotherham'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 — Rotherham included.
Thrift store listings for Rotherham: 149 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.