Thrift stores in Sunderland
Sunderland, England has 287 thrift and charity shops on the map right now. 280 of them are charity shops and 7 are independent second-hand stores, so Sunderland 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 Sunderland (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Teesside Hospice and Butterwick House Hospice Shop, plus YMCA — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Sunderland's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Sunderland thrift lineup
287 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Teesside Hospice
Charity shop
Teesside Hospice is a charity shop.
Butterwick House Hospice Shop
Charity shop
Butterwick House Hospice Shop is a charity shop on 475 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. Butterwick House Hospice Shop 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.
475 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 6HX
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +44 1642 825957
YMCA
Charity shop
YMCA is a charity shop.
St Oswald's Hospice Shop
Charity shopRun by St Oswald's Hospice
St Oswald's Hospice Shop is a charity shop run by St Oswald's Hospice on Northumbrian Road, Cramlington. St Oswald's Hospice Shop also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Northumbrian Road, Cramlington, NE23 1XZ
Phone: +44 1670 733492
Changing Lives
Charity shop
Changing Lives is a charity shop on Jackson Street, Gateshead.
Jackson Street, Gateshead
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army — a charity shop, found on Jackson Street in Gateshead. Also worth knowing about The Salvation Army: it has a website with more detail.
Jackson Street, Gateshead
St Cuthbert's Hospice Shop
Charity shopRun by St Cuthbert's Hospice
St Cuthbert's Hospice Shop is a charity shop run by St Cuthbert's Hospice on 22 High Street, Spennymoor. St Cuthbert's Hospice Shop also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
22 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
St Oswald's Hospice
Charity shop
St Oswald's Hospice — a charity shop.
Marie Curie
Charity shop
Marie Curie is a charity shop.
YMCA
Charity shop
YMCA — a charity shop, found on Ellison Walk in Gateshead. Also worth knowing about YMCA: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Ellison Walk, Gateshead
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 191 477 1305
Scope
Charity shop
Scope is a charity shop on Saint Nicholas Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Saint Nicholas Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ
Cancer Research
Charity shop
Cancer Research — a charity shop, found on High Street in Newcastle upon Tyne. Also worth knowing about Cancer Research: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00.
High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1JZ
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30; Su 10:00-16:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop on 118 High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. Oxfam also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
118 High Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1HB
Marie Curie
Charity shop
Marie Curie is a charity shop. Marie Curie 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
The Church Shop
Charity shop
The Church Shop is a charity shop.
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 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on Bridge Street in Morpeth. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
Bridge Street, Morpeth
St Oswald's Hospice
Charity shop
St Oswald's Hospice — a charity shop, found on Bridge Street in Morpeth.
Bridge Street, Morpeth
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop, found on 27 Bridge Street in Morpeth. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: it has a website with more detail.
27 Bridge Street, Morpeth, NE61 1PE
Cancer Research UK
Charity shop
Cancer Research UK — a charity shop, found on Bridge Street in Morpeth.
Bridge Street, Morpeth
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
Morpeth
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop.
Morpeth
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop. The Salvation Army also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Morpeth
Scope
Charity shop
Scope is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EG
The Salvation Army
Charity shop
The Salvation Army is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EW
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on 85 Newgate Street in Bishop Auckland. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
85 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JB
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EW
Butterwick Hospice Care
Charity shop
Butterwick Hospice Care is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EQ
Sense
Charity shop
Sense is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EG
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EH
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on Fawcett Street in Sunderland. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
Fawcett Street, Sunderland
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Mary Street in Sunderland.
Mary Street, Sunderland
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on The Galleries Shopping Mall, Washington. British Heart Foundation also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
The Galleries Shopping Mall, Washington
Scope
Charity shop
Scope — a charity shop, found on The Galleries Shopping Mall in Washington.
The Galleries Shopping Mall, Washington
Th' Tulip Tree
Charity shop
Th' Tulip Tree is a charity shop on Harraton Terrace, Chester-le-Street.
Harraton Terrace, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2QG
Allsorts
Second-hand store
Allsorts is an independent second-hand store on Durham Road, Chester-le-Street.
Durham Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 2PS
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop.
The Children's Society
Charity shop
The Children's Society — a charity shop, found on Victoria Road in Sunderland.
Victoria Road, Sunderland
RSPCA
Charity shop
RSPCA — a charity shop, found on Front Street in Chester-le-Street.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BQ
PDSA
Charity shop
PDSA is a charity shop on Front Street, Chester-le-Street. PDSA also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BA
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off
Stray Aid
Charity shop
Stray Aid is a charity shop on Front Street, Chester-le-Street. Stray Aid also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su off.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BA
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-16:00; Su off
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop, found on Front Street in Chester-le-Street. Also worth knowing about Age UK: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BB
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation is a charity shop on Front Street, Chester-le-Street. 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.
Front Street, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3BD
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
British Heart Foundation
Charity shop
British Heart Foundation — a charity shop, found on Middle Street in Consett. Also worth knowing about British Heart Foundation: it has a website with more detail.
Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QJ
Age UK
Charity shop
Age UK — a charity shop, found on Middle Street in Consett.
Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QE
Farplace Animal rescue
Charity shop
Farplace Animal rescue — a charity shop, found on Middle Street in Consett.
Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QP
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's — a charity shop, found on Middle Street in Consett.
Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QG
Delta North
Charity shop
Delta North is a charity shop on Middle Street, Consett.
Middle Street, Consett, DH8 5QE
Willow Burn Community Shop
Charity shop
Willow Burn Community Shop is a charity shop on John Street, Consett.
John Street, Consett, DH8 5LA
St. Oswald's Hospice
Charity shop
St. Oswald's Hospice — a charity shop, found on Shields Road in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DR
Marie Curie
Charity shopRun by Marie Curie
Marie Curie is a charity shop run by Marie Curie on 44 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. Marie Curie also notes on the map: 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; it has a website with more detail.
44 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DR
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 10:00-16:00
Phone: +44 191 2659197
St Oswald's Hospice
Charity shop
St Oswald's Hospice — a charity shop, found on 115 Shields Road in Newcastle upon Tyne. Also worth knowing about St Oswald's Hospice: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
115 Shields Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1DN
Phone: +44 191 2289668
British Red Cross
Charity shop
British Red Cross is a charity shop on High Street, Spennymoor. British Red Cross also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB
St Clare's Hospice
Charity shop
St Clare's Hospice is a charity shop on Prince Edward Road, South Shields.
Prince Edward Road, South Shields
Save The Children
Charity shop
Save The Children is a charity shop on Prince Edward Road, South Shields. Save The Children also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00.
Prince Edward Road, South Shields
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
The Childrens Society
Charity shop
The Childrens Society is a charity shop on Prince Edward Road, South Shields. The Childrens Society also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00.
Prince Edward Road, South Shields
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Community Corner
Charity shop
Community Corner — a charity shop, found on 79 Edinburgh Road in Jarrow.
79 Edinburgh Road, Jarrow, NE32 4BB
St Clare's Hospice
Charity shop
St Clare's Hospice — a charity shop, found on Stanhope Road in South Shields.
Stanhope Road, South Shields
Barnardo's
Charity shop
Barnardo's is a charity shop on 74 Waterloo Road, Blyth.
74 Waterloo Road, Blyth, NE24 1DG
What the map tells us about thrifting in Sunderland
56 of the 287 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Sunderland — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Sunderland; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
97 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 12 of them sit on Front Street, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
The Sunderland thrift circuit
Making a day of it in Sunderland? Work this order: Teesside Hospice, Butterwick House Hospice Shop on 475 Linthorpe Road, YMCA, St Oswald's Hospice Shop on Northumbrian Road, Changing Lives on Jackson Street, The Salvation Army on Jackson Street, St Cuthbert's Hospice Shop on 22 High Street, and British Heart Foundation. That's 287 stops, and if you hit them in sequence you won't backtrack. 279 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Sunderland
Thrifting in Sunderland goes better with a little prep:
- Don't ignore the kids' section at Teesside Hospice. Kids outgrow everything in months, so the children's racks are full of barely-worn quality. Even without kids, the small furniture is great for small spaces.
- Check the art and frames at Butterwick House Hospice Shop. Original art, good frames, and the occasional genuine print turn up constantly. Frames alone are worth the habit.
- Inspect electronics in the store. Plug it in before you pay. Most thrift shops sell electronics as-is, and a cheap record player can be an expensive paperweight.
- Check for matching sets. Single plates and glasses are easy; full sets are the prize. Scan the whole shelf — mates hide behind other stock.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Sunderland — 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 Sunderland can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 287, or a shop we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
Prices at Sunderland'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 — Sunderland included.
Thrift store listings for Sunderland: 287 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.