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Second-hand Shops in Essex

With 30 second-hand shops to choose from across the region, Essex has a growing reputation for pre-loved shopping, mixing high street charity shops with boutique vintage.

You'll find pre-loved shops in towns and cities like Grays, Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Harlow, Braintree and Chelmsford — check opening hours before visiting, as independent shops vary.

When are second-hand shops open in Essex?

Typical opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:15 AM – 5:30 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Where to find the best second-hand shops?

Many of the best-rated second-hand shops are in popular towns like Grays

Cosmic Bop

Four Colnes - It Takes A Village C.I.C

"Proper 'old school' charity shop, loads to choose from but you have to have a good rummage. Very cheap prices and even cheaper if youre buying loads. Sales on frequently on clothes by the bag. Really nice staff, the lady that runs it is amazing"

didi🖤

St Luke's Hospice

"I really enjoy it, sometimes I find some items sometimes I leave empty handed but that’s just how it is, it’s always a surprise and definitely one I get excited about going to"

didi🖤

St Luke's Hospice

"My favourite local charity shop! I get so much stuff from here! 💞"

Second-Hand Shops Near Me in Essex

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Second-hand shops listed: 30; Pre-loved, retro and antique finds
Open Sundays: 9; of the shops listed
Shopper reviews: 7; From shoppers who have visited
Top rated: 23%; From shopper reviews

List of Second-hand Shops

30 second-hand shops in Essex — page 1 of 3.

5.0 out of 5 from 1review

2nd Time Around

221 High Rd, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5HZ, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4pm
Sells Clothing · Kids
Top 5% in Essex 5.0 out of 5 from 1review

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

Muggeridge Farm, 5 Maltings Rd, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7RF, United Kingdom

Today 10am–5pm
Sells Accessories · Antiques · Clothing · Furniture · Homeware · Vintage
Top 10% in Essex 5.0 out of 5 from 1review

Four Colnes - It Takes A Village C.I.C

15 High St, Earls Colne, Colchester, CO6 2PA, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–2:15pm
Sells Accessories · Boutique · Clothing
Facilities Wheelchair accessible · Free parking on site
5.0 out of 5 from 1review

St Luke's Hospice

4 Clarence Rd, Grays, RM17 6QA, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4:30pm
Sells Accessories · Misc
Top 10% in Essex 5.0 out of 5 from 1review

St Luke's Hospice

Johns, 4-8 Derry Ave, South Ockendon, RM15 5DZ, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4:30pm
Sells Accessories · Misc
5.0 out of 5 from 1review

Textile Collective

27 Priory Walk, Colchester, CO1 1LG, United Kingdom

Today 11am–3pm
Sells Accessories · DIY
5.0 out of 5 from 1review

Two vintage

Short St, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5BZ, United Kingdom

Today 11am–4pm
Sells Clothing · Vintage · y2k
Ahava Grays Charity Shop

40, Shopping Centre, Grays, RM17 6QE, United Kingdom

Today 10am–5pm
Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing
Facilities Wheelchair accessible
Antique Decor Ltd

Great Gregories Ln, Epping, CM16 4EJ, United Kingdom

Sells Antiques · Furniture
Antiques & Chic

16 Capital Pl, Harlow, CM19 5AS, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4pm
Sells Antiques · Books · Clothing · Furniture · Jewellery · Music · Toys · Vintage
By the Sea Vintage

37 Alexandra St, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1BW, United Kingdom

Today 10am–5pm
Sells Accessories · Clothing · Jewellery · Shoes · Toys · Vintage
Cash Converters

10 Terminus Street, Harlow, CM20 1ES, United Kingdom

Today 9:15am–5:30pm
Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games
Facilities Wheelchair accessible
Cash Converters

86 88 High Street, Braintree, CM7 1JP, United Kingdom

Today 9:15am–5:30pm
Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games
Facilities Wheelchair accessible
Cash Converters

43 High Street, Grays, RM17 6NB, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5:30pm
Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games
Facilities Wheelchair accessible

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