Explore by region

Second-hand Shops in Essex

With 29 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

Enter your postcode or city to find second-hand shops near you.

Second-hand shops listed: 29; Pre-loved, retro and antique finds
Open Sundays: 9; of the shops listed
Shopper reviews: 7; From shoppers who have visited
Top rated: 24%; From shopper reviews

List of Second-hand Shops

29 second-hand shops in Essex — page 2 of 3.

Cash Converters

205 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LG, United Kingdom

Today 9:15am–5:30pm

Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Cash Converters

6 Northlands Pavement, Pitsea, SS13 3DU, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5:30pm

Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games

Cash Converters

Warrior House 10 Southchurch Road, Southend, SS1 2LZ, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5:30pm

Sells Computers · Electricals · Electronics · Misc · Phones · Video Games

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Charnwood Antiques

Weald Bridge Rd, North Weald Bassett, Epping, CM16 6AU, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Clothing · Furniture · Homeware · Tools · Vintage

Crow J V

10 High St, Great Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 1AG, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–4:30pm

Sells Furniture

Debden Antiques & Interiors

Elder Street, Saffron Walden, CB11 3JY, United Kingdom

Sells Antiques · Furniture · Vintage

Farleigh Hospice

28 High St, Maldon, CM9 5PJ, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4:30pm

Sells Accessories · Misc

Facilities Wheelchair accessible

Madelena Ltd

Wickford, SS11 9AB, United Kingdom

Today 10am–4:30pm

Sells Antiques · Furniture · Vintage

Petersfield Village

Petersfield Ln, Gosfield, Halstead, CO9 1PU, United Kingdom

Today 9am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Furniture · Homeware · Jewellery · Shoes · Toys · Vintage

Facilities Wheelchair accessible · Accessible toilets on site

RSPCA Charity Shop - Braintree

4 Fairfield Rd, Braintree, CM7 3HF, United Kingdom

Today 9am–4pm

Sells Accessories · Misc

Santiago Ventura Real Antiques Art & Design

Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 5AG, United Kingdom

Today 10am–4:30pm

Sells Antiques · Furniture

St John Ambulance

Chelmsford, CM1 2DW, United Kingdom

Today 9:30am–5pm

Sells Accessories · Books · Clothing

St. Martin's Church

St Martin S Square, Basildon, SS14 1DX, United Kingdom

Today 9am–11am

Sells Accessories · Furniture · Homeware · Vintage

The Cabinet Room

London House, High St, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HA, United Kingdom

Today Closed

Sells Accessories · Furniture · Homeware · Jewellery · Vintage

List Your Second-Hand Shop on Ganddee

Do you run a second-hand shop? Be seen by over 120,000 second-hand shoppers looking for vintage shops and thrifting spots nearby on Ganddee! It is completely free to list your shop.

List my shop now!

Discover more second-hand spots in Essex

Charity Shops Car Boot Sales Second-hand Events Antiques and Flea Markets

Find Second-hand Shops in nearby regions

Regions near Essex with second-hand shops listed on Ganddee.

All regions

Find Second-hand Shops in nearby towns and cities

Towns and cities near Essex with second-hand shops listed on Ganddee.

All cities

Explore Second-hand Shops in your country

England (1839) Wales (125) Northern Ireland (80) Scotland (230) Ireland (266) United Kingdom (2274)

Looking for something else? Browse all second-hand shops (UK & Ireland) →