Blue Cross Charity Shop

Small but good selection of nice casual women’s clothes. They have men’s clothes, books, and other items too, but I only shopped the women’s clothing. The staff were friendly and helpful, and you can’t beat the prices. I bought four items!

Somehow I’ve managed to walk past this place countless times without noticing it; probably because there are usually cars parked right outside. For those who don’t know, Blue Cross is an animal charity for pets and horses. Rather sadly, this doesn’t mean that they sell items for pets; it is in fact like any other charity shop. It’s cheaper than some places, but equally less specialised — no international goods or own-​brand ranges except some very cute greetings cards. Still, it’s all for a good cause and you can find all sorts of second-​hand goods here. They’re always grateful for donations, so it’s a handy place to give old clothes, books, nick-​nacks and toys that you’d like to see go to a good home.