Welcome to the ultimate Wimbledon charity shop crawl. With 12 charity shops between Wimbledon Village and the Broadway, it's the place to go for a stylish – and sustainable – shopping trip. With designer labels aplenty, good books, and quirky, cool homewares, prepare to be surprised. Our tour of the best charity shops in Wimbledon starts in Wimbledon Village, near the famous Wimbledon Common, heads along the Village high street, then down the hill to Wimbledon Broadway. Save the Children: Mary's Living & Giving Shop Mary Portas’ elegant charity shops have popped up in affluent areas across London, so it’s no surprise she has opened one in Wimbledon Village. Located right near Wimbledon Common on the 93 bus route, it’s a stylish place to start this charity shop crawl, once you’ve finished spotting Wombles, of course. With professional window dressing, wooden hangers and a nice range of high-end labels for men and women, as well as books, DVDs, toys and decorative homewares, there’s plenty to check out. The prices are at the higher end of thriftiness, but still really good value. Best for: High-end fashion at bargain prices Address: 38c High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5BY Cancer Research UK, Wimbledon Village Cross the road at the mini roundabout near Wimbledon Village’s own outpost of The Ivy restaurant and you’ll soon stumble upon this branch of CRUK. It is well stocked with high quality high street labels, especially for women, with a cosy corner of practical menswear. New products on sale tend to be fun gift items, such as fluffy hot water bottle covers and mugs. Keep an eye out for vintage homewares too. You might decide you really need a china jug and washbowl for your dressing table… Best for: Women's high-street fashion Address: 83 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EG Boutique by Shelter This carefully curated store offers great brands at great prices. The clothes are well presented and the store does regular partnerships with well-known labels, such as All Saints, so it’s good for a browse rather than rummage. As well as wearable but stylish women’s fashions, this is a good shop for as-new shoes, many still in their boxes. It’s a good place to overcome any reservations about buying secondhand shoes. Men’s shirts seem to be a specialty here, with a rack that’s always full. In between the clothes, there are cute, quirky homewares too. Best for: A curated selection including box-fresh shoes Address: 85 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EG Oxfam Wimbledon A few doors down from Shelter Boutique is the stalwart Oxfam charity shop. This is definitely a store that encourages you to rummage. All sorts of bric-a-brac, books and vinyl can be found piled in the windows and inside. It’s the kind of place where you might find a fish-eye lens for your camera on one shopping trip and bongos on another. The fashion offerings are focused on fun, with plenty of sparkles, sequins and faux fur, as well as one of the better ranges of men’s clothing. Best for: Serious rummaging Address: 93 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5EG British Red Cross Cross the road again and you’ll come to the British Red Cross shop. The Tardis of Wimbledon’s charity shops, the small street level space is not the whole picture, although there is plenty to look at when you walk through the door, especially if you like a natty hat. Venture down a narrow staircase and you’ll find a treasure trove of women’s clothes, books, vintage glassware and china, and new yarn priced from a ball. Keen knitters will be pleased to know they can order supplies for you, if your preferred yarn is out of stock. Best for: Hidden treasures (and knitting yarn) Address: 11 High Street, Wimbledon, SW19 5DX St Raphael’s Wimbledon Staying on the same side of the street, you’ll find one of 11 local charity shops raising much-needed funds for St Raphael’s, a hospice in nearby Sutton. For extreme bargains, try the charity’s clearance store in Morden, but at this boutique store, you’ll find well-priced designer clothes for everyone, pristine shoes and bags – and a glorious range of vintage homewares, smaller items of furniture and the occasional curiosity, such as a 120-year-old Dulcitone keyboard or an entire Wedgwood dinner set, including a gravy boat. Best for: Vintage homeware Address: 7 High Street, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5DX British Heart Foundation Leaving Wimbledon Village and crossing the road at the roundabout near Tesco Express, it’s a downhill walk to the Broadway. The first charity shop you’ll find is a well-stocked BHF store. There’s a great collection of menswear, plus lovely women’s fashions, such as Boden cardigans. Bookworms and lovers of physical media can find books and CDs, and those who enjoy getting comfy on the sofa with a DVD will find plenty to love here, too. And there are calendars for next year priced at just , which is usually the price you pay in the January sales. Best for: DVDs, CDs and books Address: 11 Wimbledon Bridge Road, SW19 7NH NIAS Charity Shop Take a brief detour off the Broadway at the Prince of Wales pub, crossing to Hartfield Road where you’ll find the National Institute for African Studies shop. This generous, warehouse-like space sells a vast array of fascinating furniture, loads of books and more men’s clothes than women’s clothes, which is a charity shop rarity. There’s a fun, vintage vibe to the women’s clothes – think Trixie from Call The Midwife. And if you have furniture that’s surplus to requirements, they offer a pick-up service. Best for: Men's fashion Address: 12-14 Hartfield Road, SW19 3TA Royalty Trinity Hospice Back to the Broadway, the Royalty Trinity Hospice shop is one of the pricier Wimbledon charity shops. But with its classy grey facade, understated interior and commitment to designer clothes, unworn shoes and pristine bags, the prices reflect the quality. They’re a fraction of what you’d pay for these styles if they were brand new. If you have a special occasion coming up, it is a great place for a good-as-new outfit. As a bonus, this store offers a wedding service, which is a great way to not pay through the nose for a dream dress. Best for: Dressing to impress Address: 16 The Broadway, SW19 1RF Oxfam, Wimbledon Broadway Another Oxfam outpost, this is the place to go for bargain books galore. The big bookshelf is the perfect place to grab a holiday read or to see if that book you’ve been meaning to read for ages is there for a rock bottom price. The shop is brightly lit, the staff are cheerful and there are plenty of serious bargains to be had. While the clothes are mostly for women, there is a good range of clothes and toys for kids near the back of the store, plus a serviceable rack of menswear to one side. Best for: Books Address: 34 The Broadway, SW19 1RE Cancer Research UK, Wimbledon Broadway A few more doors down and you won’t miss the bold purple Cancer Research UK Wimbledon Broadway store. It’s a bit more eclectic than its more serious sister store in the Village. Secondhand cello, anyone? It is well stocked with homewares, books, toys, games and kids’ clothes. And it’s another good shop for knitters, with its own rack of yarn starting at per ball. While it doesn’t have quite as many women’s clothes, you can come across some gems here, such as retro wedding dresses and handy homewares. Best for: Eclecticism Address: 58 The Broadway, SW19 1RQ Scope Wimbledon Our tour of the best charity shops in Wimbledon ends with Scope. Like the BHF store, you can bag a calendar for the new year. Packed with great value high street fashions in bright colours and a great selection of denim – for Massimo Dutti jeans, anyone? – it’s a bold and busy store. The staff here love a chat, so it’s a lovely, friendly way to round off the great Wimbledon charity shop crawl. Best for: High street fashion Address: 84 The Broadway, SW19 1RH How to get there The 93 bus route runs along the entire length of this charity shop crawl. If you’re starting from Wimbledon Village, the nearest tube stations are Wimbledon Park (albeit with a 30-minute walk or quick bus ride on the 493) or Wimbledon, with an uphill walk or a 93 bus to the Village. Both stations are on the District Line. If you want to start on Wimbledon Broadway and then make your way up to the Village, the nearest tube stations are Wimbledon or South Wimbledon, the penultimate stop on the Northern Line. Want to save some money while saving the environment? Read our guide to the best sustainable fashion in London.
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