Charity Shops in Alnwick
Five charity shops on Bondgate Within and Narrowgate -- including Oxfam, two Cancer Research UK shops, The Salvation Army, and Mind.
For a market town of its size, Alnwick has a strong charity shop presence. Five shops sit along Bondgate Within and Narrowgate, the two streets that form the spine of the town centre. Cancer Research UK is so well established here that it has two branches.
Oxfam
Oxfam at 6 Narrowgate sells quality donated clothes, books, music, and homewares. Fair Trade products are also available. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. A well-stocked general Oxfam shop in the heart of the town.
Best for: Narrowgate, books and clothing, Fair Trade products.
Cancer Research UK — Narrowgate
Cancer Research UK (Narrowgate) at 2 Narrowgate sits just along from Oxfam. Clothing, accessories, books, homewares, and gifts. This branch is open seven days a week including Sundays 10am to 4pm.
Best for: Sunday opening, general stock, Narrowgate.
Cancer Research UK — Bondgate
Cancer Research UK (Bondgate) at 65 Bondgate Within is the second Cancer Research UK shop in Alnwick. Having two branches means more stock, more variety, and a better chance of finding something good. Clothing, books, and homeware.
Best for: Second Cancer Research branch, Bondgate Within.
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army at 9-13 Bondgate Within is one of the largest charity shops in Alnwick, occupying a generous unit on the main street. Clothing, books, homeware, furniture, and bric-a-brac. Phone 01665 603143 for current opening hours.
Best for: Large shop, furniture, Bondgate Within.
Mind
Mind at 46 Bondgate Within is run by Northumberland Mind. Clothing, books, homeware, and bric-a-brac. The shop opens early at 8:30am Monday to Saturday and closes at 4:30pm. All profits support local mental health services across Northumberland.
Best for: Early opening from 8:30am, local mental health charity.
The Alnwick Circuit
All five shops sit within a five-minute walk of each other. Start at Oxfam and Cancer Research UK on Narrowgate, walk through to Bondgate Within for the second Cancer Research UK, The Salvation Army, and Mind. You can cover the lot in under an hour.
Tips
Sunday opening: Cancer Research UK (Narrowgate) is open Sundays.
Best for furniture: The Salvation Army at 9-13 Bondgate Within.
Earliest opening: Mind opens at 8:30am, handy if you are an early riser.
For books: Oxfam on Narrowgate has a good selection, and of course Barter Books on Alnwick Station is the region's famous second-hand bookshop (though not a charity shop).
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