City Centre - Clayton Street
The most infamous thrift strip on the Toon, Clayton Street boasts a British Heart Foundation, PDSA, Salvation Army, Cats Protection and Books for Amnesty within 100 meters. Plus, an extra British Heart via Olive and Bean Café!
Only a 15-minute walk from campus, it’s located at the heart of our city centre - a convenient starting point.
West Jesmond
St George’s Terrace in the notorious Jesmond neighbourhood is home to Oxfam Books, Mind Matters, St Oswald’s Hospice, and a range of independent trinket stores. Those, plus the adorable cafés and cosy atmosphere, make it a must-visit student location.
A tanky 30-minute walk from campus, but only two stops from Haymarket Metro Station. Totally worth it! Definitely the place to find an outfit for the races, shop here for a hit of 2000s nostalgia and chunky necklaces.
Gosforth High Street
A sickening six shops on one road, Gosford High Street houses Oxfam, Marie Curie, Cancer Research UK, Scope, St Oswald’s Hospice and a Mind.
These stores see a little less traffic due to their 45-minute walking distance from campus and 4 metro stops from Haymarket. However, if you’re a true dedicatee then smaller neighbourhoods like this are usually void of pesky Vinted resellers. An understated street worth adding to your itinerary.
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