231 Peartree Avenue
SO19 7RD
(opposite Bitterne School)
Find us using: Google Maps, OpenStreetMap
or using What3 Words App: trout.nobody.shunts
We also have an outlet at the Mercantile Flea [see below]
We stock a large range of Robin yarns including Super Chunky, Chunky and Double Knitting (DK) at unbelievably low prices.
Opening Times
Christmas Closure
Our Shop and Heritage Centre will be closed from 1.00 pm on 24 December and will re-open at 10.00 am on 4 January.
Normal Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Saturday: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm
The shop’s profits help fund our Museum, Heritage & Research Centre, which is located on the same premises (access through the shop).
On Sale
New Items include: Local History Books, BLHS publications, Wool and haberdashery, Postcards and Calendars
Quality Used Items: include Books of all kinds including popular paperbacks plus Bric-a-brac, Vinyl records, CDs and DVDs, Toys, Puzzles, Jigsaws and Games
Donations:
All suitable donations gratefully received. Donations may occasionally be restricted due to limited storage space.
Please note that electrical items can only be accepted with a current PAT test.
Our Charity Shop is entirely staffed by volunteers
If you are interested in helping out for a few hours each week, then please call in the shop to enquire – application forms are available.
Mercantile Flea shopping outlet
We also currently have a booth at the Mercantile Flea situated in the old Sainsbury building, just past the Bitterne Post Office, at 20-26 West End Road. Here we sell Bric-a-Brac, pre-owned books, etc. as well as our own publications.
Opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Saturday: 10.00 am – 5.30 pm
Sundays: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
There is free parking on the roof of the building accessed from Angel Crescent with a lift direct to the store.
