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    4.2 (6 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Carly S.

    If you like interesting little charity shops, where all manner of items are strewn about in a haphazard fashion, pop into 1 in 8. This place has an endearing lack of order to it; you'll find boxes of all sorts sitting outside the shop, open for rummaging. The venue's interior is akin to a rather small living room, temporarily transformed into a storage room full of clothes, books and tit bits. There is even a halogen heater which the owner tends to keep on religiously through the winter months, reinforcing the shop's living room quality. Expect to pay very little for most items here, and shop with an open mind - you never know what you'll find...

    Eleanor S.

    One In Eight is a brilliant charity shop, in-keeping with the traditional house-keeping. Instead of succumbing to modern standards where one expects to have everything neatly ordered and organised to make shopping less time-consuming, One In Eight is somewhere where you can really rummage and root-through miscellaneous goodies like the good old-fashioned way. One In Eight feels more like a jumble sale - you never know what you might find! It is ridiculously cheap and for a great, local cause.

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    People's Republic of Stokes Croft - Taken from their website

    People's Republic of Stokes Croft

    (11 reviews)

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    Stokes Croft is a sliver of land between the suburbs Kingsdown and Bishopston and inner city St…read more Pauls. It's definitely not the prettiest of areas. In fact it's pretty grey and depressing, with a fair few boarded up shops and a constant stream of cars roaring through on their way home or into the centre of Bristol. Possibly because people want to counter the dullness of the place some amazing grafitti has popped up here, which the grandly named People's Republic of Stokes Croft have claimed responsibility for. Some of the murals are beautiful (which of course are liable to change or get wiped out by the council without any notice) and I think it's a brave attempt to bring a little colour to what is a drab part of Bristol. There isn't yet a walking tour, but I can imagine one popping up - Bristol's urban art has been attracting a lot of interest recently. It's easy enough to see the sites by one's self though - a wonder along Jamaica Street and the road Stokes Croft itself should mean you see a few interesting sites. Their website reveals them as a fairly serious bunch. They have maps, ambitions to be some sort of official community group, and a mission statement that says they want to promote Stokes Croft as a 'cultural quarter'. I hope they go from strength to strength and continue to brighten up Stokes Croft. That their chairman Chris Chalkley was arrested for painting a 'Welcome to Stokes Croft' sign shows they've got a way to go before everyone comes round to this view.

    Stokes Croft: a gift and a curse to Bristol's culture. On one hand, this area of town is dodgy as…read morethey come, with antisocial behaviour and crime, this is a threatening place to be if you're alone and feeling vulnerable, especially towards the St James Roundabout. On the other hand, Stokes Croft is a gem. Full of artists and musicians, businesses like venues, cafes and arts centres are rapidly growing, what with Hamilton House, the Left Bank Centre, Metropolis and Cafe Kino all newly developing. When I miss Bristol, I miss places like Stokes Croft, but also can feel a little unsafe walking around there. It's definitely worth a visit. This is Bristol as much as Clifton is.

    St Werburghs City Farm

    St Werburghs City Farm

    (18 reviews)

    I love the idea of a city farm - a real working farm complete with animals in the middle of the…read morecity. The one in St. Werburghs describes itself as a green oasis in the heart of the city and it's true. Surrounded by sleepy terraces you're welcomed by authentic farm smells and sounds. The only thing missing is the grouchy farmer telling you to get off his land They've got the full gamut of farm animals and there are various activities on offer. There's a big education focus and they get loads of school kids through here (its probably the first time a few them have seen where meat actually comes from). You can just have a look round though, and there's an excellent cafe when you can get a slice of cake. The products of the farm are on offer too, if you're looking for a bit of dinner. A relief after miles of concrete and graffiti, St. Werburghs farm really is an oasis

    St Werburghs Farm is one of a couple of inner city farms in Bristol. It's an amazing achievement…read morethat is constantly improving and expanding within the confines of this densely populated environment. Flanked on three sides by things that deny access (sprawling allotments and private land), there is only one road leading to the place, which makes for a pretty secluded feel, despite the fact that it is smack bang in the middle of such a heavily populated area. The main attractions are, to my mind, the endlessly grumpy pigs who tend to complain and moan to each other, but are seemingly indifferent to humans. Then there's the much more sociable goats who occupy the main enclosure and can be viewed from the street. My favourite is an unfeasibly large billy called Elvis who goes to some incredible lengths to reach the hawthorn tree that is cordoned off within their grassy compound, usually involving death defying feats in an effort to scale the fencing. There's no entry fee, but donations are welcomed. With the Farm pub and café adjacent, there's everything needed for a fun packed day out for all the family.

    St. Pauls Carnival - Fun and colourful for all ages

    St. Pauls Carnival

    (10 reviews)

    This is one of the highlights of Bristols social calendar, and it's free! Usually around the first…read moreweek in July, St Pauls Carnival brings all of the communities of Bristol together, with a colourful parade starring the local primary school children and other community organisations from noon onwards. Come down for the parade (usually around noon).The streets are buzzing, and the sound systems that adorn the streets (often in front gardens of houses) are loud and pumping. As soon as you enter the area you'll smell the Caribbean food delights of Jerk Chicken and Curried Goat coming from the local stalls dotted round the area, and the backstreet makeshift bars. It's always worth bringing some alcohol with you for the day, but if you do run a little low, and need to purchase, shop around a bit as you could pay as little as £2 a can (rather than the £4 some people were charging)...the choice will be...redstripe, thatchers, or rum punch...that's just kinda the way it is. The sound systems will be playing, reggae, house, drum n bass, dub, and will run until midnight, so after a chilled out day checking out the sights around the area, it's always fun to have a little dance in the street.

    At the beginning of every July an explosion of colour, a riot of music and dance, and an all-night…read morerave in one of Bristol's most infamous neighbourhoods joins the city in community spirit (for one day, one night only). By day there's the colourful carnival parade with Brazil-style costumed performers dancing round St Pauls. It's all wholesome fun for all the family and a lot of local schools get involved. Portland Square is filled with jerk chicken stalls and various performances by big names such as circus school circomedia or small motley crews of hippies take place in the grassy park which forms the centre of the square. Throughout St Pauls there are concerts (hosted by local radio station Ujima FM) and various other eclectic forms of entertainment such as poetry readings and market stalls. By night things are very different. Massive soundsystems are rigged up on a few key streets and heavier sounds of drum and bass and jungle take over from where dub and reggae left off. The same carnivalesque spirit pervades, but things do get a little darker (and I'm not just talking about the level of light here). St Paul's carnival is one of the best days out Bristol has to offer. It also serves a social purpose in attracting residents from other neighbourhoods to a historically marginalised area, creating an inimitable spirit of fun and unity which transcends social and cultural boundaries.

    Salvation Army Citadel, Offices and Drop-in Centre

    Salvation Army Citadel, Offices and Drop-in Centre

    (3 reviews)

    Much gratitude to the Salvation Army who performed minor miracles in their efforts to help me after…read moremy car was towed by the council last night in Bristol. If it hadn't been for the extreme generosity of spirit of the people at The Salvation Army in providing me with all sorts of assistance, (use of their office computer, the printing of my insurance certificate and ultimately taking me to Avonmouth to retrieve my car etc.) I would have faced the prospect of, as a female, sleeping rough in Bristol in sub-zero conditions as I could not have afforded a hotel or a taxi to North Somerset where I live. I consider myself extremely lucky to have been so well supported by people who had no obligation to assist me whatsoever. I have emailed them today to offer my voluntary support as a way of saying thank you for their kindness. Tracey, the Minister on duty at the Salvation Army Citadel, dropped me off at the pound, making a considerable trip in icy conditions, despite having a young child with her, who obviously would have preferred to go home for her tea. Matt, one of the lovely people who works in the offices at the Bristol Salvation Army HQ had previously supported all of my efforts to find out what had happened to my car, (I thought it had been stolen), by surfing the internet and making calls etc. He then printed documents that were essential in order to get my car released. I cannot say thank you enough!

    This shop stocks good range of second-hand clothes for men and women at prices that are cheap even…read moreby the standards of most charity shops. I bought an as-new pair of high quality trousers for 2.50 recently. The selection of books, CDs and other items is generally much more limited, though this fluctuates. Remember to try clothes on in the changing room, as they are often incorrectly labelled!

    Age Concern

    Age Concern

    (3 reviews)

    The last item I bought from age concern was a Miss Selfridge skirt, new with tags on - tag price…read morealmost 40 quid, Age concern £3! Thank you very much Age Concern! I also picked up a cute white lace dress, I reckon it was probably a 1970s nightie, however it looked just like the dresses I had seen selling in Camden the week before for 30 odd quid.I popped in here last week and they had a really sweet retro blouse, again I reckon this was some retro item from the 70s but it looked very 'now'. It also has a cheap selection of books, the range can be a bit chick lit heavy but its possible to find the odd cheap gem.

    Great little charity shop with very cheap prices. Last time I popped in here there was a huge table…read moreof wool (cones and balls), each for 50p or £1 - a bargain. If wool isn't your thing then the entertainment section is quite big for such a small shop. Although very are very few people that still have video recorders if any of your friends do then send them here - there is a large selection of videos in good condition of as little as 50p each. There are also plenty of books and the odd CD or record, though these are few and far between. The staff here are lovely - quite old but always chatting with customers and answering any questions you might have about the shop. Although I didn't find any clothes I liked on my most recent visit, this shop has served me quite well in the past, with decent tops and jumpers for under a fiver. Well worth a look if you're in the area.

    Bristol Community Arts - nonprofit - Updated May 2026

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