Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


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<p>If you want to know about vintage shopping in Northants, step this way. Your Muddy editor has been trawling attic shops and chazzas since I was first allowed to get the bus on my own and even volunteered at Oxfam on Gold Street (sadly no longer) so I could get all the best bargains as they came in, but vintage shopping is an ever changing landscape and, these days, pre-loved doesn&#8217;t have to mean dusty and damp, it&#8217;s a unique and conscious way to spruce up your wardrobe and interiors and make your style stand out from the crowd. </p>



<p>Our top tips for a really good rummage are: Don&#8217;t be put off by less than chic shop front, as it usually means there are bargains to be found within, don&#8217;t be afraid try a good haggle and, if you&#8217;re looking for something specific such as a piece of furniture, check the dimensions of the space <em>before</em> you head to the shops. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vintage-guru-northampton"><a aria-label="Vintage Guru (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/VintageGuruStGiles/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vintage Guru</a>, Northampton</h2>



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<p>I practically explode with excitement when I get the chance to visit Vintage Guru and would have absolutely been in heaven as a vintage-obsessed teen if this has been around back in the day. If anyone remembers the iconic Quiggins in Liverpool then this is it&#8217;s reincarnation on St. Giles. Deep breath. Books, toys, homewares, accessories, prints, cards, clothes and so so much more. Absolute retro joy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-curated-by-cransley-kettering"><a href="https://www.cransleyhospice.org.uk/support-us/shops/curatedbycransley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Curated By Cransley</a>, Kettering</h2>



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<p>This gorgeously eclectic boutique, showcases unique vintage finds and designer bargains to raise funds for Cransley Hospice. Perfect if, like us, you&#8217;re obsessed with vintage but not quite so besotted with rifling through piles of tat. The eagle-eyed team here never let a gorgeous find pass them by, with designer threads a-plenty. I found a vintage Vivienne Westwood velvet jacket in here recently and have clocked Burberry, Jaeger and Giorgio Armani in stock, to name but a few.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-margo-and-evie-bell-plantation-towcester-and-heart-of-the-shires-weedon"><a aria-label="Margot and Evie (opens in a new tab)" href="https://margoandevie.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Margo and Evie</a>, Bell Plantation Towcester and Heart of the Shires, Weedon</h2>



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<p>A bright, spacious and friendly one stop shop for everything from bargain furniture projects, to fully spruced up painted pieces, and from contemporary paintings and handmade jewellery to books and collectables. You can even buy chalk paint here to get stuck in to your own upcycling projects and there are  few gorgeous lifestyle concessions too including Muddy fave, Hopping Hare Candles, which make the whole place smell absolutely incredible. Margot and Evie also run regular workshops, so if you fancy learning about furniture painting or oil blending for scented candles this is a lovely space to get crafty. Top finds include a bargain Queen Anne style cabinet and a cute handmade silver sloth necklace. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-west-barn-country-interiors-gayton"><a aria-label="West Barn Country Interiors (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.westbarncountryinteriors.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Barn Country Interiors</a>, Gayton</h2>



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<p>This is a kind of a Northants version of Bailey&#8217;s Home and Garden on a considerably smaller scale, but also a bit more affordable. Win. You do need to make an appointment before you turn up but it&#8217;s definitely worth it if you&#8217;re after vintage garden finds or French furniture and homeware, owner Sue has an exquisite eye and restores many pieces herself. Think armoires stuffed with vintage linens and characterful terracotta pots.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gathered-home-culworth"><a aria-label="Gathered Home (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.instagram.com/gathered.home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gathered Home</a>, Culworth</h2>



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<p>The passion project of Helen Richards, you&#8217;ll find beautifully curated and lovingly sourced treasures in this quaintly ramshackle barn behind Forge Coffee, one of our favourite places to shop for lovely vintage homewares, especially as we can get a fix of our favourite caffeinated drink while we&#8217;re at it. There are loads of gorgeous pieces of furniture, garden planters and victorian gilt picture frames.   </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-barn-farthinghoe"><a aria-label="The Barn (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarnfarthinghoe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Barn</a>, Farthinghoe</h2>



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<p>The Barn is a gorgeous treasure trove of vintage furniture and and other juicy finds at Greenacres Farm in Farthinghoe. Grab a reclaimed Belfast sink, garden tools, old still life oil painting or on-trend industrial factory lights. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brackley-antiques-cellar"><a aria-label="Brackley Antiques Cellar (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.brackleyantiquecellar.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brackley Antiques Cellar</a></h2>



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<p>There are over 200 dealers in this fabulous emporium and you&#8217;ll find experts here who know what they&#8217;re talking about, so it&#8217;s perfect if you&#8217;re after something specific. From antique jewellery and silverware to furniture and rugs and a fabulous range of retro and kitsch including taxidermy and collectable kitchenalia, you can easily loose yourself in here. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vintique-and-the-antiquarium-royal-ordnance-depot-weedon"><a aria-label="Vintique (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.vintique.co/about-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vintique</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theantiquariumweedon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Antiquarium</a> , Royal Ordnance Depot, Weedon</h2>



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<p>These are actually two businesses but, as they&#8217;re in the same building at the utterly fabulous, Grade II listed Royal Ordnance Depot, you can visit both together and  spend many a happy hour foraging for treasure. Vintique is great for vinyl, clothes, accessories, vintage merch and dolls (hi Barbie) whilst The Antiquarium is the place for upcycled furniture and reclaimed architectural thingumies (technical term). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-village-antique-market-weedon"><a aria-label="Village Antique Marke (opens in a new tab)" href="https://village-antique-market.business.site/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Village Antique Market</a>, Weedon</h2>



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<p>Another one in Weedon, this one is a labyrinth of rooms and floors where you can probably get anything you can think of from carved African masks and costume jewellery to Ercol chairs, Arts and Crafts wardrobes, Edwardian stained glass windows and err slightly scary rocking horses. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-watling-reclamation-paulerspury"><a aria-label="Watling Reclamation (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.watlingreclamation.co.uk/home/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watling Reclamation</a>, Paulerspury</h2>



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<p>This is an absolute goldmine if you need anything for a house or garden renovation. From cast iron fire surrounds and railway sleepers to reclaimed bricks and slate tiles, this is a huge indoor and outdoor space just off the A5.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-harley-equestrian-woodford-halse"><a aria-label="Harley Equestrian (opens in a new tab)" href="http://harleyequestrian.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Harley Equestrian</a>, Woodford Halse</h2>



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<p>Bit of a tangent, but bear with&#8230; this massive equestrian supplier is soooo much more than that. For starters there&#8217;s the cafe that serves amazing home-cooked quiches straight from the Aga, but I digress. There&#8217;s a fabulous little vintage clothing and accessories section tucked away at the back of the shop and, if it&#8217;s top notch, posh vintage you want, this is the place for rummage. You&#8217;ll find gorgeous gowns, vintage fur coats and designer handbags galore. And you can grab a second hand saddle while you&#8217;re here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-vintage-retreat-northampton"><a aria-label="Vintage Retreat (opens in a new tab)" href="https://vintageretreat.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Vintage Retreat</a>, Northampton</h2>



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<p>Hello, what&#8217;s this then? A vintage emporium, Art Deco style tea room and fabulous events space? Don&#8217;t mind if we do. Delve into the racks and racks of clothes from the 1930s to 1990s (<em>how</em> is &#8217;90s vintage?! Weep) and refuel in the tea room cafe. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-15-collingwood-northampton"><a aria-label="15 Collingwood (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.15collingwood.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">15 Collingwood</a>, Northampton</h2>



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<p>Last but by absolutely no means least, 15 Collingwood is a haven for anyone obsessed with MCM style (that&#8217;s Midcentury Modern, BTW). Classic Scandi vibes abound at this bright and colourful store showcasing stylishly curated retro homewares with a design aesthetic and not a hint of mothballs. </p>


Best places to shop vintage in Northants

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