We all have denim we don’t wear. The jeans that never quite fit, the jacket you thought you’d love, the dungarees that seemed like a good idea. On Wednesday 4 November 2026, they can find a new home at The Big Denim Swap at Southport Market on King Street.
Run by The Hearth Network CIC, it’s a free evening clothes swap just for denim, and all ages are welcome. Bring the pieces you’re finished with, and take home denim you’ll actually wear.
Why denim? Making one new pair of jeans uses around 7,500 litres of water. That’s roughly enough to fill 50 bathtubs. Giving the jeans you don’t wear a second life is a genuinely powerful thing to do — and denim is built to last, so it’s made for passing on.
How it works
- 5pm to 6pm: drop off your denim.
- 6pm to 8pm: the swap floor opens. Browse, try things on in the changing rooms, and take home your new favourites.
What to bring: clean, wearable denim of any kind — jeans, jackets, dungarees, skirts, dresses, shorts, shirts and waistcoats. All sizes, cuts, washes and eras are welcome, and vintage denim is especially loved. Bring as much as you like and take what you want. The only test is simple: would you be happy to give it to a friend? Don’t forget a bag for your finds.
Entry is free. If you can, a voluntary contribution of £2 or more helps cover The Hearth’s running costs.
Southport Market’s independent traders will be serving food and drink, and volunteers will be on hand to help you find your size and style. The market is on the ground floor with step-free access. Nothing goes to waste — anything not taken home is passed to local reuse partners.
The Big Denim Swap is part of Swish & Stitch, The Hearth Network’s project keeping clothes in use and out of landfill across Southport. At the Black Cat Swap in October, people brought in 314 items of clothing. Together they weighed 174 kilograms — about the same as two adults.
Swish & Stitch is funded by the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) and Veolia through the Zero Waste Community Fund 2026–27, and delivered in partnership with Southport Market and Enhance Events.
Book your free place on Eventbrite.
