'I went to charity shops in posh area - and found Chanel, Givenchy and Marchesa'

Alderley Edge, a village renowned as the "Knightsbridge of the north", is home to millionaires, billionaires, footballers and celebrities.

Unsurprisingly, the items donated to charity shops in Alderley Edge are far from ordinary.

Where else in the north west would you stumble upon Givenchy sliders, Chanel courts, Marchesa ballgowns and designer snow boots casually displayed in charity shop windows?

These treasures and more can be discovered in the charity shops of this unique little village nestled in Cheshire's famed Golden Triangle.

Many regular charity shop visitors praise Alderley Edge and neighbouring Wilmslow for their excellent in-store ranges. If you're hunting for designer goodies and high-end high street brands, these are fantastic places to shop, reports the Manchester Even