This is a very interesting shop which you can visit time and time again, but is worth treating as a museum where you can handle and buy the exhibits, rather than a shop in the traditional sense. There is always something new even if you visit once a fortnight or so, with some of the stalls changing their stock frequently (some less so generally things appear to stay until they are sold, so certain exhibits remain year in, year out, getting gradually more battered). The best thing about the shop is that there are no stall-holders on site, so you can examine and rifle to your heart's content, without being pressured into buying anything. This is very refreshing and if you have not visited the shop for a while, you can easily spend an hour exploring the stock. The negative is that, without constant supervision, some customers do not handle objects with the respect they deserve, leading to some stalls having condascending signs on display. The prices are pretty high considering the quality of stock there are very few bargains, with prices hovering between the more expensive side of reasonable, and ambitious. Of course, if you are not happy with a price, you are free not to buy something, but personally if prices were 10-20% lower I would have brought three or four times as much over the years. As a rule, if you think you can buy an item somewhere else, it will probably be cheaper elsewhere, but often you will not be able to find the item somewhere else very easily. The most unpleasant part of the shopping experience is the staff when you do actually want to buy something. They can give the impression that you are wasting their time (even if you have the correct cash ready, and want nothing more than to hand it over and leave). I also have had a negative experience when something I wanted to buy did not have a price on it (the price was on a box of loose items) I had to show someone where I had got it from, then wait several minutes as they hunted round elsewhere, presumably trying to find evidence that I had taken it from somewhere else, then debate with their colleague whether I could have it at the price on the box I claimed to have taken it from (basically, discussing whether I was a liar or not!). Bearing in mind the item was a low value (under £2) one, it seemed unnecessary and could have been handled more politely. Go with no expectations, and you may be pleasantly surprised. read more

I went their today (27/7/11) and i was not greeted warmly a wierd look from the cashier; and I alwalys look tidy,smart and clean. I had a look around and i was pleased i really enjoyed looking around. I saw an old bronze crucifix in a frame so I went to the till and asked one of the assistants if i could have a look at it. I liked it and i told her that i would think about it she said i could have it for £40. Ten minutes later i decided i would buy it, so I went back to the till and said that i would like it the cashier said that it was £45; I contested against this rightfully repeating what the assistant had said. He replied The assistant must have made a mistake. I am the cashier and i am telling you that this is £45! DO NOT ARGUE WITH ME! I wondered how a shop such as that could go back on a deal and price already made even if the assistant may have made a mistake A DEAL IS A DEAL! I wondered how someone could be so rude. THE CASHIER WAS IN HIS MID-LATE 20'S QUITE TALL WITH BLACK HAIR AND EYES. IF YOU ARE THE OWNER OF THIS BRILLIANT SHOP I RESPECTFULLY ASK YOU TO DEAL WITH HIM ACCORDINGLY AND DO THIS SHOP JUSTICE! read more

i have been shopping in snoopers paradise for over ten years now and there is always something to suprise. i visit snoopers every time i'm in town. Sometimes im buying a present for a friend i find endless inspiration in the dozens of stall holders that offer, in this labyrinth of retail wonder, collections of retail majesty fill cabinets and rails shelfing brim with goodies and wall space covered with marvelous objects. iIn snooppers paradise you trully are in cave aladin would envy. you want an 70's telephone come to snoopers if you need a pary dress from the fifties come on down a book to read jewellry to wear a picture for your wall the deal is within these walls. There is no second hand store like it. The diversity of Brighton traders ensures the widest possible range of antique and second hand goods.You could spend a week in this universe of stalls and never see the same two things . Its a wonder Experience and enjoy. A true feast for the eyes and heart The prices are great and the traders helpful. enjoy. read more

I love having a nosey through here whenever I find myself in Brighton. As someone's who's been brought up to love a ruthless rummage through any and all jumbles, car boot sales, and charity shops, somewhere like this is heaven. A complete labyrinth of a vintage treasure trove, it's ramshackle and rough around the edges, but that just gives it that extra bit of charm and character. I especially love all the fifties frocks and the art deco ornaments, but there really is something for everyone here - you just have to put the time and sleuthing skills into unearthing it! With so many individual concessions and stalls, the staff's cheeriness can vary, but that's to be expected of anywhere that's such a tourist hotspot. It's a must for collectors, shoppers after something different, and anyone with a knack for tracking down that antique or ideal piece of bric-a-brac. read more

A lot of the stuff in Snoopers Paradise seems overpriced; this is no carboot sale. It is a bit better but a bit more expensive than the Kemp Town Flea Market. However, you can find some interesting and original stuff here. The downside is, that because it is all individual concessions you are unlikely to be able to haggle. The best I managed to do was to leave a message at the till that I would like a better price on an item and wait to hear back from the vendor - which I didn't. Anything small enough to fit in a bag is inside a glass cabinet and you need to ask at the till for a key to look at the contents more closely. So it doesn't have the energy of a proper flea market. But it is open every day and it is indoors. You can't have everything... read more

Dissapointed by the attitude of the staff! Lovely items to look at including the clothes section just inside, however one member of staff from the clothes section, spoke to my friend in a highly unprofessional and threatening way, just because she went in the changing room without knowing that you must request permission before entering. Her threatening and highly disrespectful mannor shook both me and my friend up, and has led us to not want anything to do with the lanes and to go to mainstream shops instead as their staff seem to understand the professional qualities of CUSTOMER SERVICE required in retail. To be honest, it doesnt take a genius to treat people with equality and respect. read more

I was actually in heaven when I visited Snooper's, it's filled to the brim with Stuff. Some of it tat, some of it glorious finds that make your day! Have a rummage around to find the best things and I'm sure you'll come across something you want. I've seen jewellery, furniture, toy robots, clothes, prints and posters, books and a whole lot more - the list is endless! They even offer local delivery on some of the larger items. Unfortunately for me, I'm not local at all so I had to leave the chair I wanted behind, I can only hope it's gone to a good home. In short, Snooper's is the best place for finding unique, original, interesting pieces that will certainly be a talking point! read more

Male stall holder on ground floor is verbally abusive to females and women with young children. A couple visited in May 2021. One wore a mask the other was exempt. When documented ID and inhalers were shown, the male owner, shouted and yelled to get out. The young woman was left distressed and distraught, whilst the young man tried to politely explain about his wife's sever asthma. With women's safety paramount with recent media news, women need to feel safe and secure from antisocial, discriminatory and bullying behaviour from such males. Other females have reported him and have met with threats to harm their children. Outrageous! Report him! read more

This place is in the heart of Brighton's North Laines, and sums up just what makes the area so special. Downstairs, a chaotic, rather bonkers collection of all sorts of collectible tat, antiques, vintage clothing and the occasional fantastic bargain. Upstairs, a great photographic gallery called North Laine Photography which makes a point of fostering new talent as well as putting on classy exhibitions by established names. The gallery stocks prints, cards and framed pictures and does a special Brighton calendar every year which makes a good gift for any Brightonians you know who have moved away and still miss the old place. read more

I have a strong suspicion that all the positive reviews for this place are written by the stall holders. There were very very few items of any quality to be seen anywhere. I have visited this market about eight times in the last three months looking for a wide range of items including die cast toys action figures military items and a lot more to fuel my collecting addiction and I have yet to buy a single item. The staff are not helpful and the cabinets are MAINLY full of stuff i would expect to see in a 50p box at my local car boot.Strictly amateur hour and and not worth the 5 minute detour on my way to the station. read more

This is the wankiest place I've ever set foot in and if you like it there's a 90% chance you're a cunt. It's the most Brighton place I can think of, and while many reviewers seem to think that's a positive, it isn't. The only reason I would return would be to purchase the 5 year old hammer I saw for sale at a higher price than a brand new one in B&Q, and bludgeon to death as many pretentious arseholes as I possibly could before the police take me down. I could probably manage about 10 with a single swing if I stand near enough to the box of assorted doll's parts that people seemed to find so fascinating. read more

This really is Brighton's hidden gem ! A huge aladin's cave filled to the brim with goodies ! It's like meeting ebay in the flesh ! I love snoopers paradise. You just never know what you will find. Don't go in wanting something in particular (as sod's law will be that you won't find it) but instead just go with the laid back flow ! WARNING : Be prepared to be overcome with waves of nostalgia as you see things from your youth - and then spend the rest of the day wishing you had kept them !! read more

This place is a treasure trove of interesting bits and bobs. They have a great selection of weird and wonderful trinkets as well as clothes, furniture, books, old games as well as the odd musical instrument lying around. It looks and feels like a large charity shop although the prices are far higher than you'd find in one. In fact, the prices are what keeps this from a 5 star review. Well worth a visit if you're in Brighton for a few days. read more

it is exactly what it says it is: a snoopers paradise! you have to dig around to find something brilliant but the place is filed with great bargains and you will find stuff in there you never thought existed. great for looking for stuff you can show of to your friends, 'cos they're never going to find one .. read more

This is a crazy, crazy store. It has to be seen to be believed. Found in Brighton's Lanes, its easy to miss from the outside, but inside, it just goes on forever. you're never going to see everything in a day, but look hard enough and you'll find something amazing to take home as a souvenier. read more

A real Bizarre place. If you like to spend hours (or more likely days) rummaging then this is the place. It has a feel like an indoor market that has been entirely stocked with stuff got from a time machine. Good fun, bargains to be had and a great way to while a few hours away. read more

I love this shop. I've been once and found it really hard to leave haha. I'm coming back to Brighton in May with my boyfriend. He can't wait, nor can I. The first thing were gonna do is get well stuck into Snoopers Paradise!! Woooohoooo!! Xx read more

If you fancy a 'Snoop' around Snoopers Paradise from the comfort of your PC then check out these youtube videos made by customers: http://youtu.be/d1eMfGEHc5k http://youtu.be/RSiGarsJoZ8 read more

Member of staff made an extremely rude and threatening comment - terrible customer service. Would NOT recommend.