Get your Christmas shopping all wrapped up with a Festive City  Break to NewcastleGateshead. 

With a bigger than ever Christmas Market offering local, handcrafted gift ideas; the iconic Fenwick designer department store with floor upon floor of luxury brands and the biggest beauty hall outside of London and an unmissable Christmas Window display, an annual tradition for Geordies and visitors alike, NewcastleGateshead will be at the top of your list for a shopping day trip or Christmas break.

 Make sure to include a trip to the UK's 2nd largest shopping centre – the MetroCentre and Newcastle's premium shopping spot Eldon Square where you'll find back-to-back high street brands meaning you'll have those stockings filled in no time. 

NewcastleGateshead also boasts fantastic independent shopping with vintage clothing; jewellery; art and food options throughout the city. Head to the magnificent, Grade1 listed Victorian covered market - The Grainger Market the go to place in Newcastle for independent shopping. You'll find everything from the Original Marks & Spencer's Penny Bizarre, opened in 1895 and still operating as an M&S store to vintage vinyls and artisan food specialists. 

Why not treat yourself to an overnight stay to make the most of the shopping time and take advantage of one of these fab festive hotel deals:

• Festive Dine and Stay at The Vermont Hotel for £149 per night including overnight accommodation, 3 course festive dinner, breakfast for 2
• Festive Dine and Stay at The County Hotel for £139 including overnight accommodation, 3 course Festive dinner and breakfast for 2
• Rooms from just £95 per night at The Grey Street Hotel in the centre of Newcastle's shopping area.

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Still looking for inspiration? Here's some more info to ensure you Shop 'til You Drop on a festive break to NewcastleGateshead 

Bag yourself a Cracker at a Christmas Market

Newcastle Christmas Market

Newcastle's Christmas Market is back from Nov 16th and this year it is bigger than ever! At Monument and Grey Street, the bustling market stalls are back, offering a brilliant range of unique gifts and seasonal treats. Look out for the iconic North Pole igloo pods perched above the market, where you can cosy up with food and drinks while taking in the stunning views of Grey Street. And don't miss the return of the ever-popular Moosenwirt alpine bar, nestled in the heart of Grey Street, adding a warming touch to Newcastle's food and drink scene.

Wander through Old Eldon Square's winter wonderland, complete with a traditional carousel, a towering, illuminated Christmas tree, and a mix of local food operators bringing festive flavours to life.

https://newcastleschristmas.com/markets

 

Grainger Market

Wander the aisles at Grainger Market and find stall after stall of local traders, butchers, fishmongers and bakers alongside artisan makers, retail and craft beer enthusiasts. The market is the perfect place to buy stocking fillers and support the local traders of Newcastle. There are gifts with a distinctly Geordie flavour - like Newcastle-themed Christmas cards, as well as unique items, one-off vintage fashion and personalised souvenirs that will make a thoughtful Christmas present. The market is also the perfect pit stop for hungry shoppers. The abundance of food stalls make it hard to resist a quick bite between Christmas shopping. Look out for Sunday shopping in Grainger Market throughout the festive period!

https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/grainger-market

 

Sunday Quayside Market- Weekly 9.30am-4pm (Christmas times may differ so check the website before visiting

Newcastle Quayside Market has been part of North East culture for as long as anyone can remember. Starting from the arches of the iconic Tyne Bridge all the way along the Quayside to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge the market is full of independent food stalls; artwork, ceramics and toys.

https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/quayside-market

 

 High Street Hotlist

 

Newcastle's shopping centre is lined with major high street brands, luxury brands and everything in between.

 

However, no Christmas shopping trip to the city would be complete without a trip to Fenwick department store. Explore the Fenwick Christmas Shop with everything from Christmas hampers to decorations before heading outside to take in the iconic Fenwick Christmas Window display, a festive Geordie tradition.

https://newcastlegateshead.com/business-directory/shopping/fenwick-christmas-shop

 

Eldon Square – A Shoppers' Delight

With hundreds of brands in the heart of Newcastle, Eldon Square is a shoppers' delight with major names including John Lewis; Marks & Spencer and Next all having stores here.

2024 has seen some big-name brands open new stores in the centre, including global beauty brand Sephora; Scandi home and gift brand Søstrene Grene and lifestyle store for all the family MINISO.

And if you're struggling for gift ideas there is even a handy Christmas Gift Guide to point you in the right direction in the centre -  https://eldonsquare.co.uk/christmas-gift-guide/

 

 

Shop 'til you drop – all under one roof

 

Head to the UK's 2nd largest shopping centre – MetroCentre to shop 'til you drop. With over 270 stores, 60 places to eat and loads of leisure attractions on offer you won't want to leave!

MetroCentre has opened its doors to a number of new brands with more on the way, including Sephora; Mango and Sosander with Reiss and an official Newcastle United Club store due to open in November.

https://themetrocentre.co.uk/  

 

Luxury all the way

 

Are you looking to treat that special someone in your life with something a bit more luxurious this year? You'll be spoilt for choice at Fenwick department store – Newcastle's most famous flagship store offering you luxury across all of its five floors. There's also endless high-end beauty counters with the biggest beauty hall outside of London and the finest food hall offering local and international treats and delicacies.

Christmas is the best time of year to visit the store with it's much-loved Christmas Window display drawing you in from Northumberland Street. The much-anticipated themed window is “The 12 Days of Christmas” reimagined by celebrated illustrator Chris Riddell and is a must-see for any visit.

https://www.fenwick.co.uk/

 

Where independent shops are King!

 

If you're looking for something a bit different to leave under the Christmas Tree NewcastleGateshead is full of Indy hidden gems.

 Head to Ouseburn, a creative and inspiring neighbourhood of Newcastle, to explore a world of hand-crafted gifts, whether you're looking for a piece of art from The Biscuit Factory or boho-inspired clothing and jewellery at Flaura Rose.

Time your trip with the annual Ouseburn Open Studios (Nov 23rd & 24th) where 14 venues will open their doors to give visitors the chance to watch the artists at work and buy a range of affordable and original work from paintings, ceramics and jewellery.  

In the city centre there are Indy shops galore selling everything from Geordie-inspired gifts to vintage clothing and handmade jewellery.

Some of our favs include: 

Upside Down Presents, 61 The Side – A quirky Geordie gift, card and souvenir shop 

Old George Yard, Newcastle – this hidden cobbled street in the city-centre is home to some of Newcastle's best independent shops including

• The Glamourous Owl - Offering a range of hand-crafted jewellery, leather and art as well as a workshop where you can join a jewellery-making course and create your own gem. #
• RPM Music – a well-known independent music store with a wide selection of vinyls
• Erratic – a Unisex streetwear clothing brand.

Baltic Shop inside The Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is a must-visit independent shop the local shop is a vibrant space packed with quirky gifts and souvenirs as well as a wide range of books and magazines on contemporary art and culture.

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