Newcastle Christmas Market
Get your Christmas shopping started at Newcastle Christmas market! Browse the stalls and you'll find some unique items for gifting including hats and gloves, pottery and jewellery, so whoever you're shopping for, you're sure to find something to suit their tastes. We also highly recommend treating yourself to the tasty treats whilst you're there like beers, mulled wine, hot chocolate, bratwurst, crepes and lots more! There's also a rumour that Santa likes to hang around this Christmas market, so you may even get to meet the main man. If you're looking for a longer stay in Newcastle, then you'll love this Newcastle Christmas market break!
Eldon Square
If you haven't got a list of all the Christmas presents that you need to buy, then don't worry as Eldon Square will provide you with lots of gifting inspiration! Conveniently located in the city centre with hundreds of brands for you to love and discover, you're sure to pick up some great gifts for your loved ones here. For fashion finds, head to Fenwick, John Lewis or Superdry, and for those sparkly pieces, there is Beaverbrooks, Ernest Jones and Swarovski, and for the kids, make sure you check out Argos, The Works and Menkind! We hear there's also a magical Christmas train that makes its way around the centre, and a special countdown to Christmas clock. Before you call it a day though, make sure you stop for a bite to eat at one of the outlets like Ask Italian, Chiquito, Frankie & Benny's and TGI Fridays!
Metrocentre
Metrocentre should definitely be at the top of your list for your Christmas shopping. Whether you've got a long list or you're nearly finished, you should be able to tick off all your remaining gifts here! Everything is under one roof, and you'll also be well protected from the cold and bad weather, so you could easily spend hours shopping here. There's plenty of shops here to support a range of tastes, from clothing in AllSaints and H&M, to more unique gifts from Paperchase and Typo. They also put on a range of festive experiences, including meeting Santa in his festive forest experience, allow the elves to guide your little ones through to Santa's cabin! All that excitement calls for some refreshments and you won't be short on choice with Bella Italia, Five Guys, Nandos and Muffin Break on offer.
Dalton Park Outlet
You won't be short on gift ideas here as Dalton Park is the biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East! Here you'll find more than 60 different stores selling over 200 brands and well known designers. Expect a mix of high street retailers like M&S, Next and Sports Direct as well as top designers including Jeff Banks, Radley and Moss Bros. We're sure with up to 60% off RRP, you'll easily find the perfect Christmas gifts for all your friends and family! Of course all that shopping makes you hungry, and they've got the perfect solution with bb's Coffee & Muffins, Costa Coffee and Starbucks. Don't forget to drop by Santa's grotto before you leave to meet the main man himself!
Grainger Market
Grainger Market is Newcastle's iconic indoor market, and has been serving the public for more than 180 years! Situated right in the heart of Newcastle, it's just a stones throw away from other shopping areas we've mentioned, so there's nothing stopping you from visiting them all. They also won the award for 'Britain's Favourite Market' in the Great British Market Awards in 2020, so you're sure to find some wonderful Christmas gifts at this award winning market! This area is all about local traders and businesses, and you can expect to see flowers, jewellery, crafts, souvenirs and vintage clothing. Make sure you have some time to sample the fresh stone baked pizzas and cakes that are made on site. They also have a special Christmas market night, so keep your eyes peeled!