Christmas Shopping in Newcastle and Gateshead

Christmas Shopping in NewcastleGateshead

NewcastleGateshead has everything you need to get Christmas shopping ticked off your list. From huge shopping malls to quirky gifts and one-off pieces, you’ll find the perfect gift.

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NewcastleGateshead has everything you need to get Christmas shopping ticked off your list.

No visit to NewcastleGateshead for Christmas shopping is complete without taking a stroll along the famous Fenwick Christmas Window. In fact - a stop off at the flagship Fenwick department store is not to be missed by any festive shopper in Newcastle. Take a moment to browse their tempting Food Hall or pick up a designer outfit for your Christmas party! Grab your designer gifts from END in Newcastle or explore Newcastle's newest addition, The Vintage Store for your fashion conscious friends. When in Newcastle’s city centre, make your way to Monument for a stroll through the Newcastle Christmas market where the festive atmosphere is electric.

If you're looking for unique gifts with a local flavour check out one of the region's must-visit markets from Grainger Market and Newcastle Quayside Market to Tynemouth Market. Ouseburn Open Studios is an annual event in the city's cultural quarter and not only celebrates the creative hub of artist studios, designers, potters, jewellery makers and print makers but also give you an opportunity to shop for Christmas gifts that have been handmade by talented creatives. Discover our guide to Christmas markets in Newcastle (here) and when they are taking place.

Festivities under one roof...

Newcastle and Gateshead are home to two huge shopping malls. Eldon Square in Newcastle city centre and Metrocentre in Gateshead both offer everything from high street brands to quirky gifts and one-off pieces, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect Christmas gift for all your friends and family in NewcastleGateshead. Metrocentre invite you into their Hamley's toy shop which is unsurprisingly packed with toys and delights that are bound to make their way onto your children's Christmas list! Dalton Park has fantastic discounts this Christmas across over 200 designer and independent brands, so pop along to get cracking on your Christmas shopping.

Squeeze all the shopping hours in with late night shopping at Grainger Market on Thursday in December (until 7.30pm) and in November and December, Fenwick Newcastle will be extending their Christmas shopping hours until 8pm most nights with a smattering of 9pm closings. From 20 - 23 December, Fenwick Newcastle will be open 9am - 9pm for all your last minute shopping needs! Eldon Square run late night Thursdays with shops open until 8pm while Metrocentre in Gateshead are now open 9am - 9pm every weekday.