Newcastle Shopping

NewcastleGateshead has built up a great reputation as a shopping destination, offering some of the best shopping facilities in the UK, with a compact city centre full of shopping arcades and elegant shops.

Head to Eldon Square for one of Britain's largest shopping centres featuring more than 140 shops as well as a wide range of restaurants and pubs, or to nearby Eldon Garden for designer brands and fashion labels. For a luxurious shopping experience the beautiful Edwardian Central Arcade is a must. Nearby, shoppers also have Grey Street for great fashion brands, and High Bridge, where shoppers can check out the latest funky trends for NewcastleGateshead's trendy youth.

Opposite Grey Street is Newcastle's latest shopping mall, Monument Mall, a beautiful shopping centre designed in classical style. Northumberland Street is Newcastle's main shopping street, with an extensive range of high street brands.

MetroCentre in Gateshead is another must, consisting of more than 360 shops and services and housing a multi-screen cinema. There are also a number of markets that are well worth a visit, including the traditional Grainger Market, the new Green Market, and the Quayside Market and Arts Market on Armstrong Bridge (both on Sundays).

For those with a taste for antiques, Newcastle has a lot to offer, with Vine Lane just off Northumberland Street and Fern Avenue in Jesmond some of the best areas for antiques.