With so much variety on offer, NewcastleGateshead is any Christmas shopper’s dream. During the Winter Festival, there are also a number of special craft and continental markets, and of course, the famous Fenwick window.

Merry Markets
Throughout Nov and Dec (FREE)
Grey’s Monument and Grainger Market, Newcastle
0191 211 5533

Head for the city centre this Christmas as special markets and fun activities bring the streets to life. The Continental Market runs at Grey’s Monument from Mon 26 Nov – Sat 8 Dec with European stalls transforming Monument into a cosmopolitan market place. The Winter Christmas Market at Grey’s Monument runs from Weds 12 – Sun 16 Dec, with 40 traders. This merry market also incorporates the monthly Farmers Market on Fri 14 Dec. Grainger Market holds a Fairtrade Festival on Sat 1 Dec, offering a host of fairtrade goods plus local music, singing and dancing. And finally, Grainger Market’s Arts & Craft Market on Sat 8, Sat 15 & Sat 22 Dec brings a fabulous array of high quality local crafts within a unique, traditional indoor market.

Nearest Metro: MonumentQuaylink Bus: Q1/Q2 Theatre Royal

Christmas Present
Sat 17 Nov - Sun 6 Jan (FREE)
Shipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead
0191 477 1495 www.twmuseums.org.uk/shipley

Avoid the high street crowds this Christmas and head to the Shipley to enjoy this annual selling exhibition featuring work by some of the country’s most sought-after designers. Included are jewellery, ceramics, textiles and glass.

Ouseburn Open Studios Weekend
Sat 24 – Sun 25 Nov (some events FREE)
Ouseburn, Newcastle

A celebration of professional arts practice and the best in local creativity. Amongst the many disciplines, jewellers, furniture makers and painters will be showing work and opening their
unique workspaces to the public. See works in progress, finished pieces and demonstrations
and meet the artists. A perfect opportunity to shop for truly unique Christmas gifts! Studios
taking part: Mushroom Works, 36 Lime Street, The Art Works Galleries, Brown Paper Studios, Biscuit Factory Studios, Cobalt, Northern Print

Nearest Metro: ManorsQuaylink Bus: Q2 Lime Street Plus FREE hop on bus service between all venues

MetroCentre Festive Fine Food and Craft Fayres
Sat 24 - Sun 25 Nov &
Sat 15 - Sun 16 Dec (FREE)
MetroCentre, Gateshead

A fabulous opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts and to sample and buy some delectable foods. MetroCentre’s shopping hours will be extended from Mon 29 Oct, with late openings from 10am to 10pm on weekdays. And if that’s not enough time to get all your presents, Santa will be in his grotto in Garden Court from Sat 3 Nov – Mon 24 Dec, where children can visit him for free, to give him their Christmas lists!

Public transport: Buses X66 & 100 run to the Metro Centre from Gateshead Interchange and Newcastle city centre.

The Red Carpet Market
Tuesday 4 Dec, 5-
9pm (FREE)
BALTIC Centre For Contemporary Art,
South Shore Road, Gateshead
0191 478 1810 www.balticmill.com

Making Christmas shopping a more indulgent affair, BALTIC’s entrance and shop will be transformed into an exclusive shopping market – complete with red carpet runway - for one evening only to coincide with the launch of Glow 07 (see page 4– 7). Market stalls will offer for sale fine contemporary artwork and crafts, with one-off pieces created by the many professional artists from BALTIC Staff, alongside the shop’s full range of limited edition prints, artist products and designer gifts. On arrival shoppers will be offered a free glass of mulled wine or eggnog and a mince pie. With a full gift wrapping service as well as a complimentary head or hand massage, who
knew Christmas shopping could be this easy and luxurious? Look out for the Red Carpet Market postcard to claim 10% discount on Shop purchases (restrictions apply) on the evening.

Nearest Metro: GatesheadQuaylink Bus: Q1 BALTIC Square

Christmas Late Night Shopping at The Biscuit Factory
Thurs 6, Thurs 13 & Thurs 20 Dec,
open until 10pm (FREE)
The Biscuit Factory, Stoddart Street,
Newcastle 0191 261 1103
www.thebiscuitfactory.com

The Biscuit Factory offers Christmas shopping away from the crowds with a great selection
of original presents, from just a few pounds to a few thousand! They will also be running their popular gift voucher service and a free wrapping service on the night. Visitors can enjoy a complimentary glass of mulled wine and live music with George Welch in the café.

Nearest Metro: Manors Quaylink Bus: Q2 Lime Street