Shop in style at Eldon Square - one of the leading shopping centres in Europe which offers exciting shopping in superb surroundings. In addition to over 140 stores selling a wide variety of goods you'll find two of the biggest department stores in the country, Fenwick (which provides a free personal shopping service) and John Lewis, offer tremendous choice, quality and service. Set in the middle of Newcastle you can't miss it. Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (except Thurs until 8pm) Sun 11am-5pm.
Linked to Eldon Square is Eldon Garden shopping centre which offers an extensive collection of designer brands and fashion labels in a stylish environment as well as specialist outfits for interiors, jewellery, gifts and home electronics. There are opportunities to pamper yourself while shopping with a beauty salon, two hair salons and three relaxing pavement style eateries. Trés chic. Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5.30pm (except Thurs until 8pm) Sun 11am - 5pm.
Situated next to Grey's Monument right in the centre of the town, this four-storey shopping arcade and food mall is a beautiful modern structure in-keeping with the apppearance of old Newcastle, with a glass dome, directly above the Monument Metro station. It also has TK Maxx, where top designer clothes can be snapped up for bargain prices. Open: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm (except Thurs until 8pm); Sun 11am-5pm.
Following the opening of a new Red Mall, MetroCentre has reclaimed its title as the largest shopping and leisure complex in Europe. The centre offers a not-to-be-missed shopping experience with high street outlets, department stores and speciality shops in atmospheric themed areas. Whether your choice is serious shopping or just a day out, there's a treat in store for all the family. The centre also offers superb leisure attractions including a unique indoor theme park, The New MetroLand, complete with rollercoaster, UCI eleven screen cinema; Megabowl entertainment centre and restaurants, cafes and bars. Open: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm (Thurs 10am-9pm); Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 11am-5pm; Bank hols 10am-6pm.
Travel: located on the A1(M), 10 minutes from the city centre by car with free parking. There is also a bus service running frequently from Newcastle Central Station (no. 100) and a direct train service. Express buses (X66) also depart from Gateshead Interchange every 10 minutes.
Royal Quays is a unique shopping environment situated about 10 miles away from NewcastleGateshead and next to the international ferry terminal. A massive refurbishment programme has attracted some of the biggest brands on the high street - all offering up to 50% off recommended retail prices every single day. If you love shopping, you'll enjoy browsing in their huge range of stores. Open: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (except Thurs until 8pm); Sun 11am-5pm
