ne1 for shopping

Arcades and alleyways

As well as the big name stores Newcastle city centre has some fantastic independents many offering great deals at this time of year.

Central Arcade with its Victorian splendour is home to music store JG Windows who are celebrating 100 years this year. Now open every sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm for the rest of 2008, Windows cater for all your musical needs. Whether you want to purchase a musical instrument, sheet music or find that special CD that perhaps you can't find anywhere else. Windows is well worth a look.

Walk a little further down Grey Sreet and you'll come across High Bridge. For years High Bridge has been home to some great independent stores. You can get everything from the latest in mens designer casuals at End Clothing,  the best in specialist music at RPM Music and even an artist-made Christmas gifts at Waygood Art Boutique’s Christmas Salon. These and much more make High Bridge well worth a visit.

Brilliant gift ideas for for him and her.
Fantastic gothic accessories everyone will love from All Saints, flirty and glamorous underwear and stockings from independent boutique Flirtatious and Wolford, as well as fun stocking fillers from Lakeland, all at Eldon Garden.

Don't forget your cards and wrapping and pick them up at discounted prices at Marks and Spencer!

Whatever you’re looking for - our city centre has it all!

Shopping - well it’s the city’s favourite pastime and everyone’s an expert, but were you aware of the huge variety and choice available to you in ne1? Of course there are fantastic department stores, big name and stylish stops to rival any UK city in Eldon Square , there’s also the fabulous Monument Mall and Eldon Garden and you can’t beat the bustle and excitement of Northumberland Street for a truly exhilarating shopping experience, and not forgetting the glamour of Newcastle’s finest, Grey Street.

But have you ever stepped down some less beaten paths to explore the boutiques and independent stores of Highbridge  and Pink Lane, the gift store at the Laing Art Gallery, or explored any of the ne1’s many speciality markets?

Want to get your loved one a Christmas present they won't forget?  Then why not visit on of the Ouseburn valley's amazing variety of arts and design studios? Try the Mushroom Works for fantastic contemporary jewelry or one-off furniture designs or Northern Print for an original piece of artwork? Find out about all the Ouseburn has to offer this festive season.

All fingers and thumbs when it comes to wrapping all those presents?  Well we have the perfect solution for you - the Eldon Square present wrapping service, it couldn't be easier.

And don't forget to check out all the best in bargains and special offers in our brilliant Promotions section.

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