| NewcastleGateshead, the new name for the two | | | | most happening quarter, alongside the river |
| cities which form the core of Tyneside, is an | | | | with its famous bridge, the Baltic gallery |
| exciting and popular destination for a wide | | | | and the sparkling new Sage building. A little |
| range of visitors. Although the conurbation | | | | way outside of the city centre, but easily |
| boasts excellent modern art and music scenes, | | | | accessible by Metro, there's the popular |
| along with beautiful scenery on the nearby | | | | weekly Armstrong Bridge arts and crafts |
| coast, perhaps the most celebrated aspects | | | | market which is held on a pedestrianised |
| are its football, nightlife and shopping. | | | | bridge over the picturesque Jesmond Dene and |
| | | | since 1963 has hosted scores of local |
| High-end fashionistas are well served by | | | | independent traders selling all kinds of |
| several stylish stores around Princess Square | | | | artworks, pottery and wooden crafts, knitwear |
| in the city centre. Strand, Cruise and its | | | | and jewellery. It's a charming way to spend a |
| smaller menswear-only branch, Cruise 2, are | | | | Sunday and the best place to pick up a unique |
| said to be favourites among the well-heeled | | | | gift for someone who has everything. |
| lads of Newcastle United FC and of course the | | | | |
| WAG set. Reiss, just across the street, is | | | | Gateshead is home to the MetroCentre, the |
| the place for classically cut formal wear | | | | biggest shopping centre in Europe, including |
| while more 'street'-oriented, edgy modern | | | | over 300 shops, an indoor theme park, cinema |
| fashion can be found at Union and Envy around | | | | and bowling alley and over 50 restaurants. |
| the towering landmark of Grey's Monument. | | | | Open until 9pm weekdays, or 10 in the run-up |
| | | | to Christmas, crowds flock here to get all |
| The alternative clothing market is also well | | | | their Christmas shopping done under one roof |
| catered for with a cluster of skate shops | | | | - there genuinely is something for everyone. |
| stocking extreme sports gear and | | | | Alternatively, another good way to get out of |
| American-influenced fashion around Market | | | | the chilly North-Eastern weather is Eldon |
| Street. There are several more outré | | | | Square, located right in Newcastle city |
| stores around Old Eldon Square, along with | | | | centre with over 150 stores, including the |
| cool independent record stores, the best of | | | | flagship Fenwick department store with five |
| which are Newcastle institutions Pet Sounds | | | | floors of fashion, homeware, toys, cosmetics |
| and Steel Wheels. Many of the students at | | | | and an excellent food hall. |
| Newcastle's two universities source original | | | | |
| vintage clothing from Period Clothing, Nitro | | | | For visitors who prefer to stay and sample |
| and Attica to perfect the slightly | | | | Newcastle's famous bars and clubs, theatre |
| down-at-heel, 'shabby chic' look. | | | | and restaurants, or who simply want to shop |
| | | | till they drop and then chill out in |
| Small, independent clothes designers, along | | | | luxurious comfort of an evening, there are |
| with jewellery and other crafts, are out in | | | | plenty of relaxing and stylish hotels in |
| force at the recently established Quayside | | | | Newcastle and Gateshead which makes it easy |
| market which runs on Sundays in the city's | | | | to buy a little more time. |