Stay on Newcastle Quayside and you'll be in shopaholic heaven. Less than 10 minutes from the Metrocentre, five minutes from the city centre and if you really want to branch out and discover quirky, one off shops, leafy Jesmond is about 15 minutes away. On Sunday Armstrong Bridge in Jesmond showcases the work of local artists and jewelers. If you can't find what you're looking ask for a quote to custom make a piece of jewelery or commission a painting, you'll be surprised at how reasonable it is. At night the Quayside comes alive with bars and restaurants catering for all budgets. On Sunday morning browse through the Quayside market for leather goods, metal work or handmade pottery. There is such a good friendly atmosphere in this place, and for those who like to mix a bit of culture with their shopping there's always the Baltic (free) which is currently staging The Turner Prize or the Sage Gateshead for something musical. Watch out at the Sage though or you could end up taking part.

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I love this cafe. It's a great place to stop off for coffee and cakes, or a light lunch, when you're out shopping and need a break from all the hustle and bustle. They do great sandwiches and soups but there is also a more extensive menu.

8 Nelson Street
City Centre
Newcastle NE1
0191 231 3000

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It is a huge commercial art gallery selling everything from crafts to sculpture and canvasses. It is free to visit and the Byker Vista cafe and Black door restaurant have great food. Close by there are other artists' studios and galleries.

Shieldfield, Newcastle.

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For something a bit different on a weekend & only 20 minutes from the city.

Hop on the Metro & explore the weekly market housed in the Victorian railway station, lots of books, crafty stuff, and bric-a-brac to wade through, with a farmer's market once a month. Then potter through the town centre, check out the priory ruins, stroll on the sandy beach, watch the surfers, and then hop on the Metro at Cullercoats or Whitley Bay back to town.

Tynemouth Market, Tynemouth Metro Station

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I found some great vegetarian shoes & boots. They are priced really well and my new boots look great for my xmas party.

www.alternativesoles.com
web shop or call 0191 236 4904

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