10 Gift & Specialty Shops in North East England That You Shouldn't Miss

October 18, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including Crown Studio Gallery, Cogito Books, The Glamorous Owl, R Carter & Sons, 586 Records, The Back Page, Direct Pets, UpSide Down Presents, The Cheese and Wine Shop, Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC.
Restaurants in North East England

Bridge Street, Rothbury, Northumberland National Park NE65 7SE England +44 1669 622890 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Crown Studio Gallery

Artist run Gallery, featuring landscape paintings by owner Lynda Taylor. The gallery also stocks fine quality work created by fellow artist makers as well as prints, homewares, jewellery and cards printed with Lynda Taylor designs. Accessible by wheelchair (using the gallery's portable ramp.)

Reviewed By josephkhillnh

This gallery is a must visit when visiting Rothbury! Linda’s art quintessentially captures the sweep and beauty of the Northumberland countryside. After driving through this lovely area, her art is the perfect purchase for bringing home mementos from your trip. Choose from stunning, full scale landscapes to simpler, more whimsical pieces. Ask about her husband’s pottery studio, PottedHistory, which is close by as well. Cheerio!

2. Cogito Books

5 St. Marys Chare, Hexham NE46 1NQ England +44 1434 602555
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Cogito Books

Reviewed By Lancestrian - Durham, United Kingdom

Tucked away behind Hexham's main shopping streets is this excellent bookshop: well stocked, imaginative displays and a friendly atmosphere that encourages browsing. They also sell an impressive range of quality greetings cards. Well worth seeking out if you are in Hexham.

3. The Glamorous Owl

2 Old George Yard High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ England +44 191 261 7283 [email protected] http://www.theglamorousowl.com
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5.0 based on 129 reviews

The Glamorous Owl

The Glamorous Owl Gift Boutique And Gallery is an independant shop supporting local artists. every item is lovingly created in the North East supporting over 40 artists to showcase their work

Reviewed By 305michellee - Carnoustie, United Kingdom

A friend and I went along for this workshop when we were visiting Newcastle. We had such a great time making a ring each, which we were very proud of. The instructor and other staff were very friendly and there is a lovely shop downstairs.

4. R Carter & Sons

2 Front Street, Bamburgh NE69 7BW England +44 1668 214344 http://www.bamburghbutcher.co.uk
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

R Carter & Sons

Reviewed By SidneyHarberbridge - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Purchased from here several times, during our week long holiday in Bamburgh. Everything we had was top quality. Wonderful sausage rolls and scotch eggs, superb lamb (Bamburgh Parish Spring lamb), rare breed pork from County Durham and great rib eye steaks, from Northumbrian cattle. Needless to say we stocked up well on our last day!

5. 586 Records

39 Pilgrim Street 3rd Floor, B&D Studios, Studio 29, Commercial Union House, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6QE England +44 7894 071892 [email protected] http://www.586records.com
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5.0 based on 56 reviews

586 Records

586 Records is a Vinyl only, Record Shop, based in the Centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. April 16th (1030-1730) and Saturday 17th (1030-1700), we reopen.. April 20th - 23rd 1030 - 1730 and Saturday 24th, 1030 - 1700. You can order from us Online via the Website and our Discogs / Online postage, will operate, twice a week. Online, we have approximately 10,000 Records for sale, with many more, inside and out. We cover most Musical genres, apart from Country and Western, Happy Hardcore / Rave (Post 1992), Spanish and Opera. We don't sell 78's or CD's and have absolutely no idea as to where you can get your HIFI / Turntable repaired! Try Google!

Reviewed By 317euanf

Antony knows his records and music and is very fair with pricing, picked up some great Jazz and house bits here, essential for record folk visiting Newcastle.

6. The Back Page

56 St. Andrews Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5SF England +44 191 261 5005 [email protected] http://tbpsportsmemorabilia.co.uk
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

The Back Page

The Back Page Shop is the largest stockist of new Football/Sports Books and Football/Sports DVDs in the world with thousands of different titles in stock. The shop which is on two floors is open 7 days a week and is a Football supporters paradise, stocking anything and everything from the wonderful world of football, including thousands of; Books, DVDs, Programmes, Magazines, Badges, Exclusive T-Shirts, Retro Football Shirts, Footy CD’s, Photos, Prints, Pictures, Signed Memorabilia (Framed/Unframed), Postcards, Pennants, Flags Fanzines, Videos, Corinthian Figures, Soccer Starz, Subbuteo and various other Football related memorabilia. We also have huge stocks of Second Hand and collectable books and Football related items. We are also an Official Retail outlet for Officially Licensed Football Club Products on behalf of AC Milan, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Barcelona,Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Celtic, Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, Juventus, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Marseille, Monaco, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Paris Saint Germain, Porto, QPR, Rangers, Real Madrid, Stoke City, Sunderland, Tottenham Hotspur, West Bromwich Albion, West Ham United, Wigan Athletic, As well as the largest selection of Football merchandise we also have huge stocks of Sports Books with thousands of titles in stock throughout the store with everything from Athletics to Yachting. The shop employs passionate and knowledgeable staff as we aim to give our customers a personnel and first class professional service, resulting in customer satisfaction. As we continue to grow daily in 2015 - our 13th year, we promise to continue to bring our loyal customers more new and exciting items and are really looking forward to the future. History The Back Page shop opened its doors for the first time on 28th November 2003. The shop the first of its kind anywhere in the world specialises in Sports Books and Football Memorabilia and is ideally located in Newcastle Upon Tyne city centre. The shop which was the lifetime dream and ambition of Newcastle lad Mick Edmondson is situated on St Andrews Street in the shadows of St James' Park the home of Newcastle United. Fans from all over the world regularly visit this unique shop in this football mad city and everyone agrees there is nowhere else like it.

Reviewed By nickf19

I have just ordered a St James Park, Northern Soul face mask online and I got it within a couple of days ... it’s another superb item I have bought from this shop This shop has top class knowledgable staff who are always friendly when you visit IMO it’s the best shop in Newcastle and also the best shop at the metro centre as well

7. Direct Pets

Unit 3-1 Windmill Way East Ramparts Business Park Ramparts Business Park, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1TU England +44 1289 302757 [email protected] http://direct-pets.com
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Direct Pets

The friendliest Pet Store, with lots and lots for pets and pet lovers and helpful staff your sure to find all the help you need. Please bring your pets with you to meet us

Reviewed By littlewiseperson - London, United Kingdom

Took Gio in the other day for some treats and a new harness for his car journeys. Helped by Beth. 5⭐️ service. Have used store before and the service has always been excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff. I would not use any other pet store.

8. UpSide Down Presents

61 Side bottom of Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JE England +44 7512 349988 [email protected] http://61side.co.uk
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

UpSide Down Presents

A Gift, Card & Coffee Shop in the heart of Newcastle. Unique little presents for all occasions, with original greeting cards, many hilariously unique, as well as Geordie goods to match. Souvenirs upon Tyne are also located here with a mint range of souvenirs. We now also sell Grade 1 Coffee, Tea, Cold drinks and Snacks.

9. The Cheese and Wine Shop

8 Clarks Yard, Darlington DL3 7QH England +44 1325 384803 [email protected] http://www.cheeseandwineshop.co.uk
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

The Cheese and Wine Shop

Artisan cheese, fine & everyday wines, gourmet deli. Local produce, no minimum weight on cheese, tastings available.

Reviewed By V8834IYkellym

Such a gorgeous gift for my dad's lockdown birthday! From the ladies at @cheesewineshop Claire was great, so knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and generally an all round perfect human ???? A fantastic selection, I just told her about my dad's likes and dislikes and she put together a perfect hamper, well within budget ???? Thanks so much for delivering and making a fairly old man exceedingly happy ???? Quote from Ted: "it's really really lovely, and I don't even have to share it!" ????

10. Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC

3A Ilfracombe Gardens, Whitley Bay NE26 3ND England +44 7752 356880 [email protected] http://www.happyplanetcreativearts.org.uk/
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC

Covid-19 update: Our usual business hours have been suspended and we are offering a click and collect service for local orders from our website. This operates on Monday,Wednesday and Saturday 11 am to 3pm. Full details are on our website. Happy planet is an award winning studio and gallery offering a unique range of items handmade by north east artists, which you are welcome to browse at your leisure while resident artist Gail Curry creates her own works. As well as unique gifts Happy Planet also offers a range of creative workshops and regular group activities to promote well being through the use of the creative arts.

Reviewed By NorthumbrianHouse - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

Wonderful shop full of beautiful happy things. The felted creatures are a joy - made with love and humour. Just been to the online shop and ordered some things for my elderly parents who are self-isolating...perfect gifts!

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