Top Things to do in North East England
Top Hotels in North East England
- 1. Maldron Hotel Newcastle
- 2. Malmaison Newcastle
- 3. Innside Newcastle
- 4. Travelodge Durham
- 5. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 6. The Beaumont Hexham, Hotel
- 7. Travelodge Newcastle Quayside
- 8. Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, an IHG Hotel
- 9. Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
- 10. Premier Inn Berwick-Upon-Tweed Hotel
The 10 Best Flea & Street Markets in North East England, England
Discover the best top things to do in North East England, United Kingdom including Tynemouth Markets, Grainger Market, Haymarket, The Quayside Sunday Market, Durham Market Hall, The Fish Quay Fair, Alnwick Markets, Morpeth Market, Ashington Market, East Street Market.
Restaurants in North East England
1. Tynemouth Markets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
Reviewed By Jenny00777 - Euxton, United Kingdom
This is the most picturesque setting for a market that I have ever known. The covered Metro station at Tynemouth is a gorgeous Victorian station with glass roof, railings and a vast concourse which comes alive with the colourful and diverse market stalls. So many to see and make a purchase from, flowers, knickknacks, cards, jewellery, clothing, drinks and food. All very friendly stall holders and happy to help and recommend other stall holders if wanting something in particular. The old station waiting rooms and ticket hall have been made into bars and retail outlets too, and so well done. Four our legged friends, ???? water bowls places out so they could have a drink whilst we chatted with the locals who gave some top tips on other places to visit in the area, one of those being the lighthouse, which we went into visit the morning after. The market has a great lively atmosphere, a lovely addition to our Tynemouth Music Festival visit, to see the wonderful Jack Savoretti perform at the Priory. We’ll be returning to visit there too hopefully same time next year.
2. Grainger Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 374 reviews
The Grainger Market is a traditional style covered Market of 123 shops, built in 1835 it is Grade I Listed. It has a huge variety of traditional fresh meat/poultry/fish/bakery/fruit + veg/cheese and deli's that rub alongside great street food from all around the world. Quirky specialist shops selling everything from vintage/retro/geeky goods to make and mend haberdashers/wool/crafts/fabrics. From Marks and Spencers Original Penny Bazaar to Robinsons Famous Pet Store and the one and only Scorpio Shoes. We host Saturday Fairs, food and history tours, plus a free entertainment programme for families in the summer school holidays. Its a great place to visit for real customer service and some canny Geordie banter whilst sitting at one of the cafe's and lots of local businesses waiting to welcome you.
Reviewed By ReviewChimp - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Grainger Market was one of my "go to" places whenever a visit to town was required. Not only does it have a range of market stalls such as butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, and bakers but there's also a plethora of eateries (Turkish, Greek, chinese, British, but amongst the best there is Redhead's Mac n Cheese in my opinion) and other shops selling such things as retro games, records, toys and action figures, a brilliant comic shop, a pet shop, and clothes shops. You name it, Grainger Market probably has a store for it, all under one roof. Unfortunately, lockdown happened, and being one of those people who require "shielding", this pretty much ended my Grainger Market adventures. Life had changed... It was, at the start, impossible to get delivery slots from supermarkets, I had to rely on friends and family dropping off bits and pieces for me. I know that is a true of many people. The feeling of helplessness was unreal. However, I then spotted ads on the usual social media, Grainger Market had some sort of delivery system in place. I'm not sure if this was always available, but this proved to be invaluable. I placed on order, got some meats from Finlay butchers, pastries and flour from French Oven (fantastic bakery), bird feed from The Fruit & Nut Company, and some pizza from the pizza shop that always has a giant queue outside it. It arrived the next day, before lunch time, delivered by a cheery man, we chatted a little (from a distance), he was happy to still have a job, and was happy to be able to be in a position to help people. Such a marvellous experience, from checking the website for things I want, to delivery. in fact, I've ordered from them since then, more meats, more pastries, cakes, yeast, all sorts, delivered by two amazing young ladies who were pleased to be able to help. I'm not joking I say that Grainger Market has thrown me, and others, a lifeline. Every single item I've ordered from the place has been great (I've even had freebies thrown in from some traders), the delivery team have been nothing short of exemplary. When we get through this, and we WILL get through this, I will continue to support Grainger Market, and I will do more of my essential shopping there. Although it's easier to get delivery slots from the big supermarkets now, they weren't the ones who proved potential life savers at the start. It was local traders from Grainger Market who helped feed my family. More traders are being added all the time with goods for delivery, including the music merchandise shop, the dumpling stall, and gift shops. I would urge people to visit the market if you can, spend your well earned money there if you are able to, in fact support your local markets and traders wherever you are.
3. Haymarket
4. The Quayside Sunday Market
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 167 reviews
Reviewed By rogerc631 - Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
A really good Sunday market. Well laid out with some really interesting and different stalls with a good quality choice of food, manufactured goods and gifts. A nice location along the Tyne quayside. A lot better than the Christmas market in the city centre!
5. Durham Market Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 262 reviews
40 independent traders homed in Durham's Independent Department Store. Since 1851, Durham Market Hall has served the people of Durham and the city's visitors. Discover a unique shopping experience, with food and drink, fashion and beauty, supplies for the home, ideas for gifts, useful services and supplies for hobbies and pastimes. Come and browse, chat, and enjoy your time shopping with us.
Reviewed By Hannah031
Visited Durham Indoor Market numerous times. Cafe Cenno super, Durham City Watches always first class, card stall well stocked. Loved Andersons Shoes, sadly gone. First time we have shopped at Bound 2 Fit Floor Coverings. Gillian knows her products inside out. Happy to advise even brought carpet sample books to our home. First class service. Finally, because of the pandemic and other house improvements, our hall staircase and landing were refitted with Berber carpet this week. Wow. Freddie's fitting is superb, he is a true professional and works so hard. He even sorted a creaking floor board for us!!! Gillian was his able assistant, gofor, forever tidying the bits of fluff. A first class team. Thank you Bound 2 Fit we will certainly shop with you again and share our experience with family and friends. We wish you continued success.
6. The Fish Quay Fair
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
7. Alnwick Markets
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By Anita_Shutt - Blackburn, United Kingdom
Plenty of parking available on the main streets and a large car park 2 mins walk away. Had a stroll around the markets after walking up to the castle and a walk around the shops. Lovely town with a variety of shops. Good selection of stalls on the market its a shame there wasn't more stalls although it might have been due to time of year and the weather. Was definitely worth a visit as you get the markets, castle and town at the same time.
8. Morpeth Market
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 15 reviews
9. Ashington Market
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 5 reviews
Ashington market is held every Tuesday on Station Road, Ashington. Open from 9-3.30pm there are over 30 stalls plus vans to choose from. Everything from fruit and veg, seasonal plants, clothes, haberdashery, toys and sausages.
