Things to do in Northumberland, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

Wide choice of yarns for all budgets. Patterns, magazines, accessories. Super range of unique, locally crafted gifts. Full programme of workshops including knitting, crochet and felting.Friendly Knit2gether group. Put-by scheme, loyalty card, expert help, superb customer service!

*PLEASE NOTE ~ CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN* 'Click & Collect' and Website Purchases available. Marilyn & Melrose is an Interiors & Lifestyle shop, based in the beautiful castle town of Alnwick, in Northumberland. We opened the shop in August 2012, introducing the North East to the wonders of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™, painted furniture, up-cycling and of course …. fantastic Craft Workshops. We moved to new premises on Narrowgate in Alnwick and the shop has evolved into a lifestyle store, largely because we listened to our customers, and also because it was a natural progression. When you visit us, you will find a vast array of many beautiful items for your home …. soft furnishings, furniture, craft items, haberdashery, scented candles, beautiful jewellery, mind body and spirit items …. and clothes too. There are three floors of loveliness for you to explore. You can be assured of a very warm welcome and four-legged friends are welcome too. Best wishes from us both. xx

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.)

Slate & Nature is a family run business based in the heart of Northumberland. We are committed to producing beautiful and innovative products from reclaimed and environmentally friendly slate to enhance Nature. In house designed for in the house and around the garden. Every product is handmade in our riverside workshop/studio and is as unique as every piece of slate that goes into its production. And slate being slate, our products are both durable and easily maintained. If you have something you would like to have made in slate, we're happy to undertake commissions, or if you would just like to know more about what we do, we would like to hear from you and to see you. You can also relax at our Riverside terrace, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, whilst you 'dream' away by listening to the trickling water and observing our most admired tranquil wildlife setting. We are open most days/early evenings, but please ring in advance to avoid disappointment.

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

Corbridge Garden Room is a small family run shop in the beautiful countryside village of Corbridge. We specialise in Homeware, Gifts and Garden merchandise. Established in 2012, our range continues to flourish & grow - please pop in & have a look around!