The Metrocentre
The Metrocentre in Gateshead is one of Europe's largest shopping and leisure centres with over 300 retailers and 50 cafes and restaurants - just a short bus or train journey from Newcastle city centre.
Markets
Every Sunday there is a traditional street market on the Quayside selling everything and anything, and an Arts and Crafts market on the Armstrong Bridge in Jesmond. Farmers markets are run on the first Friday of each month at Monument, where you can buy meats, cheese, confectionery and other local produce.