NE1's Guide To Christmas
The countdown to Christmas has begun and we have lots to look forward to here in NE1. Whether you’re looking for your festive foodie fix, Christmassy cocktails, shopping inspiration or fun for all the family, we’ve got it covered. Here’s our guide to a cracking Christmas in NE1…
FOR FOOD…
- For seriously good street food that will have you feeling festive under the twinkling fairy lights, head to the Newcastle International Christmas Markets where you can bag sweet treats, burgers, sausages and mulled wines.
newcastlegateshead.com
- Eat, drink and be merry at intu Eldon Square this Christmas! It’s important to relax and refuel after every big day of Christmas shopping. Pop to one of the many foodie spots under one roof for a festive feast with over 20 restaurants open late. Restaurants include Tapas Revolution, Chaophraya, Giraffe, Nando’s, Bella Italia, The Alchemist and Pizza Express to name but a few.
intu.co.uk/eldonsquare
FOR DRINKS…
- Warm up during winter days and nights with a festive favourite at Costa. Their Christmas coffees are back in town and they’re more indulgent and creative than ever before. Expect Billionaire’s Hot Chocolate, Black Forest Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Latte and Hot Spiced Apple. Winter warmers that will have you feel festive inside and out.
costa.co.uk
- Leap over to The Laundrette this Christmas to sample some of their fabulous festive cocktails. Naughty but nice!
thelaundretteuk.com
- Get in line and go back to school this winter with a wonderful Christmas Cocktail School at the Slug & Lettuce. This perfect party package includes a prosecco arrival, two Christmas cocktails with bartender tutorial, a festive buffet and a selfie pack. You won’t need your backpack and pencil case for this one, just jolly friends and Christmas sparkle! Book now for just £35 per person.
slugandlettuce.co.uk/newcastle
FOR FAMILY…
- Fenwick’s much-loved animated window has come to life with ‘Love From Paddington’. Inspired by the late Michael Bond’s beloved bear, the window displays classic scenes from Paddington Bear books including his first meeting with the Browns at Paddington Station and tea in Mr Gruber’s antiques shop.
fenwick.co.uk/stores/newcastle
- Get your skates on for ice skating season at the Life Science Centre. The ice rink is back and it’s the perfect spot for fun over the festive period.
life.org.uk
- There’s one Christmas film that gives you that warm, festive feeling. And it’s back at the Tyneside Cinema this December! It’s A Wonderful Life - the essential Christmas movie for the whole family and a tradition too good to miss this year! Book tickets now.
tynesidecinema.co.uk
FOR SHOPPING…
- Gather your gal pals this Christmas for an Exclusive Girls Night In at Dorothy Perkins, intu Eldon Square. Book a group of up to eight people for a one-to-one personal shopping service and receive 20% off anything purchased on the day. Call the store on 0191 232 9405 to book your Girls Night In now!
NE1 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE:
The Fenwick Beauty Advent Calendar
The perfect countdown to Christmas gift for the beauty lover in your life.
£150; fenwick.co.uk
The Snowman Model
A chocolatey, festive delight bringing Christmas cheer to fans of white chocolate
£6 (3 for 2); thorntons.co.uk
Do Not Open Until 25 December Christmas Santa Sack
Bring a rustic look to your festivities with this East of India traditional Father Christmas sack.
£8; johnlewis.com
Mulled Wine Hand Cream 50ml
The perfect pick-me-up for an indulgent, festive beauty treat.
Dear Newcastle & Dear Gateshead Prints
Make loved ones laugh with these Geordie prints from BALTIC Shop.
£20 each; shop.balticmill.com
Don’t forget…
Our city comes Alive After Five all year round - but Christmas is the perfect time to make the most of this fabulous ‘park free, shop late’ initiative.
Miss the weekend rush and head into NE1 after dark to find a festive feast, sip seasonal cocktails, tick off your Christmas gift list and enjoy everything our city has to offer when day turns to night!
Participating Alive After Five car parks include:
Eldon Garden, Eldon Square, Oxford Street, Manors, Quayside, Dean Street and Grainger Town.
Park for free Monday - Saturday after 5pm. Eat, drink, shop and LOVE our city!
Checking out our Christmas Guide - Let us know what you think. Tweet us at: @NewcastleNE1, tag us in your snaps on Instagram at: @NewcastleNE1 and get in touch on Facebook at: @GetIntoNewcastle. We can't wait to hear from you. Merry Christmas!
