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The Glamorous Owl

Gifts, workshops (you can make your own wedding rings here) and longer courses are all on offer at this fantastic city centre jeweller run by local silversmith and Glamorous Owl owner Claire Chapman. 2 Old George Yd, NE1. theglamorousowl.com

Seven Stories shop

The National Centre for Children’s Books – housed in a renovated Victorian mill – also has an awardwinning bookshop that sells books and materials encouraging children and young people to read. 30 Lime St, NE1. sevenstories.org.uk/shop

The yesterday Society Vintage Boutique

Housed in the 185-year-old Grainger Market is an Aladdin’s cave packed to the rafters with vintage and retro clothing and accessories for men and women, all lovingly curated by owner Rachael. Unit 9, Alley 1 The Grainger Mkt, NE1. theyesterdaysociety.co.uk

The Biscuit Factory

A former Victorian biscuit factory turned gallery with space to display the work of more than 250 local and national artists working in many mediums. Also home to fantastic eatery The Factory Kitchen.

16 Stoddart St, NE2. thebiscuitfactory.com

Proven Goods Co.

This place specialises in low-proven hand-rolled small batch doughnuts, filled, glazed and made from scratch every morning in Newcastle. February flavours include Yorkshire rhubarb fool and vanilla custard crème brûlée. Diet be damned.

Unit 1, Maling Court, Hoults Yd, Walker Rd, NE6. provengoods.co

End

This stylish city centre menswear store stocks more than 400 designers from the worlds of luxury fashion, streetwear, exclusive sportswear and emerging designers.

133-137 Grainger St, NE1.

endclothing.com

Waceland

From handpicked vintage pieces to streetwear by the likes of Supreme, Anti

Social Social Club and Palace, this little store packs a punch.

Unit 19, Central Arcade, Grainger St, NE1. waceland.com

Baltic Shop

Looking for gifts inspired by international art and design – original art, prints or posters? Baltic Shop has you covered. We’re also a bit in love with pink

Perez Poodle – must be something in the Valentine’s water.

South Shore Rd, NE8. shop.balticmill.com

Razzbery Bazaar

This eclectic gift shop is described as a treasure trove by its devoted clientele. A place that celebrates es colour and makes shopping fun.

14 Front St, NE30. razzberrybazaar.co.uk .uk

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. Fine vintage:. . The Yesterday. . Society has a. . retro collection.

StateSt t off ththe art: The Biscuit Factory (above) displays the work of 250 artists; T-shirts (left) are among Waceland’s handpicked items

In the pink: Perez Poodle (left) is among popular items available at Baltic Shop (below)

. Treasure trove:. . The colourful. . Razzberry Bazaar. . makes shopping fun.

Dough-eyed: Proven Goods Co treats are made from scratch every morning

. The Glamorous Owl and. . menswear store End (left).

Mmmmmm: The Bacon Butter Burger