For the avid shopper, Newcastle upon Tyne shopping doesn’t come any finer than the expansive Eldon Square Shopping Centre. Today this immense shopping centre has the distinction of being one of Britain’s biggest city centre shopping complexes. Opened in 1977 by Queen Elizabeth II, it was a ground-breaking development at the time of its opening.

The mammoth mall features major department stores  such as Fenwick, John Lewis and Marks & Spencer. These major retail centres offer a  wide variety of goods encompassing a  large array of merchandise.

Stores featuring the latest in stylish apparel and accessories are well represented at Eldon Square Shopping Centre. Stores range from casual staples like Levi’s to specialist trendsetters like Guess and All Saints. Ladies will be delighted by premier clothing purveyors like Dorothy Perkins and shoppers desiring quality footwear will be satisfied by the options on offer. Jewellery of exceptional quality is retailed by a number of renowned specialists. Fine timepieces as well as more casual trendy watches are available at the shopping centre.

The sports enthusiast is not forgotten with a range of shops offering sports equipment, including Sports Direct, Powerhouse Fitness and the Newcastle United Club Shop. For the shopper who seeks health and beauty products numerous options are available, along with drugstores for any necessity. 

Eldon Square offers a multitude of dining options, from gourmet restaurants to convenient fast food outlets. Pizza Hut, Nando’s and Starbucks Coffee are all found at Eldon Square. Other well known brands include Wagamama and Thorntons. The Marble Slab Creamery offers excellent fresh ice cream in a variety of flavours.  

Eldon Square Shopping Centre is located approximately half a mile away from Copthorne Hotel Newcastle, an ideal hotel for visitors to the city.