Shopping in Northumberland

Shop 'til you drop!

Northumberland is the perfect place for a unique shopping experience. From historic outdoor markets and one of the largest second-hand bookshops, to brand-new department stores, there is something for everyone to browse.

Fill your boots in Northumberland

Browse quaint book shops, stroll past bunting-strewn stalls, enjoy the hustle and bustle of high streets in our towns and villages and feel like a local at farmer’s markets.

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Local fruit and veg available at Brocksbushes Farm Shop

Farm shops and local producers

Northumberland is renowned for its fresh local produce including the famous Craster kippers, venison and game birds, hill lamb, beef, poultry, heritage potatoes, asparagus, strawberries, real ale, mead, rum… need we go on?

Markets

Head to Northumberland’s bustling, bunting-strewn markets and be charmed by independent stalls, local food outlets and our passionate producers’ Northumbrian accents! Have an authentic and traditional shopping experience and take away fresh food.

Outdoor stores and hire

Whether you’re interested in mountain biking, climbing, surfing and canoeing, there are plenty of incredible locations in Northumberland where you can find adventure. Leave your heavy equipment at home! You can hire everything you need right here.

Home Stores and Garden Centres

Her Grace the Duchess of Northumberland sets the green-fingered scene in Northumberland, as her world famous Alnwick Garden is a prime example. With this in mind, you won’t have to travel far to find a garden centre in Northumberland.

Art, craft and gift shops

With sweeping open beaches overlooked by castles, big open skies, rolling green countryside and a romantic appeal to rival almost anywhere in the world, Northumberland is an irresistible place to live and work for artists and photographers.

From bookshops to boutique buys

Skim market stalls for souvenirs and stroll along stylish high village streets to bag yourself a boutique buy. We have a wide range of art, craft and gift shops, galleries, outlets and markets in our historic market towns, where you can relish local tasters, browse secondhand books and window shop along the cobbled streets. You can also find a range of shops to pick up picnic essentials, snacks to fuel hiking adventures and picky bits to keep the kids happy on the journey home, including conveniently located SPAR Thropton.

Featured Shops & Shopping Centres

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Arts & Crafts Shop Morpeth

Morpeth Chantry Gift Shop

Step into the historic Morpeth Chantry, a charming building nestled in the heart of the town. Inside, you'll find a treasure trove of art, crafts, and unique gifts, carefully handpicked just for you.

Garden Centre Bardon Mill

Errington Reay Pottery

Visit the last remaining commercial salt-glazed pottery in Britain. Become immersed in our passion for pots and the heritage of Errington Reay.

Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Blagdon

Northumberland Cheese

The Cheese Farm is a hub of dairy activity! Making cheese downstairs & with our Cheese Loft Cafe & Shop above.

Delicatessen & Farm Shop Ford and Etal Estate

Etal Post Office, Shop & Tearoom

A traditional tearoom, shop and Post Office in one of the prettiest villages in Northumberland. In good weather, relax in the secluded gardens at the front.

Cafes, Tearooms & Coffee Shops Amble

Hauxley Farm Dairy

Hauxley Farm Dairy Vending Machines. Farm produced milkshakes, cold coffee and much more, all dairy products from our own cows.

Delicatessen & Farm Shop Embleton

The Village Farm Shop

Farm shop championing local produce, delicious homemade sandwiches, quiches, sausage rolls and cakes. Excellent selection of spirits, wines and ales.

Arts & Crafts Shop Amble

Amble Pin Cushion

Crafting heaven! Yarn, fabric, haberdashery, kits, patterns, quilting, embroidery, alterations and repairs, dressmaking, felting, cross stitch, millinery, kits for kids.

Delicatessen & Farm Shop Alnwick

Turnbull's Northumbrian Food Hall

Turnbull's Food Hall is a traditional Butchers with an indulgent selection of award-winning pies and salads, hot & cold food-to go.

Delicatessen & Farm Shop Longframlington

R. Green & Son

High-quality meat sourced from Northumberland.

Shop Online

You may have sampled some of our great local produce on your last trip to Northumberland or you may be looking for a taster of what to expect on an upcoming visit to our creative county, whether that be takeaway seafood on our coast or fine dining in local pubs and restaurants. Enjoy the tastes, aromas or just remember the good times spent in Northumberland by shopping online with some of our local producers.

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