8 homeware stores North of the Tyne you need to visit.
North of the Tyne is brimming with amazing interior shops. All the businesses listed below have aims to bring local creators into the spotlight and showcase the great work of North-East makers. By supporting local businesses, you are helping the planet. To continue this, all the spots listed below are accessible via Metro so you can continue making more sustainable choices.
Bellwoods
Bellwoods is a lifestyle store that brings together a collection of planet friendly, design-led interior items for you, your home and your life. Bellwoods are a very ethical homeware store with not only donating to charities monthly but also hosting monthly pop up shops with local, independent makers giving them a physical space to showcase their work and find a new audience.
The business is independently owned and operated by Nathalie, she was initially inspired by the vibrant indie shop scene when living in Toronto.
The closest Metro station to Bellwood's is Whitley Bay.
- Nucasa
Located in the heart of Jesmond, Nucasa, aim to provide a platform to celebrate unique craftmanship from both local and global brands. They’re inspiration is from Scandinavian design and the concept of a slower living, which is centred around living in a more balanced meaningful way.
Nucasa was opened in 2020 by Laura, she wants to focus on supporting small businesses and encourage shopping sustainably. She has also added a coffee bar so you can enjoy a great hot drink alongside the homeware goods.
The closest Metro station is Jesmond.
- Merchant No1.
A beautiful interior, furniture and gift shop located in the centre of Monkseaton. All of Merchant No.1’s products are handmade by local crafters within the North East area. In recent years the business has moved more into Interior Design over the last 5 years and they are proud to still make all of their own soft furnishings in house.
The closest Metro station is Monkseaton.
- The Find
A luxury vintage homeware store which is all about working with local businesses who have true craftmanship and high quality.
Owner, Jess, has a wide selection of beautiful items from 34 local sellers, artists and makers. Expect to see everything from coffee pots to hand made limited edition lampshades. There is even hand made soap, candles and hand thrown ceramic from three different artisans! Open everyday from 10:00am to 5:00pm except Mondays. This is a must visit!
The closest Metro station to The Find is Manors.
- Sora Studio
Only a door down from The Find you will come across Sora Studio. Created and curated in Ouseburn, there is perfect additions to any room featured in this store. From Newcastle themed prints to mini vases, there’s plenty of aesthetically pleasing choice.
The closest Metro station is Manors
- Wild at heart
Found on the coast at Tynemouth is a quaint interior shop that sells home and giftware from brands such as Light & Living, and there is also jewellery and cards. It is a great spot in the autumn and when the Christmas collections come out. The perfect spot for one off finds, and carefully curated décor.
The closest Metro station is Tynemouth.
- Flea Circus
Newcastle’s original department store of local independent sellers and creatives, in the city’s thriving cultural quarter. Flea circus sells a vast range of vintage treasure. They heavily support local creatives and offer all kinds of original and handcrafted goods.
The closest Metro station is Jesmond.
- Wildflower- Ouseburn
Any room can be lit up by adding plants or arrangements and Wildflower has an amazing selection to choose from. Also within the shop there's lots of unique items alongside indoor plants and pottery. It's a great store to pick up some extra bits to spruce up your home.
The closest Metro station is Manors.