If you’re visiting us at our Christmas Makers Market on the 3rd of December, why not make a day of it? We’ve curated a must-visit-list of our favourite independent shops, food and drink places - all just a short walk from our studio.

We’ve divided it up into homeware / gifts for foodies / food to fuel your shopping + added Sunday opening hours so you can plan your route.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift, something to add to your own wishlist or just to get to know Jesmond… Here are some our faves:

⭐️ Our faves for… homeware, accessories and really nice things

Something Good Newcastle

@somethinggoodco / somethinggoodco.uk
Address: 265 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, NE2 1LB
Sunday opening hours: 12-4pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 7 min

Well known in Jesmond, Something Good is a shop you can go to buy everyday plant-based, cruelty-free and low-waste goods. They stock books about zero-waste living, compostable and low-waste household items, homeware, skincare and beauty such as shampoo and shaving bars. We love them because they make it so fun and easy to treat yourself whilst treating the planet. With workshops and events for making your own candles and kombucha, there’s something for everyone! If you know someone who loves to pamper themselves and try new things, gift them and the planet ‘something good’.

The Flower Folk

@the_flower_folk / theflowerfolk.com
Address: 20 Brentwood Ave, West Jesmond, NE2 3DH
Sunday opening hours: 11-4pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 11 min

The flower folk create beautifully handmade, seasonal bunches and bouquets for all occasions. Prioritising quality and craftsmanship, these folk stock seasonal fresh and dried flowers as well as handmade christmas wreaths to take home or gift to your nature loving friend (with christmas delivery!). Know someone who is flower crazy? These folk have a flower subscription as well as floristry and festive workshops which accommodate for all budgets. We love them because they create such beautiful products whilst reducing their carbon footprint and prioritising sustainability.

Fern Avenue Antiques Centre

@fernavenueantiquescentre / fernavenueantiquescentre.co.uk
Address: 75-79 Fern Ave, Jesmond, NE2 2RA
Sunday opening hours: 11-4pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 20 seconds

Still haven’t found a present for your eclectic friend? Try popping next door to Fern Avenue Antiques! They stock over 33 different local antiques dealers under one roof. Stocking a huge range of things including vintage lampshades, ceramics, jewellery, cameras, trinkets, rare items, art and books - find something perfect for someone who appreciates original, unique and interesting treasures.

Nucasa store

@nucasastore / Address: 14-16 Brentwood Avenue, Jesmond, NE23DH
Sunday opening hours: 10-5 / www.nucasastore.co.uk

In their words… a lifestyle store - stocking design-led goods, long lasting in form & function. I am yet to visit but from the picture I’ve seen on their socials it looks jam packed with beautiful things, and I’m sure anyone I don’t find a gift for at our market, will be getting a gift from here.

⭐️ Our faves for… foodie gifts

Rehills of Jesmond

@rehills.jesmond
Address: 245-249 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, NE2 1LB
Sunday opening hours: 11am-9pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 7 min

Rehills of Jesmond sell unique and exciting flavours of wine, beer and spirits. Accommodating a wide range of tastes, they stock original flavours like Black Forest Gateau stout, northern brewed craft beers and christmas themed drinks - perfect for someone who enjoys a tipple.

Grate Newcastle

@gratenewcastle / Address: 252 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, NE2 1LD
Sunday opening hours: 12-4pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 7 min

When is a better time for cheese than at Christmas?! Grate is an independent cheesemonger, selling a wide range of delicious local, british and european cheeses. For lovers of the traditional classic cheeses or adventurous foodies - Grate offers expertly chosen collections as well as scrumptious hidden treasures you’ve never had the pleasure of tasting yet! We love them because they proudly represent the toon in their lovely cheeses (and we love Moz and her cheese puns).

⭐️ Our faves for… food while you shop

Dene’s Deli

@denesdeli / denesdeli.com / Address: 244 Jesmond Rd, Jesmond, NE2 1LD
closed Sunday but we couldn’t not include these legends / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 7 min

Dene’s Deli has been serving Newcastle with specialist made and mouth-wateringly good sandwiches, cakes, nibbles, platters and salads for over 25 years. We love them because they are inclusive, catering to everyone’s dietary needs; are constantly fundraising money for charity and are proud to support the North east - stocking local products and ingredients! Offering platters, hampers, desserts, cheese, dressings, granola and much more - why not grab a sandwich while you shop.

Cake Stories - Jesmond

@cakestoriesjesmond / cakestories.com
Sunday opening hours: 9am-9pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 11 min
Address: 12 Brentwood Ave, West Jesmond, NE2 3DH

Famous among the geordies for their adventurously scrumptious sweet treats and home of the brownio. Cake Stories offer vegan and gluten free bakes that can be posted through a letterbox (!), as well as cocktails, breakfast, their own bags of ground coffee, digital gift cards and (coming soon) a subscription service.

Aiden’s Kitchen

@aidenskitchenncl / aidenskitchen.co.uk
Sunday opening hours: 9am- 3pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 16 min
Address: 11 Starbeck Ave, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1RH

Fancying a winter brunch? Aiden’s Kitchen serve heavenly breakfasts, brunch, coffee and cakes all day long. They also offer celebration cakes, generous boxes of sweet treats as well as their iconic ‘pancake stack’ T-shirts . Pop in for a bite to eat and you might leave with a gift for your fashion loving friend!

Arlo

@arlojesmond / arlojesmond.com
Sunday opening hours: 9am-7pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 12 min
Address: 36-38 Brentwood Ave, West Jesmond, NE2 3DH

Arlo is a homely and quirky bistro, bar and cafe filled with Alpine memorabilia and retro decor to get you in the festive mood. You can sit outside and stay warm as they have heaters and a secret garden (which is dog friendly). We love them as their food is seasonal and home-cooked with locally sourced ingredients. They also have an in-house bakery where you can purchase scones, quiches or celebration cakes.

Did we name our dog after this place? I couldn’t possibly say…

1901 Caffe Bistro - Jesmond

@caffe1901jesmond / Sunday opening hours: 9am-5pm / Walk from The Pottery Experience: 11 min / Address: 68 St George's Terrace, West Jesmond, NE2 2DL

Decked out with vintage decor along with a joyful and homely atmosphere, 1901 offers a wide range of breakfast, lunch, desserts, mammoth hot-chocolates, coffee, shakes and health boosters as well as festive foods around christmas time.