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The magic of Christmas Central at Eldon Square

This festive season, Eldon Square transforms into Christmas Central – your one-stop destination for everything Christmas.

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gifts, planning a festive feast, or getting ready to sparkle at every celebration, Eldon Square has it all. Discover thoughtful presents for everyone on your list, from high-street favourites to luxury finds, and step into party season with standout fashion and beauty inspiration.

Make a day of it with family and friends as you enjoy delicious dining, tempting treats and magical experiences for all ages. From festive menus to joyful moments, it’s the perfect place to celebrate, share and make memories.

Eldon Square is Christmas Central, at the heart of Christmas.

Christmas Lights and Instagram Moments

There’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of seeing Christmas lights and our famous Christmas Countdown Clock return year on year. That warm, familiar glow that instantly makes you think of cherished memories of Christmas. This festive season, Eldon Square’s shining brighter than ever, with brand new lights, transforming every corner into a festive wonderland. And while you’re here, don’t forget to snap a few pics at our stunning photo spots dotted around the centre. It’s the perfect way to do your Christmas shopping, combining tradition with fresh new sparkle to make your shopping experience unforgettable.

Christmas Party Inspiration

We know that fashion at Christmas in Newcastle is a BIG thing, and our retailers understand the Christmas Party attire assignment! From sparkling sequin dresses at River Island, Velvet Blazers from NEXT, to must-have heels from Office shoes, there’s something to suit all shapes and sizes at Eldon Square. We’ve even pulled together a canny Christmas Party Outfit guide to help you find your favourite fit of the season – because who doesn’t want to look their best for a cheeky kiss under the mistletoe?

Festive Feasts

Coming together with friends and family and catching up over a bite to eat or a cocktail is bound to be at the top of your things to do at Christmas. So, without further ado, we have just the thing to help you choose where to eat your festive scran in Newcastle, including many of our go-to restaurants and eateries inside Eldon Square. Whether you like to dine in with traditional flavours at Flight Club, ASK Italian, or want to explore new cuisines at The Bake and Chit n Chaat, our Top Places to Dine in Newcastle Guide will help you find the perfect spot, whether it’s a cosy meal or a proper knee up!

Festive Family Fun

Entertaining the kids has never been easier this Christmas at Eldon Square! Let them immerse themselves in fun and festive magic with our jam-packed line-up of events:

Elf School: Little ones can become Santa’s helpers for the day — with elf hats, rosy cheeks, songs, stories, and reindeer food making. Pure Christmas joy!
Elf Run: A lively 1km dash through the centre, full of tunes, smiles, and medals for all the mini elves who take part.
Elf Trail: Running from 21 Nov to 19 Dec, families can hunt for hidden letters across the mall to solve a festive puzzle and even enter a draw to win family tickets to Aladdin at the Theatre Royal.

Bring the little ones, join the fun, and make this Christmas shopping trip one they’ll always remember!

Christmas Gifting Central

Finding the perfect Christmas gift has never been easier! At Eldon Square, you’ll discover a massive selection of gifts for all ages and budgets, all under one roof. From the latest gadgets and tech treats at John Lewis & Partners, EE, Apple, and Menkind, to keepsakes and trinkets from Clintons, Fenwick, Pandora, and Typo, there’s something to make everyone smile this festive season.

For fashion lovers, the centre is bursting with festive options, cosy winter knits, statement party pieces, and stylish accessories from River Island, H&M, NEXT, New Look, Superdry, and Accessorize. Beauty and self-care gifts are just as easy to find with Rituals, The Body Shop, LUSH, Sephora, and Boots, while Austen & Blake, Swarovski, Ernest Jones, and Beaverbrooks offer that extra sparkle for someone special.

Don’t forget the little ones and foodies! Fenwick, MINISO and John Lewis are full of toys, games, and plush pals, while Hotel Chocolat, Krispy Kreme, and Greggs have delicious treats and gift cards to tuck under the tree.

And for those hard to buy for family friends there’s always the trusty Eldon Square Gift Card that can be purchased in centre or online here.

Christmas Gift Wrap Stand.

We aren’t kidding when we said Eldon Square is Christmas central, we’ve even got the wrapping down! Once you’ve finished your fun-filled day Christmas shopping at Eldon Square, why not swing by our Christmas gift wrap stand, where you can have all your presents personally gift wrapped by our volunteers from the Children’s Foundation Charity in return for a small donation.

This Christmas, it’s not just about the gifts under the tree, it’s about the magic we share.

It’s laughter echoing through a festive catch-up with friends, and the sparkle in a child’s eyes seeing Fenwick’s Window in Newcastle for the very first time. It’s those cherished traditions passed lovingly from one generation to the next.

It’s the pure joy of finding that perfect party dress in River Island or shirt from NEXT, ready to make its debut on a night filled with laughter and light. It’s spotting that little Christmas bauble from John Lewis that could only ever belong to Nan, the one that brings a smile before it’s even wrapped.

This is Christmas – the sights, the sounds, the spirit, all in one magical place.

This is Christmas Central. This is Eldon Square.