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A festive wonderland for all to enjoy this Christmas

As the Christmas season fast approaches, the air becomes crisper, and the malls of Eldon Square light up with dazzling decorations, there’s no better place to experience the magic of the season than Eldon Square.  In the centre of Newcastle Eldon Square, brands offer an abundance of festive delights to discover. From gift shopping to festive dining and photo opportunities, here’s your guide to a memorable Christmas at Eldon Square.

Places to Enjoy Meals with Friends & Family this Christmas.

After a full day of shopping or for the perfect place to meet friends and celebrate the festive season, why not check out Eldon Square’s selection of restaurants. Recharge and celebrate in style with festive menus from Ask Italian, Chaophraya, Chiquito’s, The Alchemist and more.

Discover Eldon Square restaurants and festive menus here.

Christmas Part at Eldon Square

Christmas Party Outfits

Sparkle this festive season with head-turning outfits from work, Christmas party-worthy numbers to sequins galore, and more! If you’re looking for festive outfit inspiration, look no further.

We have carefully selected some of the most eye-catching items from Eldon Square brands, including ALL SAINTS, Fenwick, New Look, H&M, Next, and more for you to discover in our Christmas outfit 2023 guide.

View our Christmas Outfit 2023 Guide here.

Christmas 2023 Outfit Guide

Gift Guides for Him

Shopping for gifts is an integral part of the holiday season for many, and Eldon Square has you covered with a wide range of stores catering to both the easy to buy for and those harder to choose for friends and family members.

At Eldon Square, our brands have options to suit all tastes and preferences. Whether you’re shopping for your father, sons, brothers, partner or close friends, we’ve created the ultimate gift guide to make your holiday shopping a breeze.

View Gift Guide for Him Here

Foot Locker Trainers

Gift Guides for Her

This holiday season, show the special women in your life just how much they mean to you with carefully selected gifts from Eldon Square.

If you’re hunting for the perfect gift for that special woman in your life, Eldon Square has some ideas from our brands to help you find that special something, including gifts from Pandora, Prezzybox, Fenwick, John Lewis & Partners and Whittard of Chelsea

Whether you’re shopping for your friend, sister, mother, daughter or partner, our gift guide will make your holiday shopping a delightful experience.

View Gift Guide for Her Here

Lush Cosmetics Bath Bombs

Festive Treats

Christmas is a time for giving, but it’s also a time to indulge and have fun. Eldon Squares’ offering of cafes and delis from Costa, Fenwick Food Hall, Starbucks to Ori Caffe which are filled with sweet treats and hot beverages including hot chocolate and coffee make the perfect place to hide from the hustle and bustle outside. Catch up with friends and share stories of old and new while you sit back and savor the flavours of the holiday season.

Discover Coffee Shops here.

Fall Drinks at Eldon Square

Photo Opportunities

Capture the magic of the festive season and create lasting memories with photo spots at Eldon Square this Christmas. From The giant Christmas tree, Jingle and Bell the Eldon Express Train to the Christmas Flower Wall, there are lots of photo-friendly opportunities around the centre for you to discover in between your Christmas shopping spree and festive meals with friends and family.

Don’t forget to tag us on social media in your Christmas snaps!

Photo Opportunities at Eldon Square

Find out more about what’s on at Eldon Square this Christmas here.

Festive Menus at Eldon Square

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us which means it’s time for some festive feasts with our restaurants’ brand new and exclusive festive menus at Eldon Square.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya’s festive specials are finally here! Relish in a range of Thai-inspired dishes from Chaophraya’s brand new festive set menus that start from £37.00 per person. Indulge in a delicious Pad Thai, Goong Prik Klua or Chilli Basil Duck and more this Christmas. Chaophrya is open all day throughout the festive period, excluding Christmas Day.

Fancy something different? Why not treat yourself to their brand new afternoon tea for £35 per person which is available Sunday – Wednesday, 12 pm – 4 pm for a special get-together with friends.

Chaophraya Festive Menus

ASK Italian

Ask Italian is making this Christmas extra special with their Christmas set menu starting from £27,50 for 3 courses, which launches on 21 November. Enjoy the ultimate comfort food with their festive Stuffing Meatballs Al Forno to start, paired with Festive Pasta Fresca Christmas Carborana and finished with Biscoff Cheesecake or their Snowball Chocolate Gnocchi and more.

Wagamama

There’ll be parties for hosting, gyozas for toasting and ramen for warming the soul at Wagamama this festive season. Add some winter spice to your Christmas shopping trip from Wagamama’s range of warming Ramen, Hot Pots and teppanyaki dishes, perfect when paired with a Yuzu & Lychee Tonic or Cherry Blossom Lemonade!

Share some quality time with friends and family by heading to the benches for seasonal celebrations!

Chiquito

Ho-ho-holy guacamole it’s that time of year again – festive fiestas are upon us once more. Explore Chiquito’s Christmas menu like no other, with Caramelised Cranberry and Cheese Fondue and Cranberry Crunch Chicken Fajitas to tuck into.

Spice up your Chiquito‘s Christmas fiesta with a FREE round of classic margaritas if you book for Christmas before the 8th of November.

Greggs

The most anticipated foodie treat of the season – is Greggs Festive Bake! Available in-store soon, accompanied by Greggs festive soup.

And good news for vegans, as the Greggs Vegan Festive Bake returns to the menu this year and consists of Quorn pieces and a vegan bacon crumb, as well as dairy-free pastry. If you’re not a Festive Bake fan why not try a Pigs under Blankets Baguette, described perfectly as “your Sunday roast favourite on the go”?

Pizza Express

Oh, come, all ye hungry! Pizza Express festive menu launches on 21 November and is full of festive flavours. Get the party season started with a dazzling Christmas cocktail or dive into their new Snowball Dough Balls, loaded up with chocolate sauce and dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar. Can’t get enough? The Romana Mushroom & Truffle with three kinds of cheese is a perfect option for your festive feast.

And it wouldn’t be Christmas without a delicious Salted Caramel Espresso Martini.

Christmas Part at Eldon Square

Costa Coffee

Cosy up this Christmas with Costa‘s limited-edition festive menu including savoury and sweet treats. This year’s highly anticipated Christmas menu includes two hot drinks perfect for the festive season including the much-loved Gingerbread & Cream Latte and App Exclusive Black Forest & Cream Hot Chocolate.

Meanwhile, fans of Costa’s Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate will be pleased to see the favourites teased on the Costa social media channels in the Christmas line-up, which have us drooling at the thought!

Feeling festive? Check out Christmas events happening in centre this year to make your countdown to Christmas special.

 

 

Christmas Gift Guide for Him 2023

Men are traditionally hard to buy for so finding the perfect Christmas gift can be tricky. Our Christmas Gift Guide for Him is full of special and unique gifting ideas if you’re trying to gift them something a bit different to the traditional pair of socks and bottle of whisky this year.

Watch – Beaverbrooks (From £139)

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend but watches rank pretty highly on a man’s list! Beaverbrooks have a stunning range of watches and jewellery for men including the fan favourite TAG Heuer watches. If you’re looking for a sentimental gift to put under the tree this Christmas, opt for cufflinks and leather bracelets also available in Beaverbrooks.

Searching for a smartwatch? Swatch  and Apple have you covered. Shop our brand’s watch ranges in Eldon Square this Christmas.

Skincare Gift Sets – Molton Brown (£20 to £225)

It’s no secret that men tend to “skip” their skincare routine but with Molton Brown‘s decadent gift sets, he’ll be reaching for the cleansers and skincare saviours every morning and smelling wonderful all day. Update his signature scent with an aromatic new cologne from Molton Brown including including the new Wild Mint & Lavandin scent.

Sneakers – Foot Locker (From £109.99)

Upgrade his footwear game with a new pair of stylish trainers from Foot Locker. The store offers a wide variety of footwear form the latest Timberland Boots to Nike Air Force 1s, Nike Tuned 1’s, Adidas Campus and much more.

Whether they’ll be lifting weights in the gym, running in the rain or just for fashion, Foot Locker have you covered.

Schuh, and Office also stock a fantastic range of men’s trainers including Nike, Adidas, Converse and New Balance.

Foot Locker Trainers

Typo – Grinch Collection (From £2.00)

Do you know a bah humbug this Christmas or a Grinch fanatic? The brand new Typo x The Grinch Collection has landed at Typo and starts from as little as £2.00. The collection is made up of quirky Christmas trinkets including Christmas Baubles, Pen Holders, Ramen Bowls, Socks and even a Christmas Party Shirt.

MenKind – (Gifts from £5 to £450)

If he is a food lover or into kitchen gadgets, then MenKind is a great place to start your Christmas Shopping. The Drew & Cole Breakfast Sandwich Maker which was recently the judge’s pick in the food category in the Wishlists Awards at The Big Christmas Press Show is available from Menkind and comes in at £39.00.

For more gifting inspiration, read our Christmas Gift Guide for Her here.

Fenwick Christmas Window Theme

This year’s theme of the iconic Fenwick’s window is at the forefront of everyone’s mind.

Christmas would not be the same without a visit to the Fenwick window display during your Christmas shopping trip. As momentum builds in anticipation for the much-loved window reveal, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of its magical themes to date to try and work out what this year’s theme could be!

Over the years, various magical themes have been presented in Fenwick’s window from Treasure Island,  Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol and even an appearance from Shaun the Sheep. This brings us to this year’s theme. Will it be a Christmas classic or a modern twist on a much-loved fairy tale? Who knows?  We certainly don’t, but that’s all part of the fun, right?

Fenwick's Window

Grand Reveal

The grand reveal of Fenwick’s window will take place on Sunday 5 November. The reveal will only be available to members of the public who have won a ticket by entering the prize draw from Monday 16 October to Sunday 22 October. Enter here.

Fear not. The general public can still view Fenwick’s window display from Monday 6 November and updates will be available across Fenwick’s social media accounts on Sunday evening, including a reveal via Fenwick’s Official YouTube channel here.

After a visit to Fenwick’s window, why not enjoy a spot of shopping and discover more from Eldon Square brands? Find out more here.

Pocket Geek is Now Open

We’re delighted to welcome Pocket Geek, a premium tech repair brand to Eldon Square! Pocket Geek is a part of the well-renowned Assurant group of companies.

Pocket Geek repairs products and refurbished devices including Apple, Samsung, Google, LG and more. From screens to batteries and everything in between, they can fix it.

Located on Clayton Street next to Sports Traider, they also have a trusted partnership with major UK banking groups and offer a service to their insurance customers. Walk-In customers are also welcome and the expert team is happy to help.

Inside Pocket Geek store, Eldon Square, Newcastle
Inside Pocket Geek store, Eldon Square, Newcastle

Find out more about Pocket Geek via their store page here or visit their website.

Welcome Mango!

We’re delighted to welcome high-street fashion favourite Mango to the Eldon Square family!

Mango is one of Europe’s leading fashion brands offering the latest trends and inspiration in fashion for women. Discover designs and seasonal styles including dresses, sweaters, tops, jeans, shoes, bags and accessories.

The store is modern, stylish and features the essence of Mediterranean style with a contemporary twist and is located in St Andrew’s Way, next to Hollister.

Find out more about Mango here.

Christmas 2022 at Eldon Square

The jingling of bells, the magic of the sparkly lights and shopping bags can only mean one thing, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Let your festive shopping commence with our extended opening time. Shop ’til 8pm on weekdays from 25 November to 23 December, giving you plenty of extra time to find Christmas gifts for you and your loved ones.

Opening hours from 25 November *until 23 December

*Please check with individual stores before visiting, as opening times may vary throughout the festive season.

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 8pm
  • Saturday: 9am to 7pm
  • Sunday: 11am to 5pm

View our full festive opening hours and find out the quieter times to shop here.

All aboard the Eldon Square Express

The magic of Christmas has arrived at Eldon Square, with the twinkle of lights and decorations as far as the eye can see! Embrace the festive season and take a snap of ‘Jingle and Bell’ the Express train situated at St Andrew’s Way or visit this year’s spectacular Christmas tree located outside Clarks and Boots.

Countdown to Christmas

This is not a drill! The countdown to Christmas has begun here at Eldon Square with the arrival of our much-loved countdown clock. The renowned clock hangs proudly above the doors of our Northumberland Street entrance, ready and waiting for Santa to spread joy far and wide on the 25 December.

Why not visit Fenwick’s iconic Christmas window display and enjoy this year’s theme during your visit?

Festive Food & Drink

Don’t forget that a number of our restaurants are open even later for a tasty treat after a long day of Christmas shopping! View the festive menus found at Eldon Square here.

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