Tynemouth Market
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Published February 15th 2016
All change for a family-friendly market
Vintage jewellery, home-made sweets, and second-hand books - these are just some of the offerings at the eclectic Tynemouth Market.
Located under the broad roof of Tynemouth Metro Station, this all-weekend, every-weekend market is an unusual mix of expensive vintage wares and cheap knick-knacks.
I first saw this market in summer, when I bought a sweet chocolate ice-cream and a faded novel on my way to a walk around the local priory. The location of this market makes it possible to attend in any weather, however, as I found for myself when I visited for the third time yesterday, wrapped in layers of fleece to keep off the English chill, feverishly clutching my nearly-broken umbrella. The market was still full.
Touted as 'one of the busiest markets in the North East,' Tynemouth Market is home to many regular stallholders offering a wide variety of lunch and snack foods, as well as bric-a-brac stalls, second-hand booksellers, and the odd meat and vegetable wholesaler. The market runs every weekend from about 9am to 4pm, though they will pack up a bit early if the weather is cold and the customers slow.
A farmers' market joins the main body of the market every third Saturday of the month, bringing an enormous amount of cheap, fresh produce and swelling the already full crowds.
I recommend Field House Farm Shop for a wonderful array of handmade sausages and pies and Ouseburn Coffee Co. for a cup of steaming artisan coffee (or a bag of beans). As for home-made baked goods, there are simply too many stalls to choose from - I have yet to try them all!
With a full tummy and a vintage costume-jewellery bracelet (50p!) on my wrist I headed back to the warmth of the indoors. I would encourage locals and visitors alike to try this famous market, whether you are just popping in after enjoying the quaint Tynemouth town, or venturing out to make a day of it.
Tynemouth Market can be easily reached via metro - just hop off at Tynemouth Station and you'll find yourself instantly in the thick of it.
Visit the website here.
Located under the broad roof of Tynemouth Metro Station, this all-weekend, every-weekend market is an unusual mix of expensive vintage wares and cheap knick-knacks.
I first saw this market in summer, when I bought a sweet chocolate ice-cream and a faded novel on my way to a walk around the local priory. The location of this market makes it possible to attend in any weather, however, as I found for myself when I visited for the third time yesterday, wrapped in layers of fleece to keep off the English chill, feverishly clutching my nearly-broken umbrella. The market was still full.
A farmers' market joins the main body of the market every third Saturday of the month, bringing an enormous amount of cheap, fresh produce and swelling the already full crowds.
I recommend Field House Farm Shop for a wonderful array of handmade sausages and pies and Ouseburn Coffee Co. for a cup of steaming artisan coffee (or a bag of beans). As for home-made baked goods, there are simply too many stalls to choose from - I have yet to try them all!
With a full tummy and a vintage costume-jewellery bracelet (50p!) on my wrist I headed back to the warmth of the indoors. I would encourage locals and visitors alike to try this famous market, whether you are just popping in after enjoying the quaint Tynemouth town, or venturing out to make a day of it.
Tynemouth Market can be easily reached via metro - just hop off at Tynemouth Station and you'll find yourself instantly in the thick of it.
Visit the website here.
Why? Eclectic markets in historic train station
When: Every weekend 9am - 4pm
Website: www.tynemouthmarkets.com
Where: Tynemouth Station
Cost: Free
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