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DURING THE DAY ON YOUR HEN WEEKEND IN NEWCASTLE


On any tick list of things to do on a hen weekend Shopping has to feature at the top and girls, Newcastle’s certainly a hot spot. You see, Geordies like a bargain and they also like their bling so here you’re going to be spoilt with a whole wealth of shopping from bargains to top designers.

Newcastle is very easy to navigate as the Metro (one of the UK’s most efficient transport systems) has stations dotted all over the Newcastle and Gateshead area. They are cheap, quick and safe and used by everybody throughout the day. The city itself is so compact that you may find you want to walk everywhere anyway.

So let’s get cracking and flex that credit card and where better to start than Eldon Square in the heart of Newcastle. Home to John Lewis and Fenwick Department store they are stacked full of designer names. Cutting edge fashion from G-STAR and RebelRebel are found at Eldon Square too and you can link through to Eldon Garden. Here you will find independent shops such as Flirtatious, a chance, maybe, for you to buy luxury handmade lingerie by UK designers (we feel sure your stag will approve!) There are plenty of cafes and eating spots for you and the girls to chill out and put the shopping bags down for a while on your hen weekend Newcastle.

Newcastle is also home to great designer stores too. Karen Millen can be found on Market Street and also at the Metro Centre Gateshead with her individual style she is one of the most highly recognised brands around. Or head down Osborne Road in Jesmond, to the award winning JulesB for mens and womenswear. Here they stock Twenty8Twelve as well as Oska, Backstage and Bottega di Brunella and more. Skirt on High Bridge Street stocks Paul and Joe Sister and Ella Moss as well as less well-known international designers. Their pieces while unusual and cool are guaranteed to stand the test of time. Also on High Bridge Street check out Union for Retro and Attica for Vintage styles.

You could take the short bus/rail journey to the Metro Centre at Gateshead just 10 minutes from Newcastle. One of the original out of town centre shopping experiences and the largest in Europe, it continues to roll with the times, and is now home to over 300 stores including All Saints, Mango, Zara and Faith and, luckily for you, there are plenty of cafes to rest your weary feet on your hen party Newcastle.

Also worth a look are a couple of markets. Grainger Market trading since 1835 is now housed in a Grade 1 listed building and whilst it has predictable stalls such as butchers and greengrocers you will also find some real treasures too. Every Sunday from 10am to 4pm Armstrong Bridge, which spans Jesmond Dene, is host to an arts and crafts fair. This beautiful iron bridge donated to Newcastle in 1883 by Sir William Armstrong is now closed to traffic and provides a stunning backdrop for this market and local pubs offer a good place to stop for a Sunday lunch on your Newcastle hen weekends.


Deborah says
Thanks for arranging a fantastic hen night. We would certainly book via Freedom again and have already recommended your services to other hens!
We enjoyed the following activities: Cocktail Training


Claire says
Just wanted to say we had a fab time on the hen weekend it was everything that was described and more. Could not fault it in anyway, accomodation was of a very high standard, entertainment booked was good value for money. I will definitley be recommending you to all my friends for the future. Thank you so much again for making my special weekend one to remember.
We enjoyed the following activities: Booze Cruise, Adonis Cabaret


Emma says
It was absolutely brilliant in Newcastle. Everything was perfect, all 21 of us loved it. Think a few people will be e-mailing you for future hen parties!
Thanks again!!!

We enjoyed the following activities: Adonis Cabaret, Pole Dancing





So once you girls have shopped til you’ve dropped, what other ideas have we got for your hen party in Newcastle?

7 bridges in all link Newcastle and Gateshead so don’t be surprised if you keep popping back and forth over the various bridges during your Newcastle hen parties to visit the various attractions. The Baltic is a former grain house and now houses contemporary art exhibitions. It is the largest gallery of its kind and as it has no permanent exhibition you are guaranteed a unique experience each time you visit. The whole idea is that you relax, learn, have fun and discover some new ideas. Oh, and the best bit is that admission is free and while you are there you can chill out even more as there is a café bar and a rooftop restaurant with great views of the city.

The Sage, again on the Gateshead side of the River Tyne is also a venue worth a visit on your hen weekend Newcastle. Designed by the award winning Norman Foster (who incidentally designed Wembley Stadium), it fills a gap on the map for music venues in the North of England. Home to the Northern Sinfonia (that’s violins and cellos to you and me!) you are likely to catch them rehearsing if you wander in during the day. The great thing about the Sage is you don’t have to be attending a concert or performance to use the facilities. You could organise a girly lunch in the Sir Michael Straker Café or try the Brasserie, or any one of the 5 bars and soak up the atmosphere while you sip champagne and admire the views. Just another idea to consider for your hen night Newcastle with the girls.

The Sage is also home to Summertyne, a festival now in its 3rd year and growing. Late night Latin Dance Party and Caribbean sounds with acoustic performances combine to make a party to remember. Worth a look on your hen weekend Newcastle because some of the events are free.

Don’t let all this culture go to your head though girls – remember you are here to celebrate the end of an era but it’s fair to say that the emergence of the Baltic and the Sage have almost turned Newcastle from the party capital to the arty capital of the north!!

How about a trip to the Races during your Newcastle hen weekends? On the site of the original Blaydon Races is High Gosforth Park and on race day there are free buses from Newcastle city centre or a taxi takes about 20 minutes. So remember to pack your best hats girls and prepare to have a flutter on your Newcastle hen parties.

Whatever you decide to do on your Newcastle hen weekends you won’t be disappointed – even if you just chill out with a picnic in one of the many parks or stroll along the quayside and stop off at a few wine bars you are guaranteed good company and lots of laughs. So what are you waiting for – get in touch with us here at FREEDOM and let us put together a package to remember for your hen party Newcastle.



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