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2 Sisters Boutique
A small family business based in Northumberland, 2 Sisters Boutique make their candles using recycled Champagne and gin bottles or drinks cans. They make all of their jewellery by hand, using seaglass from Seaham beaches.

A1 Blinds
With over 35 years in business and a wealth of knowledge and experience, A1 Blinds are experts in manufacturing and installing a comprehensive selection of window blinds for commercial use.

A1 Decking
Transform your garden into the ideal place to relax, enjoy the outdoors or entertain with a stunning, low-maintenance, modern deck. Designed and installed by experts with over 20 years of experience, A1 Decking was voted Best Deck Builder 2024.

Amory London
Professional quality hair tools that empowers everyone to express their unique selves.

Anna Longville Illustration
North East illustrator Anna Longville showcases the North East with her watercolour and ink greetings cards and prints. Anna also creates intricate paintings on recycled cup lids, transforming a commonly discarded item into something beautiful.

The Big River
Premium North-East inspired, 100 percent organic cotton T-shirts designed and printed in the North East.

BILLOWK9
Dog drying products and pet-care.

Bluebell Horizons
Scented soy wax candles, hand poured in County Durham

BMW Building Products
BMW Building Products have been providing high quality windows, doors and conservatories since 1985 as a long established uPVC manufacturing specialist. They have a new, bespoke showroom to showcase their range of windows, doors and conservatories.

Cardi Craze
Cardigans showcasing bold, vibrant designs with a focus on uniqueness and comfort. Perfect for those who love making a statement, they blend quirky style with everyday wearability, appealing to a wide range of fashion enthusiasts.

Coldstream Holiday Park
Holiday caravans and luxury lodges to own or hire, pitches for tourers and camping as well as a range of contemporary glamping pods to choose from.

The Confidence Coach
A boutique personal training gym, The Confidence Coach believes in providing a welcoming and friendly place for people to come and train without judgement or a feeling of intimidation. The team provide premium personal training and coaching every time you enter.

Eleanor Jane Gifts
A North East-based business making hand-poured soy wax candles, diffusers, eye pillows and wax melts. All their products come gift boxed with complementing ribbon finish as standard for that extra special gift experience.

Fatfinger Atelier
Fatfinger Atelier specialise in handcrafted ceramics as teaware, snack bowls, and home décor pieces—perfect for gifts. Alongside their ceramics, they also sell handmade silver clay rings, crafted in their workshop, with care and creativity.

Freddie's Flowers
Freddie's Flowers delivers fresh, seasonal blooms across the UK. Picked to order, they reduce waste and arrive in bud within 48 hours for lasting beauty. With sustainable practices and guides, they bring joy to homes while caring for the planet.

Glass of all Ages
Trading for 25 years in contemporary and antique glass, porcelain and ceramics, Glass of all Ages travel the length and breadth of the UK promoting fine glass blowers from all over the world, but especially the UK.

Hello Fresh
A rolling, weekly meal kit delivery service with no minimum term or commitment. You choose what goes in your box and when you want it and they’ll deliver all the fresh ingredients to your door.

Holiday Kitty Cat Care
A cattery with an alternative five-star cat sitting service where they look after cats in their own home.

Hustle & Holler
An online jewellery boutique selling affordable gorgeous, sassy and sparkly products.

John Lewis & Partners
At John Lewis & Partners, they’re more than employees – they’re owners. That’s why they’re all called Partners. And that’s why they all go above and beyond to offer quality products and outstanding service, because for them it's personal.

Just Be Mindfulness
Handmade mindfulness gifts and products for adults and children.

Kimonoco Boutique
A local online boutique, Kimono & Co specialise in luxury kimonos, loungewear, bath robes, nightwear, wash bags and accessories.

The Knife Sharpner Guy
Retailers of the world’s best knife sharpener.

Mads Illustration
Mads Illustration celebrates local places and UK travel through art inspired by nature, exploration and historical architecture. Her illustrated maps feature iconic Northern counties, walks and mountains, as well as loved areas around the UK.

Melodious Motifs
Handcrafted musical creations and fine jewellery with a musical theme.

My Home Is My Happy Interiors
Based in Durham, this luxury interior design and homeware accessories business has appeared in a number of highly-respected interiors magazine in the UK and abroad.

Natural beauty skincare
A high-end beauty therapist who works with various skin types and concerns daily, her experience has allowed her to develop a gorgeous range of natural, herbal care products your skin will love.

NE Youth
We are delighted to be supporting NE Youth at our LIVE Spring Fair in Newcastle this year. NE Youth are the leading North East youth development charity making a positive difference to the lives of young people. This year is their 90th anniversary and as an organisation working for young people in the North East, they've planned a year of events to commemorate this special time. Starting out in 1935 as The Northumberland Association of Boys Clubs, the organisation has changed and evolved over the course of 90 years. They now offer direct open access youth provision in communities and targeted programmes with young people – different to their original remit. Over the last nine decades have worked with over 1,000,000 young people across the region.

Nichola Jones
A small independent business run by a mum to two boys who has fallen in love with luxury home fragrances from The Harrogate Candle Company, greeting cards from The Pop Out Card Company and Flamingo Paperie.

Okulan
Sensitive anti-steam glass and jewellery cleaner and wipes.

Pharma Nord (UK)
Quality vitamins and minerals.

Pure Pet Food
Delicious food your dog deserves. Show your dog just how loved they are with tasty, wholesome, healthy dog food.

Richer Sounds
TV, hi-fi, home cinema and more.

Ruby Cosmetics
For perfect brows and defined contouring it has to be Ruby Cosmetics.

Saltmoore
A 72-room hotel with dining and spa facilities.

SeaWaves Jewellery
A fabulous jewellery studio in Amble, SeaWaves Jewellery brings you a stunning Birthstone Collection with beautiful gemstones and sparkling cubic zirconias, all set in 925 sterling silver.

Sue Fenlon Art
Sue’s paintings are from nature through the seasons – landscapes and seascapes, wildflower hedgerows, meadows and pathways. She paints through the seasons focusing on the colours and textures each season brings.

Thomas Bradley & Co
They are here to assist you, from sorting your Will and Power of Attorney to helping you setting up a Trust. Allowing them to assist you in any one of their specialist services allows you to protect loved ones.

Topazglow Direct
Established in Leeds by Jane Klugerman, Topazglow has been supplying beautiful costume jewellery and accessories to exclusive boutiques throughout the UK since 1989.

Tuman Gems and Crafts
One-off, handmade silver and gold jewellery set with natural gem stones.

Veterans Foundation
The Veterans Foundation raises awareness and funds for veterans and their families through the Veterans Foundation Lottery.

Husen Moda
A ladies’ high fashion retailer, styling and providing loyal customers with the latest fashion trends for over 25 years. Visit their online shopping site for the best summertime dresses that will be perfect for hot, sunny vacations.

Advanced Whitening
Advanced Whitening, Europe's premier home teeth whitening kit. Relax in the comfort of your own home and enjoy professional teeth whitening experience.

Ahima Clothing
Tell a story of craft, and travel and family with Ahima Boutique's natural clothing and jewels to bring effortless luxury to your wardrobe. All their items are limited edition, designs are carefully considered and slowly crafted for your comfort and peace of mind.

ApexStrides
Celebrate the UK's mountains with their hand-crafted wooden peaks, illustrated maps, checklists and hand-printed mugs, tumblers, and T-shirts. There is something for everyone who loves the outdoors and authentic British crafts.

Apollo Blinds
Apollo Blinds supply and fit various types of blinds, shutters and awnings. With a stunning showroom in Whitley Bay, they also cover Newcastle and Durham.

The Arty Northumbrian
An array of original and unique art – framed originals, framed fine art prints, printed greeting cards, coasters, and-painted terracotta pots, inspired by beautiful Northumberland.

Azcension Designs
A unique, bespoke range of silver, gold and gemset jewellery, plus leather and crystal accessories not available online or on the high street.

Beauchamp
Based on Stonegate, York, they offer Italian leather goods up to 75 percent off the RRP.

Bear Essentials
Bear Essentials was born in the workshop of a family home where the principal was simple - to create a brand that designs products that are as unique as their surroundings and inspire those who love to travel.

Bedroom Athletics
Bedroom Athletics have been making luxury slippers, slipper boots and beautiful bedtime-wear since 2007. Their mission then was to ‘ban boring bedwear’ and to make feeling comfortable at home a beautiful experience.

Caris Green
Home fragrance and crystal collections for inspiring well-being moments.

Cheeky Duchess
Beautiful women’s clothing from France, Italy, the USA and Canada. Dresses, knitwear, tops, trousers and ponchos in wool, silks and cottons.

Cheryl's Crafty Corner
High quality decoupage homewares and gifts including vases, plant pots and coasters. All products are made with love in Yarm.

Eco-Pebble
Sustainable kitchen accessories and rare spices.

Extraordinary Lives
Family heirlooms for future generations with supporting merchandise (based around a collection of 12 unique and beautiful images.

Emily Ward Art
International artist Emily Ward has created a beautiful gift range made from her original paintings. From framed tiles to greetings cards there is something for everyone.

Fred & Kate
A business set up to trade candles, crafts and home items.

Gather Homeware
A handmade homeware brand run by Julie Towner, a graphic designer turned maker who is passionate about sustainable and durable design. She creates functional and beautiful terrazzo homeware pieces from Jesmonite, an eco-resin.

The Gift Magpie
Based in the picturesque village of Sleights, The Gift Magpie provides a large range of handmade novelty jewellery along with other gift ideas including mugs, books accessories and more.

Guide Dogs
Cards, dog teddies, stationery and more.

Hally Mason Art
A selection of original acrylic paintings and prints. Hally also hosts painting classes and personalised commissions. Her art usually focuses on Northumberland wildlife and animal sports.

Hays Travel
Looking for your next touring holiday adventure? Whether it’s exploring new cultures, embarking on thrilling excursions, or relaxing in stunning destinations, Hays Travel’s friendly agents are here to share their expert knowledge.

Kilday&Co
An award-winning British brand offering vibrant luxury homeware. Designed and handmade in the UK, Kilday&Co is on a mission to ditch the dull and celebrate colour with exotic, uplifting prints, bold patterns, and exquisite use of colour.

Kirstea
Beautiful gifts for you and your home. Handmade and hand-printed products lovingly made in Cumbria to the highest standards.

Laughing Sisters
Funny, cheeky and thoughtful gifts for women. Laughing Sisters is run by Natalie and Steph, two sisters from Northumberland who just love to make each other laugh!

Lizzie Robb Design
An artist creating watercolour and ink paintings, prints and illustrated maps. Based in Newcastle, Lizzie loves the scenery and landscapes in the North East and celebrates that in her artwork.

Made With Love in Lancashire
Handmade, eco-conscious silver jewellery using semi precious stones and beads.

Mush Designs
Mush Designs is a small business run by North Yorkshire artist Nel Hume, selling a range of handmade products such as hand-bound books, handmade paper, crochet baskets and Jesmonite homewares.

Nova Skies
Once a lockdown hobby, Nova Skies has expanded and they now hand make luxury scented candles and botanical wax melts from their home in Durham using soy and paraffin wax.

Rebeccas Bookshop
As independent Usborne Partners, they sell Usborne books for babies to young adults. As well as selling the books they can also support schools to get free books and others to run their own bookshops.

Reny's Ark
Wooden, hand-carved animal statues, shelf sitters and ducks in a variety of styles. A unique range of giftware that will delight both young and old.

Ruth Haldon Design
Personally selecting semi-precious stones and glorious Czech glass beads, Ruth creates ‘confident jewellery for confident people’, offering colourful jewellery finished with sterling silver for on-trend, everyday wear.

Tails
Your dog’s tailor-made kibble and more, delivered monthly.

Tartan and Tweed
Tartan & Tweed is produced by the brilliant Val Morgan, visit her for beautiful tartan and tweed hand made lamp shades, stools, cushions and chairs.

Taurus Leather
Genuine leather handbags and accessories.

Thatype
A North East-based jewellery brand offering stylish, accessories crafted with care. They provide a six-month warranty on all products and proudly donate 25p from each order to The King's Trust.

To The Moon & Back
A homeware and gift shop in Tynemouth village owned and run by a mother and daughter, selling candles, Katie Loxton bags, Dunoon mugs, homeware, ornaments, pictures, clocks, mirrors and even pieces of furniture.

Tropic with catrina
Natural, vegan, cruelty-free skincare and makeup.

Araxos
Olives, baklava, Turkish delight and cashew nuts.

Bcreative products
A unique ceramic garlic grating plate that will grate garlic, ginger, chocolate, nutmeg, carrot and much more. The plate is hand painted and boxed with a brush and peeler – the perfect gift.

Blueberry Hill Preserves
Artisan chutney, preserves, luxury curds, savoury sauces, honey, waxed cheese truckles and crackers.

DemiJohn
The award winning liquid deli from Scotland, selling a range of delicious food and drink in beautiful refillable glass bottles.

The Dessert Hub
A family-run dessert bakery based in the North East. They pride themselves on producing bespoke items which are full of flavour and pleasing on the eye and the palette.

Divine Gin
Craft gin, vodka and rum.

FC Roast
Ethically-sourced speciality coffee from around the world, hand roasted in the North East

Greenchef
Green Chef works with small-scale suppliers to source the highest quality seasonal produce. Their shorter supply chain means reduced emissions, fresher ingredients and a lot less food waste.

Heck!
Heck! Food brings you ‘flavour you can swear by’. Being family run, means they can do things differently. They make their sausages and burgers in small batches on their farm in Yorkshire.

Hot Star Honey
Award-winning manufacturer of chilli honey sauce to drizzle on pizza, chicken and stir-fries, including their hot honey, barbecue set, Asian-style and balsamic glazes.

Jinger Drinks
Organic and vegan ginger and turmeric concentrated drinks in different flavours. These concentrates aim to boost your immunity and help reduce inflammation with a holistic approach.

Mighty Spice
Offering a unique blend of authentic Indian spice mixes in paste form, packaged professionally for retail and home consumption only. all Mighty Spice’s spices are authentic, vegan, contain natural ingredients and the curry can be made in three easy steps.

North Chocolates
Award-winning North Chocolates use only the finest, ethically sourced sustainable cocoa products specialising in seasonal, luxury chocolate bars.

Nova Scotia Farm Produce
Prize-winning farmers and pie makers based at the foot of the vale of York. They have many pie and pastry recipes all of which are made without compromise. They offer samples of freshly baked pies and have baked, chilled or unbaked frozen for sale.

O'Donnell Moonshine
A distinguished craft spirits producer headquartered in Manchester, rooted deeply in the rich heritage of the American Prohibition era. They bring the clandestine spirit of moonshine, traditionally distilled under moonlit skies.

Ridiculously Rich by Alana - Northumberland
Luxury handmade cakes from Alana Spencer, winner of BBC’s The Apprentice 2016.

Spirits Paradise
Spirits Paradise travel to food festivals, shows and markets across the UK, and their premium spirits are always well received. Their range includes many delicious flavours that have proven to be extremely popular.

Thermomix
They make cooking quick, simple and fun. Combining intelligent technology, versatile cooking modes and solid craftsmanship in a compact package, the TM6 is a kitchen appliance like no other. Use it to create healthy, delicious meals from scratch.

Valley View Food Co
Jean's love affair with making jams starting in 2001 from her kitchen in Newcastle. Now her handmade, award-winning products are enjoyed all across the county. They use only the best quality ingredients with no preservatives.

Wallace Green Truffles
Handmade chocolates and truffles. All fillings are made with the freshest ingredients.

Wear Beer
A micro brewery established in Sunderland in 2023. It is based in the cellar of The Ship Isis and sells cask and keg beers to pubs in the local area, and bottled beer at local markets.

Weymouth 51
The best artisan chilli sauces made in Dorset, all handmade using the best local ingredients in their own kitchen.

Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium
An independent mushroom farm producing high quality gourmet mushroom varieties. They also provide a range of mushroom 'grow at home' kits, which have become an extremely popular gift for gardeners and growers.

The Alnwick Rum & Spirit Co
A Taste of Northumbria: bringing together a selection of award-winning Northumbrian drinks from the likes of Lindisfarne Ltd, Alnwick Rum Company and Hepple Gin.

Brinkburn St. Brewery
Brinkburn St. is a small, independent brewery based in Byker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with our own bar & kitchen, beer garden and 300 capacity event space.

The Brownie Bar
Gorgeously gooey, rich chocolate brownies and white chocolate blondies in a wide range of flavours.

The Chocolate Smiths
Producers of handmade luxury chocolate, established for over ten years in the North East.

The Crackling Guy
Flavoured pork crackling and beef jerky, all homemade and not deep-fat fried.

Deep North
Deep North produce and sell artisan doughnuts alongside speciality coffee.

Derek Priestley Cheese
A large range of artisanal traditional farm house cheeses and butter.

Diablesse Rum
The first solely female-owned, multi-award winning rum brand in the UK specialising in the finest Caribbean rums with 100 percent natural and new flavours.

Dragon Slayer Distillery
An independent, family-owned winery located in the Rhône Valley. Established 1987, the estate is certified as a High Environmental Value (HVE), dedicated to crafting artisanal wines with a commitment to sustainability and quality.

Fudge Fudge Wink Wink
Melt in the mouth, smooth fudge made with love and care. There are lots of flavours to choose from.

Geordie Bangers
A third-generation sausage maker with a Geordie twist. All of their products are handmade on the banks of the River Tyne.

The Great British Cheese Company
An array of award-winning British cheeses, three of which have won the gold award at The International Cheese Awards, the biggest cheese show in the world! They also sell a small range of quality British chutney.

Jamaica Blue Mountain
Jamaica Blue Mountain roasted coffee beans, Nespresso compatible coffee capsules, coffee bags and coffee accessories.

Kitty's Homemade Ginger Wine
Non-alcoholic ginger wine, established in 2007 and based in Blyth, Northumberland.

La Focaccia
All of their bakery products are left to rise for 36, 48 or 72 hours with two different processes before they work or bake with them to help with better digestion.

M&H bakes limited
A family-run business that makes and sells traybake brownies, tiffins, crunches and cakes by the full tray and slices.

Not Too Sentimental
Multi-award winning jams, marmalades, relishes, curds, dips and sauces.

The Olive Store
They source their products in person and travel throughout the rural heart of Spain from north to south finding new regional specialities like cherry-infused balsamic vinegar to pork and potato chorizos plus their standard olives and olive oil.

Pig in the Middle
Artisan sausage rolls in 18 flavours sold cold.

The Prohibition Collection
The Prohibition Collection bring the charm of well-loved classic cocktails and their own unique creations to your glass. All their cocktails and spirits are crafted with the artistry of mixology in mind.

Punjaban
Handmade samosas, artisan curry sauces and accompaniments.

Raydale Foods
A preserve producer.

Ringtons
A beverage company that has been trading their famous teas, coffee and biscuits for over 100 years door to door, which also supplies cafés, restaurants and supermarkets.

Rose Cottage Pantry
Artisan pork pies and savouries made using meat bred and grown on their own East Yorkshire farm.

SA Sauces
Unique flavour concentrates to make luxury pour-over sauces for meat, fish and pasta.

Signature Scones
Handmade, homemade scones – both sweet and savoury.

Sizzlers Prime Meats
Gourmet lean and meaty sausages, British game, rare breed and exotic meats and boneless festive roasts.

Spicymonkey
Spicymonkey offer delicious handmade curry sauces from around the world. As well as Indian-style curry, you can try something adventurous like Persian curry, Jamaican curry or Jungle curry.

Sweet Sisters Cakery
Making the special moments sweeter, they sell huge slices of brownies, blondies, shortbreads, rocky roads and flapjacks.

The Travelling Bee Company
Happy bees make the best honey! At the award-winning Travelling Bee Company, their mission is to supply you with the highest quality honey – and that’s what they do. Their honeys are all 100 percent raw and unprocessed.

Al The Plant Man
Landscaping, garden design and work for everything from commercial properties to your back yard.

Charles Taylor Trading
Traditional handcrafted garden furniture made in the UK and delivered fully treated and assembled. They are an expanding UK manufacturing company which takes quality and service to the next level.

Frys Furnishings
Fry's Teak have been a family-run business for the past 20 years supplying high quality teak garden furniture, life-size teak root animal sculptures and a new range of natural fibre clay plant pots.

The Hot Tub Warehouse
A local, family-run business who operate the largest hot tub, swim spa and sauna showroom in the North of England. Visit NE23 1WG to see their huge range from seven different manufacturers.

Light Hearted
A family-run company that hand sources home and garden decorations, furniture and ornaments.

MS Home and Gift
Seasonally-themed gifts and decorations for the home and garden.