South Shields Market
Looking to bag a bargain?
There are plenty of great deals to be had at South Shields Market!
Enjoy browsing a variety of stalls in the friendly atmosphere at one of the oldest open-air markets in the North East.
The market is held in a traditional square with the eighteenth century old Town Hall at its heart.
It takes place just outside of The Word, with lots to see and do inside, including a fantastic shop packed full of lovely handcrafted items from the best crafts people from around the region.
Opening days and times
Markets are held every Friday and Saturday. The Monday market is closed until further notice.
Fridays, 9am to 3pm - Friday & Flea market
Rummage through the curios, books and bric-a-brac at the flea market and second-hand stalls in the morning or visit the stalls selling fantastic brand-new items.
Stalls selling brand-new items include:
- Budget Priced Merch - Merchandise from individual music artists to bands, TV & film
- Collectable DVDs
- El's Cakery & Deli - Homemade sweet & savoury pies, cakes, quiches and scones!
- Sweetz R Uz - American & international Candy Shop and events stall
- King's Records - Vinyls, CDs & DVDs
- Liberty Catering - Refreshments
- Naturally Doggielicious Treats - Supplying natural dog treats for your pets
- Ready Steady Shoot Photography - Local photographs and prints from around the North East region
- Signature Farm Meats - One of the leading butchers in the North East specialising in fresh meat produce
- 'Trev' The Chocolate Man - Bargain chocolate / sweets and dog treats
These stalls operate alongside flea market & second-hand stalls.
Saturdays, 9am to 3pm - Traditional market
Everything you would expect from a traditional market.
Stalls include:
- Luxury Bows - Hair bows, croc charms & toys
- El's Cakery & Deli - Homemade sweet & savoury pies, cakes, quiches and scones!
- Linc Forge 3D - 3D printing specialising in Mythical home decor, gaming accessories and articulated fidgets
- The Jewellery Queen - Premium gold-filled jewellery
- Sweetz R Uz - American & international Candy Shop and events stall
- Merch Fiend - Merchandise from individual music artists to bands, TV & film
- Bumpz to Babiez - Babywear
- Collectable DVDs
- Davy Milligan - Toys, artificial flowers, fancy goods and more!
- Fizz Wonder Bath Bombs - Homemade bath bombs
- Immanuel Fabrics
- JL Scents & Accessories - Sizzlers / household fragranced products, smell-a-like perfumes and aftershaves
- King's Records - Vinyls, CDs & DVDs
- Naturally Doggielicious Treats - Supplying natural dog treats for your pets
- Signature Farm Meats - One of the leading butchers in the North East specialising in fresh meat produce
- The Cake Girl - Supplying cakes, brownies and lots of sweet and savoury treats (check Facebook page when next at the market)
- 'Trev' The Chocolate Man - Bargain chocolate/sweets and dog treats
- Ready Steady Shoot Photography - Local photographs and prints from around the North East region
- Ross Papercraft Shows - An extensive range of crafting goods. At market when not at trade shows
Information for market traders
Information for market traders is available on the South Tyneside Council website.
See South Shields Market: Information for traders.