The opening hours of North East shopping centres between Christmas and New Year
The end-of-year deals are getting closer, and these are where to check out the best options across the North East.
When it comes to the days after Christmas, plenty of companies look to get a little boost to end the year with a series of sales.
Some brands offer incredible discounts and these are the best places to check them out over the coming days.
Gateshead Metrocentre opening times between Christmas and New Year
The hugely popular shopping centre is home to some top brands.
While individual shops will have their own opening hours, the site will be open from 10am - 6pm on Boxing Day after closing throughout Christmas Day.
Normal hours will resume from Saturday, December 27 until Tuesday, December 30 while New Year’s Eve will see shoppers able to access the site from 9am until 5pm, although leisure and dining options will be open later.
Some leisure and dining options will also be open on New Year’s Day, although no shops will welcome customers. Normal hours will resume from Thursday, January 2.
The Bridges Sunderland opening times between Christmas and New Year
After being closed on Christmas Day, the Wearside shopping centre will be open from 10am until 5pm on Boxing Day before regular service resumes until New Year’s Eve.
The final day of the year will see The Bridges open from 9am until 5pm before closing on New Year’s Day. Shops will open again as usual on Friday, January 2.
Eldon Square Newcastle opening times between Christmas and New Year
Back in Newcastle, this city centre site will be closed on Christmas Day before opening between 10am and 6pm on Boxing Day.
Regular hours will resume from Saturday, December 27 until Tuesdaym December 30 before changed hours of 9am until 5pm on New Year’s Eve.
Some restaurants may be open on New Year’s Day, although shops will remain closed, with normal service resuming from the second day of 2026.