Luckily, we’ve put together a roundup of Valentine's gift ideas, all from local businesses. From handmade jewellery to sweet treats, here’s five local shops that can help you find a special gift for a special someone:
Located in Grainger Market, Tian’s Gifts is a lovely little independent gift shop boasting a range of gifts and trinkets, including ornaments, decorations and a newly stocked Valentine’s selection.
The owner, Tian, is so welcoming and chatty and was eager to show me the impressive selection of pop-up cards and mugs they had in stock for Valentine's - so if you’re looking for cute little gifts, Tian’s Gifts is definitely worth a visit!
When I visited this vintage shop, it instantly became one of my favourites - found next to the Star and Shadow Cinema near Ouseburn, Flea Circus sells a vast range of vintage treasures, decorations, clothes, and art from local independent businesses.
For the romantics out there, “Mia Loves” is a local florist who has a variety of bouquets on offer at Flea Circus.
Equally, if you’re looking for a more personal gift, you’ll no doubt be able to find something special amongst the treasure trove of trinkets available here.
Newcastle Arts Centre, found just up the road from Central Station, offers a range of high-quality artsy gifts.
From artisan jewellery and ceramics to novelty Valentine's cards, the range of products on offer here (all from independent creative makers) guarantees you’ll be able to find a special gift for a special someone!
Also in Grainger Market, Scented Melts is a small independent shop full of a truly impressive range of fragrance-related gifts, ranging from designer perfumes to novelty scented wax melts.
Fun and low-cost, wax melts are simple gifts and with the wide range they offer, you’ll be sure to find a scent that suits your special someone - Scented Melts even offers gift bags, perfect for Valentine's Day!
It wouldn’t be much of a Valentine's Day without a sweet treat or two (or three) - and luckily, Batch Bakery in Jesmond has got us covered.
The self-proclaimed “brunch extraordinaires” are offering Valentine's boxes absolutely packed with Valentine's-themed chocolates, biscuits, drinks, fruits, and baked goods.
Nicely gift-wrapped with a red bow, this feels like the ultimate Valentine's gift.
I want one.
As with any gift-giving season, finding the right Valentine's gifts doesn’t always feel easy - but it also doesn’t have to mean a last-minute trip to the supermarket for some cheap chocolates and flowers.
Hopefully these ideas have shown that Newcastle’s local businesses have so much to offer, and with a short visit to a local shop you can find a perfect, personal and special gift this Valentine's.