The sprawling Sunday market by the Tyne river has been present for years, making it a part of the North-east culture. Showcasing local businesses and traders who put up stalls, it attracts tourists and people from the nearby cities all year long.
Situated right next to the river Tyne, the quayside Sunday market offers stunning views of the river, bridges, Baltic center, and the Sage Gateshead. People of all ages come here to kick-start their Sunday morning as there are plenty of options for everyone.
The food ranges beyond fish and chips, as there are a plethora of delicacies from all around the world to choose from. Food trucks selling Greek and Indian delicacies to coffee shops offering flavored teas alongside barista-style cuppas, to name a few.
The market opens by 9 am and winds up by 4 pm, witnessing food enthusiasts and shoppers throng the showcase of handcrafted goods, local products and international cuisine.
“I make jewelry, so I started selling my work and eventually branched out to selling fair-trade. I travel to India every two years to get my supplies,” says Emily who has been putting her stall here for the past ten years.
Sharing her perspective of doing business here, she added,“It’s a great market for anyone looking to start from small, and then build from there.”
The process of putting up a stall is super easy, says Karl who also runs a coffee cart in Heaton city stadium on the weekdays. “If you turn up on a Sunday morning, they pretty much have to give you a spot”.
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