If there is one time of the year to truly embrace a shopping spree in the North East, it would be at Christmas.

Whether it’s a family tradition to take in all the dazzling window displays or a last-minute shopping trip to grab some gifts at a bargain price, there are endless popular retailers to explore across the region.

With that in mind, here are the Christmas opening times for a selection of shopping centres and retail parks so you don’t miss out on visiting your favourite shops over the festive period this year.

Christmas opening times 2023 for North East shopping centres

Metrocentre

Location: St. Michaels Way, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9YG

  • Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24): 11am-5pm
  • Christmas Day (Monday, December 25): Closed
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26): 10am-6pm
  • Wednesday, December 27 until Friday, December 29: 9am-9pm
  • New Year's Eve (Sunday, December 31): 11am-5pm
  • New Year's Day (Monday, January 1): Retail closed but some restaurants and leisure facilities remain open. Please check with individual retailers for their opening times.

Normal opening hours resume on Tuesday, January 2 (9am - 9pm).

Dalton Park

Location: Church Street, Murton, Seaham, SR7 9HU

Late-night shopping starts at Dalton Park from December 18 until December 22 for any last-minute Christmas bits and bobs you may need.

The retail park will be open from 10am to 7pm every day.

  • Saturday, December 23: 9am-7pm
  • Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24): 10.30am-4pm
  • Christmas Day (Monday, December 25): Closed
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26): 10am-6pm
  • New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31): 10.30am-4.30pm
  • New Year's Day (Monday, January 1): 10am-4pm

Restaurant opening hours may vary – check with each individual brand here.

Cornmill Shopping Centre

Location: Priestgate, Darlington, DL1 1NH

  • Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24): 10.30am-4.30pm
  • Christmas Day (Monday, December 25): Closed
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26): 9am-5pm
  • Wednesday, December 27 until Saturday, December 30: 9am-5.30pm
  • New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31): 10.30am-4.30pm
  • New Year's Day (Monday, January 1): Closed

Eldon Square

Location: Percy Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7JB

Eldon Square will be open for late-night shopping from Monday, December 4 until Saturday, December 23.

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Retailers will be open from 9am-8pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am-5pm on Sundays.

  • Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24): 11am-5pm
  • Christmas Day (Monday, December 25): Closed
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26): 9am-6pm
  • Wednesday, December 27: 9am-7pm
  • Thursday, December 28: 9am-8pm
  • Friday, December 29: 9am-7pm
  • Saturday, December 30: 9am-7pm
  • New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31): 11am-5pm
  • New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1): Closed

Teesside Park

Location: Management Suite, Goodwood Square, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 7BW

From Monday, December 4 until Christmas Eve (Sunday, December 24) the opening hours at Teesside Park are as follows:

  • Monday to Friday: 9am-9pm
  • Saturdays: 9am-7pm
  • Sundays: 10:30am-4:30pm
  • Christmas Day (Monday, December 25): Closed
  • Boxing Day (Tuesday, December 26): 9am-6pm
  • New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31): 10.30pm-4.30pm
  • New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1): 9am-6pm

Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2. Please note, some retailers may extend or reduce their opening hours for Christmas.

Always check with individual retailers directly before you travel to avoid disappointment.

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Team Valley

Location: Retail World, Team Valley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 0BD

All retailers will be closed on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25).

Customers can find opening times for individual retailers via the Team Valley directory page here which is updated weekly.

Team Valley says each retailer is choosing their own specific opening hours throughout the rest of Christmas and New Year.

Opening hours are updated as and when they are known.

Silverlink Shopping Park

Location: Coast Road, Wallsend, NE28 9ND

Silverlink Shopping Park is advising customers to check with individual brand websites before visiting as Christmas opening hours may vary.

This article will be updated with further Christmas opening times for shopping centres and retail parks across the North East as and when they are confirmed.