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Shopping The guide was updated: 2024-04-12

Despite its compactness, Durham offers a wide range of shopping options amongst the intimate lanes and atmospheric narrow streets, much of which is closed to traffic, making for a pleasant and relaxed experience.

Its monthly farmers' market adds additional colour and life on selected days throughout the week, while Prince Bishops Place offers all the high street and designer brands one could wish for.

Unique to the city is the Fowler’s Yards, where artists and craftspeople create and sell their specialities such as glass, metal and textile work. There is even a microbrewery.

Prince Bishops Place

Prince Bishops Place

The Prince Bishops Place, an open-air retail hub, is nestled in the heart of Durham, just a stone's throw from the historic Market Place. It features over 40 leading brands, including Next, Boots, and Clarks. After a day of successful shopping, unwind in one of the on-site cafes or bars.

Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

Save up to 50% while buying world-leading brands at the outlet centre Dalton Park. Over 60 outlet shops selling over 200 different brands can be found all under one roof ranging from Joseph and Radley to Next Clearance, Adidas, Levi or Marks & Spencer.

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland is renowned not just for Auckland Castle but also for its multitude of shopping options in quaint boutiques and specialist shops in the city centre. With over 200 unique shops that offer items not typically found on high streets, Fore Bondgate (one of the oldest streets in town) is a shopping haven.

Durham City Market

Durham City Market

Since 1851, a historic Victorian building has housed the Durham City Market, preserving much of its tradition. Over 50 independent traders offer a diverse selection of locally sourced foods and drinks, hand-crafted items, homewares, and fashion.

The Mugwump

The Mugwump

The Mugwump, Durham's distinctive boutique, was established in 1966 by two art school graduates with the aim of creating a shop brimming with treasures and unique finds. Since its inception, it has retained much of its original charm, and the philosophy remains largely unchanged: sourcing exclusive clothing, accessories, plus perfect gift ideas and homeware.

Crushed Chilli Gallery

Crushed Chilli Gallery

At Crushed Chilli Gallery in the city centre, discover unique and handcrafted contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, glass, jewellery, and textiles. Each piece is individually crafted with high-quality art glass. Experience the transformation of glass at the onsite working studio.

People's Bookshop Durham

People's Bookshop Durham

People's Bookshop Durham is an independent bookshop specialising in second-hand books covering local history, politics, biographies, poetry, collectable books, and various tales and ideas from the local community. Step inside and explore the eclectic selection of books on offer.

Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

Explore the historic market town of Barnard Castle, named after its famous castle. With its array of antique shops and independent retailers, it's a haven for shoppers seeking unique, charming items beyond the high streets. Treasure seekers can discover home décor, second-hand books, designer clothes, jewellery, vintage and retro items, or local crafts.

The Durham Brewery Ltd

The Durham Brewery Ltd

Visit Durham's oldest brewery to see a working microbrewery and sample or purchase bottle-conditioned beers, mini-casks, gift packs, or t-shirts. It's the perfect spot to buy beers directly from the source and learn about the history of brewing.

Durham Distillery City Centre Shop

Durham Distillery City Centre Shop

Durham Gin is a small-batch craft distillery on the outskirts of Durham City, known for producing genuine, handmade gin using traditional methods and the finest ingredients. Embracing old-fashioned production techniques, they use a 400-litre copper pot and produce small batches, with each bottle and label crafted by hand. Visit their shop on High Street at Prince Bishops Place to explore their unique offerings.

Fowlers Yard — Durham's Arts Quarter

Fowlers Yard — Durham's Arts Quarter

Fowler's Yard, one of Durham's best-kept secrets, is a creative hub where workspaces retain their authentic charm. Here, an artistic community shares their skills with visitors, offering experiences in wool spinning and fleecing, furniture restoration, jewellery design, portrait painting, tapestry weaving, and micro-brewing.

Something Different Antiques

Something Different Antiques

Something Different Antiques is a quaint, family-owned business where you can find a selection of antiques and vintage items. They offer English and Continental furniture, clocks, pottery, barometers, ethnic carpets, vintage clothing, chandeliers, and decorative items.

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