Shopping
Metro Centre Gateshead

The Gateshead Metro Centre is the largest shopping centre in Europe covering a massive 1.8 million Sq Ft and boasting over 330 shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.

No matter what you are looking for - from major high street retailers to unique boutiques and market stalls, you are not going to leave enpty handed!

Shopping
The centre has over 330 shops, so you really can shop 'til you drop! Major names include Debenhams, Next, Marks and Spencer, French Connection, House of Fraiser, Mango, Lush, HMV and many, many more. For the complete store directory download our shop finder below.

Restaurants
Because you'll need a full day to experience the Metro Centre there are plenty of restaurants, cafe's and bars for you to sit down and have a quiet bite to eat or drink at. From small Italian style bistros & cafe's to major chains such as Nando's, Chiquitos, Pizza Hut and Weatherspoons. For more see our 'Restuarants in Gateshead' guide.

Entertainment
To keep you entertained why not visit 'Metro Land' - the UK's largest indoor theme park featuring The New Rollercoaster, Whirling Waltzer and The Wonderful Waveswinger. Younger children or the less daring can take a leisurely ride around the Park on the Terrific Train, or take to the Skies in 'My Beautiful Balloons' Ferris Wheel.

Opening Hours
Term Time: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 8pm / Sun 11am - 6pm
Holidays: Mon - Sat: 10am - 8pm / Sun 11am - 6pm

As well as MetroLand you'll also find a Ten Pin Bowling Alley and a Odeon Cinema.

How to get here
There are 10,000 free car parking spaces directly off the A1, over 1,000 buses a day visit the centre and the MetroCentre has its own railway station, a free coach park and bus station.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Some leisure and restaurants open later.

Bank Holiday Opening Hours 10am - 6pm

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