If you’re one of the many thousands of students that have made Newcastle your home for the next couple of years, you’ll no doubt already be aware of the great choice you’ve made! Our fair city is an exciting place to be, with some of the best attractions, activities, dining, nightlife and shopping in the North East. And, to further cement that, the city’s premier indoor shopping destination, Eldon Square, are welcoming students with open arms at their annual Student Shopping Night on Tuesday 27th September.
Running from 4pm - 8pm, with restaurants open even later, the night provides an opportunity to grab some serious bargains – perfect timing for all those parties...ahem...study groups.
As you’ll know already, Newcastle is a fashionable city, so stay ahead of the game with discounts from some of Eldon Square’s most sartorially impressive outlets including All Saints, Ann Summers, Damaged Society, Hollister, Monki, Superdry and New Look, who all offer 20% off. There are more bargains to be had at amazing department store Fenwick, who are offering a 10% discount, and nearby John Lewis providing the same on beauty products. Treat yourself to 10% off Victoria’s Secret; H&M’s affordable fashion is made even more so with 15% off; and Levi’s offer a whopping 30% off their denim and fashionable streetwear.
Don’t forget about those all-important accessories too; there are plentiful bargains to be had at the likes of Accessorize (20%), Claire’s (30%) and Pandora (20%); for shoes, head to Charles Clinkard (10%), Clarks (20%), Foot Locker (10%), Kurt Geiger (10%), Nomination (10%), Office (20%), Schuh (20%) and Skechers (15%).
Keep yourself looking fresh as a daisy after all those parties...sorry, force of habit…study nights, with great discounts at Boots (10%), Molton Brown (10%), Morphe (20%), The Body Shop (15%), and The Fragrance Shop (15%). Nip into Lush for some exclusive offers, get a 10% discount off a haircut at Supercuts and stock up on vital vitamins at Holland & Barrett with their exclusive student discounts.
Stay connected to friends and family with 10% off at Vodafone and redeem a student SIM card at 3, plus you can hear the latest sounds at HMV with 10% off. Elsewhere, there’s 10% off at Clintons and 20% off at Paperchase; Be More Geek invite you to take 10% off their games and comic merch; stock up the student kitchen cupboard essentials with 20% off at Lakeland; get 15% off treatments booked in advance at Cover Beauty (and 10% on walk-ins); upgrade your pencil case with 20% off at Typo; deck the flat out with trendy furniture with an exclusive £100 off at Sharps; get 20% off crystals, wax melts and all manner of lushness at Geordie Witch; and if all that shopping has taken it out of you, unwind with a game of bowling for £2 at Gorilla Bar and Bowling, where you can also get 50% off karaoke, pool, darts, beer pong, and table tennis.
Restaurants stay open after your shopping extravaganza, so once you’ve finished your epic trip you can choose from a variety of great offers for dinner. Get 50% off a main course at Ask Italian; 30% off at Bagel Factory when you download their app; Bella Italia offer 30% off your food bill; chow down on some delicious Thai food with 20% off at Chaophraya; get spicy with 30% off excellent Mexican at Chiquito; go all American at Frankie & Benny’s with 30% off; get a free appetiser or dessert at TGI Fridays; get a truly excellent burger with 50% off at Smashburger; go upmarket with 25% off The Alchemist’s inventive menus; try Lebanese mezes and kebabs with 30% off at The Bake; grab a beer and burger at The Exchange for a tenner (with drinks offers up for grabs too); get 25% off food at The Real Greek, plus dessert offers; there’s 2 for 1 offers at Tortilla; and 20% off at Oriental kitchen Umai Mi.
For afters, get 10% off at sweet treat purveyors Batch’d, 50% off at Crepe Affaire, 20% off at Krispy Kreme, and buy one get one free at My Cookie Dough. Stay hydrated during your mission by grabbing a £4 regular drink offer at Boost Juice Bar, plus there’s 20% off drinks at Chatime and 20% off a good cuppa at Whittard.
Image: Chicken Katsu Roll at Umai Mi
It’s not just about the shopping bargains though, there’s also a live DJ; an opportunity to have a go at Junkyard Golf; pit your talents against the magnetic dart board at The Wonder Bar to win vouchers and more; spin the wheel of delights at Schuh and win a prize; get the lowdown on the area’s rental market with advice and support from Walton Robinson; get hair and fragrance consultations at Molton Brown and snag some popcorn into the bargain.
In order to be eligible for all these goodies, simply grab your free e-ticket via the Eldon Square website, take your student ID along with you, and cash in on the bargains! Plus, if you register before 27th September, you’ll be entered into a draw to win a £500 Eldon Square gift card. Get on it, and welcome to Newcastle!
