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Newcastle City Centre
Four of Newcastle's best-known shops within a short walk of Central Station.
Walkable · 4 stops · about 0.5 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Reflex
Small, packed Newcastle shop known for new releases, exclusives, events and a strong online store.
Tip: Open daily, including Sundays, in the city centre.
23 Nun St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AG, UK
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 2. RPM Music
Newcastle shop open since the 1990s with well-organised genre sections, reasonable prices and cheap crates.
Tip: Closed Sundays; look for the £1 box.
4, Old George Yard, 4 Old George Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1EZ, UK
Hours
Monday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Tuesday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Saturday 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Sunday Closed 3. Beatdown Records
Eclectic shop with a genuinely strong metal section tucked in the back.
Tip: Head to the back and turn right for the metal section — regulars call it a mini mecca.
Unit 1, Clarendon House, Bewick St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EE, UK
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 4. Vinyl Guru
Well-organized shop known for excellent Record Store Day queue management, including free coffee and biscuits.
Tip: Fast, secure shipping if you're ordering online from afar.
69 Westgate Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1SG, UK
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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