Discover unique art, gifts & treats from over 50 local suppliers across the North East
Welcome to True North Emporium - A gift shop in Spennymoor, showcasing over 50 Local Artists, Makers & Food Producers. We're a place where you'll find beautifully crafted gifts, support local artisans, and discover something truly special.
Featured Makers
Discover some of our talented local suppliers
Polaris Designs
Polaris Designs specialise in creating wall art that brings your ideas to life. Their 3D printed designs offer a crisp, minimalist look with incredible detail - perfect for modern or traditional homes.
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Adele Shallow Art
Beautiful and detailed Fineliner pen drawings of local landmarks, buildings and other places of local interest
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Tinker & Craft
Tinker & Craft is a small but mighty 3D printing studio where curiosity meets creativity. We love to tinker, tweak, and turn ideas into real-world creations, one layer at a time.
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Felt & Glass Inspirations
Jackie creates stunning fused glass ornamental pieces, tealight holders, hanging ornaments, drinks coasters and felted items that are filled with charm.
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Discover delicious locally made products from the North East
Balefire
Balefire is an artisan condiment producer based in the heart of County Durham producing gourmet, mind-blowing hot sauce.
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Kaffeehaus Coffee
Kaffeehaus Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-run coffee business based in Sacriston, County Durham, founded by father and daughter Bernhard and Carina.
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SA Sauces
SA Sauces is an artisan British producer established in 2014, specialising in small-batch, certified gluten-free sauce concentrates and marinades that deliver restaurant-quality flavour at home.
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South Durham Honey
George Soppitt is a Beekeeper who started beekeeping in 2007. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion that grew in to family business!
View ProductWhy Choose Local
■ We're spoilt for choice when it comes to local talent in the North East, and buying from us means that money stays here, helping real people to keep doing what they're good at.
■ Over 50 local artists and crafters fill our shelves. Every time you buy something, you're helping keep a skill alive - pottery, textiles, jewellery making, food, the lot.
■ Local just makes sense too - less travelling, less packaging, less faff. A simple way to shop without overthinking it.
■ And honestly, everything in True North is in here because we love it. No mass-produced nonsense, just good stuff made by people who care.
Would you like to become a True North Supplier?
We're always looking for talented local makers, artists and food producers to join our family. If you create something special, we'd love to hear from you.
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