We have shops and café at Freeman Hospital, which we hope will make your visit more comfortable.
Freeman Hospital shop
On level 2 of the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Hospitals Charity runs our shop in partnership with us. You can find this along the corridor from the main entrance.
The shop sells a wide range of newspapers and magazines, sandwiches, snacks and drinks, as well as a huge choice of sweets, biscuits and other general groceries.
You can also purchase a range of seasonal gifts and treats, including cards, cuddly toys, games and other entertainment items, helping to make your time in hospital a little more comfortable.
Restaurant
The restaurant is on level 1 of the Freeman Hospital. It has a large seat area with sunny glass conservatories and alcoves next to the main seating area.
Our friendly staff offer hot and cold meals for patients, visitors and staff.
We are open 365 days a year.
Mealtimes
Wide choice of breakfasts including full English and healthy options such as muesli and fruit salads served from 7.30am until 11am (10.45am on Saturday and Sunday).
Lunch starts to be served at 11.30am and meals continue through to dinner up until 7pm in the evening.
Hot and cold meals and drinks are also available during these times and we have vending machines stocked with fresh sandwiches and other snacks outside the mealtime hours.
You can reach the restaurant from the lift opposite the reception desk in the main entrance area at the Freeman Hospital.
Alternatively, take one of the four main lifts to level one, turn right out of the lifts, and continue along the corridor until you see the signs for the restaurant.
You can find a detailed accessibility guide on AccessAble’s website.
Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC)
Temporary closure of WHSmith at the Freeman Hospital
The WHSmith store at the Freeman Hospital will be temporarily closed from Sunday 1 November to Tuesday 8 December to allow essential fire remediation works to take place.
During this period, staff, patients and visitors will be signposted to alternative retail and catering facilities across the hospital.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding while these important works are carried out.
On level 2 at the back of Freeman Hospital, near the main entrance of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care, there is a shop and café.
The shop sell newspapers and magazines, drinks, snacks and confectionary. Next to the shop is a small café selling coffee, tea and light snacks.
