Yesterday afternoon I revisited one of my favourite shops in Newcastle, Flying Wizard. The shop is relatively new, it wasn't here when I was last home at Easter time. Today was the second time visiting. The first time was back in July when I picked up part of a friend's birthday present. This time I came back with my mother, who is also a Harry Potter fan, and we both splurged a little. Before I discuss the purchases let me tell you about the shop itself. Sadly, I didn't take any pictures inside of the shop because I am not quite sure if we were allowed to.
The shop is not just Harry Potter themed, even though you would think so by their shop window. It also sells merchandise from Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Marvel Universe etc. it is a pretty well-rounded shop. It is mainly Harry Potter themed though, you can tell by how when you walk into the shop you can see their television which plays all of the Harry Potter films on loop- what a dream?
The staff are so friendly and welcoming, it has a really good atmosphere inside. Naturally, I am quite the fangirl whenever I visit. It takes all my will to not buy everything. I was only supposed to go in and have a look but I figured it would be rude to not something... right?
I have only been in one other Harry Potter shop before and that is Oliver's in Brighton- I may do a post about that shop when I am back in Brighton next month!
I was so thrilled when my sibling told me that a Harry Potter shop had opened in my hometown, and it is everything. I am ready to hand them all my money!
Above is the first thing I ever bought from Flying Wizards. An amazing quidditch set, I bought this for a friend. I am not sure who loved it most, her or me? I am genuinely impressed by my eye for giving good gifts. Sadly, I went back to buy another one for myself and they're waiting to get more in. Naturally, I am slightly gutted!! Underneath the Quidditch balls is a key for the lock as well as a really cool poster.
Today I purchased a butterbeer, I adored this when I tried it in Brighton. It was a little cheaper too here, bonus!
A new notebook- I AM LIVING FOR IT!! Lately, I have been obsessed with Dobby and I just couldn't help but fall in love with this notebook. I am fully aware I have quite a few HP notebooks, which haven't been written in, but I just couldn't say no. This was my favourite purchase of the day.
A pack of wizard cards, they're just like playing cards but have pictures of wizards and witches on them. I know it's geeky but I just found them pretty cool, who knows if I will actually use them? They look good though.
My mam bought me the Slytherin tin, I didn't know until we were out of the shop. This was super cute.
I also bought a cool badge, I am not usually a badge person but I thought it would round off my purchase. There is a better picture to the side.
My mother bought some cool stuff too. I am envious of her new notebook, I almost bought a similar one but in Slytherin crest and colour, maybe next time! My mother also hoards notebooks like I do, I know already neither of will be writing in them any time soon. She also purchased a Marauders purse and a little Gryffindor tin.
I would 10/10 recommend you visiting Flying Wizards if you're ever in town or just visiting Newcastle. It's definitely worth a neb!!
