About Us

We have fiercely supported our local businesses for more than 20 years, in print, online, at our events, and every day through our social media. Now, we can all help support them further by buying Gift Cards for loved ones.

Perfect for customers who are unable or unwilling to go out shopping this Christmas, and helping to make Christmas last a little longer this year, by buying a Gift Card you will be making a valuable contribution to all those independent shops, artisan makers and local businesses to ensure they can survive this festive season.

Founded in 1999, Living North magazine has developed a reputation for high quality photography, strong editorial and stylish design. Living North has taken the best of the country and mixed it with the vibrant city life.

Living North is a privately owned, independent publishing company with a lead title: Living North. It also publishes a number of carefully researched supplements which highlight the best of various subject areas, for example: restaurants, interiors, artists, galleries, what's on and things to do. It also has a contract publishing service and has produced magazines for prestigious clients including The Sage Gateshead, NewcastleGateshead Initiative, Tynedale Rural Enterprise and Nova International (The Great North Run Culture Programme). 

From humble beginnings, producing a 112-page magazine published three times a year, Living North now publishes monthly in the North East and 10 times per year in Yorkshire with an average of 350 pages, celebrating much of what is excellent about the North of England, from its glorious coastline, small niche businesses, heritage, food and numerous other attractions, to boutiques, bistros and much more besides. As such, the magazine is one of the most significant quality media outlets in the North of England.