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UK Bead Shop, On-trend beads, findings & creative inspiration. Shop the full collection at www.riversidebeads.co.uk - A beaders paradise

Love making your own jewellery? We do too at Riverside Beads. We're a specialist independent bead shop with an extensive collection of beads and findings to help you create your jewellery and designs. Everything for the beginner to advanced beading enthusiast. And if you love a new project or you're looking for a gift for a friend our Riverside Bead Box is what you're looking for. Every month a brand new jewellery making project with different techniques and live tutorial support from Riverside Beads Founder Donna McKean Smith. Take a look here >> https://riversidebeads.co.uk/riverside-bead-box/

How to Find Us
Our local shop based in Market Deeping, South Lincolnshire is also home to our sister company Riverside Crafts. In our Craft Zone you will find everything you need for your card making, needle felting and much more. About the Team
Our friendly team is led by Donna who created the business in 2002. Donna has written a number of books including her latest release in 2018 - A beginners guide to Kumihimo. https://www.riversidebeads.co.uk/product/a-beginners-guide-to-kumihimo-book/

Donna is also a regular presenter on Create & Craft TV showcasing new kits and you can watch Donna on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RiversideBeadsChannel. Come and Visit Us
We’d love to see you in our shop in Market Deeping. We are currently open:

Mon - Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday - 10am - 5pm

(Sunday and Bank Holiday Closed)

Shop Online, UK Delivery
If you’re a little further away we have an established online shop where you can shop with ease and confidence. And if you can’t find what you were looking for online you can call or email the shop and we can help you. http://www.riversidebeads.co.uk/

30/10/2026

For all you Bloom Club enthusiasts, this is what we will be creating on Halloween, Saturday 31st October 😊 See you Saturday 🤗 a nice new technique for the spike flower

Pop in 10am or 11.30 am to join us - places are limited.

30/10/2026

🎨🧵 It's Amazing What You Can Create With the Right Guidance! 💕

Have you ever looked at a beautiful handmade creation and thought, "I'd never be able to make that"?

Well, you might just surprise yourself! ✨

At Riverside Beads & Crafts, our workshops are led by talented tutors who love sharing their skills and helping others discover their creative side.

❤️ Expert tuition from experienced, passionate makers

❤️ Friendly, patient guidance at every stage

❤️ New skills and techniques you can use again and again

❤️ Beautiful projects you'll be proud to say you made yourself

❤️ A welcoming, relaxed atmosphere where everyone can enjoy creating

Our aim is simple – we want you to leave feeling proud of what you've made, confident in what you've learnt and excited to create more! 🥰

From jewellery making and papercrafts to painting, felting, home décor and so much more, there's always something new to discover.

📍 Join us in Market Deeping, near Peterborough.

✨ Take a look at our workshop programme and see what YOU could create! Comment CLASS below & we will send you a copy or pop in store to pick up a brochure.

30/10/2026

LAST CALL FOR AUTUMN GLOW!

Have you had a go at our October Colour of the Month Challenge yet?

We're loving this month's beautiful autumn-inspired combination, and it's the perfect excuse to get creative with your bead stash!

🤎 Rust – gorgeous warm, earthy tones

💜 Plum – rich, beautiful shades

✨ Copper – the perfect touch of metallic sparkle

Why not mix some copper findings with plum-coloured pearls, crystals or seed beads? Or create a beautiful autumn-inspired bracelet, necklace, earrings or beaded decoration?

The possibilities are endless, and we'd love to see what you come up with! ❤️

📸 How to enter:

Create a design using one, two or all three colours, then share a photo in our Riverside Beads Facebook Group using .

🎁 One lucky beader will win a £5 Riverside Beads voucher!

Remember, it's not about being an expert – it's about having fun, trying something new and sharing your creativity with our lovely beading community.

🍂 So come on, dig into your bead stash and show us your Autumn Glow creations!

👇 Have you started yours yet?

29/10/2026

NEW KIT RELEASE – Robin Bag Charm! 🎄

A little robin has landed at Riverside, just in time for Christmas!

Introducing our gorgeous Robin Bag Charm Kit, featuring beautiful red and gold tones for a lovely touch of festive sparkle.

This charming little project is perfect for adding some Christmas cheer to your handbag, keys or accessories.

❤️ Beautiful red and gold colour combination
🐦 Adorable festive robin design
🎁 Perfect for handmade Christmas gifts
✨ A lovely seasonal beading project
👜 A cute accessory to enjoy throughout the festive season

Robins are always a Christmas favourite, and we think this little fellow would make a wonderful stocking filler or thoughtful handmade gift! 🎅

🛍️ Available NOW at Riverside Beads!

Shop online or pop into our Market Deeping store to pick up your kit.

Who else loves a little Christmas robin?

28/10/2026

👀 YOU'VE SEEN THE SNOWFLAKE... BUT WHAT'S COMING NEXT?

October gave us frosty Glimmer Snowflakes, Ginkos, GemDuos and our cheeky little Twilight Pumpkin Fairy.

Now we're already getting excited about the next Riverside Bead Box! 💎

If you've enjoyed following this month's reveal, don't wait to see the next project and then wish you'd joined sooner.

Become a Bead Box member and enjoy a fresh creative challenge every month, with new techniques, carefully selected materials, instructions, bonus goodies and our Riverside beading community to help you along the way.

💎 £20 per month
🎁 Bonus goodies
📖 Step-by-step projects
🎥 Tutorials & Beading Club
🛍️ 10% member discount online & in store
✨ A new project to look forward to every month

👉 SUBSCRIBE TODAY and join us for the next reveal!

Already a member? Tell us below – what has been your favourite Riverside Bead Box project so far? 💛

28/10/2026

🎃👻 A LITTLE LAST-MINUTE SEASONAL BEADING?

There's still time to create something spooktacular!

From pumpkins, bats and witches to cats, ghosts, spiders and skulls, we've got plenty of charms, beads and kits to inspire your Halloween makes.

Or perhaps you're more interested in the gorgeous colours of autumn?

🧡 Warm oranges
💜 Rich plums
🍂 Earthy greens
✨ Copper and gold sparkle

Come and have a rummage at Riverside HQ and see what catches your eye!

📍 Riverside Beads & Crafts, Market Deeping

27/10/2026

🍂NEW CHARMS HAVE ARRIVED – AUTUMN & HALLOWEEN INSPIRATION! 🎃

There's something rather charming about autumn at Riverside! 🧡

We've been adding some lovely NEW CHARMS to our collection, just in time for those cosy autumn makes and spooky Halloween creations!

Think pumpkins, skulls, bats, black cats and all things magical, alongside rich autumn colours and seasonal inspiration.

Perfect for creating:

🎃 Spooky Halloween earrings
🍁 Autumn-inspired charm bracelets
👻 Fun bag charms and keyrings
🧡 Seasonal necklaces and accessories
🎁 Little handmade gifts and treats

Whether you love cute and quirky or something a little spooky, these charms are a great way to add personality to your jewellery designs!

🛍️ Explore our latest charms online or pop into Riverside HQ in Market Deeping for a browse.

💬 Are you more autumn leaves 🍂 or spooky Halloween 👻 when it comes to your jewellery?

26/10/2026

It's All in the Finishing Touches!

A clasp doesn't have to be just a fastening...

Our NEW toggle clasps are a lovely way to add an extra decorative detail to your handmade jewellery available in multiple colourways.

Perfect for bracelets and necklaces, they can become part of the design rather than something you try to hide!

We've added new styles to our growing findings collection, so why not take a look and discover something different?

25/10/2026

Craft your own poppy with our beaded kits. Available in store 7 days a week (upto Christmas) or online too.

25/10/2026

HANDMADE POPPIES FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

With Remembrance Sunday approaching, why not create something special with one of our beautiful Riverside Beads Poppy Kits?

Whether you're making a poppy to wear with pride, creating a thoughtful handmade gift or simply enjoying a meaningful beading project, our poppy designs are a lovely way to get creative while remembering those who served. ❤️

🌺 Discover our range of Poppy Beading Kits!

✨ Create beautiful handmade poppies
❤️ Explore different beading techniques
🧵 Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding project
🎁 Make something special to wear, gift or treasure

Our kits are a wonderful way to enjoy a little creative time, with instructions to help you bring your poppy design to life.

Make your poppy in time for Remembrance Sunday on 8th November.

🛍️ Browse our poppy kits online or pop into Riverside Beads in Market Deeping to see our selection.

Which poppy design will you be making this year?

Address

83 High Street, Market Deeping
Peterborough
PE68ED

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Website

http://www.riversidebeads.co.uk/

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