Riverside Beads

Riverside Beads 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 br

and 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/

23/06/2026

What a fabulous 2nd day at Riverside Bead Retreat 2026.

So much creativity, although if anyone could adjust the thermostat that would be helpful 🤣☀️

Just out for our evening meal then back to the beautiful The Granary, West Deeping

Thank you Made by Lucy D 2.0 Sue Stallard Bead Designs and myself (Donna) for todays projects.

Have you checked our Riverside Beads Event Calendar?There’s still time to join us for a beading workshop this month, and...
22/06/2026

Have you checked our Riverside Beads Event Calendar?

There’s still time to join us for a beading workshop this month, and we’d love to welcome you into the classroom for some creative time.

Whether you’re brand new to beading, looking to build your confidence, or ready to learn a new stitch or jewellery-making technique, our workshops are a lovely way to enjoy a relaxed and friendly session with step-by-step guidance.

From beginner-friendly classes to more detailed beadwork projects, each workshop is designed to help you learn, create and feel inspired. You’ll also meet other beaders, pick up useful tips, and enjoy a little time just for you.

Spaces are limited, so please take a look at the event calendar and book your place if something catches your eye.

Pop into the shop, message us, or book online to join us at Riverside Beads.

We can’t wait to bead with you 💙 https://riversidebeads.co.uk/product-category/workshops/

21/06/2026

Riverside Bead Retreat 2026 ☀️

We are all set up ready to welcome our first guests tomorrow. These retreats are all full but we do have space on our new craft retreat this October if you would like to join us?

💙 Celebrating Father’s Day This Sunday 💙This Sunday, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all the wonderful dads, grandads...
21/06/2026

💙 Celebrating Father’s Day This Sunday 💙

This Sunday, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all the wonderful dads, grandads, stepdads, father figures and special people who mean so much to us.

Father’s Day can mean something different to everyone. For some, it’s a day filled with love, laughter and happy memories. For others, it can be a little more emotional, remembering someone special or thinking of those who are no longer with us.

From handmade gifts to little keepsakes made with love, we know how much thought goes into creating something personal. Sometimes the smallest handmade piece can carry the biggest meaning. Our new charms have been welcome additions in the lead up to today.

Sending love from all of us at Riverside Beads this Father’s Day weekend 💙

🌷 NEW Saturday Morning Forever Flower Sessions Coming Soon! 🌷Loved the look of our Beaded Forever Flowers project?We're ...
20/06/2026

🌷 NEW Saturday Morning Forever Flower Sessions Coming Soon! 🌷

Loved the look of our Beaded Forever Flowers project?

We're excited to announce that we'll soon be launching regular Saturday morning flower-making sessions at Riverside!

Join us for a relaxed and friendly morning creating beautiful beaded flowers, learning new techniques and enjoying time with fellow makers.

More details coming soon...

Who would like to join us? 🌸

🌼 One Project... Endless Possibilities! 🌼Have you made your Beaded Forever Flowers yet?What started as a beautiful bouqu...
19/06/2026

🌼 One Project... Endless Possibilities! 🌼

Have you made your Beaded Forever Flowers yet?

What started as a beautiful bouquet can become so much more...

🌷 Create flowers in your favourite colours
🌷 Make matching brooches and accessories
🌷 Design seasonal arrangements throughout the year
🌷 Create handmade gifts for friends and family
🌷 Use the techniques in future jewellery projects

That's what we love about Bead Box projects — they're not just a one-time make. They're designed to teach techniques and inspire ideas that you can use again and again.

📸 We'd love to see your bouquets, brooches and creative variations. Share your finished designs in our Riverside Beads Facebook Group and inspire fellow members!

After all, the best part of Riverside Bead Box isn't just the project... it's seeing the incredible creativity of our wonderful community. 💚

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Looking for Inspiration for Our June Colour Challenge? 🌈☀️Our June Sale is bursting with colour and packed with beautifu...
19/06/2026

Looking for Inspiration for Our June Colour Challenge? 🌈☀️

Our June Sale is bursting with colour and packed with beautiful materials chosen especially to complement this month's theme:

💙 Turquoise
💛 Yellow
🩷 Hot Pink

Whether you're planning a bracelet, earrings, a bead embroidery project, bead weaving design, bag charm, or something completely unique, you'll find plenty of inspiration in-store and online.

Our Summer Brights Colour Competition is now underway!

Simply create a beading project using one, two, or all three of this month's colours and upload a photo into the Riverside Beads Facebook Group using:



for your chance to win a £5 Riverside Beads Gift Voucher!

We absolutely love seeing what inspires you and how differently everyone interprets the same colour palette.

👉 What would you make with Turquoise, Yellow and Hot Pink?

Shop your goodies here https://riversidebeads.co.uk/sale/

🌷 How Are Your Forever Flowers Blooming? 🌷We're now a few weeks into this month's Beaded Forever Flowers project, and we...
18/06/2026

🌷 How Are Your Forever Flowers Blooming? 🌷

We're now a few weeks into this month's Beaded Forever Flowers project, and we'd love to see what you've been creating!

One of the things we love most about this design is how easily it can be personalised. Have you:

🌸 Changed the flower colours?
🌸 Added extra foliage?
🌸 Created a larger bouquet?
🌸 Turned your flowers into jewellery?
🌸 Used materials from your own stash?

Remember, there is no right or wrong way to create. Some of our favourite designs come from those little creative twists that make a project uniquely yours.

📸 Share your photos in the comments or in our Facebook Group and inspire fellow Riverside makers.

Who knows? Your design might just inspire someone else's next creation!

🌸✨

Why Do Beaders Love Miyuki Delicas? 💎There's a reason Miyuki Delicas are one of the most popular beads in the world!Thei...
18/06/2026

Why Do Beaders Love Miyuki Delicas? 💎

There's a reason Miyuki Delicas are one of the most popular beads in the world!

Their precise cylinder shape and consistent size allow them to sit beautifully together, creating smooth, professional-looking beadwork.

Perfect for:
✨ Pe**te Stitch
✨ Brick Stitch
✨ Loom Work
✨ Bead Embroidery
✨ Detailed Jewellery Designs

If you've never tried Delicas before, this could be the perfect time to start.

https://riversidebeads.co.uk/?s=delica

👉 What's your favourite stitch to use Delicas with?

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83 High Street, Market Deeping
Peterborough
PE68ED

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

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