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/

✨ HELP US NAME OUR MONTHLY BEADING GET-TOGETHER! ✨Our monthly beading group is all about getting together, enjoying some...
31/08/2026

✨ HELP US NAME OUR MONTHLY BEADING GET-TOGETHER! ✨

Our monthly beading group is all about getting together, enjoying some creative time and beading alongside other like-minded people.

Bead Box members can come along, collect their latest box and start making the monthly project together, while other customers are very welcome to bring along their own beading project and enjoy a relaxed few hours of beads, chat and inspiration.

Now we just need the perfect name for it!

Which one gets your vote?

1️⃣ Riverside Beads Social
2️⃣ Beads & Banter
3️⃣ Beading & Brews

Comment below with 1, 2 or 3 and help us choose! 👇

We’d love the name to reflect what the group is really about – beading together, sharing ideas, having a chat and enjoying some creative company. 💕🧵

Just a little reminder that Riverside Beads & Riverside Crafts are closed today as we enjoy the Bank Holiday Monday.We'l...
31/08/2026

Just a little reminder that Riverside Beads & Riverside Crafts are closed today as we enjoy the Bank Holiday Monday.

We'll be back tomorrow (Tuesday) and open as normal from 10am–4pm, ready to welcome you with lots of creative inspiration, new arrivals, workshop bookings and all your favourite crafting and beading supplies.

If you're spending today getting creative at home, we'd love to see what you're making! Share a photo of your latest project in the comments or our Facebook Group and inspire fellow makers. ✨

Enjoy the Bank Holiday, have a wonderful day, and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

https://riversidebeads.co.uk/shop/

30/08/2026

Pick up a bargain at a live auction, next date Wed 30th September 📿

Now we are closed for bank holiday tomorrrow to give our team a well deserved day off but cosy crafting season is almost...
30/08/2026

Now we are closed for bank holiday tomorrrow to give our team a well deserved day off but cosy crafting season is almost here 🍁

As the evenings begin to draw in, there's nothing better than settling down with a brand-new creative project.

Our Autumn & Winter Bead Box season begins next month, bringing exclusive jewellery-making projects, seasonal inspiration and exciting new techniques.

If you've been waiting for the perfect time to join...

This is it.

Subscribe today and let creativity become part of your monthly routine.

💜 We'd love to welcome you to the Riverside Bead Box family. Comment BEADBOX and we will send you a link to find out more.

☀️ Bank Holiday ReminderJust a little reminder that the Riverside shop will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 31st August, for ...
30/08/2026

☀️ Bank Holiday Reminder

Just a little reminder that the Riverside shop will be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 31st August, for the Bank Holiday.

We hope you're all enjoying a lovely long weekend – preferably with a little beading or crafting squeezed in somewhere!

Our website remains open if you need a spot of creative browsing.

We'll see you again after the Bank Holiday, ready for a very exciting September!

https://riversidebeads.co.uk/shop/

🎄 How much can you make at one crafternoon tea?Quite a lot, actually! 😍At our Winter Crafternoon Tea, you’ll spend the d...
30/08/2026

🎄 How much can you make at one crafternoon tea?

Quite a lot, actually! 😍

At our Winter Crafternoon Tea, you’ll spend the day moving between four different creative tables and trying a fantastic variety of techniques.

Your festive project line-up includes:

✨ Charm Bracelet with Roberta
🎨 Festive Stamping Project with Shirley
🧶 Needle Felted Christmas Cards with Eve Marshall
🌸 Beaded Festive Flowers with Sam

And when you’ve completed those…

🎁 BONUS Festive Earrings with Zack & Donna

It’s the perfect opportunity to try crafts you may never have tried before, with friendly step-by-step guidance at every table.

And yes… Winter Afternoon Tea is included too! 🫖🍰

One day.
Five projects.
Lots of different techniques.
And plenty of festive fun.

🎟️ Book your place: https://riversidebeads.co.uk/product/winter-crafternoon-tea-creative-craft-event/

💙 After 10 years, it’s time to say goodbye to Kyle! 💙It’s a very special and slightly emotional goodbye for us at Rivers...
29/08/2026

💙 After 10 years, it’s time to say goodbye to Kyle! 💙

It’s a very special and slightly emotional goodbye for us at Riverside, as Kyle leaves the team after an amazing 10 years.

Many of you will know Kyle from seeing him in the shop over the years, helping customers, working behind the scenes and, very importantly, adding new products to the website at record speed! He has brought so much to Riverside, always with a friendly smile, a helpful manner and a willingness to get stuck into whatever needed doing.

Kyle has quite literally grown up alongside Riverside too, as he is my son, so he has been part of the Riverside family for much longer than his official 10 years with us!

Following his graduation, Kyle is now heading off to begin the next chapter of his career in accounting, and although we are incredibly proud and excited for him, we will certainly miss having him as part of the day-to-day Riverside team.

Thank you, Kyle, for all your hard work, help, laughs and everything you have brought to Riverside over the last decade. We know you’ll be brilliant in your new career and we’re all wishing you lots of luck for what comes next. 💙

Love from Donna (Mum) & the whole Riverside Team xx

🎄 Can We Mention Christmas Yet?We think so... especially when there are Christmas workshops to book!Our September–Decemb...
29/08/2026

🎄 Can We Mention Christmas Yet?

We think so... especially when there are Christmas workshops to book!

Our September–December schedule finishes the year with a wonderful selection of festive creative classes.

Make decorations, create handmade gifts, learn new techniques and enjoy a little festive time with friends in our Riverside classroom.

Some of our Christmas classes fill fast, so don't wait until December to start feeling festive!

👉 https://riversidebeads.co.uk/product-category/workshops/

Who would you love to bring to a Christmas workshop? 🎄

Your Saturday morning could look like this:☕ A warm drink🌸 Beautiful beads💐 A miniature everlasting bouquet✨ Time to rel...
28/08/2026

Your Saturday morning could look like this:

☕ A warm drink
🌸 Beautiful beads
💐 A miniature everlasting bouquet
✨ Time to relax and create

Join us for Beaded Bloom Club at Riverside Beads & Crafts in Market Deeping.

Each session features different flowers, materials, and skills, so there is always something new to try.

Pre-book your start time or visit as a walk-in if space is available.

💷 £10 with all materials included.

Build Your Own Everlasting Bouquet… One Flower at a Time.

Comment BLOOM and we will send you a link to book your place.

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

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