Need a new kettle? A tin of paint? A lightbulb? Some garden supplies? A ball of yarn? Or one of those incredibly specific little DIY bits that you have absolutely no idea what it’s called?

Try Market Electrics. Chances are, they’ll have it.

Established more than 40 years ago, Market Electrics is a long-standing, family-run business and one of those wonderful independent shops that seems to stock a little bit of everything. Don’t let the name fool you – electrical goods may be part of the story, but they’re only the beginning.

As Durham city centre’s dedicated independent hardware store, Market Electrics is packed from floor to ceiling with useful things for the home, garden, garage, toolbox and much more besides.

If you’re tackling a spot of DIY, you’ll find a wide selection of hardware and supplies, along with paints for all sorts of projects, including spray and blackboard paints. There are products for car maintenance and gardening, plus an extensive selection of cleaning and household essentials, batteries, lightbulbs and all those practical bits and pieces that inevitably need replacing when you least expect it.

Then there are the electricals. Market Electrics stocks a range of small household appliances and electrical goods, including kettles, toasters, irons, and hair dryers.

Venture further around the shelves, and you’ll discover even more. From baking utensils and kitchen essentials to stationery and yarn! Crafters can browse yarn, including DK, chunky, Aran, and beautifully soft baby varieties, making Market Electrics just as handy for your next creative project as it is for your next DIY project.

And that’s still only scratching the surface.

One of the joys of Market Electrics is that it’s the sort of shop where, if you need something and don’t know where on earth to find it, it’s always worth asking here first. With decades of experience behind the counter and a reputation for friendly, knowledgeable customer service, the team can help you find what you need.

So whether you’re decorating, repairing, gardening, cleaning, baking, crafting or a student kitting out your new digs, make Market Electrics your first port of call.

📍 Find Market Electrics towards the back of Durham Market Hall, close to the stairs leading to the mezzanine level.