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Information on breastfeeding venues is listed by English counties. We felt this was the best option so that mums can research venues in their local area, venues in areas where relatives may live or venues in areas you are visiting on holiday. Simply check the box of the county you wish to look at and the venues will appear in alphabetical order. You will see all the relevant information for the venue, with many details appearing in the form of symbols. The meaning of the symbols is indicated below.

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Decaffeinated drinks available
 Nappy changing area
Discreet area to breastfeed in Purchase required to be at venue
Free water when breastfeeding   Pushchair access at venue
Highchairs available Staff are fully supportive of breastfeeding.

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Marks and Spencers , Metro CentrePurchase Requiredsupportive stafffree waterdecaf drinkspushchair friendlynappy changingextra privacy

Marks and Spencer in the MetroCentre is always a handy place to feed. They have comfy seats, and highchairs for older children plus do babyccino drinks for 50p (warm milk with choc sprinkles!). There is a nice feeding and changing room off the cafe if you want to go somewhere more private.

93-97 Cameron Walk, Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9YD. 0191 4932222. Website

Mothercare, Gatesheadsupportive staffpushchair friendlynappy changingextra privacy

After visiting Mothercare, I found they have a baby changing & breast feeding room. No doubt there are many more areas in the Metrocentre where feeding will be permitted, but at least you know Mothercare is a friendly place with like minded people!

Cameron Walk, Metrocentre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE11 9YR. 0191 4932151. Website

Mothercare, Silverlink Retail Park, Wallsendsupportive stafffree waterpushchair friendlynappy changingextra privacy

Mothercare at the Silverlink provides what is quite simply the best breast feeding room I have seen. It has 2 rocking chairs plus foot stools, air conditioning and a cold water dispenser. It is an oasis of calm and I often go out of my way to find an excuse to feed there.I know this doesn't fit the remit of a public area, but I felt it was too good not to mention!

Unit B2 Silverlink Retail Park Coast Road Wallsend , Tyne and Wear, NE28 9ND. 0191 296 8450. Website

Starbucks in Borders at Silverlink, WallsendPurchase Requiredsupportive stafffree waterdecaf drinkspushchair friendlynappy changing

I am a midwife and ws thrilled to see a woman confidently breastfeed her baby in the cafe in Borders with no probelm and full supposrt from staff. It was very refreshing.

Starbucks Borders, Unit F2 Silverlink Retail Park Coast Road Wallsend , Tyne and Wear, NE28 9ND. 0191 2634503. Website

John Lewis, Newcastlesupportive stafffree waterpushchair friendlynappy changingextra privacy

The Parents Room (located in the children's clothing area) is really useful in the middle of a shopping trip. There is a curtained area for breastfeeding, avent bottle warmers and good nappy changing facilities. The facility is dad friendly and water is available from a cooler. On the negative side, it is narrow, so can get a little cramped with pushchairs and the chairs in the breastfeeding area are practical, but not hugely comfy. Well done John Lewis for making the effort!

Eldon Square, Tyne and Wear, NE99 1AB. 0191 232 5000. Website

Sweet Sensations Cafe, GatesheadPurchase Requiredsupportive staffdecaf drinkspushchair friendlyextra privacy

Very welcoming.

Metrocentre, Tyne and Wear, . .