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/

🧶🍂 BEADERS… HAVE YOU EVER FANCIED TURNING YOUR HAND TO CRAFTING TOO? 🍂✂️We’ve got a little bit of exciting news from our...
06/09/2026

🧶🍂 BEADERS… HAVE YOU EVER FANCIED TURNING YOUR HAND TO CRAFTING TOO? 🍂✂️

We’ve got a little bit of exciting news from our sister company, Riverside Crafts!

Their previously SOLD OUT Winter Crafters Retreat has had a last-minute cancellation, which means TWO full retreat places with accommodation are now available for 27th–29th October at beautiful Molecey Mill.

If you love your beads but have always fancied trying your hand at other crafts, this could be the perfect opportunity! 💕

Enjoy 3 days of cosy Autumn/Winter creativity, trying traditional crafts such as papercrafting, needle felting and macramé, all guided by experienced tutors and suitable for all skill levels.

🏡 2 nights accommodation
✂️ All craft materials included
🍽️ Meals, drinks & snacks included
🍂 Gorgeous countryside setting
💕 Plenty of creativity, laughter and good company!

These are the only two residential places available after the retreat originally sold out.

👉 Any of our Riverside beaders fancy swapping the beads for a few days and joining us? 🍁✨

https://riversidebeads.co.uk/product/riverside-crafts-winter-retreat-2026/

❄️ A COSY WINTER DAY JUST FOR YOU…Imagine arriving at your craft table with a full day ahead of you.No jobs to do.No pro...
06/09/2026

❄️ A COSY WINTER DAY JUST FOR YOU…

Imagine arriving at your craft table with a full day ahead of you.

No jobs to do.
No projects to plan.
No materials to gather.

Just crafting, chatting, creating and afternoon tea. 🥰

That’s exactly what our Winter Crafternoon Tea is all about.

Throughout the day, you’ll move between our different tutor tables, enjoying everything from:

🌸 Festive Forever Flowers
✨ Jewellery making
🎨 Stamping and papercraft
🧶 Needle felting

Plus a little bonus festive make with Zack & Donna too!

You don’t need to be an expert. Our tutors will guide you step-by-step, making this a lovely day for both regular crafters and anyone wanting to try something new.

And somewhere amongst all that creativity, we’ll make time for a delicious Winter Afternoon Tea too. 🧁🫖

📍 Market Deeping Community Centre
📅 Sunday 18th October 10-3

Come with friends or come by yourself – there will always be a warm Riverside welcome waiting for you.

Comment "Craft" below and we will send you a link to find out more.

05/09/2026

Have you seen the launch of this months bead box? Our beautiful Lizzy the Snow Queen.

Check out Riverside Beads to find out more.

❄️✨ MEET SNOW QUEEN LIZZY! ✨❄️Our September Riverside Bead Box has been revealed and we are so excited to introduce you ...
05/09/2026

❄️✨ MEET SNOW QUEEN LIZZY! ✨❄️

Our September Riverside Bead Box has been revealed and we are so excited to introduce you to the beautiful Snow Queen Lizzy! 👑

Created around a beadable doll frame, Lizzy's elegant dress is built using a combination of bead weaving stitches, gradually transforming the frame into this gorgeous finished character.

It's a project that's a little bit different, wonderfully satisfying to make and a great opportunity to develop your bead weaving skills.

And the good news?

✨ A limited number of September boxes are available to purchase as a one-off kit!

No subscription needed – simply grab the September box and enjoy creating Snow Queen Lizzy for yourself.

Once they're gone, they're gone, so don't miss her! 💙

👉 Shop the September Riverside Bead Box today.

05/09/2026

❄️ THE SEPTEMBER BEAD BOX REVEAL IS HERE! ❄️

It’s time for the big reveal… and we’ve got a beautiful project waiting for you this month! 💜

Our September Riverside Bead Box marks the start of our Autumn/Winter season, and we’ve created something rather special.

Grab a cuppa, get comfy and join Donna for our pre-recorded reveal as we finally show you:

✨ September’s brand-new Bead Box project
📦 A look at what’s included
🎁 This month’s bonus project and goodies
💜 Plenty of inspiration to get you creating

We’ve kept the finished project under wraps until now, so press play to be one of the first to meet this month’s creation!

Already a member? Let us know what you think once you’ve watched.

Not a subscriber? You can still join us and have a brand-new creative project to look forward to each month.

❄️ Ready for the reveal? Press play! 👇

We're getting VERY close to our next Riverside Bead Box reveal!Check out our page on Saturday 5th September to ...
04/09/2026

We're getting VERY close to our next Riverside Bead Box reveal!

Check out our page on Saturday 5th September to view our latest exclusive project.

What technique will it be?

What colours have we chosen?

And what will our subscribers be creating next?

You'll have to have some social media time to find out!

https://riversidebeads.co.uk/riverside-bead-box/

03/09/2026

We have 1 space left for our Winter Craft retreat and next years Summer Bead retreat will be released soon.

One week it could be delicate blossoms. The next could bring bright seasonal flowers, leafy stems, or sparkling floral c...
03/09/2026

One week it could be delicate blossoms. The next could bring bright seasonal flowers, leafy stems, or sparkling floral charms.

Every Beaded Bloom Club session gives you the chance to explore different designs, colours, and techniques.

Come once and create a complete miniature bouquet. Return again to develop your skills, try our newest beads, or add more flowers to your collection.

🌸 £10 per session
💐 Up to five flowers
✨ Glass vase and all materials included
👩‍🏫 Expert guidance
☕ Refreshments included

What flower would you love us to feature in a future session?

🍂 September Colour Competition – Harvest Hues! 🍂A new month means a brand-new Riverside Beads colour challenge, and Sept...
02/09/2026

🍂 September Colour Competition – Harvest Hues! 🍂

A new month means a brand-new Riverside Beads colour challenge, and September is inspired by the beautiful colours of autumn.

💛 Mustard Yellow
🧡 Orange
💚 Olive Green

Create any beading project using one, two or all three of our Harvest Hues, then share a photo of your finished creation in the Riverside Beads Facebook Group using:



You'll be entered for the chance to win a £5 Riverside Beads Gift Voucher! 🎁

Think autumn leaves, warm sunsets, pumpkins and rich seasonal shades – we can't wait to see where this month's colours take your creativity.

Happy beading!

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

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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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