Here at Uniquely Local we’re all about promoting ‘experiences not stuff’ so we’ve picked 15 unique experience gifts to make some memories and make the recipient happier. We live in a world already overrun with plastic and we all know that trying to ‘keep up with the Jones’ only makes people anxious and unhappy. but experiencing new things, learning new skills and embarking on little life adventures makes us happier* and gives us reasons to spend time with other people.

Here’s a small selection of our best-selling gift experiences to give the people you love.

Best Gift Experiences for families:

• Private family surf lesson in Scarborough
• Family Alpaca Walk in York or Bronte Country
• Bushcraft experience for up to 6 people

Best Gift Experiences for couples:

• Overnight spa experience for two people including lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and breakfast!
• Full day cheese making experience for two people
• Yorkshire escape game experience for 2 in Leeds or Sheffield

Best Gift Experiences for Parents:

• One day stick making course in Leeds
• Pottery making experience in Leeds
• Vineyard tour and tasting followed by light lunch for two people

Best Gift Experiences for Foodies:

• Hidden Gems Food Tour of York
• Vegan Food Tour of Harrogate
• Authentic Malaysian, Thai Cookery Experience for two

Best Experience Gifts for Photographers:

• Photographic Walk & Talk in the Yorkshire Dales
• Group Photography Walk & Photography Workshop
• Night Photography Courses in York & Whitby

*Don’t just take our word for it… here’s the evidence.

The amazing photo sitting behind our inspirational quote is RSPB Bempton Cliffs by the very talented Thom Holmes on unsplash.com.