If you’re on the hunt for affordable and economical gift experiences in Yorkshire, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. Our curated selection of 30 gift experiences under £30 covers a huge range of activities to suit all tastes. Whether you’re into culinary delights, outdoor adventures, arts and crafts, or DIY kits, we’ve got something for everyone. What sets us apart is that all our experiences are sourced from local artisans and producers right here in Yorkshire.
Browse our 30 Gift Experiences Under £30
1. Vineyard Tour & Tasting near York
On this truly memorable experience you will join vineyard owners Chris & Gillian Spakouskas on a guided tour of their beautiful vineyard at Nun Monkton followed by a tasting selection of their white, red and rosé wines with some lovely light refreshments.
Order a Vineyard Tour & Tasting near York for only £30 Per Person
2. Foraging Experience near Leeds
Join professional forager Elliot Nicholls and the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium team on a 3-hour adventure into the world of wild mushrooms.
Book a Foraging Experience for only £30 Per Person
3. Gin Tasting in York with York Gin
Venture into York Gin’s historic city centre shop where you’ll receive a full G&T on arrival before sampling their full range of renown gins. You’ll learn all about their entrepreneurial story as well as some funny tales and history behind the spirit.
Book York Gin Tasting Experience for only £35 Per Person
4. Yorkshire Cider Tour and Tasting near Ripon
On this craft cider experience you will start with a guided walk of the five acre orchard learning about the varieties of apples used in the cider making process.
Then head over to the cidery where you’ll go behind the scenes and find out about the process involved in producing award winning ciders. From pressing the apples to fermentation and bottling with some interesting insight from Thornborough’s master cider producers.
Finish off the experience with a tasting of at least four of the ciders. These typically include some single variety ciders, some straight from the tanks and some of the award winning blends.
Buy a Yorkshire Cider Tour and Tasting near Ripon for £25 per person
5. Half Hour Horse Riding Experience near Sheffield
A fabulous experience for all horse lovers, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced rider. This half hour experience can be spent woodland trekking in the glorious South Yorkshire countryside or at the centre in the 40m x 20m outdoor arena.
Order a Half Hour Horse Riding Experience near Sheffield for only £25 per person
6. Cooper King Whiskey & Gin Distillery Tour near York
Join the team at Cooper King for a guided tour of England’s only self-built whisky and gin distillery, situated in picturesque countryside 10 miles north of York.
Discover the adventurous story behind the distillery and understand how their sustainable spirits are made. They’ll introduce you to state-of-the-art vacuum gin distillation and their wonderful Tasmanian copper pot whisky still – the only one of its kind in Europe.
Finally enjoy complimentary tasters thrown in for good measure in the cosy tasting room and shop.
Buy a Cooper King Whiskey & Gin Distillery Tour near York for only £20 per person (£40 for Two People)
7. Guided Tour of Carlton Towers Followed by Cream Tea
Experience a guided tour around the stunning stately home of Carlton Towers in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Explore the historic rooms and walled vineyard before rounding off with cream tea refreshments in the stateroom. Monetary vouchers also available to use on their varied experiences available throughout the year.
Book Guided Tour of Carlton Towers Followed by Cream Tea for only £25 Per Person
8. York Indoor Group Axe Throwing Experience
Channel your inner viking and experience an hour long indoor axe throwing session in York at The Hilt. Learn how to safely throw the axes from the experienced coaches before taking on the competition and aiming for the bullseye. Who will be crowned Viking or Viqueen?
Book York Indoor Group Axe Throwing Experience for only £25 Per Person
9. Chocolate Indulgence – Chocolate Tasting Experience in York
This is a perfect experience for all chocolate lovers. You will join the chocolate experts at York Cocoa Works to enjoy an array of chocolate cakes and treats. Taste the range of chocolate on offer followed by a chocolate drink of your choice plus a selection of handmade chocolate cakes.
Order the Chocolate Indulgence – Chocolate Tasting Experience in York for only £12.75 per person
10. Personalised Desk Accessories Bundle
Choose a stylish notebook and diary from York based Avorium. All accessories can be personalised on the spot, allowing you to level up your desk – the possibilities are endless. Sustainable, customisable, and family run, give the gift of a personalised desk accessory experience today!
Buy the Desk Accessories Bundle from only £20
11. Wizard Walk of York Family Gift Vouchers
Join The Wizard of York on a magical mystery tour through the city’s cobbled streets, where you’ll hunt for mystical creatures and giggle your way through more wizarding jokes than you can shake a broomstick at. Potterheads, this one’s got your name written all over it—but don’t worry, even muggles will be loving every second!
Family fun Wizard Walk of York Family Gift Vouchers for only £12 per person
12. Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting in Sheffield – Locksley Distilling Co
If you’re looking for a fabulous experience in Sheffield, look no further than Locksley Distillery. Located in a Grade 2 listed building, the guided tour and tasting experience will take you behind the scenes where you can learn Locksley’s entrepreneurial story, how the team create their delicious range and of course an expertly guided tasting session. Gin creation workshops are also available.
Purchase a Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting in Sheffield experience for only £18 Per Person
13 Dinner Party Escape Room by Post – The Scandal
This is a stay at home escape room to play with friends and family. The game is aimed at 14+ and works best with 2 to 8 people so would liven up any dinner party or group get together.
Find yourself thrown into a world of mystery, blackmail and deception. The game includes 10 individual puzzles, and has an interactive online ending. All the pieces are designed to be as immersive as possible – enter the world of the Marseille Tennis Championship.
Buy the Dinner Party Escape Room by Post – The Scandal for only £17
14. Bar Walls and Minster One Hour Photo Walk
This photography experience is a great way to explore the sights of Bar walls and York Minster, learning a bit of local history along the way, whilst improving your photography skills with experienced photography teacher, Paula. Any kind of camera is suitable for the photo walk whether it is a DSLR, Point and shoot, mobile or tablet camera. Museum Gardens, Kings Square and The Shambles photo walk also available.
Book the Bar Walls and Minster One Hour Photo Walk for only £20 Per Person and only £10 for Under 16’s
15. Classic Cellar Door Wine Tasting Experience for Two People Near York
A self-guided, cellar door tasting experience where you will be able to sample the Yorkshire Heart wines without having to join a guided tour. The experience will include 3 x 50ml glass of Latimer wines, – red, white and rosé. Complimented by 3 tasting dishes of your choice from a selection of nibbles and antipasti.
Order the Classic Cellar Door Wine Tasting Experience for Two People Near York for only £16.95 per person (£33.90 for Two People)
16. Clay Plant Pot Pottery Kit – a clay at home experience
A fantastic experience to enjoy at home. Have a play with clay and make your own plant pot head in this ‘clay at home’ kit. No kiln or oven baking needed!
Order the Clay Plant Pot Pottery Kit – a clay at home experience for only £27
17. Afternoon Tea for up to Four People Served with Gin Punch in Leeds
Grab yourselves a seat on a comfy Chesterfield sofa, soak up the atmosphere and indulge in afternoon tea experience with an exciting twist at Lazy Lounge in Leeds. The guys at Lazy Lounge have swapped the traditional cuppa for a refreshing gin punch – we wouldn’t expect anything less from one of Leeds’ premier gin bars!
Enjoy a China teapot of Gin Punch served in China teacups served with a small selection of delicious cakes and sandwiches.
Order the Afternoon Tea for up to Four People Served with Gin Punch in Leeds for £28 for up to 4 people
18. Gloots Holistic Therapy Vouchers
Give the gift of relaxation with a gift voucher to be redeemed against a range of therapies and treatments offered by Gloots Face and Body Therapies in York.
With a whole host of facial treatments, advanced skin treatments and body massages available the lucky recipient will be spoilt for choice.
Purchase a voucher from only £20
19. One Hour Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting Near the Yorkshire Coast
Spend an hour with the guys at Spirit of Yorkshire distillery and you will experience the passion and enthusiasm that goes into every drop produced here.
The distillery’s expert guides will tell you all about this age-old, hands-on process that is part science, part patience and part instinct. And you’ll round off the tour with a chance to try some of the Maturing Malt.
Order a One Hour Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting Near the Yorkshire Coast for only £18
20. Afternoon Tea at The Spirit of Yorkshire Whisky Distillery
Enjoy afternoon tea with a difference in the quirky setting of the Pot Still cafe at the Spirit of Yorkshire whisky distillery. Every care and attention has gone into the design of the Pot Still cafe with its bespoke designer lighting and large windows offering views of the magnificent copper stills in the distillery below.
You will enjoy a fine Yorkshire Afternoon Tea with a selection of finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones and cakes served with a tea or coffee of your choice with the unique backdrop of Yorkshire’s First Single Malt Whisky Distillery.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea at The Spirit of Yorkshire Whisky Distillery for only £18
21. Yorkshire Mushroom Growing Workhsop
In the session you will be making your own oyster mushroom growing kit to take home and nurture. You will be growing a variety of oyster mushroom which are the perfect species to start your growing journey with – versatile, hardy and forgiving, beautiful to look at, delicious and nutritious. You’ll be given full instructions and guidance will be provided on how to harvest and cook your beautiful fresh mushrooms.
Enjoy a Yorkshire Mushroom Growing Workshop for only £30 per person
22. Uniquely Local Gift Vouchers
Uniquely Local Gift Vouchers are the perfect solution when you just can’t make a decision about which Uniquely Local gift experience to buy. It’s the thoughtful gift choice that doesn’t tie you down to one particular package.
Our gift vouchers are available in denominations from £10 to £300 and are valid for 18 months from date of purchase so the lucky recipient will have plenty of time to choose an experience.
Uniquely Local Gift Vouchers Available from £10
23. Pull Your Own Pint with a Pizza
Join Bosuns Brewery for a hands-on pint-pulling experience. Choose from their finest beer selection, learn the art of the perfect pour before pairing with a mouth-watering pizza from Yorkshire Dough Box.
Purchase a Pull Your Own Pint with a Pizza for only £25 Per Person
24. Foraging Experience Near Leeds
Join professional forager Elliot Nicholls and the Yorkshire Mushroom Emporium team on a 3-hour adventure into the world of wild mushrooms. Each person will be able to take home some freshly cultivated mushrooms as well as anything they find during their walk!
Order Foraging Experience near Leeds for £30
25. Brewery Tour and Tasting at Yorkshire Heart
This brilliant, behind the scenes brewery tour and tasting takes place between York and Harrogate at Yorkshire Heart Brewery & Vineyard. Join the brewery team on one of their popular monthly Brewery Tours where you’ll be shown around the brewery and learn how they brew their award winning beer. More importantly you’ll get to taste several of their draft and bottled beers and finish up with a delicious Yorkshire tapas supper served in the Winehouse cafe.
Buy a Brewery Tour and Tasting voucher for only £20
26. Morning Alpaca Walks Near York
The walks are aimed at everyone and will cater to any age or ability. Visits can be tailored for visitors with limited mobility so they can meet the alpacas without having to take them for a walk. Walks are about 20 minutes up a short hill and then on the level or downhill on grass paths. After their walk you’ll give the alpacas their morning snack before letting them out to graze with their alpaca friends.
You’re welcome to stay and have a cuppa or an ice pop and watch them graze.
The one hour morning alpaca walk experience is available Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Morning Alpaca Walks Near York are £24 for adults, £5 for kids (accompanying a paying adult)
27. Carlton Towers Gift Vouchers
A unique and unusual gift which will appeal to anyone who would like to learn more about the fascinating history of Carlton Towers or just spend some time soaking up the atmosphere at the exquisite estate.
Book your vouchers for only £25
28. Villains Rum Tasting in York
Step into the shadows of York’s murky past with this devilishly fun 30-minute experience that blends local legend with expertly crafted rum. Hosted inside the atmospheric Villains Rum of York store, this tour is perfect for those who prefer their history with a side of mischief (and a generous splash of rum).
Book the Villainous Experience for only £25 Per Person
29. York Witches and History Walking Tour
Absolutely brimming with drama, dark history, and a healthy dose of Yorkshire wit, this spellbinding walking tour is no ordinary stroll around York. Led by a charismatic costumed witch (don’t worry, she’s the friendly sort), you’ll uncover the real stories behind Yorkshire’s most infamous suspected witches – and decide for yourself if they were villains, victims, or something in between.
Purchase a Walking Tour for Two People for only £32
30. Champagne Breakfast for Two at The Brownie Barn
Head to the beautiful Wharfe Valley to the cosy Brownie Barn. Choose from Eggs Benedict, Eggs Royale, Eggs Florentine or Avo-cuddle, the Brownie Barn twist on avocado on toast. All served with a glass of champagne, a coffee, and a juice. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views.
Book a Champagne Breakfast for Two at The Brownie Barn for only £25 Per Person
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