7 Last Minute but Thoughtful Experience gifts

We all know that feeling of leaving things to the last minute and not wanting to just buy any old thing from the supermarket in a panic buying frenzy. So we’ve put together 7 last minute but thoughtful experience gifts with ideas from our most popular categories.

Did you know you can shop our experiences by region? We’ve tried to cover all area’s of Yorkshire in our selection below so hopefully you can find something close to home or use it as an opportunity to discover a new part of Yorkshire!

1. Unique Afternoon Teas

Who doesn’t love a bit of afternoon tea! But have you ever tried it as part of a Vineyard tour? Or set within a Whiskey distillery? We’ve picked out our most unusual afternoon tea spots across Yorkshire for you to try:

• Perfect for parents and couples – Afternoon Tea for Two at The Brownie Barn in the Yorkshire Dales
• A unique afternoon tea near the Yorkshire Coast – Afternoon Tea at the Spirit of Yorkshire Whisky Distillery
• Get your cheese on at the Speakcheesey or in the secret walled garden for Cheese afternoon Tea for Two in York
• A group afternoon tea experience perfect for sharing with friends (min group size is 5 people). Group Afternoon Tea Tour With A Little Extra Harrogate Style

2. Local Food Tours

Great for foodies, hungry people or if you are looking to explore Yorkshire’s popular foodie scene. We’ve got food tours on offer across Yorkshire including vegan food tours.

• • Discover independent eateries in Harrogate on a  Food Tour of Harrogate

• • Food & drink at 5 venues in this historic area of Sheffield on a Taste of Kelham Island Sheffield Food Tour

• • Discover hidden gems and local delicacies on this  Self-Guided Hidden Gems Food Tour of Leeds

• • Eat your way around York on a Guided Food Tasting Tour of York

3. Sample, Make Or Create Your Favourite Tipple

We’ve got options for gin, beer, cocktail, wine lovers and more! Have you ever wanted to make the perfect cocktail or design your own gin? Or perhaps you just fancy a tasting with your favourite tipple!

• • Up your cocktail making game on a Leeds Cocktail Masterclass Experience

• • Why just drink gin when you can create your own on a Leeds Gin Creation Experience

• • Discover one of Yorkshire’s finest vineyards on a Vineyard tour with wine tasting at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard

• • Learn about Yorkshire’s first carbon neutral distillery at Cooper King Whisky and Gin Distillery Tour near York

4. Pottery Experiences

If you are shopping for someone on the creative side how about a pottery gift experience in Yorkshire? Fun for all ages and abilities.

• • Kids will love learning about pottery throwing with ex teacher Naomi on  Kids Pottery Throwing Session near Leeds

• • Master the wheel and make your own pot to take home on a Two Hour Pottery Wheel Experience Near Leeds

• • You’ll love learning together at the wheel on a Pottery Throwing Session for Two

• • Play with clay in the comfort of your own home with a Clay Plant Pot Pottery Kit – Clay at Home Experience

5. Axe Throwing Experiences

Take a walk on the wild side and give someone the gift of Axe throwing! The perfect gift experience for adventure seekers.

• • Get all your angst out on a  Axe Throwing at Ripley Castle near Harrogate – throwing tomahawk axes!

• • Love a competitive experience? You’ll love this Axe Throwing at Hazlewood Castle near York – throwing tomahawk axes!

• • For the thrill seeking pair or couple – Quad Biking and Axe Throwing Package for Two near York & Leeds

• • Have the most fun possible for four in this  Archery, Axe Throwing & Air Rifles – a Wild West Experience near Sheffield

6. Photography Experiences

Whether you are looking to brush up on your photography skills, photograph some wild animals or looking for some professional shots of your family you can make treasured memories with these photography experiences.

• • You don’t need to spend a load of money on a safari just join professional photographer Rachel on a Wildlife Photography Experience at Chester Zoo

• • Love landscape photography but don’t know where to start? Join a Photo Walk in Whitby with Fish and Chip Afternoon Tea

• • Want to learn how to take professional photos of your pooch? Join a Dog Photography Class in Harrogate

• • Master the art of night photography on a  Night Photography course in York and Whitby

• • Capture your little superhero in a professional photography experience – Superhero Photoshoot by CAPOW

7. Let Them Pick Their Own Experience!

If you are finding it hard to choose from our wonderful selection why not let them make the decision and buy them a Uniquely Local gift voucher which can be redeemed against any of our experiences.