🎄 Christmas Gift Guide 🎄
Most of us already have enough stuff. What we really want are gifts that give us something to look forward to and memories we’ll still be talking about long after the wrapping paper has been recycled. We’ve handpicked brilliant experiences from independent local businesses, from food and drink, crafts and wellbeing to outdoor adventures, memorable days out and unexpected discoveries. Each one offers a thoughtful way to treat the special people in your life, without adding more clutter.
Cheese Afternoon Tea with Fizz – £70 for two, York
A delicious twist on traditional afternoon tea, featuring five carefully selected cheeses with cured meats, freshly baked bread, accompaniments and sparkling wine. An indulgent and unusual gift for foodie couples and devoted cheese lovers.
Tea Blending & Tasting Experience – £49 per person, various UK locations
Tea lovers can explore nine distinctive teas from Bird & Blend during a guided tasting, beginning with a welcome cocktail or mocktail. It’s a fun, flavour-filled gift for seasoned tea drinkers and curious beginners alike.
Cheese Afternoon Tea with Fizz – £70 for two, York
A delicious twist on traditional afternoon tea, featuring five carefully selected cheeses with cured meats, freshly baked bread, accompaniments and sparkling wine. An indulgent and unusual gift for foodie couples and devoted cheese lovers.
Tea Blending & Tasting Experience – £49 per person, various UK locations
Tea lovers can explore nine distinctive teas from Bird & Blend during a guided tasting, beginning with a welcome cocktail or mocktail. It’s a fun, flavour-filled gift for seasoned tea drinkers and curious beginners alike.
Gelato Making Experience – £84 for two, Reeth, North Yorkshire
Budding Willy Wonkas can let their imaginations run wild as they create their own signature gelato at The Udder One in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. A wonderfully playful gift for families, couples and ice-cream lovers of all ages.
York Cocoa Works Chocolate Bar Making Experience – £53 for two, York
Two guests will discover the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar before experimenting with flavours to create, package and take home their own tempting creations. A hands-on gift for chocolate lovers, creative couples and anyone with a sweet tooth.
GIN TASTING AT YORK DISTILLERY – £35 PER PERSON, YORK
Guests will enjoy two full G&Ts and a generous tasting of York Distillery’s award-winning range while discovering gin’s colourful legends and place in British history. A spirited Christmas gift for gin lovers and anyone who enjoys a tipple with a tale.
Forage and Cook Experience with Lunch – £79 per person, various UK locations
Led by a professional forager from Totally Wild UK, this hands-on course teaches guests to identify wild edible ingredients before enjoying a freshly prepared wild-food meal. A rewarding gift for nature lovers, keen cooks and anyone curious about food growing beyond the garden.
Dog Photography Experience in Historic York – £199 for one person and their dog
A professional ‘phodographer’ will capture a dog and their owner among York’s cobbled streets and landmarks, including York Minster and The Shambles. Perfect for devoted dog lovers, this memorable early-morning experience produces photographs they’ll treasure long after Christmas.
Sip and Paint – £35 per person, various UK locations
Combining a guided painting session with drinks, themed music and a lively party atmosphere, this creative experience is designed for enjoyment rather than artistic perfection. A playful, affordable gift for friends, couples and budding artists.
Rug Tufting Workshop – FROM £69 for up to two people, Manchester
Guests can try the colourful craft of rug tufting and create a personalised mini rug measuring approximately 35 x 40cm to take home. Ideal for creative couples or crafty friends, it’s both a memorable shared experience and a handmade gift in one.
Sunday Feast by Fire – £84 per person, near York
Guests gather beneath the trees for a three-course woodland feast cooked entirely over an open fire using local, seasonal Yorkshire produce and wild ingredients. This relaxed, atmospheric alternative to Sunday lunch makes an unforgettable gift for foodies and outdoor lovers.
🎄 Christmas 🎄
Gift Guide
Most of us already have enough stuff. What we really want are gifts that give us something to look forward to and memories we’ll still be talking about long after the wrapping paper has been recycled. We’ve handpicked brilliant experiences from independent local businesses, from food and drink, crafts and wellbeing to outdoor adventures, memorable days out and unexpected discoveries. Each one offers a thoughtful way to treat the special people in your life, without adding more clutter.
Cheese Afternoon Tea with Fizz – £70 for two, York
A delicious twist on traditional afternoon tea, featuring five carefully selected cheeses with cured meats, freshly baked bread, accompaniments and sparkling wine. An indulgent and unusual gift for foodie couples and devoted cheese lovers.
Tea Blending & Tasting Experience – £49 per person, various UK locations
Tea lovers can explore nine distinctive teas from Bird & Blend during a guided tasting, beginning with a welcome cocktail or mocktail. It’s a fun, flavour-filled gift for seasoned tea drinkers and curious beginners alike.
Gelato Making Experience – £84 for two, Reeth, North Yorkshire
Budding Willy Wonkas can let their imaginations run wild as they create their own signature gelato at The Udder One in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. A wonderfully playful gift for families, couples and ice-cream lovers of all ages.
York Cocoa Works Chocolate Bar Making Experience – £53 for two, York
Two guests will discover the journey from cocoa bean to chocolate bar before experimenting with flavours to create, package and take home their own tempting creations. A hands-on gift for chocolate lovers, creative couples and anyone with a sweet tooth.
GIN TASTING AT YORK DISTILLERY – £35 PER PERSON, YORK
Guests will enjoy two full G&Ts and a generous tasting of York Distillery’s award-winning range while discovering gin’s colourful legends and place in British history. A spirited Christmas gift for gin lovers and anyone who enjoys a tipple with a tale.
Forage and Cook Experience with Lunch – £79 per person, various UK locations
Led by a professional forager from Totally Wild UK, this hands-on course teaches guests to identify wild edible ingredients before enjoying a freshly prepared wild-food meal. A rewarding gift for nature lovers, keen cooks and anyone curious about food growing beyond the garden.
Dog Photography Experience in Historic York – £199 for one person and their dog
A professional ‘phodographer’ will capture a dog and their owner among York’s cobbled streets and landmarks, including York Minster and The Shambles. Perfect for devoted dog lovers, this memorable early-morning experience produces photographs they’ll treasure long after Christmas.
Sip and Paint – £35 per person, various UK locations
Combining a guided painting session with drinks, themed music and a lively party atmosphere, this creative experience is designed for enjoyment rather than artistic perfection. A playful, affordable gift for friends, couples and budding artists.
Rug Tufting Workshop – FROM £69 for up to two people, Manchester
Guests can try the colourful craft of rug tufting and create a personalised mini rug measuring approximately 35 x 40cm to take home. Ideal for creative couples or crafty friends, it’s both a memorable shared experience and a handmade gift in one.
Sunday Feast by Fire – £84 per person, near York
Guests gather beneath the trees for a three-course woodland feast cooked entirely over an open fire using local, seasonal Yorkshire produce and wild ingredients. This relaxed, atmospheric alternative to Sunday lunch makes an unforgettable gift for foodies and outdoor lovers.