Back to School

You’re never too old to go back to school – especially when it involves gin tasting, sushi making or learning to craft your own soft furnishings. Our hands-on learning experiences across Yorkshire are the perfect mix of fun and skill-building.
Choose from cookery classes, craft workshops, photography sessions and loads more. Whether you’re into foraging, felting or fermenting, there’s a class with your name on it. You’ll have a brilliant day out and go home with a new skill (and probably a big smile).
These back-to-school-style experiences make thoughtful gifts for milestone birthdays, special anniversaries or just because. Planning a group activity? Get the gang together and cook up a storm with your favourite cuisine or try something totally new.
All our learning experiences are run by talented local makers and chefs. So you’re not just learning—you’re supporting Yorkshire’s brilliant small businesses while you’re at it.

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The North's Favourite Gift Experiences

What customers think about the store

Uniquely Local offers an exceptional range of high-quality local experiences, making it easy to find unique and thoughtful gifts. With a user-friendly website, efficient ordering process, and fast delivery, customers consistently praise the outstanding customer service, reasonable prices, and variety of options supporting small businesses in Yorkshire.

AI-generated from customer reviews.

Choice Experience Gift Local

"I live in Canada and wanted to do something different for a good friend in England for her birthday. There were many options which meant I could find something that suited her."

"Very clear site, easy to order. My order was processed almost immediately. Very impressive service. Thank you."

"When trying to think of something a little different and special for my wife's birthday, I sought inspiration from Uniquely Local and I was not disappointed."

"I received a voucher, and it was so easy to order my experience after I had chosen one from the many choices.
Excellent."

"I was looking for something unique for my son's birthday and came across the Uniquely Local website, they have so many choices for unusual gifts and I found the Air Rifle experience."

"I bought a voucher for a cookery course for my husband for his birthday as he loves cooking. He phoned Penistone Pies who the course was with and it was so easy. He booked a date suitable for him and is really looking forward to it"

"Website was easy to use and it was very straightforward to order the chosen experience. The turn around time was so quick – I ordered an e-voucher and it was dispatched in 15 minutes."

"Web site was easy to navigate. So easy to book the experience.
Recipient absolutely thrilled."

"I purchased an experience voucher for my sister and brother in law's joint 60th birthdays. I chose the gift box option and had the gift sent directly to their home. It arrived 48 hours after placing the order which was wonderfully fast! They were thrilled with it and are looking forward to using it."

"When you struggle to find a gift for someone who has everything they need, a experience gift is ideal. The memory of the experience can out live material presents."

"It was easy to use. I've not used my voucher yet it is an eid gift for someone which is in 15 days. But the website is a good idea for local businesses to do well."

"A good choice of experiences for all ages at varying prices – all you could think of and some different ones to try. Like the idea that all based in Yorkshire so you don't have to travels miles to reach the venue ! Thank you for the ideas !"