Christmas gift experiences & vouchers

Fed up of gifting even more ‘stuff’ to add to the mountains of ‘stuff’ everyone already has nowadays? Christmas gift experiences are not only a thoughtful and considered gift choice but also a sustainable and eco-friendly gift option this Christmas. At Uniquely Local we’ve got a range of gift experiences for all tastes and budgets. Our gift experiences cover the whole of Yorkshire.

Whether your buying for a foodie, an adrenaline junkie, a crafter or a nature lover we have some fantastic local experiences across Yorkshire.

Our experience vouchers make unique and memorable Christmas gifts. Give someone you love a lifetime of memories this Christmas.

Our Bestselling Christmas Gift Experiences

Ayurvedic Yoga Massage in Leeds

£75.00 - £300

Gin Tasting in York with York Gin

£30.00 - £300

Private Group Canoeing Experience near Harrogate and Leeds

£50.00 - £300

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Around a Country Estate near York

£90.00 - £300

York Food Tasting Tour with Yorkshire Appetite

£65.00 - £300

Guided Tour of the Yorkshire Heart Vineyard followed by Wine Tasting & Nibbles

£30.00 - £300

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Uniquely Local Gift Vouchers

£10.00 - £300

Gelato Ice Cream Making Experience in the Yorkshire Dales

£42.00 PER PERSON (MIN PURCHASE IS 2)

Afternoon Tea for Two at The Brownie Barn in the Yorkshire Dales

£55.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting followed by Light Lunch for Two People

£80.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Half Day Cookery Course Gift Experience at The Grand in York

£105.00 Per Person

Sparkling Fish and Chip Afternoon Tea for Two in Whitby

£70.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Cooper King Whisky and Gin Distillery Tour near York For Two People

£40.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Guided Tour of Carlton Towers Followed by Cream Tea

£25.00 Per Person

One Hour Reflexology Session in York

£55.00 PER PERSON

Quad Biking and Axe Throwing Package for Two near York & Leeds

£170.00 FOR 2 ADULTS

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Wensleydale Smallholder Farming Experience for Two

£210.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Introduction to Bowl Turning Woodturning Experience in York

£93.00 PER PERSON

Pottery Wheel Throwing Experience in West Yorkshire

£46.00 PER PERSON

Heritage Pub Tour of Leeds Two People

£80.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

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Private Basket Weaving Experience for Up To Two People Near York

£170.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

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Private Wild Food Foraging Walk for Up To Two People Near York

£120.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) Experience Day for Two People

£129.00 FOR 2 PEOPLE

Full Day Cheese Making Experience in the Yorkshire Dales

£120.00 For One Person

Guided Tour of the Vineyard followed by Afternoon Tea

£45.00 PER PERSON

West Yorkshire Alpaca Experience For Two

£48.00 FOR 2 ADULTS WITH 2 ALPACAS

Leeds Food Tours - 7 Stop Guided Food Tour & Tasting

£70.00 PER PERSON

Forage and Cook - Foraging Experience in Yorkshire with Foraged Lunch Included

£70.00 PER PERSON

Cream Tea and Horse Drawn Carriage Ride for Four People

£115.00 FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE

Blacksmith Workshop with Zero Carbon Induction Forge

£72.00 PER PERSON

York Indoor Axe Throwing Experience for One Person

£25.00 PER PERSON

Stand Up Paddle boarding near Harrogate and Leeds

£50.00 Per Person

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Goats Milk Soap Making Workshop near York

£60.00 Per Person

Yorkshire Beekeeping Experience - Half Day

£66.00 PER PERSON

Kids Pottery Wheel Experience in West Yorkshire

£46.00 PER CHILD

Cheese Tasting at George and Joseph Cheesemongers in Leeds

£40.00 per person

Introduction to Chocolate Making at York Cocoa Works

£62.50 Per Person

Leeds Gin Tasting Experience

£34.95 FOR 5 GIN & TONICS

Explorer Quad Biking at Hazlewood Castle near York & Leeds

£130.00 FOR 2 ADULTS

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Yorkshire Cider Tour and Tasting Experience near Ripon

£25.00 Per Person

Night Photography Courses

£50.00 PER PERSON

Make a Silver Ring in a Day Workshop in Leeds

£90.00 PER PERSON

Why Gift Experiences Are the Sustainable, Happy Choice This Christmas

Unlike material gifts that often end up gathering dust or even worse adding to mountain of existing landfill, experiences create lasting memories and bring a joy that outshines any physical item.

Research shows that experiences bring greater happiness than possessions. Why? Because they foster connection, excitement, and unique moments that become our stories. At Uniquely Local, we curate over 300 Yorkshire-based experiences that do just that - from cooking classes and tasting tours to hands-on crafts and exciting adventure days.

Choosing gift experiences isn’t just thoughtful; it’s sustainable. By gifting an experience, you reduce waste and support local businesses, artists, and makers who share our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly practices. It's a win for everyone.

FAQs

What are some Christmas gift experiences that aren't too expensive?

Popular gifts for Christmas that are all under £30 on Uniquely Local are Afternoon Tea at the Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, Outdoor Escape Game at Hazlewood Castle, our own gift vouchers available from £10 upwards and cider tasting tour near Ripon. Just some excellent gift ideas for Christmas that won't break the bank.

What if the recipient doesn't like what I've chosen for them?

No problem at all. All of our vouchers are fully flexible so if they don't like the chosen experience they can swap it for anything else of the same value or add to it to swap to something more expensive.