Santa’s Grotto Christmas Sleepovers Delivered to Your Door! There’s a lot to love about Christmas but one of the main highlights as a kid is a trip to Santa’s Grotto to meet the big man himself. Unfortunately, the new lockdown rules mean we’re not allowed into other people’s houses at the moment – not even […]
Christmas Gift Experiences – Give experiences not stuff! The science is in and it’s official – experiences make us happier than things! If you’re looking for a way to make your friends and family really happy this Christmas maybe it’s time to consider Christmas Gift Experiences – and not stuff! Over a 20 year period […]
We review a range of alternative and unusual gift ideas available from Uniquely Local.
We pick our favourite spooky Yorkshire tales guaranteed to raise the hairs on the back of your neck! The Grey Lady of East Riddlesden Hall, Keighley The stunning East Riddlesden Hall, a National Trust property in Keighley, is noted as one of the most haunted houses in Britain. It is said that the presence of […]
Ideas for some half term fun in Yorkshire to keep the whole family entertained
Our dad blogger picks out his favourite Uniquely Local experiences for Father’s Day.
Spotlight on Sheffield Find out some fascinating facts about Sheffield and our top seven experiences to enjoy there. Sheffield is the 4th largest city in the UK and the only UK city with a national park – The Peak District – at it’s boundary. Sheffield, or the Steel City as it’s also known, is set […]
Meet Our Suppliers… Simon Lacey from Lacey’s Cheese We thought it might be interesting over the coming weeks, while we’re unable to go on experiences, to learn a little bit about the fabulous people we work with and the stories behind their businesses. Meet – Simon Lacey This week’s Meet the Supplier is Simon Lacey […]
Find out more about the inspirational women who run the experience businesses we work with.
Coronavirus / Covid-19 Update We have contacted all of our experience providers and everyone is happy to work together to ensure that all vouchers can eventually be redeemed once the pandemic is over. Expiry dates will be completely flexible during the crisis. If you have an existing booking you will need to contact the experience […]
Find out more about the inspirational women who run the experience businesses we work with.
Gifts for Mother’s Day… 5 experiences Mums will love. With just a few weeks to go until Mother’s Day we’ve rounded up a few experience gifts for Mother’s Day – quirky ideas that will give Mum some much needed time to herself. Whether she’s the kind of Mum who would love nothing better than the […]
Yorkshire is the perfect location for your alternative hen party. Read on for our ideas for some unusual hen party activities.
5 unique and unusual Valentine’s Day gift experiences for couples.
15 Unique Experience Gifts to Make Memories & Give Happiness – want to make someone happier? Give them an experiences not stuff!
5 Photography Experiences in Yorkshire Improve your photo skills with a photography experience from Uniquely Local With over 90% of adults owning a smartphone, many with high-end cameras, it seems we’re all photographers now. It’s easier than ever to take a group selfie, keep a visual diary of your holidays or capture special moments with […]
Afternoon Tea Experiences in Yorkshire Afternoon tea anyone? A ‘nice cup of tea’ along with a delicious treat or two is the answer to almost anything. Celebrating a special birthday? Planning a relaxed catch up with an old friend… maybe arranging a romantic outing? Fed up of the weather and need cheering up? Afternoon tea […]
We celebrate some of our fantastic suppliers on Yorkshire Day!
Give the happy couple an experience to remember with these unique, thoughtful and unusual wedding gifts
Meet Mark Stredwick owner of Brewtown Brewery Tours in our guest blog series.
Find out what the good people of Yorkshire are planning for this years’ Yorkshire Day 2018…
Read our review of the Yorkshire Heart guided tour of the vineyard followed by wine tasting and nibbles.
Treat mum this mother’s day. From fascinating fascinators to floaty floats…
A celebration of Yorkshire women for International Women’s on 8 March #pressforprogress
Give something different this Valentine’s Day with some choice highlights from Uniquely Local’s 2018 Yorkshire gift experiences.
New and improved gift boxes for Christmas 2017. Still gorgeous, still small enough to fit through your letter box and eco-friendly too!
Read our review of My Little Farm Spa near Leeds. Wonderful treatments, gorgeous surroundings and a warm welcome.
Harrogate – voted as one of the most romantic cities and one of the happiest place to live in Britain…let’s see what all the fuss is about!
In this, the first of our Meet our Suppliers guest blog series, we meet Camille Boulais-Pretty owner of Tours in a Dish.
The Yorkshire Dales has many moods; it can be wild and windswept or quietly tranquil. The landscape changes beautifully as each season passes.
A Uniquely Local summer holiday survival guide with ideas for entertaining the kids these summer holidays.
With great cities and stunning scenery Yorkshire is the perfect location for your group get-together.
Read Uniquely Local’s roundup of events taking place across our region to celebrate Yorkshire Day 2017…
Find out how we raised money for York Against Cancer by completing the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge this July.
So what makes York so special and one of the most visited cities in Britain? The history, the architecture, the Viking link York has? Judi Dench, Berwick Kaler, Joseph Rowntree?
Help us to support the excellent work of York Against Cancer by supporting us in our Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge this July.
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard review near York. Perfect for tasting, learning and enjoying vineyard and brewery tours.
Alexandra House Spa review in Yorkshire. Perfect for de-stressing, well-being, pure pamper and relaxation. Ideal spa experience for holistic me-time.
Leeds…looking to be the City of Culture in 2023, so what’s all the fuss about? Discover some of the amazing experiences you can do there.
Scarborough, the original seaside resort, is the finishing point for the first stage of the Tour de Yorkshire 2017 but what else can you do there?
From cookery courses to colour consultations we’ve got loads of fabulous ideas for unique mothers day gifts & unusual mother’s day presents.
Mother’s Day – an annual event, where we set aside a whole day to celebrate the fabulous females who have raised us.
Our little guide to anniversary gifts by year based on the traditional list. First year is paper…
Here at Uniquely Local we are supporting the #BeBoldForChange campaign for International Womens Day 2017.
Read about our afternoon on the Brewtown Brewery Tour in Leeds…
Want to spoil that special someone this Valentine’s day?
Following an amazing first Christmas we wanted to thank all our wonderful customers and suppliers…
The idea behind the name Uniquely Local was that we wanted to feature gift experiences from small, local suppliers…
Our Christmas giveaway has now ended but please check back regularly as we’ll be running more voucher giveaways!
Find something to keep that special couple happy this Christmas in our handy guide to Christmas gifts for two. All our gifts are Yorkshire experience gifts…
Find something to keep mum and dad happy this Christmas in our handy guide to Yorkshire Christmas gifts for parents…
Our fabulous five family top picks all offer something different, from animal lovers to water babies, Uniquely Local have you covered this Christmas!
Want to make sure that the special lady in your life smiles this Christmas? Then take a look at our Christmas recommendations, guaranteed to add that sparkle on 25th December…
Looking for that extra special something to WOW your dad, son, brother or partner this Christmas? Take a look at our handy gift guide…
Silly season is nearly upon us and we thought you might like some help with Christmas gift ideas for hard-to-buy-for family members and friends…
Can You Escape? Live escape room game in York. Read all about Uniquely Local’s live escape room experience…
Hello, we are Rachel and Ema, two mums living in a village north of York…
Here at Uniquely Local we believe that our experience gift vouchers are a thoughtful and considered present…
