These gifts, all from UK-based makers, will make the perfect gifts for the special man in your life this Christmas.
With the festive season on the horizon, many will be beginning to plan their lists of what to give friends and family.
With so many options available in both shops and online, it can be hard to find exactly what you are looking for when gift buying. To make things a little easier to choose from, we have cultivated a list of gift ideas which are all located in the UK. This means that not only are you shopping locally and supporting local businesses, but the air miles for your presents are significantly less.
Peter's Yard
The Peter’s Yard Selection Box is perfect for Christmas cheeseboards when one variety is not enough.
Peter’s Yard products are made in an artisan bakery in the UK. Everything begins with a 45-year-old sourdough starter, fermented for 16 hours – crafted in small batches without shortcuts or artificial ingredients for award-winning flavour and crunch.
Mon Dessert
Mon Dessert are the UK’s first DIY dessert kit company, offering a unique subscription plan perfect for chocolate lovers and lemon tart preferers alike. Whether it’s a cosy night in for one or a celebration with your nearest and dearest, Mon Dessert have a range of dessert kits which can be delivered straight to your door (Various dairy free & gluten free options are available).
The Somerset Toiletry Co.
In 1999, Roger and Sakina Buoy made the decision to begin distributing their own fairly priced but beautiful range of toiletries and luxury products. These products now reach across the globe and promise to be just as good for the planet as they smell delicious.
Why not send someone a selection of their festive gifts, like a gift box of Winter Plush Soaps, this year.
Atlantic Blankets
Designed in Cornwall, and made sustainably in the British Isles, these blankets are perfect for a breezy day on the coast. They have a great range of blankets to suit the whole family from baby to adult.
Thatchers Cider
The 12 Days of Christmas Cider Gift Box contains a selection of Thatchers’ family favourites, all made at Myrtle Farm in Somerset.
In the best traditions of Christmas gift boxes, they’re leaving it a surprise as to which ciders you’ll find when you open each door. But in true Thatchers style, there’s a Somerset cider for everyone included.
Angel Jackets
Kicking us off is a brand that designs affordable and premium quality leather jackets, from vintage to modern designs, that are the epitome of luxury fashion.
They currently have an amazing deal on certain items for 25% off and free shipping.
Bloom
Searching high and low to bring you the best quality life and home products, you can visit Bloom either in their Shop in South Petherton or online. They stock a range of beautiful artisan crafted items which would all be perfect for a special gift including Christmas crackers filled with self-care products.
Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
Next up, support an incredible collective whilst also giving a beautiful gift this Christmas. The Mouth and Foot Paiting Artists are a group with disabilities who paint and create art just using their mouths and feet.
They have a beautiful range of products available including calendars and playing cards.
Mathmos Lava Lamp
Founded in Dorset in 1963 by the inventor of the Astro lava lamp Edward Craven Walker, Mathmos have been creating this 20th century design classic at their Poole HQ for nearly 60 years.
Their latest lava lamp is their biggest to date. The Saturn Giant Lava Lamp stands at 1.5m high, and is filled to order – choose from 10 colour combinations. A swinging sixties statement piece for any groovy pad, and it’s made entirely in the UK. With a price tag of £2,500 it’s a very special gift to put under the tree...but what a piece of Dorset heritage!
Wood Selection Box
For outdoor cooking enthusiasts, the Wood Selection Box will help give their food the wow factor. The chips can be used on a barbecue and a smoker and each box contains six different wood flavours and a stainless steel smoker box.
Pucket Catapult Board Game
A hand-crafted wooden catapult game of dexterity and skill. Race to catapult your pucks from your side of the board, through the gate in the middle of the board to the other side.
And Finally...
So many gifts are forgotten about, mislaid or broken within weeks, but a subscription is a gift that will keep giving throughout the year. We have 15 regional magazines to choose from so you can find the perfect match with your gift reciever.
A gift subscription will ensure your friends and family don’t miss a thing that’s happening locally for the next 12 months. Subscribe now and you'll also receive a £10 Amazon gift card.
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