Venue Cymru
Venue Cymru has a bumper year coming up with musicals, live music, opera, dance, comedy and much more! A gift voucher is a great option for those who love live entertainment right at their doorstep.
www.venuecymru.co.uk
EK & Co
EK & Co is an independent shop based in Rhos-on-Sea that sells unique and stylish Christmas gifts for all the family, as well as homeware and fashion accessories. Stockists include Estella Bartlett, EMU Australia slippers, Chalk, Caroline Gardner and many more. Beautiful Christmas cards and gift wrap are also available, as well as festive table decorations and lighting.
RN Williams
If you’re struggling for a unique gift idea this Christmas, pop down to RN Williams in St Asaph and take a look at their range of fireside accessories. You’ll find log baskets, fire guards, companion sets and stove top fans along with other essential and practical items which are perfect for anyone who loves their wood burning stove. www.rnwilliams.co.uk
Ocean Blue
Ocean Blue sells handmade jewellery for the free spirited! All of its ocean-inspired jewellery is sterling silver and mixed with shells, stones and resin, and all of the pieces come beautifully gift boxed for keep sake treasures in ocean vibes gift boxes. So, if your loved one dreams of beach days to escape the world, then let a piece of beach jewellery take them there! www.jewellerybyoceanblue.co.uk
Christmas is here, and with it the need to go Christmas shopping. But as everyone is having to tighten their belts this year, the need to buy a small, thoughtful gift has never been greater. So read on for some affordable gift ideas that have an added benefit to boot – supporting your local community…
Wild Horse
Wild Horse Brewing Co is a craft brewery based in Llandudno which focuses on brewing unfiltered and unpasteurised beers with balance, flavour and drinkability. They have an onsite shop selling super fresh cans, merchandise, gift packs and gift vouchers. They also offer a free local home delivery service and nationwide courier delivery. Iechyd da! wildhorsebrewing.co.uk
Zip World
This Christmas package the feeling of pure exhilaration and gift it to your loved ones with a Zip World gift voucher. Choose from 21 unique adventures and send a daredevil flying on the world’s fastest zip line or an adrenaline-junkie zooming through the trees on a coaster – promising memories that last a lifetime! Available today as an e-voucher or to send through the post. www.zipworld.co.uk/vouchers
Mynydd Sleddog
Afonwen
Afonwen has some beautifully wrapped hampers for a special Christmas gift which are full of delicious goodies. Some filled with chocolates, fudge, biscuits, crackers, ambient pate, chutneys, jams and even locally roasted coffee. Prices start at just £22 and go up to over £60, meaning that there is a hamper available for everyone. Bespoke hampers are also available to pre order. afonwen.co.uk
If you’re looking for a super special snow dog surprise look no further than Mynydd Sleddog Adventures! We all know that dogs are forever and not just for Christmas, so this year they have some new furry friends available for a new home in the shape of husky teddies. Luckily, they don’t howl like real huskies and don’t drop fur all over your house, so this makes them the best kind of Christmas puppy! If plush husky teds aren’t your thing, then why not sponsor a dog, Mynydd Sleddog has two beautiful Huskies looking for sponsorship, you can choose one of three packages and they will donate 10% to a nominated charity. Alternatively, you may wish to book the ultimate sleddog adventure for your loved ones, or give a gift voucher.
mynyddsleddogadventures.com
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Looking for Christmas gift ideas this year, and keen to support your local Wildlife Trust? Then head to the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s online shop, where you can find a whole host of gift ideas for your loved ones, friends and family. Choose from their Christmas cards and calendar, ‘Adopt an animal’ gift pack, and a wide range of clothing, books and stationary. northwaleswildlifetrustshop.com
Abby Browne
Abby Browne Art provides original and unique gifts not found on the high street. She offers both original artwork and the highest quality Hahnemule German etching art prints. Give a gift this Christmas that not only provides a touch of elegance but also an investment long into the future.
www.abbybrowne.art
Mostyn
Whether you are shopping in store or browsing online, Siop Mostyn offers a collection of hand-crafted and design-led items. From creative books and gifts, to accessories, homewares and prints produced by their community of creators. Located in Llandudno, it is the ideal place to find that special gift or a treat for yourself! www.mostyn.org
North Wales Magazine!
The perfect gift for the person who has everything! A subscription to North Wales Magazine makes a great present, and keeps giving every month of the year. The recipient will enjoy a copy of the magazine being delivered through their door each month, so they can keep tabs on what’s on in the region as well as learn about our fascinating history. We have gift vouchers available so we can post one to you or direct to the recipient.
northwalesmagazine.com/subscribe
Go North Wales
Thinking about Christmas gift ideas for the golfer in your life? North Wales has some pretty amazing golf courses so how about one of the region’s Golf Passes – the perfect gift for any keen golfer. Go North Wales has a range of different passes available, all at incredible value.
golfnorthwales.co.uk
Welsh Tartan
How about something different this Christmas? Welsh tartan scarves, ties, flat caps, cushions and much more are available for hundreds of Welsh names –including Jones, Williams, Evans, Davies and Roberts… Wales Tartan Centres has them all! Three national Welsh tartans cover those without a Welsh name, but who you know would love to show off their Welsh pride or simply a love of Wales. Personalised gift wrapping is also available, plus they can even deliver direct to your friends or families doorstep anywhere in the world! www.welsh-tartan.com
Duttons Divers
Do you know someone who would love to try scuba? Or an avid scuba diver who would love to explore North Wales and its local seal colony? Duttons Divers has ‘try dive’ vouchers and qualified experience vouchers for guided shore and boat dives available to purchase, each coming with a gift card and chocolates to open on the big day. www.duttonsdivers.com
Dancing Barefoot
Looking for eco-friendly gifts this Christmas? The beauty and homeware collection at Dancing Barefoot is all plastic-free and vegan, making sustainable gifts easy! Choose pampering natural skincare sets or makeup that’s cruelty-free and refillable. The online eco store also has stylish and sustainable homeware plus lots of stocking-filler ideas.
www.dancing-barefoot.com
Trefriw Woollen Mills
As well as their bedspreads, throws, travelling rugs and cushions, Trefriw Woollen Mills specialises in pure wool knitwear – including scarves, hats, gloves and socks. Sheepskin rugs, slippers, moccasins, gloves and mitts are all also available, so why not help your loved ones keep warm with wool this winter?! www.t-w-m.co.uk
Penderyn
The perfect gift for whisky lovers this Christmas. The Penderyn Madeira gift set comes in a beautiful presentation box and includes a full-size bottle of their single malt Madeira finish Welsh whisky and two branded glasses. Available to purchase for £42 via their online shop or at their distillery in the heart of Llandudno. www.penderyn.wales/store
Snowdon Craft
Snowdon Craft Brewery’s three bottle gift packs are available from their Mochdre brewery, or visit them at the Chester Christmas Market. Pick any three bottles or two bottles and a glass. These gift packs make for a great affordable stocking filler, so bring a sense of cheer this Christmas!
www.snowdoncraftbeer.co.uk
Peter Lucas
Buy your partner something useful this Christmas in a bid to get those odd jobs done! The EGO Power+ range delivers petrol-matching power – without the need for petrol. The revolutionary Arc Lithium 56v battery technology provides the industry’s highest energy capacity in a portable handheld battery. Which means you can power through any job with less noise, no fuss and no fumes.
www.peterlucaspowertools.co.uk
Stanley and Lottie
Stanley and Lottie in Colwyn Bay has a selection of gifts to suit all budgets this festive season including homeware, luxury handmade soap bars, hand poured candles, wax burners and melts. Their new range of cosy scarves and luxury velvet purses also make beautiful gifts that friends and family will love. Gift wrapping is also available if requested. www.stanleyandlottie.com
We Cycle
We Cycle understands that buying Christmas gifts for the cyclist in your life is difficult, which is why we have taken stress out of it for you! They have ready prepared Christmas bags stuffed full of essentials that any cyclist would love and at a number of different price points. Gift vouchers are also available so they have all options covered… www.wecycle.co.uk
PetPlace
Bring a touch of iconic design to your pet’s nap time this winter with a beautiful Laura Ashley pet bed. With a range of designs and super soft cotton fabrics, these hardwearing and elegant beds are the ‘pawfect’ cosy treat for your best friends this Christmas, and they are available at PetPlace. www.farmandpetplace.co.uk
Lavinia Stamps
The perfect Christmas gift to introduce your loved ones to the world of card making. This fabulous Gel Press Starter Kit contains everything you need to start creating your own bespoke greetings cards, plus you can customise it with your choice of any two free stamps from the Lavinia Stamps range. laviniastamps.com
Clogau
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Celebrate the festive season with the 12 Days of Clogau Christmas Gift Box, containing a different surprise each day. This limited-edition box costs £550 yet contains gifts worth over £1,200, including six unique jewellery pieces and six accessories – perfect for the most wonderful time of the year! clogau.co.uk
Aber Falls
Located in the village of Abergwyngregyn, Aber Falls Distillery sits between the foothills of the Snowdonia mountain range and the Menai Strait. Here, Aber Falls mills, distils, ages and bottles the perfect beverage to warm the senses – its single malt whisky. With a golden hue and subtly spiced flavour, the liquid is perfectly fitting for the winter period, making it the ideal gift for those who enjoy cosy comforts. www.aberfallsdistillery.com
Magic Dragon
Magic Dragon Brewing is based at the Plassey, just outside of Wrexham and surrounded by glorious countryside. They combine traditional methods with modern ingredients for a distinctive and great tasting beer every time. Their ethos is to only brew beer they want to drink, as they are a small brewery and want every brew to count. Magic Dragon has produced a six-pack of beers, including Great Taste award winners, showing the different styles of beer the brewery produces, and it comes in a unique gift box. This Welsh ales’ collection makes the perfect present for the beer lover in your life. www.magicdragonbrewing.com
