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Instead of heading straight to Amazon for a quick online shop, why not support local this year? It’s a chance to give a little back to the smaller, independent businesses right here in Nottinghamshire.
Whether you're on the hunt for something special for a loved one who already has everything, struggling to find a gift for your stepdad (we all know how hard they can be to buy for!) or looking for something thoughtful for your grandparents, you've come to the right place to discover where to find the perfect present.
From unique finds to delicious treats, whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary or another special occasion, we've brought together the ultimate Nottinghamshire gift guide to help you discover a thoughtful and memorable present, while supporting the fantastic independent businesses right here in our area.
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A Taste of Something Special
Delilah Fine Foods is a multi-award-winning delicatessen, once crowned the best in the UK, and is packed with delicious inspiration for food lovers. From charcuterie, artisan cheeses and fine wines to extra special ingredients, there's plenty to tempt the taste buds, with a fantastic selection available to order online.
They also offer a wonderful range of hampers to suit every taste, or you can create your own and fill it with all their favourite bits or why not treat a loved one to a gift voucher for a delicious foodie experience in Nottinghamshire, such as afternoon tea? For even more gift voucher inspiration, click here.
Gifts for Garden Lovers…
For those who have their own outdoor space, a garden patch or simply love getting their fingers muddy while helping birds, bees and insects thrive, this one is for you!
At The Worm that Turned, Nottingham’s gorgeous outdoor living boutique, you’ll find something to suit every space, from a cosy balcony to a beautiful garden. Whether you're looking for something to brighten up the garden ahead of spring, create a welcoming haven for wildlife or find a fire pit to gather around during the colder months, there's plenty to explore.
Head over to their website to browse their wonderful range of outdoor living products. And if you're not quite sure what to choose, you can always treat someone to a gift card, available from just £5.
For the Vegan Chocoholics!
Luisa is an award-winning vegan chocolate maker based in Sneinton Market who uses traditional artisan processes to transform directly sourced, single origin cocoa beans from bean-to-bar. Luisa's Vegan Chocolates have something for everyone, with each bar and truffle both vegan and made without refined sugar, with absolutely zero compromise on their taste. Her exquisite products are a healthier, more ethical and tastier alternative to mass produced confectionary.
Cheese Gromit!
Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a delicious cheeseboard!
Treat the cheese lover in your life to something special from from Colston Bassett and District Dairy, renowned for its exceptional Stilton and award-winning Shropshire Blue. With over a century of cheesemaking heritage, their cheeses are made using recipes passed down through generations and enjoyed by cheese lovers around the world.
For blue cheese fans, there's also Stichelton, an unpasteurised cheese made using traditional techniques on the beautiful Welbeck Estate. Created in 2004, it's available to buy from Welbeck Farm Shop and Delilah Fine Foods.
The perfect addition to your Christmas cheeseboard!
A Toast to Local Ales!
Treat the beer lover in your life to a taste of Nottinghamshire with a selection of brilliant local brews!
Castle Rock Brewery: Bottled ales, craft beers and gift sets available from their online shop.
Blue Monkey Brewery: Award-winning ales by the case, plus quirky craft beers in flavours such as Amaretto, Rhubarb & Custard and Cinder Toffee.
Lincoln Green Brewing Company: Gift boxes, hampers and online beer orders, plus tasty extras including BBQ sauces and chutneys. Free delivery on orders over £55 (excluding Scotland and Northern Ireland).
A great way to support local breweries and give something a little different this Christmas!
Made of Nottingham!
Shopping for a Forest fan? The Nottingham Tourism & Travel Centre has a great selection of official Nottingham Forest merchandise, including the latest kits and training wear, making it a must-visit for the Reds supporter in your life.
But it's not all about football! You'll also find plenty of Nottingham-inspired gifts, from mugs and tea towels to beautiful Nottingham lace. Pop in and have a browse – the friendly team will be happy to help.
Looking for something a little different? Why not treat someone to a local experience with a gift card or experience voucher? It's a lovely way to support local businesses while giving someone a memorable experience. For more ideas, click here.
Handmade, Craft and Design Gifts
For beautiful, handcrafted gifts, visit The Bead Shop and Debbie Bryan in Nottingham’s historic Lace Market is a must-visit. This award-winning design studio and gallery showcases UK made treasures, including ceramics, jewellery, artwork, textiles, lighting and Debbie’s own signature scarves and brooches. Her Nottingham inspired cufflinks also make a lovely gift.
For more creative gift ideas,The Harley Gallery online shop offers a wonderful selection of jewellery, homeware and stocking fillers to suit a range of budgets. Browse at shop.harleygallery.co.uk and find something special!
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For the Fashionistas!
TUTU Urban Boutique is nestled in the Exchange Arcade in the heart of Nottingham city centre and offers a luxurious selection of independent, multi-brand ladies’ fashion. Their pieces are bespoke, crafted by emerging designers who bring fresh and unique perspectives to the fashion world. If you’re looking for high-quality, stylish womenswear that stands out from the crowd, TUTU is the place to be.
Did you know the world famous designer Paul Smith is from Nottingham? Visit his flagship Nottingham store, Willoughby House, to browse gift ideas. The five-floor, Grade II listed building showcases both men’s and women’s collections, including accessories.
Perfect Presents for Wine Enthusiasts
For true local flavour treat your loved one to a bottle produced right here in Nottinghamshire from the wonderful Hanwell Wine Estate. Choose from a fabulous English Sparkling Wine made with grapes grown on the estate, or a selection of multi-international award winning wines made at their parent vineyard Eglantine.
Wolds Wine Estate also offer a fantastic online store where you can browse wine, cider and honey crafted at the estate. All of their wines and ciders are natural and wild fermented 100% juice with minimum intervention. A true and unique reflection of the Nottinghamshire landscape.
For the Love of Gin!
Redsmith Distillery is the only gin maker and distillery in the city, creating an award-winning, exquisite range of gins on a one of a kind copper still designed and built by founder Wayne Asher. Choose from classic London Dry or delicately flavoured Nottingham Bramley apple, sole, berry or rose flavours, all available to order with free delivery.
Blue Monkey have a huge range of flavoured gins and gin liqueurs, including a few more unusual infusions.
Finally, for something a little unusual and inspiring sustainable, check out Castle Rock’s Beer Gin, distilled using surplus beer to minimise the brewery’s waste in the face of the pandemic, resulting in a refreshing citrusy gin with serious green credentials!
Whiskey Business!
If you’re shopping for a fan of fine single malts and drams of pure peaty decadence check out Gauntleys Fine Wine, Whisky and Cigar Merchants, one of the oldest independent businesses in Nottingham. Their website has a specially curated selection of interesting distillery bottlings, private single barrel bottlings and world spirits. For more gift card ideas, click here.
For the Creative Souls
Nottingham Contemporary have opened an online shop which has a range of cool and quirky gifts for the art lover in your life. Featuring a range of Grace Jones inspired items linked to their latest exhibition, alongside an eclectic mix of unique homeware and jewellery from the likes of David Shrigley, Donna Wilson and Jane Sedgwick.
Jill Perry, owner of Inspired gift shop makes a host of cute hand-crafted creatures. From little white mice decked out for a host of occupations and hobbies to cute messenger birds with placards like ‘Would swearing help?’ and adorable bunnies in duffle coats.
Bookwise has two locations across Nottinghamshire—one in the creative hub of Hockley and another in Newark. Both shops support 'Music for Everyone', a local music education charity that provides inspiring opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with music across the region. Specialising in a wide range of second-hand books and music-related items, Bookwise offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all. It’s the perfect place to pick up a bargain, support a great cause, and connect with the local community—whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for a thoughtful gift.
This blog was updated by Sarah Stocks Visit Nottingham 2026. Originally published December 2020.
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Established in 2000, The Bead Shop in the heart of Nottingham city centre has a wide range of high quality beading and jewellery making products, as well as offering an engaging range of workshops, parties and 1-2-1 tuition.
Number one for shopping in Nottingham, Debbie Bryan are an award winning, independent creative gallery based on St. Peter's gate in Nottingham City Centre and in Ruddington village. With an in-house design studio, creative space and award winning Tea Room - they are a haven of gift giving, eating, drinking and things to do.
Set amongst the rolling countryside of South Nottinghamshire, the vines of Hanwell Wine Estate are being hand-tended to grow grapes for English Sparkling Wine.
Wolds Wine Estate provides the perfect setting for your relaxing glamping getaway. Four stunning and spacious glamping pods overlook the vineyard set in 11 acres of peaceful Nottinghamshire Wolds countryside.
A full range of Blue Monkey beer is available from the brewery shop and there is usually at least one or two seasonal specials for you to try.
Gauntleys is one of the oldest independent companies in the city and is currently the world’s third oldest still family-owned tobacconist!
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK, presenting free exhibitions, special events, and family activities.
Inspired is a gallery/shop that offer customers the opportunity to discover something to treasure.
The award-winning Nottingham Tourism and Travel Centre is centrally located on Smithy Row, just off the Old Market Square.
The award-winning Welbeck Farm Shop is found at the heart of a vibrant artisan food community. Two thirds of the shop’s impressive product range is sourced from or prepared at the historic Welbeck estate, described by the Great Food Club as ‘the capital of Britain’s artisan food and drink movement’.
Colston Bassett produces traditional Stilton and the award-winning Shropshire Blue cheese. Both cheeses are created by a highly skilled, dedicated and experienced team – using the recipe handed down by generations. Colston Bassett is enjoyed around the world by lovers of fine cheese.
Situated on the ducal Welbeck estate, the award-winning Harley Gallery shows contemporary exhibitions by leading visual artists. Exhibitions change five times a year, and range from ceramics to photography.
TUTU Urban Boutique is a Multi-brand Independent Ladieswear Boutique that offers an inspiring and personal shopping experience for all.
Welcome to Bookwise - a charity secondhand bookshop with a great range of books and sheet music, and a really nice atmosphere.
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