Things to do in Yorkshire, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops

November 17, 2021 Janette Largent

Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a historic county of Northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Due to its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform. Throughout these changes, Yorkshire has continued to be recognised as a geographical territory and cultural region. The name is familiar and well understood across the United Kingdom and is in common use in the media and the military, and also features in the titles of current areas of civil administration such as North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and East Riding of Yorkshire.
Restaurants in Yorkshire

1. Mollie Sharp's Cheese & Deli

15 Finkle Street, Selby YO8 4DT England +44 1757 428002 [email protected] http://www.molliesharps.co.uk
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5.0 based on 77 reviews

Mollie Sharp's Cheese & Deli

We're an independent shop in the heart of Selby Town centre established 8 years. At Mollie Sharp's you will find a wonderful selection of fine cheeses; beers, wines & spirits; hampers; gift items and more. Our product ranges are carefully selected, with locally sourced items being high on our agenda. This includes stocking beers and spirits produced right in the heart of Selby. We offer a year round hamper service as well as offering Cheese Wedding and Celebration cakes.

Reviewed By christinesherrard - Selby, United Kingdom

This is a WONDERFUL shop. They have lots of different cheeses that I can buy in smaller quantities. This is good as it means I can buy a little portion of one new to me to try (although they will give dames) and as I live alone I don't have to buy more than I need. They also sell lots of different pickles, oils etc. Why not visit and give it a go?

2. Doncaster Fish Market

Doncaster Markets The Blue Building 38-40 High Street, Doncaster DN1 1DE England +44 1302 761711 http://www.visitdoncaster.com/things-to-do/doncaster-market
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5.0 based on 67 reviews

Doncaster Fish Market

Reviewed By carlsouthward - Pontefract, United Kingdom

I use the Fish Market in Doncaster a lot in fact i have been buying fish from here for probably well over 40 years, top quality and lots of choice it is the hub of the market, we must never let this slip away.

3. And Chocolate of Haworth

54 Main Street, Keighley BD22 8DP England +44 7518 115804 [email protected] http://www.andChocolate.co.uk
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

And Chocolate of Haworth

Wonderful handmade chocolates from Belgium, England and Wales. Based in the beautiful village of Haworth, home to the Brontë sisters.

Reviewed By hellofromfifi - Manchester, United Kingdom

Small, lovely shop! Location is brilliant. Great prices! I love that allergies are noted under each item.

4. Our Handmade Collective

19 Grand Arcade, Leeds LS1 6PG England +44 113 418 2304 [email protected] http://www.ourhandmadecollective.co.uk
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5.0 based on 128 reviews

Our Handmade Collective

Our Handmade Collective is a handmade, handpicked gift shopping experience comprising of over 70 local designer makers and crafters working together to bring you a treasure trove of the highest quality unique handmade items for every and any gift you are looking for. We're open 7 days a week for your handmade gift shopping needs. WE'RE NOW A DOUBLE AWARD WINNING SHOP! We've been voted the 'Best Place to Treat Yourself' and the 'Best Place to Shop in Leeds' in the Leeds Love Affair Independent awards and we have our beautiful shiny trophies proudly on display!

Reviewed By NatalieR194 - Sheffield, United Kingdom

The shop is wonderful and you will find something in there for even the most awkward of friends! Great to support both independent makers and a wonderful independent store in a beautiful part of Leeds - a must for any shopping trip to the city or online if you prefer to shop from your sofa ????

5. The Hull People's Memorial Museum

8-9 Whitefriargate Museum Entrance Is Through The Gift Shop., Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 2ER England +44 7946 179799 [email protected] http://www.hull-peoples-memorial.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 106 reviews

The Hull People's Memorial Museum

The Hull People's Memorial Museum is a small, volunteer operated, museum of Kingston upon Hull and its citizens during the World Wars of the 20th century. Admission is free and we are accessible to all. We are subject to the restrictions currently in place due to the covid-19 pandemic which means that our 'please touch & handle' policy has had to be suspended and, unfortunately, it is 'strictly hands off' until we are told otherwise by H.M. Govt. The museum is currently closed due to the pandemic restrictions, but the gift shop is now open as usual. Our apologies for any disappointment this may cause.

Reviewed By MelRook - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

Very helpful service, even whilst in lockdown. I needed some help regarding my late father's war history and Alan pointed me in the right direction

6. The Courtyard Dairy

Crow Nest Barn Crow Nest Rd,, Yorkshire Dales National Park, Settle LA2 8AS England +44 1729 823291 [email protected] http://www.thecourtyarddairy.co.uk
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5.0 based on 267 reviews

The Courtyard Dairy

The Courtyard Dairy was created with the ethos to mature and champion only the best farm-made cheese available from the British Isles by Andy and Kathy Swinscoe who spent many years working for some of the best cheesemongers in France, London and the South West. Alongside the award-winning shop and maturing room, The Courtyard Dairy offers a cosy café and a small informative museum which tells the story of farmhouse cheese and its history. Listed as one of The Top 10 Cheese Shops in the World (Daily Telegraph) 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018 'Cheesemonger of The Year’ The World Cheese Awards 2013 Runner-up: BBC Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards ‘Best Food Retailer’ Observer Food Monthly Awards 2019: ‘Best Independent Retailer’

Reviewed By hartfamily20 - Norwich, United Kingdom

Wow Loved this place Just called in as we were passing and bought cheese If you love cheese then this is worth a visit Staff welcoming and so knowledgeable. We came away with fabulous selection of cheeses We will certainly order our Christmas cheese on line The only disappointment was that the cafe was not open, but accept the reasons why. Just fab please visit

7. Spirit of Harrogate Ltd

5-7 Montpellier Parade, Harrogate HG1 2TJ England +44 1423 541279 [email protected] http://spiritofharrogate.co.uk
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5.0 based on 526 reviews

Spirit of Harrogate Ltd

Home of Slingsby Gin, you are welcome to sample and purchase our products. Our knowledgeable, friendly team will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have. We also have a few gins, not yet launched, ready for you to taste. We also run gin experiences including our Spirit of Gin session where you will discover the fascinating history of gin, right back through the original styles of gin, to how gin has developed today. Includes 4 Gin and Tonics, plus samples. Our newly launched Master Distiller experience includes sampling different flavour profiles and choosing your favourite. We then provide you with a base receipe, which you may adapt, to create your very own bespoke bottle of gin to take home. The session finishes with G&Ts and information on how to create your perfect serve. Open sessions run Thursday - Sunday and private bookings available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Spirit of Harrogate soon.

Reviewed By 963beckyh

We did the master distiller experience, such a great day learning about your own gin palette to then go on and make your own! Was able to try slingsby gin throughout the experience, the Christmas gin was delicious. Would recommend this to all gin lovers

8. Lucy Pittaway

Station Road Unit 7 & 8, Brompton On Swale, Richmond DL10 7SN England +44 1748 810965 [email protected] http://www.lucypittaway.co.uk
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5.0 based on 52 reviews

Lucy Pittaway

Visit the 'UK's Most Popular Selling Published Artist 2018' right here in North Yorkshire! The Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery showcases original works of art, prints, canvases and stunning high quality gifts an merchandise by Award Winning Yorkshire Artist Lucy Pittaway. You can also find beautiful greetings cards, notebooks, calendars, tea sets and ceramics, textiles and homeware, perfect for gifting or a reminder of your trip to Yorkshire! Artwork is guaranteed to brighten any room, in any home, with homeware and gifts perfect for him and her, or just yourself! Three time Tour de Yorkshire Official Artist Lucy Pittaway also showcases striking cycling artwork depicting the beautiful Yorkshire landscapes of the race through her cycling themed art and gift collections. If you are looking for a reminder of your stay in Richmond, Birthdays, Mother's Day, Christmas or just something for yourself, we guarantee to brighten someone's day!

Reviewed By HappyChappy70 - Durham, United Kingdom

Lucy has captured a new market with her delightful paintings and the associated merchandise produced from her designs. Whether a unique greetings card or a large painting suitable for wall decoration you will find your answer here. I just love her textiles and ceramics and regularly store one or two away in preparation for that sudden need for a charming gift

9. Grimm & Co.

Ship Hill, Rotherham S60 2HG England +44 1709 829750 [email protected] http://www.grimmandco.co.uk
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5.0 based on 113 reviews

Grimm & Co.

We are a Yorkshire charity, championing the writer in every young person (7-18) through the joyful discovery of stories. Visit our 'Apothecary to the Magical', selling wit, humour, awe and wonder to all magical beings + an occasional human! All proceeds go to our charitable work to help us to reach and engage young people and inspire a new confidence and motivation to write!

Reviewed By richardsonjody - Doncaster, United Kingdom

We've lost count of how many visits we have made to Grimm & Co, but every visit has been fantastic. We have been to short workshops lasting just half an hour, or to longer workshops taking two hours or more, and all of them have been amazing. We've been on monster hunts, written songs, and made potions, but you don't have to go on a workshop to have a great time here. Even when we just call in to browse, we've written letters to magical creatures and received replies about a week later (after the post owls have braved dragons, Godzilla, and even Cthulhu and the Wendigo to deliver our post). We've chosen books from the forgotten library, we've voted for our favourite something in the weekly voting ballot - most recently Ariel or Princess Jasmine, but also Star Wars or Star Trek, Marvel or DC, Dragons or Unicorns, and many more. We've searched for fairy doors and tiny elf books, we've used the magical ability scales to find out what sort of magical creature we might be, and we've done quite well in the Lucky or Unlucky Dip. We've bought potions and lotions from the shop, all of which are great quality, and the Shop Elves are the friendliest and most helpful magical beings we've ever met, and they are wonderful with mortal visitors of any age. My son takes things to show them every time we visit and the Shop Elves always take the time to look at them and talk to him, and the workshops have improved his confidence. He asks to visit the shop even when no events are running just because he loves it there. We cannot recommend Grimm & Co enough and since we were lucky enough to discover it last summer (apparently it's not always visible to mortals) we have visited often enough to be feel like we are visiting good friends. We travel from Doncaster just to visit the shop but just along the road is Clifton Park and the Museum so Grimm & Co can easily be part of a longer day out but is well worth a special visit on it's own merit. For a visit without a workshop an hour is good but the longer workshops are well worth attending too, and we have so much fun we can easily spend over an hour looking around at the forgotten library and just having fun before we even start shopping. The workshops are great, a lot of time and effort is put into them, and theres the added excitement of the secret door and the beanstalk!

10. Totally Awesome

14 Market Street, Hebden Bridge HX7 6EU England +44 1422 842032 [email protected] http://wearetotallyawesome.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 97 reviews

Totally Awesome

Based in quirky Hebden Bridge and the historic Piece Hall in Halifax we are a retail shop selling high quality games, puzzles, toys, scooters, skateboards, kites, flying toys, remote control cars, drones and other cool stuff. We have a loyal following and appeal to local and out of town visitors. Our staff are always interactive, knowledgeable and friendly. Shopping at Totally Awesome is a unique experience with many of our products open on the demonstration areas. We actively encourage you to come along and get involved. We always enjoy showing many of our unique and interesting products, many of which you won't find in a high street toy store. We're proud to be different and you won't find many stores like Totally Awesome in the UK.

Reviewed By symahaider

Evereytime we go into this shop, we experience nothing but fantastic customer service from Lisa. She is always so helpful. Myself and my family love this shop. The range of products for children and adults is fantastic! Highly recommend this shop to anyone that is visiting Hebden Bridge. Thank you for always filling us with smiles everytime we visit! :)

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