23 Bristol gifts to buy for Christmas in 2022

Ashton Court in Winter Time Bauble
These handcrafted baubles from local maker Other Lovely Things were a smash hit last year – and this year looks to be no different. This special ‘Ashton Court in Winter Time’ bauble showcases classic iconography from South of the river – from the Suspension Bridge to the Greta Thunberg mural that was previously painted on the side of the Tobacco Factory.

Some examples of last year’s designs – photo: Rebecca Watson

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Cave Wines
At Cave we have a huge range of awesome wines that will make great gifts for those wine lovers in your family. Come up to us on Gloucester Road to chat to one of our wine nerds or have a delivery sent straight to your door.  If you’re not sure what to buy we also have monthly subscriptions, gift vouchers and various mixed cases that can make fabulous gifts.

There’s a huge collection of wines at Cave – Photo: Cave Wines

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Craft Pottery: Hand Building and Wheel Throwing
Give them a gift they’ll never forget and will love to display pride of place! This three-hour pottery experience will teach your lucky person how to master the basics of ceramics including wheel throwing and hand-building pottery. Suitable for all abilities, this experience is for complete newbies to confident makers. Give them a carefree creative moment and they might just get bit by the pottery bug.

Find hundreds of experiences on Yuup to gift this Christmas! Yuup is an experience marketplace championing local small Bristol businesses and offering unique experiences you won’t easily find elsewhere. Discover unique gifts that make precious memories whilst supporting local!

The pottery class is brought to you by Yuup – Photo: Yuup

Bristol Cider Shop
The Bristol Cider Shop have got a range of products for cider lovers this Christmas. Offering up cases of some of the finest craft cider the South West has to offer, there’s a plethora of different gift boxes to choose from – we recommend the case of 12 – one for each day of Christmas.

There’s an array of different packages of fantastic craft ciders available to order – Photo: Bristol Cider Shop

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Clifton Rocks
These classic gold star pendants are available at Clifton Rocks. The delicate and feminine necklace is a great gift to brighten up the day for your loved one. In 9ct yellow gold, the charms are set on a fine 16 inch chain and accented with diamonds. From £191

There’s lots of gorgeous, locally made pendants available too order from Clifton Rocks – Photo: Clifton Rocks

Bristol’s Quirkiest Corners Walking Tour
Hosted by Bristol24/7’s own Martin Booth, this two-hour walking tour is the perfect gift for history and Bristol lovers alike. Explore hidden corners of the Old City and Castle Park, and make a stop-off at one of Bristol’s finest cafes for a drink of your choice. The tour also includes a signed copy of Martin’s bestselling guidebook, 111 Places in Bristol That You Shouldn’t Miss.

Explore corners of Bristol you might never have realised existed – photo: Yuup

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Feel Fit Bristol

Feel Fit – Evolve Cropped Top
Perfect for those colder outdoor activities or gym workouts. With supportive band and 4 way stretch material. It is Sweat Proof and Comfortable. Made from recycled materials

The Feel Fit Evolve Cropped Top in red – Photo: Feel Fit

Feel Fit – Evolve High Waisted Leggings
These leggings are your new best friends for all workouts. High waisted, squat and sweat proof. With two pockets deep enough for you phone. Made from recycled materials.

The Feel Fit Evolve High Waisted Leggings – Photo: Feel Fit

Dunleavy Vineyards
Based in the picturesque Yeo Valley, Dunleavy Vineyards are experts in growing fantastic, organic British wines. Heading into their tenth year of releasing wines, they’ve mastered the craft, and along the way have created some truly incredible wines. Check out the full collection over at their shop.

There’s plenty of great wines to buy as gifts from Dunleavy Vineyards – Photo: Dunleavy Vineyards

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Gloucester Road Books

The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan
There are 60 essays and nearly 150 photographs in this beautifully produced book – the first new writing from Bob Dylan for nearly 20 years. An insightful meditation on the craft of songwriting, and the human condition.

The Philosophy of Modern Song – Photo: Gloucester Road Books

The Watkins Book of English Folktales by Neil Philip
A treasury of English folktales featuring hobgoblins, witches, will-o’-the-wisps, ghosts and giants, cunning foxes and royal frogs. This handsome volume includes notes on the origin of each story and an introduction from Neil Gaiman.

The Watkins Book of English Folk Tales – Photo: Gloucester Road Books

A Dress with Pockets by Lily Murray
This is our favourite picturebook of the year! A wonderful story about the importance of pockets, and of nurturing the inquisitive and adventurous streak in all children. A charming and important story, beautifully told and illustrated.

A Dress with Pockets – Photo: Gloucester Road Books

Kask Wine
Another purveyor of quality wines, Kask Wines on North Street have a selection of wines available to purchase as standard, but they also have special, limited edition gift sets. Treat your friends and family to an “Epic Christmas wine tasting” or how about “the perfect Christmas wine case”.

There’s an impressive selection of wines on offer at Kask – Photo: Kym Grimshaw

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Made in Bristol Gift Fair, Bristol Beacon
Creative stalwarts Made in Bristol are back delivering another series of gift-packed, stress-free shopping weekenders at Bristol Beacon this festive season. At each exquisitely curated Gift Fair; discover up-to 100 artists, over six floors, at three creative extravaganzas. The Made in Bristol Gift Fairs showcase the finest designers, ceramists, illustrators, knitters, wood-workers, jewellers and entrepreneurs from across the region – all under one golden roof. So grab yourself a coffee, meet a friend and pick up unique gifts for someone you love.

Made in Bristol Gift Fairs 2022

● Saturday 26 (10am-5pm) & Sunday 27 November (10am-4pm)

● Saturday 03 (10am-5pm) & Sunday 04 December (10am-4pm)

● Saturday 10 (10am-5pm) & Sunday 11 December (10am-4pm)

The gift fair at Bristol Beacon is popular every year – Photo: Made in Bristol Gift Fair

Zara’s Chocolates
Handmade on North Street, Zara’s Chocolates has a wide array of delicious festive gifts this Christmas. From personalised chocolate baubles to a Chocolate Salami to advent calendars, there’s something for everyone with a sweet tooth.

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Room 212
Room 212 is a shop and gallery on the wonderfully vibrant Gloucester Road, a street of independent and original shops. It is a social hub for local artists and surrounding community and is an important venue on the North Bristol Art Trail and Glos Rd Central events

Bristol Moon 100x100cm, Emma Catherine
Emma’s gorgeous paintings of Moons & Bristol in lush rich colours, are embellished with real gold. Prints & cards are also embellished gold.

Bristol Moon by Emma Catherine – Photo: Room 212

Bearded Dragon Etching, Rosie Mclay
Beautifully framed print (original currently in the RWA open show) with a real gold moon. Dragonflies, hares, hearts, otters, owls, hearts, brains & more also available.

Bearded Dragon Etching by Rosie Mclay – Photo: Room 212

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Give The Gift of Shindig
Jazzie B from Soul II Soul calls Shindig “…a proper party for proper party people!” Enjoy four days of world class music and arts from 25 to 28 May, in the heart of the Somerset countryside. Simply give the gift tag to your loved ones, pay a deposit now and the rest later (kids under 12 come free). Shindig will sweeten the deal by giving a donation to Boys In Mind/Girls Mind Too. Download your gift tag or find out more at shindigfestival.co.uk

Image courtesy of Shindig Festival

Turbo Island Hotspot, Toni Burrows
Toni’s amazing mosaics of foxes in Bristol landmarks look amazing in our windows & this one is no exception.
Prints of all sizes available

Turbo Island Hotspot by Toni Burrows – Photo: Room 212

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Give the gift of theatre
Experiences make the best presents! Gift your loved ones the magic of theatre this Christmas with theatre gift vouchers – starting from just £1! ALSO Tobacco Factory Theatres guarantees Santa and Snow this Christmas with their shows BS3 Santa and The Snow Queen. Tickets from just £10!

Vouchers for Tobacco Factory Theatres are available now from their site – Photo: Tobacco Factory Theatres

 New Bristol Brewery, Christmas Pudding & Clotted Cream Stout
As part of New Bristol Brewery’s Stouts of Christmas, number five is their festive-themed Christmas Pudding & Clotted Cream stout for the more adventurous beer-drinkers out there. There are also other flavours, such as Salted Caramel Popcorn along with other fantastic beers in a huge variety of styles brewed all year round.

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Watershed Gift Vouchers
For the film-lover in your family, Watershed are selling gift vouchers, valid at both their box office and their café, giving you the freedom to indulge in the wild adventures of the big screen, all whilst tucking in to the delicious offerings of their café/bar.

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RWA 169 Open Exhibition
The renowned RWA Open Exhibition provides an opportunity to buy unique art from both established and emerging artists. Prices range from £70 – a few thousand pounds. This beautiful screenprint by Sarah Targett is a snip at £70.

This print, any many others, are available at RWA this Christmas – Photo: RWA

Main Photo: Jon Craig

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