A Holkham Gift Guide
December 11, 2024 | Christmas | 8 minute read
The festive season is officially here! The Hall is decked, Candlelight Tours are in full swing, and our gift shop, nestled in the picturesque courtyard here at Holkham, is a treasure trove of unique and thoughtful gifts just waiting to be discovered.
With Christmas shopping on the minds of many, we’ve curated a handy gift guide to inspire your festive finds. Fill your basket with everything from local delights and luxury treats to tasty food to festive tipples. You’ll find something for everyone on your Christmas list – whether it’s a gift for yourself, your family, the kids, or even the dog!
By shopping locally, you can help reduce the environmental footprint of the festive season. Holkham’s Gift Shop offers a diverse selection of products, many crafted right here in Norfolk, with sustainability at the heart of it all.
Anyone that has ever visited Holkham Hall at Christmastime, will instantly recognise the beautiful scents of St Eval candles. Each year their flickering flames and festive fragrances captivate and indulge the senses as the staterooms are explored. Orange and Cinnamon and Winter Thyme are particular favourites among our team.
Complementing these beautiful candles are Plum & Ashby home, bath and body products that are inspired by the British landscape and shifting seasons. Add to that locally crafted Norfolk jewellery by Claire Howard drawing on the gift of stunning beaches, woodland, views and skies to create motifs and textures to reflect Norfolk, and your loved one is sure to be unwrapping with a smile.
Whether cosying up to your favourite Christmas film or building your empire on the Monopoly board, there’s always a perfect moment to reach for the cheese and crackers at Christmas. Pair them with a bottle of Holkham Walled Garden Regent red wine, locally made chutney and pickles and a selection of Norfolk cheeses, and you’re all set for a feast.
This year at Holkham Hall, gingerbread is taking centre state in the Old Kitchen with showstopping gingerbread replicas of the Hall and its surrounding monuments.
It’s a must-see this Christmas, and the specially commissioned candle created to sit alongside the display is a must-have. Crafted by Noor, a North Norfolk-based brand, the ‘Festive Gingerbread’ candle is flying off the shelves in our gift shop. It’s just one in Noor’s range of bold, daring and exciting fragrances.
Why not don your apron and create your own gingerbread masterpieces? With the help of The Book of Gingerbread or My First Christmas Cook Book, festive cookie cutters, and ready made kits for the kids, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
Holkham Gift Shop are proud stockists of the finest local beers, wines, spirits to make your Christmas and New Year truly merry and bright!
Treat yourself and loved ones to a limited edition festive spiced orange and cranberry gin from Norwich-based, St. Giles.
For a cozy night in (watching Gavin and Stacey), enjoy a glass of delicious Norfolk Nog, a creamy liqueur from The English Whiskey Company, also based in Norwich.
And as New Year’s Eve approaches, celebrate with a smooth espresso martini made by Wild Knight Vodka right here in Norfolk.
And if that’s not festive enough, why not hang a bauble filled with sloe gin on your tree?
‘Tis the season to enjoy hearty dishes, homemade delights and warming suppers, and Holkham Gift Shop has a selection of seasonal cookbooks full of inspiring recipes to savour.
Of course, no Christmas dinner is complete without a delicious pud to follow your turkey. Choose from a wonderful selection of Christmas and Plum Puddings, plus an indulgent brandy butter from the award-winning Lilly Puds. These beautifully packaged puds make for perfect presents, too.
A book for Dad and gloves for Mum, a tractor for your nephew and a teddy for your sister – whoever is on your list this year, Holkham Gift Shop is sure to have the perfect gift. There’s a wonderful selection books for children of all ages to get stuck into over the festive period and baubles and decorations to suit every theme and colourway.
We’ve got gifts aplenty for dog-lovers and their loyal companions. Every pup deserves a little pampering with Wild For Dogs‘ range of products, including shampoo, conditioner, detanglers and fragrances. From brushes and balms to biscuits and beds, collars and cups – Holkham gift shop has everything you need to spoil your dog this Christmas.
Holkham Gift Shop is open until Thursday 2nd January 2025.
Open for browsing and shopping from 10am-4pm, plus some late night opening while our Christmas events are taking place:
Monday 9th to Saturday 14th December open until 8pm
Monday 16th to Friday 20th December open until 8pm
Saturday 21st to Monday 23rd open until 4.30pm
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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