Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for a loved one, your office secret Santa or you have forgotten about poor Aunty Audrey, Lancashire has something to offer any recipient.

Lancashire’s local stores offer a wide range of festive and not to mention delicious gifts, and love sharing the Christmas cheer. What’s more you won’t have to worry about postal delays when you shop  in person.

To help with the food and drink lovers in your life, we have pulled together this handy lists of gifts you can give this Christmas when you shop in Lancashire.

1. Gifts for a hot drink lover

Most people love a hot drink, and will love to try something new this Christmas. You can find an array of products for your loved ones to enjoy from Atkinsons Coffee Roasters. Whether their favourite brew is tea, coffee or hot chocolate, you will be able to find them the perfect gift, whether that is new flavours to try, a subscription to the Roaster’s coffee of the month, teapots or something equally as delightful.

Our favourite gift from Atkinsons Coffee Roasters, has to be the beautiful stove-top 3 cup Moka pot. You can order online for collection from the Lancaster shop, or to your home.

2. A little something for that someone who has everything

We all have that person in our life that seems to have everything, but that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise them with a gift they will never have thought of.

We love the Heather Honey Hamper Gift Set from The Bee Centre in Chorley. Coming in at just £30, this includes a piece of pure heather honeycomb! Not only will this be a delicious gift, it’s something that very few people will have had before and will provide your recipient with so many options, from crumbling into desserts, eating by the spoonful or creating something else from it.

3. Share the Christmas spirit

With distilleries in every corner of our beautiful county, you won’t be hard pressed to find a gift for someone who likes to enjoy a glass or two over the holidays.

You can find a whole host of rums and gins from distilleries like Sandgrown Spirits, Brindle Distillery, and The Taste of the Inn at Cartford Inn. If you’re looking for a gift for a beer lover you can find plenty of beers from Bowland Brewery and Farm Yard Brew Co too. Even the designated drivers can be catered for with a selection of beautifully hand crafted soft drinks from Calyx drinks, available at Booths stores around the region.

4. The perfect sharing hamper

If you’re buying for a friend with a large family, or who you know is a major foodie, a hamper can be the perfect gift! Booths have a fantastic selection of local food products such as beer, wine, preserves and cheeses. For the ultimate cheese fan head to the delicious Dewlay Cheese for hampers of just cheese and other treats. We love the Christmas night in hamper which includes everything you can think of from cheese and crackers to biscuits and sweets, with a little wine and beer thrown into the mix too. Countrystyle Meats in Lancaster has a huge selection of local food if you fancy creating a bespoke hamper for your friends and family too.

5. Spoil the kids with chocolatey goodness  

When people think of food and drink gifts they often think about gifts for the grown-ups, but why should the kids miss out on the foodie fun? Choc Amor provides a chocolate haven of sweet gift packs, Christmas themed treats and even a monthly chocolate subscription to choose from. We love the idea of a child waking up to find Santa’s wellington boot on Christmas morning, especially when they discover they can enjoy a bite or two before breakfast too! After all; it is Christmas!

6. A meal they don’t have to cook   

There’s often that person who loves to feed everyone who walks in their door, so why not return the favour and get them a meal that they can enjoy without all the hard work.

Barton Manor Hotel is known for its fantastic dining experiences and  food that is perfect for any occasion. They offer vouchers for their fabulous afternoon teas in the Walled Garden, or monetary vouchers to spend in the restaurant on a meal. Alternatively, treat a friend to bottomless brunch at one of the Seafood Pub Co’s venues across the county.

If your ideal gift hasn’t been covered, why not visit our shop Lancashire pages to browse other fabulous retailers who will be more than happy to help you find the gift you need ahead of the big day, there are more ideas in our Lancashire Christmas Guide too!

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Atkinsons Coffee Roasters
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Exterior of Atkinson Coffee

J Atkinson & Co.wholesaler and retailer of tea and coffee since 1837 . Many things have changed, but reassuringly some things remain very much the same - such as a good cup of tea or coffee.

The Bee Centre
Animal Collection
The Bee Centre

Enter the incredible world of the honeybee at The Bee Centre. The visitor centre is full of information, displays and activities which provide a fascinating insight into these amazing & important animals & their relationship with humans.

Sandgrown Spirits
Food/Drink Producer
Sandgrown Spirits

Producing small batch gin with love and authenticity.  Distilled in Lytham, Lancashire with flavours including Positively Purple, The Navigator's, Blooming Gorgeous and Bees Knees.

Cuckoo Gin at Brindle Distillery
Distillery
Cuckoo Gin at Brindle Distillery

Sustainably handcrafted in Lancashire using ingredients locally sourced and grown in their fields, and distilled with natural spring water from the artesian aquifer. Truly artisan spirits are made with the kind of dedication, care and passion you’ll only find down on Holmes Farm.

TOTI - Taste Of The Inn
Preserves
TOTI - Taste Of The Inn

TOTI is a delicatessen with characteristic style and rustic charm, bringing together some of the best produce from across the region, specialist ingredients and our own-made foods, including artisan breads, cakes and takeaway items.

Booths
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Booths

Supermarket selling high quality food and local products since 1847 in attractive stores, staffed with first class assistants, many within Lancashire.

Dewlay Cheesemakers
Food/Drink Producer
Dewlay Cheesemakers

Dewlay was founded in 1957 by George Kenyon and over the next 50 years earned a reputation for producing the very best range of Lancashire cheese available. Today, the company is managed by 3rd generation owners Nick & Richard Kenyon.

Countrystyle Meats Farm Shop
Farm Shop
Countrystyle Meats Farm Shop

They stock a selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, groceries, frozen foods, luxury cakes, biscuits, and condiments.  Their range of cards and gifts from Alex Clark, Wrendale Designs, Grandma Wild’s, Emma Bridgewater (among other brands) make the perfect gift for that someone special.

Choc Amor
Food/Drink Producer
Choc Amor

Choc Amor is a world award-winning, Lancashire based manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler of fiendishly good chocolate.  Based at Cedar Farm in Mawdesley, just 15 minutes from junction 27 off the M6.

Barton Manor Hotel & Spa
Hotel
Barton Manor Hotel

Situated in the heart of Lancashire, Barton Manor Hotel is a short distance from Preston city centre and only a stone’s throw away from local attractions.

Seafood Pub Co.
Pub/Inn
Seafood Pub Co.

Perfectly located throughout Lancashire, Seafood Pub Co. boasts a range of beautiful boutique hotels guaranteed to give you a memorable and comfortable nights’ stay. They have a freshly prepared menu and seafood specials from the local fishermens’ daily catch, along with hearty traditional meat and vegetarian dishes. There’s something for everyone at their restaurants. Enjoy a true home from home experience.

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