Christmas Gift Ideas
Pick up unique and quirky gifts from local retailers
Browse our Christmas gift ideas from 2024 below. We look forward to bringing you the top gifts for this season – check back in winter for updates. In the meantime, here are 50 fantastic local independent retailers you can explore all year round.
What better way to celebrate than with gifts from Chesterfield’s fantastic local businesses?
This year, put a twist on tradition and make it even more special with unique finds that your loved ones will remember well beyond Christmas Day.
Skip the crowded shopping centres and avoid delivery worries — Chesterfield’s local shops, cafes, and attractions are ready with thoughtful presents for everyone on your list.
Short on time and want to jump to a specific section? Click on the links below:
- Days out & experiences
- Delightful dining out
- Food & drink gift hampers
- Fashion, jewellery and accessories
- Pampering and self-care
- Homeware and unique gifts
- For the little ones (and big ones!)
- Gifts for furry friends
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our guide to 50 retailers you should know in Chesterfield or try Unhampered for other independent retailers in Chesterfield.
Days out and experiences
Chesterfield FC
For the ultimate Spireites fan, make their dreams come true with this stadium tour, hosted by Heritage Officer, Peter Whiteley! Experience the dressing rooms and more, then savour a two-course boardroom lunch with a special guest.
- Price: £50 per person
- Date: Wednesday, 29th January 2025
- Purchase: eticketing.co.uk/chesterfieldfc
Chesterfield Escape Rooms
Dive into a holiday adventure with Chesterfield Escape Rooms. See if you can complete Santa’s checklist before take-off for festive, family fun. Or for adrenaline lovers, get your van started before you get caught in the new action-packed game, Rob the Bank 2!
- Price: From £55 (2 players) to £200 (10 players)
- Purchase: chesterfieldescaperooms.co.uk
Highlight Crafts Academy
Bring out their creative side with a class at Highlight Crafts Academy. With a gift voucher, you can choose from several options, from festive projects to intricate crafts.
- Price: £55 (Craft Festival Voucher) / £95 (Craft Class Voucher)
- Purchase: highlightcrafts.com
Matlock Farm Park
Book an unforgettable day with Matlock Farm Park’s unique Alpaca Trekking experience. The voucher also includes all-day park access for more fun with the animals.
- Price: £40 per person
- Purchase: Email admin@matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Gift cricket enthusiasts an experience to remember. Derbyshire County Cricket Club gift cards can be redeemed for memberships, ticket bundles, or single tickets to catch all the action—including next summer’s BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket at Queen’s Park.
- Price: Flexible depending on budget
- Purchase: derbyshireccc.ticketco.events
DoubleTree by Hilton
Give the gift of relaxation. DoubleTree’s Christmas Sparkle Spa Package includes a choice of luxurious treatment – a facial, massage or glow scrub, followed by a Prosecco Festive Afternoon Tea at Marco Pierre White’s. Available as a gift card until December 24th, this treat is redeemable until January 2025.
- Price: £60
- Purchase: doubletree-sheffield.onejourney.travel
Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Perfect for history and train buffs alike! A membership to Barrow Hill Roundhouse grants free entry, exclusive events, and volunteer opportunities. It also includes the Barrow Hill Magazine and discounted social evenings at our town’s historic attraction.
- Price: £28 (adult membership)
- Location: Campbell Drive, S43 2PR
- Purchase: barrowhill.org
Board and Bean
Gift a year of fun at Chesterfield’s first board game café!
With Board & Bean’s memberships, you can enjoy food, drink, and event discounts, plus 10% off board games at Geeks Headquarters. Family and solo memberships make this a perfect holiday gift!
- Price: £30 (solo), £45 (family)
- Purchase: boardandbean.co.uk
Delightful dining out
Casa Hotel
For a truly indulgent experience, Casa’s Bottomless Brunch includes tapas and 90 minutes of Prosecco, cocktails, or Estrella Damm. Then, unwind with an overnight stay in a deluxe room, before tucking into breakfast the next morning.
- Price: From £170
- Purchase: casahotels.co.uk
Dronfield Hall Barn
A quintessential gift for tea lovers. Enjoy a sweet or savoury afternoon tea in the cosy setting of Dronfield Hall Barn, with an optional upgrade to include prosecco.
- Price: £17.95 per person; £22.50 with prosecco
- Purchase: dronfieldhallbarn.org
Peak Edge Hotel
Escape to the Peak District with an overnight package at Peak Edge Hotel. With cosy accommodations a farm-to-table dinner, and breakfast, this mini-break offers the perfect reset for the New Year.
- Price: Midweek from £190, Weekend from £230
- Purchase: peakedgehotel.co.uk
The Tickled Trout
Delight them with a dining experience at The Tickled Trout in Barlow. Known for its locally sourced ingredients and creative dishes, this gastropub offers gift cards that make the perfect present for any occasion. Treat them to a memorable meal in a cosy, welcoming setting, where they can indulge in everything from seasonal specials to signature cocktails. A great choice for those who enjoy fine food with a local twist!
- Location: The Tickled Trout, Barlow, Derbyshire
- Purchase: Visit in person or contact the restaurant for details on gift card options
- Website: tickledtroutbarlow.com
Sicily Restaurant
Give a taste of authentic Italian cuisine with a gift voucher for Sicily Restaurant in Chesterfield. Known for its warm atmosphere and traditional Sicilian dishes, Sicily Restaurant makes an ideal gift for anyone who appreciates real Italian flavours. These vouchers are redeemable for a full year.
- Location: Sicily Restaurant, Chesterfield
- Purchase: Available in-restaurant
Coffee#1
Warm up with Coffee#1’s new festive flavours, including Mince Pie, Black Forest, and Sticky Toffee. Classic cakes and savoury holiday options like Turkey Feast Focaccia are also available. Gift cards make a perfect stocking filler.
- Price: Gift cards from £5
- Purchase: In-store or coffee1.co.uk
Odyssey Greek Restaurant
Treat them to a night out with authentic Greek cuisine at Odyssey Greek Restaurant. With no set limit, vouchers make it easy to personalise a special meal for any foodie on your list.
- Purchase: Odyssey Greek Restaurant, Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield
- Contact: odysseyrestaurant.co.uk
Fabulous food and drink gift hampers
Brampton Brewery
Bring a taste of Chesterfield to your celebrations with Brampton Brewery’s 12-pack of bottled ales. This handpicked selection features locally brewed favourites, perfect for sharing or gifting. Enjoy free delivery within local postcodes or pick up directly from the brewery shop.
- Price: £29 per 12-pack
- Location: Brampton Brewery, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield
- Purchase: Order by phone at 01246 221680 for local delivery, or visit bramptonbrewery.co.uk
Cheese Factor
Add a delicious twist to your holiday spread with R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor’s speciality cheeses. Try their unique sticky toffee cheddar for a perfect balance of sweet and savoury.
For larger gatherings create a customized cheese wheel that caters to every palate – ideal for impressing guests at any celebration!
- Location: R.P. Davidson Cheese Factor, Chesterfield Market Hall
- Purchase: Visit in-store to explore the full selection
- Contact: http://www.cheese-factor.co.uk/cheeses.html
Chatsworth
Delight your foodie friends with the best from the Chatsworth Estate. This gift box includes a handmade Christmas pudding, fruitcake, chutney, and more, all made locally with love.
- Price: £55
- Purchase: shop.chatsworth.org
Hogg Norton
Bring the bubbles with Hogg Norton’s Shooter Set. Pair Red Bull with these award-winning fruit liqueurs for a fun holiday drink.
- Price: £20, free delivery
- Purchase: hoggnorton.com
Northern Tea Merchants
Celebrate the season with Northern Tea Merchants’ customisable tea and coffee hampers. Each gift is tailored for tea and coffee lovers, making this a warm and comforting holiday treat.
- Price: From £15
- Purchase: In-store at Chatsworth Road or call 01246 232 600
Street Spirit
Treat your loved ones to festive luxury with Street Spirit’s Christmas Pudding Gin Liqueur. This rich and indulgent liqueur shimmers with gold and offers sweet, smooth notes of candied fruit, vanilla, caramel, and warm Christmas spices—a perfect addition to any holiday celebration!
- Price: £16.95
- Location: Street Spirit, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre, Chesterfield
- Purchase: Follow @streetspiritdrinks on Instagram & Facebook for more info
Fashion, Jewellery and Accessories
Adorn Jewellers
Make friends with this beautiful, amber robin pendant from Adorn Jewellers. Bring festive magic and remembrance to any ensemble.
- Price: £45
- Location: Adorn Jewellers, The Shambles
- Purchase: adornjewellerschesterfield.co.uk
John Stevenson Jewellers
Celebrate fine art with John Stevenson Jewellers’ exclusive collection of bronze sculptures.
Each limited-edition piece is crafted using the ancient lost wax method and finished with patination for layers of rich colour. “Roar of The Highlands,” featuring stunning stag designs, is a must-have for art collectors.
- Price: £1,250 (large stag) / £195 (small stag)
- Location: John Stevenson Jewellers, 2A Glumangate, Chesterfield
- Purchase: Visit in-store or enquire for availability
Dotique
Wrap up in style this winter with the luxurious Stork Black Wool Scarf by One Hundred Stars, available at Dotique. This elegant piece combines warmth with a sophisticated stork print design, making it a perfect gift for fashion lovers or a chic addition to any winter wardrobe.
- Price: £47.00
- Location: 296/8 Chatsworth Rd, Chesterfield S40 2BY
- Purchase: dotique.co.uk
Stanedge Golf Club
For the golf enthusiast, Stanedge Golf Club’s shop offers a stylish range of branded clothing and accessories from top names like Glenmuir, 1981, Sunderland of Scotland, and Ping. From caps and gilets to polos and jumpers, you’ll find the perfect apparel for on or off the course. Gift vouchers are also available. Redeem these at Tyzack’s Bar & Bistro, the club shop, or even for a round on the course—ideal for treating your favourite golfer!
- Location: Stanedge Golf Club, Walton Hay Farm, Darley Road, Chesterfield, S45 0LW
- Purchase: stanedgegolfclub.co.uk
Zebra
Choose this stylish, cosy Barbour hat and scarf set, so they can warm up while exploring our charming town.
- Price: £55
- Location: Zebra, 17 Holywell Street, Chesterfield
- Purchase: zebramenswear.co.uk
F. Hinds
For someone who loves a touch of sparkle, this blue topaz and diamond set adds an elegant finish to any holiday outfit.
- Price: Earrings or necklace at £49.99 each
- Purchase: F.Hinds, 3 Steeplegate, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre or fhinds.co.uk
Pampering and self-care
The Body Shop
Give the gift of hydration with The Body Shop’s Hemp Range. Combat winter dryness from head to toe with these lush products, infused with nourishing hemp seed oil.
- Price: From £6 to £19
- Location: The Body Shop, Irongate, Chesterfield
Less Than Zero
Help your loved ones stay sharp all year long with a prepaid subscription at Less Than Zero Barbershop—a great gift for the man who has everything.
- Price: £345 for 15 haircuts
- Location: Less Than Zero Barbershop or lessthanzerobarbers.com
Nuzest
For the health and fitness enthusiast, Nuzest offers the perfect gifts to support their wellness journey. The new Promixx Shaker provides nutrition on the go, making it easier to stay energised and hydrated throughout the day. Nuzest’s gift cards are also available online, allowing your recipient to choose from a range of high-quality, plant-based supplements and products that fit their lifestyle.
- Price: Promixx Shaker from £14.99; Gift cards from £10.00
- Purchase: nuzest.co.uk
Homeware and Unique Gifts
CarMats.co.uk
Make every drive a joy with custom-fit car mats from CarMats.co.uk. Made in the UK, these tailored, weather-resistant mats fit any vehicle and can be personalised with trim and embroidery options. Perfect for those who love their car and want a unique, practical gift!
- Price: From £21.99
- Purchase: carmats.co.uk (Use code XMASFIVER for £5 off orders over £40)
Paper Starlights
Brighten their home with these handcrafted paisley mini stars, perfect for year-round ambience.
- Price: £16.99
- Purchase: paperstarlights.com or at Chatsworth Christmas Market
Matt Cockayne Illustration
Celebrate your loved ones with custom artwork by Matt Cockayne. Choose your favourite from framed prints to Chesterfield-inspired Christmas cards.
- Price: From £20
- Location: Matt Cockayne Illustration, 2 The Green, Hasland
- Purchase: matt-cockayne.co.uk
Shop Indie
Put a Derbyshire twist on teatime with the “Ey Up Duck” mug by Me & Thee, available at Shop Indie. Our local dialect on a mug brings smiles to their faces whether they love living here or have moved away and miss home. Other fun Derbyshire-themed items like coasters and tea towels are also available.
- Price: £11
- Location: Shop Indie, 17 Steeplegate, Vicar Lane Shopping Centre, Chesterfield
- Purchase: shopindie.co.uk
Tallbird Records
For music lovers, Tallbird Records offers a selection of new releases and reissues, including this year’s top titles like Oasis’s Definitely Maybe.
- Price: From £9.99
- Location: Tallbird Records, 10 Soresby Street, Chesterfield
- Purchase: tallbirdrecords.co.uk
Vanishing Point Records
Celebrate with a modern classic! Pick up limited-edition, Coldplay Christmas Lights from Vanishing Point Records. The collectable blue vinyl features a live version of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas on the B-side. Find this and more treasures in-store.
- Price: £15
- Location: Vanishing Point Records, Theatre Yard, Low Pavement, Chesterfield
- Social Media: Follow Vanishing Point Records on Facebook & Instagram
Golf Mad Dad
Explore the new Golf Mad Dad Gifting range, which features the perfect gifts and golf accessories for every Golf Mad Dad, including the New Golf Mad Dad Bobble Hats.
- Price: £16.99
- Purchase: golfmaddad.co.uk
For the Little Ones (and big ones!)
Geeks Headquarters
Elevate game night with Pandemic from Geeks Headquarters. This cooperative game challenges players to save the world by curing deadly diseases—a fun holiday activity for family and friends.
- Price: £40
- Age: 8+ (2–4 players, 45 mins)
- Location: Geeks Headquarters, 23 Soresby Street, Chesterfield
- Purchase: Available in-store for in-store play or at-home enjoyment
StraightCurves
Add handmade charm to your holiday décor with StraightCurves’ Crocheted Festive Pudding Kit! This kit includes everything needed to make two adorable pudding baskets, perfect for holding holiday treats on your coffee table.
- Price: £16.00
- Location: StraightCurves, 104 Saltergate, Chesterfield
Purchase: https://www.straightcurves.co.uk/
Huckleberry Willow
Make them smile with these adorable Jellycat soft toys! Perfect for little ones and big ones!
- Price: From £12
- Location: Huckleberry Willow, St Mary’s Gate
- Purchase: huckleberrywillow.co.uk
The Little Ark
The Little Dutch stacking train from The Little Ark encourages playtime whilst helping little ones build their fine motor skills.
- Location: The Little Ark, Steeplegate, Chesterfield
- Price: £27.95
Gifts for Furry Friends
Dog Land
Keep your dog’s coat tangle-free with this conditioning spray. Pick it up from Dog Land to make a dog owner’s life stress-free.
- Price: £14
- Purchase: doglanddeals.com
Barkworthy Dog Emporium
Make Christmas dinner a family affair. This special doggy meal comes with a holiday cracker just for them.
- Price: £7.95
- Location: Barkworthy Dog Emporium, Theatre Yard
Discover more ways to shop, dine, and celebrate locally this Christmas at chesterfield.co.uk/christmas. Let’s make this holiday season one to remember by putting a twist on tradition in Chesterfield!
