Gift giving is one of the season’s most time-honoured traditions, and this year people have been thinking longer and harder about which gifts to buy, and where to buy them from. With this in mind, we have curated a Discover Local, King’s Lynn Gift Guide to help you with your present shopping this year.
In this first of two guides, you will find a range of gifts, covering a variety of tastes and interests; from socks and bags to antiques and diamonds. All the gifts featured can be found in one of the many King’s Lynn town centre businesses, so not only will you be gifting a loved one, but you will also be supporting a local business this Christmas!
While we only have the space to mention a handful of businesses in this Gift Guide, we will be bringing you more ideas next week from a different selection of businesses. We hope this Guide inspires you to head into King’s Lynn Town Centre and explore the choice it has to offer. Remember to shop safely: Hands, Face, Space.
For the brand lovers amongst us, Ikon and Designs stock a wide range of labels which are increasingly difficult to find on the high street. Hype, Joules, Cath Kidston and Superdry to name but a few. So instead of defaulting to the internet for your branded gift needs, pop to town and shop local!
You can now browse the stores’ ranges online! To place an order visit: Ikon and Designs.
Not everyone is a lover of new and modern things, and for these people we suggest a gift from Blackfriars Antiques Centre. Based in Tower Street, the store is a treasure trove of goodies. From brooches to taxidermy, you will be sure to find a little something for the vintage lover in your life.
Blackfriars Antiques Centre has a great selection online too. Visit Blackfriars Antiques to check it out!
Got a friend or family member who loves anything with sparkle? Look no further! King’s Lynn boasts some excellent jewellers with impressively varied selections. Tim Clayton has an enviable amber collection, while Francis Wain is all about those twinkling jewels. And David Auker stocks some great, hard-to-find ranges such as Kit Heath and dcuk. Each of our featured jewellers can be found online too!
For details on all the jewellers’ products and services visit: Francis Wain, Tim Clayton and David Auker.
Buying for someone with expensive taste is always tricky. However, when you know where to look you can find some real steals and TKMaxx is a great place to start. Designer brands and great quality products at a fraction of the cost – it’s a no-brainer!
See what else TKMaxx has to offer online.
As much as we all like to receive thoughtful gifts, sometimes what we really need is a new pair of socks. If you’re shopping around for practical gifts this Christmas go and check out the great range of everyday electricals and toiletry sets in Boots. And for those trying to do practical with a twist, H&M are stocking some super funky socks!
Boots offer a reliable click & collect service for added convenience, place your order here: Boots.
Christmas is a special time for children and we know that presents play a big part in that! We highly recommend browsing Youngsters World, who boasts an extensive range of figurines and dolls, construction toys and arts and craft sets for all ages. For the plush toy fans, Jaine’s Gift Box has a beautiful selection of Jellycat and other cuddlies – they’re almost too cute to handle! And for the kids’ Christmas Day outfits, look no further than H&M who have a great range of festive jumpers!
For more children’s gift ideas, visit Youngsters World online. You can also place a click & collect order with Jaine’s Gift Box via their Facebook page.
Christmas shopping can be hard, especially when you don’t know what gifts to give! So this Christmas, why not support your local high street by purchasing a gift voucher? King’s Lynn hosts a variety of businesses whom offer vouchers; hair, nail and beauty salons, cafes, restaurants, and retailers of all kinds. And we know they will all be grateful for your support this Christmas!
We hope our Local Gift Guide has given you some shopping inspiration this festive season. For more gifting ideas, keep an eye out for the second instalment of the Discover Local, King’s Lynn Gift Guide which is sure to feature more great businesses. Until then, happy (safe) shopping!