Leeds is full to the brim with gorgeous gift shops, so why not try these gems out?
Let’s go shopping! You can find all sorts of original gifts in the shops of Leeds. Think stunning art and design photo books, lush-smelling candles made by hand and gorgeous plants to perk up any corner of your home, to name just a few.
Whether it’s a birthday that you’re buying for, the festive season is looming or you’re looking for something to surprise a loved one, a unique gift is waiting to be found in an indie shop near you.
Yellow Sunrise
Yellow Sunrise offers a beautifully curated collection of global goods. This stylish boutique is incense-scented, brightly coloured and packed with beautiful items from around the world.
Everything is ethically sourced with environmental and societal impact in mind, whether it’s a sake set from Japan, a kilim rug made in India or a salt lamp from the Himalayas. They also sell intricately carved Indian furniture if you want to splash out on a truly special gift.
Yellow Sunrise, Central Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DX.
Colours May Vary
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Nestled in the Corn Exchange, Colours May Vary has cult status in the Leeds indie gift shop scene. They’re known for their selection of beautiful art and design books and quirky magazines about everything from politics to plants, but they also sell a wide range of other gifts.
Choose from psychedelic mugs, Copenhagen-made crystal blobs, colourful prints and more. Shopping here means you’ll pick up things that can’t be found anywhere else!
Colours May Vary, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Art & Soul
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A brand new opening in Queens Arcade on Briggate, this vibrant addition to Leeds’ shopping scene is a true champion of independent art and design. Step inside to browse 250 indie makers and creators, with the shop bringing their signature warm and inviting atmosphere to the city following success in Hull and Beverley.
You can pick up presents you won’t find anywhere else. From prints to greeting cards, jewellery to crochet and charming trinkets, there’s sure to be something here to put a smile on their face.
Art & Soul, Queens Arcade, Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LF.
The Great Yorkshire Shop
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If your loved one is Yorkshire-born, or a convert to northern ways, The Great Yorkshire shop is the place to pick up a gift or two. Inside this Leeds Corn Exchange shop, you’ll find a veritable treasure trove of fine goods from local artists and makers.
From Yorkshire cookbooks to amusing graphic babygrows, they’ve got everything you could need or want. They even stock food and drink, including Leeds-inspired coffee blends they’ve created themselves.
The Great Yorkshire Shop, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Indie Makers
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This Leeds gift shop does exactly what it says on the tin. Proudly supporting solo businesses, Indie Makers is full to the brim with beautiful gifts, treats and trinkets, whether it’s a plant with a face made from felt or polymer clay heart-shaped earrings.
There’s no doubt you’ll pick up a totally unique gift for a loved one when you shop here, and what’s more, you’ll often find mini pop-ups from the makers themselves too, so you can meet the faces behind the gifts.
Indie Makers, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
On The Wall
Want to grab a present for someone who’s styling out their home? On The Wall is the gift shop for you. They have a huge selection of art prints, posters and greeting cards. Flick through the racks and discover anime posters, vintage Vogue covers and legendary music icon portraits.
You can even take your gift game up a notch with a custom frame. Their framers are members of the Fine Art Trade Guild, so you know it’ll be a beautiful job.
On The Wall, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Chirpy
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Found in the heart of Chapel Allerton, Chirpy is a design-led lifestyle store. It’s perfect for picking up gifts for the people who will appreciate locally produced, lovingly handmade items. Their offering is stylish, modern and fun, all from designers handpicked by the owner.
Choose from the likes of fringed cushions, gingham throws, patterned planters and more. You certainly won’t be stuck for choice here. They host shopping events and craft workshops run by local artists too.
Chirpy, 148 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4NZ.
Tandem
Tandem is a curated homeware and refill shop in Meanwood. Run by two designers with a love for interior styling, you can guarantee that you’ll see something effortlessly cool to take home. The store has a modern bohemian vibe, with new and ‘rescued’ items sitting side by side.
From beautifully speckled stoneware bowls to soft, patterned kimonos, their store is an education in aesthetics. Feeling peckish? The cosy coffee shop offers delicious baked goods to nibble on.
Tandem, 574 Meanwood Rd, Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4AZ.
Evergreen Gallery
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Evergreen Gallery is a contemporary gallery and studio, and if you’re shopping for unique, beautiful gifts in Leeds, this is definitely the place to go. Nestled in the cornucopia of Leeds Corn Exchange, this is the jewellery studio of master craftsman Stephen Roper.
He makes stunning rings, necklaces and earrings inspired by nature. You can buy ready-to-wear pieces from the gallery or commission your own. They also stock ceramics, cards and accessories.
Evergreen Gallery, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
Flavour Like Fancy
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With a mint green and watermelon pink shop front, you can’t miss the colourful Flavour Like Fancy in Headingley. Filled with bright and beautiful items, it really puts the products centre stage, showcasing the many talents of local and national makers.
You can pick up the likes of patterned pouches for make-up or stationary, original pin badges, charming ceramic mugs and more. With unique jewellery, wall prints, and even children’s clothing – all focusing on northern makers – there’s a brilliant gift here for just about anyone in your life.
Flavour Like Fancy, Arndale Centre, Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2UE.
Village
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Filled to the rafters with photobooks, magazines and zines from local and international artists, Village is one of the best places in Leeds to shop for gifts, particularly perfect for those who love contemporary art, fashion or design.
If you’re looking for something particularly special to inspire joy and delight, you can browse for hours until inspiration hits or the friendly staff can help you find something perfect. They’ve even got rare, collectible and signed editions.
Village, 10-12 Thornton’s Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LQ.
Fabrication Crafts
Fabrication Crafts is a two-in-one. A social enterprise and an absolute gold mine of goods from indie makers and crafters, it’s one of the best places in Leeds to shop for quirky gifts. They’ve been going for over 10 years and have all sorts on offer.
Whether it’s body butter to make you feel lush or driftwood art to adorn your home, finding that perfect gift for your loved one is easy here. You’ll probably find it hard to resist picking something up for yourself too!
Fabrication Crafts, 83 Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LH.
The Plant Point
The Plant Point is a rainforest right in the city centre. Behind the leaves are two sisters and plant lovers, ready to help you pick out the right plant or to give you advice to make sure your plants thrive.
Tucked away at the top of Leeds Corn Exchange, every nook and cranny is filled with plants to buy. From perfectly formed terrariums in unusually-shaped bottles to birds of paradise taller than you are, this is the perfect place to head if you’re buying a new home gift.
The Plant Point, Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BR.
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