Buy Local This Christmas
Buy Local This Christmas in Hereford & Worcester
Small independent businesses are the heart and soul of our towns and cities. They add spice and character to our high streets that large chains simply can’t offer. 
That local variety and character is great for ‘us locals’ and is the absolute life blood of our tourism industry too, bringing more money into our local economy. But our highstreets are changing, small independent businesses are often struggling, many sadly close down. We all seem to agree that it’s not good to lose these ‘lovely locals’ but the reality is, this is in our hands!
Remember when the word ‘Amazon’ only invoked images of rainforests? Now it seems to be the go-to for our shopping, and that is possibly the biggest threat to our lovely local businesses.
Not all local businesses have shops or websites of course, but behind them all is a local person trying to make a living or supplement their income. Every time you choose to buy from a local business, more of your money stays within the local community. Those business owners hire local workers, use local services, and support other nearby businesses too. Buying locally doesn’t just keep their shop open, their website running, or give them a little additional money to supplement their main income. Your purchases help pay the bills, put food on the table, pay for their children to go to local clubs, or for the family to keep a beloved pet fed and healthy.
You can help support local business owners across Herefordshire and Worcestershire this Christmas (and beyond), by simply visiting their shop or website, or even their social media page, and buying one or two (or more, more is good!!) items from them.
What will be in your stocking? When you write your list for Santa, why not add items from local independents, local makers and creators, bakers and crafters. Many sell gift vouchers too, so you can pick what you like if you happen to get one in your stocking this year!
To help you find local and buy local for Christmas 2025, here are some to choose from. This article (and its business listings) has been created free of charge to help YOU to support THEM.
To help further, the listings are in sections: Activities, Bakes & Makes, Books, Cafes & Restaurants, Clothing & Accessories, Clubs & Classes, Crafts, Experiences, Jewellery, Health & Wellbeing, Pamper, and Photographers.
If you would like your business added to the list, please email with details, it’s free! HerefordandWorcester@raring2go.co.uk
Activities
Oaker Wood Leisure is the ultimate day out and a voucher is the perfect gift, offering memories to last a lifetime. You can choose from private quad trekking, escape room, private clay shooting session, and children’s activity day vouchers. Details here.
Flip Out Hereford is the flippin’ best fun! This huge indoor inflatable arena has drop slides, free fall jump, ninja wipeout, the travelator, soft play and even an inflatable ar
ea just for toddlers. A firm favourite with the magazine readers, you can buy the Flip Out gift pack – a box of Flip Out goodies (including a 1 hour bounce voucher) perfect for wrapping and opening, or a gift card where you can set the value. Details here.
See also ‘clubs & classes’ section for pottery painting and art classes.
Bakes & Makes
Celia’s Bakes is a Newent based council registered homebaker who bakes to order. Offering traditional fruit Christmas cakes, Christmas sponges and cupcakes, cookies, fudge and truffles. Details here.
Caption Catering offers delicious food, beautifully made, for every occasion, with beautiful home-cooked food and cakes for every special moment. From canapes, buffets, afternoon teas, grazing tables, buffet platters, through to the most amazing celebration cakes. They even offer workshops & classes. Details here.
Books
Rossiter Books is a lovely independent bookshop in Monmouth, Ross On Wye, and Leominster. At Rossiter Books you will receive a friendly welcome, expert advice, an extremely high level of customer service, and you’ll find a carefully curated range of books ranging across fiction, non-fiction, children’s and adults. Details here.
Cafes and Restaurants
The Hub at St Peters, in Peterchurch, Herefordshire, serves delicious, home cooked food and home baked cakes.
Gift vouchers are available in various denominations and can be redeemed against bills for drinks, cakes, hot meals and snacks. Details here.
Clothing & Accessories
Little Chic Children’s Clothes and Toys Boutique in Ross on Wye specialise in Organic Cotton clothes for babies, toddlers and big kids. They also sell Maternity, Nursing and Twinning clothes. They also have a range of traditional wooden toys, soft fluffy toys, first baby toys, sensory and stress toys, bath toys, education toys, Lego, Games and Puzzles. If you can’t visit the shop, you can order from their website. Details here.
Clubs & Classes
Yat Pottery offers classes in fine art and ceramics, with 1-1 tuition, group classes, and workshops. Why not treat a loved one to the gift of trying a new hobby, or a gift to help them brush up on their current skills? They can try out painting in oils, watercolours or acrylics. They could try a pottery lesson, with taster sessions for up to 4 people, and workshops for groups of up to 8. If pottery painting is more ‘their thing’ you can decorate pre-made pieces in the studio, from fun items like unicorns and mermaids, to cups and bowls. Vouchers are available, starting from £20, just contact the studio to ask! Details here.
Crafts
Prince J Crafts is a wonderful small business, creating personalised gifts and decorations to order. There are lots of photos and ideas on the Facebook page, from bags to baubles, T-shirts and cards, and everything in between! See the Facebook page here.
Knots at No.29 makes and sells gorgeous macrame plant hangers and accessories. Based in Worcester, you will find Knots at No.29 at craft fairs and stalls. But don’t worry if you can’t make those, you can buy through the Etsy shop here. For photos and details, see the Facebook page here.
Experiences
The Courtyard offers something for everyone, all age groups, all interests. E-vouchers and physical vouchers are available, so let your loved ones choose from a huge variety of shows, films, live screenings and even memberships. Physical vouchers can also be spent in the Cafe Bar and the Shop. Details here.
Worcester Theatres also sell gift vouchers which can be used across any of their venues, from large scale productions at Swan Theatre to music and comedy at Huntingdon Hall. A gift voucher is the perfect pressie for anyone! Details here.
Jewellery
Forever Keepsakes and Jewellery I preserve all things from ashes, breastmilk, clothing, fur & flowers and turn it into bespoke art and jewellery. We have a huge collection of stainless steel, sterling silver and gold jewellery including over 50 ring options at affordable prices. I also give the option to have videos of their keepsake pieces made so you can watch the process and know that your special keepsakes are treated with the upmost love and respect whilst in my hands. View my Etsy shop here and my Facebook page here.
Jawja create and sell unique, handmade polymer clay jewellery. You won’t find another pair of earrings the same, they are as unique as the person receiving them. Utterly gorgeous, and something to suit all styles and outfits. Details here.
Health & Wellbeing
Delvealchemy offers handcrafter botanical wellness products, including herbal teas, aromatherapy mists, and nourishing body oils crafted with tradition wisdom and ethically sourced ingredients. Gift sets are available too – the perfect gift for a loved one. Details here.
Mel offers naturopath / homeopath assessments, Reiki treatment, Hopi Ear Candling, Mindfulness Course, and coaching in Empowerment, Therapeutic Art coaching, Moon Illumination, and Sacred Healing Circle. Gift vouchers are now available for all treatments, coaching packages, trainings and events — small envelopes that open into calm, clarity, and renewal. Call Mel on 07825 325934
Pamper
That Natural Bride Vibe doesn’t just work with brides! Charlotte (based in Ross on Wye) also offers evening/ event make-up and hair. Why not treat your loved one to voucher for a glam up?! And if you fancy a pamper, why not ask Santa for a voucher, which you can redeem when you like, ready for a special event or occasion. Contact me today to ask about vouchers. My details are on the website here.
Nailed It With Jess With a private Home Studio in Ledbury, it’s the perfect place for some ‘me time’. Nailed it with Jess is a professional gel nail tech and artist – go along with your ideas and images, to get your bespoke look. A voucher for a loved one would make a great gift, contact Jess for more information. Details here.
Endless Nails & Beauty by Chloe Qualified, insured and experienced nail tech and beautician in Ross-On-Wye, Chloe offers gels and acrylics for the perfect nails, as well as waxing and lash tints. Gift vouchers are available too. Details here.
Paradox Aesthetics is a fully established, five star rated clinic based right in the heart of the City, on Foregate Street, Worcester. They offer a full range of injectable and skin treatments, and gift vouchers are available to purchase. Details here.
