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Swindon Designer Outlet
Searching for the ideal gift for a cherished someone, be it a special friend or beloved family member? No matter the occasion – whether it's a birthday, Christmas, or anniversary – you'll discover a diverse selection at Swindon Designer Outlet Village.
Swindon Designer Outlet offer a great range of designer labels at discounted prices, with specific festive sales taking place at many of the stores.
They're even hosting late night shopping from 10:00-20:00!
Bounce-R-Us Toys
Bounce-R-Us Toys supply an array of toys that would make the greatest Christmas present for your little one. They sell brand new children's toys at excellent prices.
They have some brilliant stocking fillers that are at great prices too so you don't have to stretch your budget this Christmas.
Stock changes all the time so you'll always be able to find something your little one has their eye on.
Railway-Inspired Gifts From STEAM
Make their Christmas this year with a railway-inspired gift from STEAM. Discover clothing and toys, including luxury GWR Socks, annual Gift Season Tickets, Brewer the Bear and much more.
Every purchase made supports the Museum.
Shop online HERE!
Weekend Away
The more we share the more we have – Leonard Nimoy
Christmas is not only about presents but the presence of both family and friends brought together by the season of festivity and cheer. Avoid time spent together ending with the year by giving the gift of a shared experience.
TGtS recommends;
Gift vouchers for Chiseldon House, De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, The Leonardo Hotel, Doubletree by Hilton, Stanton House Hotel
- Hotel break
- A Spa day
- A meal
Mamas Christmas Hampers
Ultimate Christmas Hampers £40
- 1KG Sweet Jar
- Chocolate Bag
- Christmas Fudge Slab
- After Dinner Fudge Slab
- Baileys Fudge Slab Biscuit Bag
- 2 Hot Chocolate Spoons
Christmas Eve Box £25
- Christmas Sweet Box
- Christmas Fudge Slab
- 2 Christmas Lollipops
- Popcorn Bag
- 2 Hot Chocolate Spoons
Restaurant Vouchers
Thank your employees, business partners or clients with a delicious restaurant voucher. It's great to support local and this is one of the best ways. Giving the gift of food is just the ultimate present!
TGtS Recommends:
Lighting Bug
Know someone who has recently moved house? Perhaps you have a friend who loves homeware? Whatever it may be, the Lighting Bug should be your first port of call this Christmas when looking for the ultimate homeware gift.
Lighting Bug is a family run business that opened in 2003. They specialise in lights and shades and showcase the widest variety of lighting in Wiltshire with over 2000 fittings on display and within their catalogues.
This Christmas they're also offering a selection of beautiful festive lighting and shades for indoor and outdoor use that would make the perfect gift for someone this Christmas.
Homeware Gifts
Do you know someone who loves homeware?
If so, we've got some homeware and furniture shops that provide the ultimate gift for those who love homeware or may have moved house.
TGt Favourites: Fabb Furniture
Prime Theatre
Do you have a potential star in your family? If so, why not give them a fantastic gift card to attend Prime Youth Theatre's fantastic acting workshops!
Prime Theatre is Swindon’s only professional theatre company. They make professional productions for children and young people that tour schools and venues across the UK. The organisation runs Prime Youth Theatre for 150 young people aged 5-25 years, who enjoy weekly workshops learning acting techniques and other theatre skills.
It's the perfect gift for that shining star!
Minety Festival
The gift of a memory may just be the best present.
Treat your loved one to tickets to Minety Music Festival 2024!
Minety Music Festival has over 80 bands and acts across 4 stages taking place across 3 days over the weekend from 4th July - 7th July 2024.
There will be brilliant music, a delicious variety of food and a house Bar, Gin & Prosecco Bar and Cocktail Tiki Bar!
Treat with a Treatment Gift
Show someone you care this season with the gift of wellness. As pleasant as the season is it can also be a large contributor to unwanted stress as we actively try to meet the growing demands that the festivities bring.
Treat a loved one to some time out with a treatment, a salon visit, or hair tools & products to help them pamper themselves in the comfort of their own homes.
TGts recommends;
- Treatment vouchers: Gem's Beauty, Spa6, The Vaulted
- Salon Vouchers: Distinction, Gem's Beauty, Chickkks
- Nail Salon Vouchers: Chickkks Hair & Nail Salon
AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE
Book an Afternoon Tea for two, Quality time with each other! An Afternoon Tea is a great way to spend quality time with one another - something you may not usually have time for.
Plus, what could be better than tucking into delicate pastries, a selection of delicious finger sandwiches and warming tea?
TGts Recommends;
Active Gifts
Why not chime activity into the New Year with an activity voucher?
Get out on the lakes in the new year (wetsuits available) and treat someone to an outdoor adventure with South Cerney Outdoor! Choose from a huge range of activities including; canoeing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, windsurfing, archery, snorkelling or free water swimming!
DB Max organises running, duathlon, triathlon, cycling and OCR events. They hold hundreds of events for those who love keeping fit and setting themselves a challenge.
TGtS also recommends;
Active Reality, Adventure Point, DB Max, Swindon & Cricklade, Longleat, Lydiard House, South Cerney Outdoors, West Country Waterpark
Theatre Tickets
Are you looking for a Christmas gift for someone special? Perhaps you want to get them something a bit different this year, or maybe they're notoriously difficult to buy for or already have everything they want!
Forget socks and forget shower-gel gift sets, surprise them with something they'll really love and give the gift of live Theatre.
Where: Wyvern Theatre & Prime Theatre
Price: £ Various
Skydive Vouchers
Christmas shopping in lockdown? Not a problem!
Why not start by buying one of Skydive Netheravon's fabulous skydive vouchers for that special person who likes an adventure?
Skydiving vouchers for tandem jumping or for those who like a real adventure; want to jump solo and become a real skydiver.
Go online at https://www.netheravon.com/tandem/ or email [email protected].
The next adventure is just around the corner!
Gym Membership
Gift: Gym Membership
From: David Lloyd
About: Is your someone special looking to get fit and healthy as their new years resolution? Or maybe you know someone with a passion for fitness and sports? If so, you've come to the right place as we have some great recommendations.
Swindon has lots of top gyms available that provide memberships so check them out!
Price: Various
Splash of Colour
Sometimes the simplest gifts send the best message! Why not give your special someone a beautiful Bouquet from TGtS faviourte florists; Little Gems
With 22 years of floristry experience, they offer beautiful fresh design ideas and create amazing flowers to suit anyone! They are an independent florist, with a passion for all areas of floristry!
Travel Vouchers
Gift someone some Barnes Coaches vouchers and they can turn it in to pretty much anything!
Barnes coaches offer a wide range of holidays, day trips and tours. Help towards a day trip, theatre trip or contribute towards a holiday.
Simply give them a call on 01793 821303, tell them how much you'd like to gift and they will create a personalised voucher tailored to your request and you can include your own message to make the present extra special.
MBROS Superstore
Leading up to Christmas it is predicted that 6 million rolls of Sellotape will be sold in the UK. However, whenever you need it you can never find it!
Stock up on Sellotape and other Christmas goodies at MBROS Superstore, home to a wide selection of toys, homeware, gifts, novelty goods, beauty products and much more all at amazing discounted prices.
Escape Room Games
Know someone who loves solving riddles and puzzles? We've found the perfect gift for them! Co-Decode, a live escape room in Swindon, stock a series of Escape Room games in a board/card game format that you can play at home.
From 'Sub Terra' to 'CREW - A Spaceship Bridge Simulator', their vast selection is bound to have something that suits you! Please call Co-Decode 07759 185264 ahead of visiting to purchase a game to confirm that they open.
Co-Decode have also launched their incredible physical Christmas vouchers! Printed on kraft paper and embossed with gold foil, they're the most impressive gift voucher you'll ever see! They are also offering Christmas gift package deals such as; pick a voucher value and combine it with an Exit game og your choice and you'll get the voucher, eco-friendly gift wrapped and posted for FREE, so make sure to head on over to their website to find out more.
Cadbury Christmas Hamper
The festive season is fast approaching so it's time to start thinking about the gifts you're giving to your loved ones.
Whether you're searching for the perfect gift for your mum, dad, partner or your best friend, Cadbury's selection of chocolate Christmas hampers are the most delicious gift.
They offer Christmas family hampers to hampers for couples, to their gift baskets which are tailored to suit the needs of different people. And if you want to go one step further, why not make your own hamper with them?
Cleaning Vouchers
Sgt Clean Ltd is a cleaning company offering ‘Military Standard cleaning’. They service Swindon, Chippenham, Cirencester, Reading, and their surrounding areas.
Cleaning things like your driveway can be a task that we never tick off, but from the help of Sgt Clean you could give someone the gift of a cleaning voucher this Christmas so they don't have to do those boring jobs this Christmas. From gutter cleaning, window cleaning, driveway or patio cleaning, Sgt Clean really do offer it all.
West Country Water Park Vouchers
Christmas shopping for an active friend or family member?
Why not start by buying one of West Country water Park's convinient vouchers for that special person who likes an adventure? Enjoy water skiing, outdoor open-water swimming, paddleboarding and numerous other water based activities!
Depending on the amount you spend, you'll be treated to extra benefits! Spend £60 and recieve a free short wetsuit or spend £150 for a free long wetsuit.
Go online at https://westcountrywaterpark.co.uk/massive-summer-sale/
The next adventure is just around the corner!
Holiday Vouchers
Christmas shopping for an adventure seeking friend or family member?
Why not start by buying one of Not Just Travel's vouchers for that special person who likes an adventure? Enjoy expert travel expertise and planning!
Go online at https://www.notjusttravel.com/ to begin planning.
Cotswold Lakes Brew Co
Why not browse Cotswold Lake Brew Co's pale ales, largers and beers in your Christmas Gift search! Why not give your special someone a beautiful package from TGtS favourite; Cotswold Lakes Brew Co.
These locally made drinks are all gluten free and vegan too, so even your pickiest friend will be all set!
Check out their range of drinks here.
ECO FRIENDLY GIFTS
Action Net Zero want to help create a greener net zero future, which is why they've created an array of eco-friendly gifts that you can get your special someone this Christmas.
The Plastic Free Shop offer an array of beautiful gifts such as:
- On the Go Gift Boxes
- Recycled Stainless Steel Cup
- Plastic Free Stationary Gift Box
- Seedball Natural History Museum Gift Box
- Pamper Gift Box
- Gardener's Gift Box
- And so much more!
So if you're looking for that perfect gift for one of your loved ones, why not be a little more eco-friendly and gift one of these amazing gifts from The Plastic Free Shop.
Dash Couriers
If you find yourself running behind with your Christmas present deliveries this year or facing a tight deadline, consider the convenience and reliability of a courier service.
We recommend TGt favourite Dash Couriers, a Swindon-based family-run courier service.
Dash Couriers offer same-day delivery for destinations surrounding Wilitshire and London. Additionally, new for 2023, Dash Couriers have added a sustainable delivery option! This sustainable service will deliver your Christmas presents whilst providing a minimal harm to the environment, using 100% electric vehicles during delivery!