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CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING GUIDE 2020

Have friends or relatives who are impossible to buy for? Fear not, this guide contains 13 alternative and wonderful gift giving ideas suitable for all wish lists.

To take the strain out of Christmas shopping this year Hilton has introduced a great range of gift vouchers you can just choose the amount and your loved ones can choose to use for hotel stays, treats in the restaurant with everything from Bottomless Brunch, Afternoon tea or Dinner the choice is theirs.

With 6 months validity you have the security of added flexibility. Purchase here.

Shop the 200 Degrees Coffee Christmas range from stocking fillers to serious home brew stuff – perfect gifts for the ‘coffee people’ on your list!

Buying for an extra fussy coffee lover? Let them choose their own roast with a coffee subscription voucher. Shop here.

Whether it’s a special occasion or simply a lovely surprise, the Future Inn hotel gift vouchers make the perfect treat for the special person in your life.

All vouchers are valid for 12 months.  Afternoon tea starts from £14 per person and bed and breakfast from just £89 for 2 people! Find out more here.

If you’re searching for a Christmas present with a difference, look no further than gift vouchers for Cardiff International White Water.

Located near the city centre, the exciting, on demand water sport facility offers adrenaline-fuelled activities including White Water Rafting, Indoor Wave and Air Trail.

The perfect gift for family and friends to enjoy memorable times together, the vouchers start from just £10 and are valid for six months (age restrictions and terms and conditions apply).

Buy yours now here, from the centre’s reception or by calling 029 2082 9970.

Our gin making experience is the ultimate present for any gin enthusiast. This experience includes a G&T on arrival, a tour of Hensol Castle Distillery and the chance to make your own bespoke bottle of gin with our master distiller.

  • Only £95 per person (Thursday)
  • Only £110 per person (Friday – Sunday)
  • Only £150 for two (Thursday – Sunday and two people sharing one still and one 70cl bottle of gin)

Please note: the distillery opens in Spring 2021.

More information here.

With 2020 being the year to stay at home, why not treat your loved ones to a well-deserved night away?

The hotel is located just off Cardiff’s Queen Street, so the recipient will be in the middle of it all! The gift vouchers come in £10, £25, £50 & £100. More information here.

Vouchers

You can now purchase Honest Burgers’ vouchers online for eat-in and takeaway for yourself or to send as a gift. Find out more here.

Butcher’s Dozen

This is a real treat for burger enthusiasts. Honest Burgers’ take on a baker’s dozen offers 13 burgers throughout next year – that’s our monthly special each month and an Honest at Home DIY Burger Kit.

The recipient will receive a gift wrapped keyring unique to them which unlocks their burger on each visit and gains them access to the Honest Federation – an exclusive world of content, tasting and events throughout the year.

Or – opt for Half Dozen

There is a limited chance to buy these between now and Christmas as they are only released four times a year, so get yours in the bag before Christmas.
Our butcher’s dozen is around a £50 saving on a year of burgers

This one is something special and comes in half dozens too. That’s six monthly specials plus an Honest at Home kit for two. Click here to order.

Jess Glynne – One of the UK’s hottest artists, Jess Glynne, will bring her vibrant brand of pop music to Cardiff’s most historic and stunning outdoor concert site adding to the long list of shows successfully staged there in recent years. More information here: What’s On? Jess Glynne at Cardiff Castle

Olly Murs – With special guests from Scouting for Girls. More information here: What’s On? Olly Murs at Cardiff Castle

International superstar Michael Buble will now be returning to Cardiff to play the historic and iconic Cardiff Castle. More information here: An evening with Michael Buble | Thu, 22 Jul 2021 (cardiffcastle.com)

Multi-million selling recording artist Bryan Adams is coming to the UK next summer and will bring his spectacular open-air show to the iconic setting of Cardiff Castle. More information here: What’s On? Bryan Adams at Cardiff Castle

Whether it’s a special occasion or simply a lovely surprise, the Park Plaza gift vouchers make the perfect treat for the special person in your life. Choose from one of the many Afternoon Tea experiences or select a Spa Experience as the ideal luxurious present.

View gift vouchers here.

Share the wonder of Whittard this festive season and Visit the Christmas emporium either in store inside Queen’s Arcade or online. For someone who can never make up their mind, how about the Christmas Taster Gift Box, complete with Christmas Pudding All Butter Biscuits and hot chocolate stacking tins – yum!

Shop here.

Edwards’ gift vouchers are ideal for all your loved ones! There’s something very special about giving the gift of new lifelong memories and our vouchers can be redeemed against family holidays, city breaks, day trips and much more to make this a reality.

To purchase yours simply call their offices on 0144320204 or visit www.edwardscoaches.co.uk.

Visit the Cardiff Blues shop for the official merchandise for the 2020/21 season, the perfect present for the rugby fanatic! From official matchday kits, hoodies, accessories and bobble hats for stocking fillers, all available here.

13. FOR CARDIFF GIFT CARD

A Gift Card FOR Cardiff can be spent in over seventy businesses across Cardiff city centre from big names like John Lewis and Marks & Spencer to independent favourites like Bar 44, Wally’s Deli and Hobo’s Vintage.

Shopping local has never been more important and our gift cards are a great way to support the businesses of Cardiff. Cards are valid for a whole year from purchase so they let you buy now and spend later regardless of restrictions. You can purchase a card of any value from £10-£500 here.