Nine last minute Christmas presents and experiences you can only buy as gifts in Leeds

If you’ve left your Christmas shopping to the last minute, fear not - Leeds has plenty to offer when it comes to experiences.

By James Connolly

Published 10th Dec 2023, 11:30 GMT

From brewery tours to bespoke artisanal creations, the city offers unique gifts that can’t be picked up anywhere else.

So whether your loved one is a film fan or a culinary connoisseur, the present possibilities are endless on the vibrant streets of Leeds.

We’ve pulled together a list of nine last-minute gifts, each a testament to the distinctive spirit of the city, so you don’t have to worry about what to leave under the tree this year. Here’s the complete list –

Here are the best last minute Christmas presents that you can only buy in Leeds.

1. Last minute Christmas presents

Here are the best last minute Christmas presents that you can only buy in Leeds. Photo: National World

Local favourite Kirkstall Brewery offer tours of its impressive HQ for just £10 each. This would be an unforgettable Christmas gift, as it’s not just a present, but an opportunity to enjoy your favourite tipples in a fabulous setting - while learning about the amazing process of creating craft beer.

2. Kirkstall Brewery tour

Local favourite Kirkstall Brewery offer tours of its impressive HQ for just £10 each. This would be an unforgettable Christmas gift, as it’s not just a present, but an opportunity to enjoy your favourite tipples in a fabulous setting - while learning about the amazing process of creating craft beer. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

This Christmas, gift the art of culinary magic with the award-winning cooking classes at Leeds Cookery School. Led by top chefs in the Gipton venue, your generosity will support charity Zest's work, turning every dish into a gift that keeps on giving.

3. Leeds Cookery School

This Christmas, gift the art of culinary magic with the award-winning cooking classes at Leeds Cookery School. Led by top chefs in the Gipton venue, your generosity will support charity Zest's work, turning every dish into a gift that keeps on giving. Photo: Simon Hulme

The Leeds Food Tours are a celebration of Leeds' vibrant culinary scene. Discover a new favourite with this amazing Christmas present, with details available on its website - https://leedsfoodtours.com/

4. Leeds Food Tours

The Leeds Food Tours are a celebration of Leeds' vibrant culinary scene. Discover a new favourite with this amazing Christmas present, with details available on its website - https://leedsfoodtours.com/ Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Indulge in this uniquely enchanting Afternoon Tea at The Ivy Asia, where Asian-inspired flavours can be enjoyed in stunning surroundings. An Afternoon Tea Gift Card would be the perfect present to start the new year.

5. Afternoon tea at The Ivy Asia

Indulge in this uniquely enchanting Afternoon Tea at The Ivy Asia, where Asian-inspired flavours can be enjoyed in stunning surroundings. An Afternoon Tea Gift Card would be the perfect present to start the new year. Photo: Simon Hulme

Unwrap the gift of cheese at tasting events run by George and Joseph, in Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. The regular sessions celebrate artisanal cheeses and are curated by the team of passionate cheesemongers. More details can be found on the shop’s website.

6. Cheese tasting at George and Joseph

Unwrap the gift of cheese at tasting events run by George and Joseph, in Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. The regular sessions celebrate artisanal cheeses and are curated by the team of passionate cheesemongers. More details can be found on the shop’s website. Photo: Simon Hulme