Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester Gift Experiences

Up your reading game, learn from nonfiction authors and experts and give your brain a workout. 3-month membership for you, a friend or for two people to join together.

from £60.00

Who knew that just outside Leeds, in the seemingly innocuous market town of Otley, there lurks some dark and decidedly spine-chilling ghouls?

from £12.00

A cheesy two-hour city tour to discover local cheesemongers, learn about cheesemaking, sample diverse cheese, play cheese trivia with fizz - an entertaining and informative experience. You’ll feel Feta for it.

from £35.00

Manchester bite by bite. This is a food tour dedicated to introducing you to the food heroes of Manchester.  The places known only to the locals - hidden gems.

from £73.00

Spend 5 hours finding, identifying, and tasting wild ingredients and preserves. This is a foraging experience with a feast at the end.  Always wild.  Always sustainable.  Always delicious. Multiple locations. Northwest UK.

from £75.00

Book a seat in the heat! Relaxation and natural beauty at Crosby Coastal Park's authentic Scandinavian sauna. Relish the view in a handcrafted, wood-fired sauna, followed by an invigorating cold plunge or leisurely cool-off. 

from £15.00

Known for its music, football, and laid-back locals, Liverpool also boasts a very lively food culture.

from £69.00

Stockport is fast becoming ‘The New Berlin.’ This is a mouthwatering 3-hour tour, think local vendors, artisanal spirits, and fascinating stories.

from £59.00

This is all about Manchester's buzzing, independent food scene. The perfect start to a night on the town. Food, drinks + stories of the city's history and transformation. For Two.

from £240.00

  This is where you get to choose. There are 3 natural, holistic, and vegan workshops to choose from. Will you pour candles, make wax melts, or learn how to make bath teas?WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

from £40.00

A bar of soap. The best handmade bars should bring a touch of joy every time you wash your hands. The scent should permeate the room, and leave your skin feeling and smelling delicious.

from £65.00

Handcrafted by you using essential oils. A delightful escape from the everyday, as you immerse yourself in the art of crafting your own face products using natural ingredients.WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

from £40.00

A 2-hour taster session on how to make neon. Blow, stretch, and fuse - blow lamps provided.

from £145.00

An experience day to illuminate your weekend. 3 hours (or full day) of high voltage, as you watch demonstrations and learn how to twist your tubes.

from £165.00

Carnivorous plants form the basis for this rather exotic workshop, as you fill a terrarium with some rather hungry insect eaters.WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

from £55.00

Design a tote bag in this linocut print workshop.  From its natural cotton state to a studio-designed statement piece—you just gave the humble tote bag a makeover.

from £35.00

Tarot cards are the inspiration for this linocut workshop, or rather the designs, and why not?  Tarot images are distinctive and lend themselves to artistic interpretation.

from £35.00

One of the oldest alternative photography techniques. It’s simple and versatile.If you're a fan of cyan blue, then this is a workshop worth exploring.

from £40.00

Can’t get enough houseplants?  This is the class for you.  Propagation is tackled in this hands-on workshop, and not only will you have a mini terrarium to take home, but also several cuttings to grow on. Get ready for green fingers.WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

from £40.00

Eat your way around Leeds on a self-guided food tour. Your pace, your mates, your day (6 stops including pudding)

from £60.00

Bottle your own garden in this terrarium workshop—a miniature oasis to keep at home.WHAT’S THIS ALL ABOUT?

from £49.00

Bring the outside in—a miniature garden in a bottle! Learn how to wiggle plants and layer soils to create your own little paradise.

from £55.00

Eat your way around Leeds on a self-guided street food tour. Your pace, your mates, your day. 

from £55.00

This is your gateway to extraordinary outdoor adventures. If you are a lover of glamping, camping, or wild camping, this is the ultimate hassle-free holiday, in an iconic British Land Rover Defender.

from £250.00

Soy candles with a touch of ‘je ne sais quoi’. This workshop is a candle fanatic’s dream, as you learn to pour and scent your own soy candles.

from £49.00

Liverpool, world-famous for the Fab Four, but this tour is not all about the Beatles.  This is an insider's view of the Liverpool music scene, told from the point of view of the icon leading the tour.

from £60.00

One of the great musical cities, Manchester’s impact on popular culture makes this walk a perfect way to explore the city—sound by sound.

from £22.00

Everything you ever wanted to know about bees is covered in this workshop. Indeed, everything you ever wanted to know about honey is too. This is a hands-on immersive experience designed to introduce the layman to life inside the hive from a bee’s perspective.

from £75.00

Mastering candid urban street photography requires specialised skills. Natural light, shadows, and patience produce rewarding yet challenging images. Learning from a pro can elevate your street photography.

from £55.00

“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul,” a quote that inspires Claire, a certified forest bathing guide. Calm, knowledgeable, and encouraging, she embodies everything you need when learning this ‘Shinrin-yoku’ experience.

from £20.00

You’ve got the camera and now you fancy a bit of extra help…  maybe you feel you are not technically up to speed, or you would like to take your images up that extra notch creatively? You need this urban photography workshop!

from £85.00

  A gift for gardeners. Visit the expansive 154-acre garden project at RHS Bridgewater, Manchester.  From topiary and kitchen gardens to exotic plants and creative displays.  Inspiration at every turn. For 2.

from £38.00