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Christmas Gift Ideas

Discover the perfect gifts this season with our Oxford Road Corridor Gift Guide, showcasing the best cultural experiences, independent shops, and indulgent treats in the heart of Manchester. From tickets to world-class events and relaxing spa days to unique finds in local gift shops and food and drink vouchers for the city’s finest eateries, there’s something for everyone on your list.

Culture

Exterior HOME Theatre Arts Centre Manchester Oxford Road Corridor

HOME Gift Vouchers

Gift thrilling theatre experiences, the best in independent cinema and delicious meals with gift vouchers from HOME.

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The Midland Hotel

Treat someone special to a wellness spa day or an indulgent afternoon tea at the iconic Midland Hotel—perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

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Manchester Museum Shop

The Manchester Museum Shop offers products inspired by its collections, with a focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability. Purchases support the museum’s mission to promote cultural understanding and a sustainable future.a

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The Whitworth Shop

Visit the Whitworth Shop in-store or online to shop new and bespoke items perfect for gifting. Browse and buy exclusive products from local artists and makers alongside a range of prints and books linked to the gallery’s collection.

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Venture Arts Online Shop

Venture Arts is an award-winning visual arts organisation working with learning disabled artists. Venture Arts equips people to succeed as artists, advocates, cultural workers, educators, curators and critics. You can support their work by picking up incredible work from their online shop. You can also pick up some pieces from the Whitworth Shop.

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Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Shop

This year, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House celebrates ten years of honouring the life and works of Manchester’s renowned Victorian writer. Support the museum and take home a literary keepsake to cherish a piece of Manchester’s rich heritage.

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Castlefield Gallery Shop

Pick up limited edition prints, t-shirts and jewellery from the innovative contemporary art gallery and help them continue to supporting artists’ careers and talent development in Manchester.

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DJ Paulette Welcome to the Club

Manchester University Press

Manchester University Press publish over 200 books each year. Best sellers incluide Manchester unspun: How a city got high on music by Andy Spinoza, Mancunians: Where do we start, where do I begin? by David Scott and Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ by DJ Paulette
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An audience watching an event at Blackwell's Bookshop at University Green on Oxford Road

Blackwell’s Bookshop

Blackwell’s Bookshop at University Green on Oxford Road is home to a huge range of books, gifts, cards and stationery.

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Utility Gift Shop

This year use Utility Gift to guide your ideas and help you become a better gift giver. Head to their University Green store to discover the coolest gifts and the most unique design-influenced presents.

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Clocktower Florist

Pick up handmade Christmas Wreaths at Giraffe Flowers, choose from a selection of colours and styles in both artificial and fresh varieties, perfect for your table or front door.

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Food & Drink

Onda Circle Square

Onda Vouchers

Onda delivers one of Manchester’s best casual dining experiences. You can buy a voucher from £25 to £250 or a voucher to celebrate a special occasion

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A glass of beer at Bundobust Brewery

Bundobust Vouchers & Merch

The superb Bundobust Brewery is a go-to for anyone looking top quality Indian Street Food and Craft Beer. Book a table of give a gift card, they even do a cracking line of wearable merch.

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Hello Oriental Vouchers

Spread over three amazing floors, Hello Oriental boasts an Asian inspired bakery and cafe and an incredible Vietnamese restaurant.

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Zouk

Zouk offers some of Manchester’s finest Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Alongside gift cards, you can bring the flavours of Zouk home with their range of branded chutneys, oils and spices. They also have merchandise and even classes available in their online store.

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Exterior of The Eighth Day Shop & Cafe

The 8th Day Shop & Cafe

Speaking of sustainability, visit Eighth Day for organic advent calendars, cruelty-free perfume and cosmetics and lots of sustainable gift ideas as well as an incredible selection of food supplies for the festive season.

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