The 2024 Bury St Edmunds Christmas Gift Guide

Bury St Edmunds has a wide variety of national and independent stores where you can find gifts for her, gifts for him, Secret Santa presents, stocking fillers, gifts for kids, or anyone in the family. Look through our gift guide for inspiration this Christmas, as well as some of the top destinations to make some purchases!

Purchase locally brewed beers, ales, and ciders from Beautiful Beers, Nethergate Brewery, and Adnams, or take a brewery tour or gin-making workshop at the Southwold-based brewery. For those who prefer to enjoy a glass of wine, Vino Gusto is home to wines from all over the world including France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Complement the perfect bottle of wine with gift vouchers for a homemade, locally sourced in the British Isles Cheese board from The Cheese Hole.  

Buying for someone with a sweet tooth? Perfect for stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts, Hotel Chocolat sells everything to satisfy your cravings, from hot chocolate to flavoured liquor and chocolate assortment boxes. You can even personalise your selection to make it that much more perfect. Marimba, the Suffolk Chocolatiers, offer a range of vegan and regular chocolate gifts, including Bucks Fizz buttons, Christmas cracker truffles, and various handmade selection boxes.  

With many independent jewellers, antique jewellery shops and high street favourites in Bury St Edmunds, Jewellery can make the perfect gift for her this Christmas. As well as little trinkets,  handbags, socks and other accessories, Accessorize has a wide range of jewellery suitable for all budgets and even has a children’s collection if you’re shopping for a little one. Shop for charms for bracelets, earrings, or necklaces at Pandora or browse the range of jewellery and watches at H Samuel. For a more unique piece, pop into Dipples Jewellers, Suffolk Jewellery & Antiques and Jewellery by Tony Strowger.

Bury St Edmunds is a treasure trove of giftware destinations perfect for finding unique presents.  Lisa Angel on Abbeygate Street is a jewellery and giftware brand offering a host of vibrant traditional and trend-led pieces; the brand is renowned for its great range of handmade products and boasts a sentimental selection of personalised options across jewellery, accessories, and homeware. Just a short stroll away in the arc Shopping Centre, Oliver Bonas offers a stylish collection of gifts, from chic fashion to quirky home decor, perfect for those who appreciate a modern aesthetic, or you can stop by Loft & Spires in The Traverse, a boutique brimming with an eclectic mix of exciting, quirky and unusual products for you or your home, as well as gifts for your family and friends, adding charm and character to any home. 

Bury St Edmunds is home to lots of high-street favourites and independent and vintage clothing shops. Anna, independent and initially founded in Norfolk, offers a range of beautiful women’s clothes and accessories with national and international labels. Other local, independent stores such as Javelin sell a range of designer brands and unique finds such as purses, hats,  sunglasses and handbags. Pocket Watch and Petticoats offer a range of unique retro glamour collections from the 1940s and 50s. National brands such as H&M and Primark offer excellent,  affordable presents, including smaller accessories perfect for stuffing in stockings! For vintage hunters or those who prefer a more one-of-a-kind gift, Sunrise, 3 Cats Vintage and Bohemia Vintage and Lifestyle all stock a range of unique clothing, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. 

Shoes are always a popular gift, and Bury St Edmunds has plenty of stores to help you find the perfect fit! Deichmann, Shoephoric, and Mr Shoes are just three of the shops available to browse, all stocking a range of high-end and more affordable brands; whether you’re on the hunt for style, comfort or both, you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for.

For a relaxing gift to pamper and treat someone who deserves it, get inspired by beauty and well-being. Bringing together phytotherapy and aromatherapy, L’Occitane stocks a range of products that make you look and feel good. Boots and Superdrug offer gift sets for men,  women, and children of all ages; both will also have great offers and deals, perfect for gifts to fill up stockings. The Body Shop creates products that are kind to you and the planet, using the best ingredients to make well-loved products. The Body Sanctuary is a small beauty salon that accepts the Bury St Edmunds gift card, making it an excellent choice for someone special. Shop for thoughtful presents at The Perfume Shop, which offers a wide range of perfumes and fragrances, including celebrity and high-end brands. 

Gifts that appeal to people’s hobbies and interests are a great way to show that you care. When searching for the perfect gift for a musically talented person, venture down to Balaam’s Music or Vinyl Hunter. Find vintage and new vinyl records of all genres or traditional stringed instruments like violins and cellos, flutes, saxophones, trumpets, and all kinds of brass and woodwind.  

If art is the hobby or interest of the person you are shopping for, Chelmer Fine Art is home to contemporary artworks of over 100 artists. Clarendon Fine Art hosts unique original works and limited edition statement pieces from some of the world’s most dynamic, talented street, pop,  and contemporary artists.

The Cycle King supplies a range of bikes and bike-related accessories, including helmets, lights, repair kits, and aids for young children learning to ride bikes. For those who prefer smaller versions of objects, Model Junction is the perfect stop for transport and model enthusiasts. Browse hundreds of cars, trains, planes, remote-controlled pieces, and miniature structures.

Not forgetting, of course, about the little ones this Christmas time. Plenty of shops, some already mentioned, that stock a great range of children’s clothes, toys and accessories.  However, if you are looking for something more specific, there are still many children’s stores.  Claire’s is a great place to shop for reasonably priced children’s jewellery, bags, and hair accessories. WHSmith and Smiggle has a range of children’s stationery, including notebooks,  pens, pencil cases and diaries, while Starling Toys is the perfect destination for all things toy-related! For babies and tiny tots, JoJo Maman Bebe sells reasonably priced children’s clothes,  nursery products and toys, ideal for a little one’s first Christmas or for anyone who is expecting.  When it comes to children’s fashion or accessories, Ada Baby is the perfect place to visit. It sells high-quality babywear using the most suitable materials for babies in neutral colours.

If you are struggling with what to buy for your loved ones this Christmas, why not opt for a Bury St Edmunds Gift Card? The Bury St Edmunds Gift Card is an excellent option for people who are a bit tricky to buy for, as it can be used in shops such as Buy the Light and The Parsley Pot, which specialise in candles, homeware, diffusers, and other small gifts or Waterstones, for the perfect book to delve into. 

The gift card can be used in various locations for activities like The Evidence Room, which is a great gift option for someone who loves adventure or testing their knowledge and problem-solving skills in an escape room. Other activity-based places to spend the gift card include The Apex, home to many comedians, live music, singing, and dancing, and The Angel Hotel, where an overnight stay or a delicious meal can be enjoyed.  

Browse all the shopping, entertainment and eating locations that accept the Bury St Edmunds gift card to find out where they can be spent!