The big day is just round the corner so it's time to get your Christmas shopping done and dusted.
And why not support our wonderful independent shops whilst doing so?
As a city that thrives on independent traders, it’s no surprise that when it comes to Christmas shopping, Leeds has limitless places to find everything from an office Secret Santa gift to a heartfelt gift for a loved one to treasure forever, all which support a local shop owner or artist.
From one-of-a-kind vintage finds to handmade gifts and foodie hampers, we've got you covered.
Colours May Vary
Upstairs in The Corn Exchange
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If the person you're buying for is a lover of books, stationary, art...or basically anything aesthetically pleasing, then Colours May Vary is the spot for them.
This wonderful indie stocks a huge selection of magazines, unique little trinkets from local artists and a fabulous card selection for those special people in your life.
Art and Soul Hub
Queens Arcade, Briggate
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If you’re looking for gifts that are a little bit different and quirky this year, then look no further than Art and Soul Hub.
This absolute Aladdin’s cave of trinkets, prints and jewellery has just opened inside the Queens Arcade, and they’re showcasing 250 indie makers and their wonderful work.
Indie Makers
Corn Exchange
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This is the spot for that quirky person in your life. Find everything from holographic stickers and slogan pins to handmade vases, Indie Makers is a proper treasure trove of gifts that will put a smile on anyone's face.
Giant Kitten
Corn Exchange
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Home to all things vintage and new Japanese products, this Pop culture store also has the best Jelly Cat selection ever which is a reason in itself to pop in whilst doing your Christmas shopping.
Honey
Corn Exchange
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Don't know what to buy that one person who is too cool for school? This iconic vintage shop stocks the best curated women's fashion with a focus on Y2K and it is absolutely everything.
The Cheesy Living Co
Corn Exchange, Oakwood, Pudsey
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For the foodie in your life, get yourself over to The Cheesy Living Co and craft your own perfect little hamper.
We're talking tinned fish, gorgeous olive oil, canned cocktails and of course lots, and lots, of cheese. We'd love to wake up to this on Christmas morning and tuck into it over the festive period.
Latitude
The Calls
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You can't go wrong with a proper good bottle of wine, and you'll find that in abundance at Leeds' best wine shop Latitude.
Not only that, but you can also find a huge selection of unique spirits which always make a good gift - and they can even be cracked open on the big day.
Welcome Skate Store
Thornton's Arcade
For the skater boy or girl in your life, you've got to pop into Welcome Skate Store. Here they stock all the latest apparel, accessories and skate hardware and the staff are super friendly and knowledgable if you need any help with what to pick.
North South Vintage
Lands Lane
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For the fashionista who loves to pull a look, North South Vintage stock some fabulous pieces which you won't find anywhere else.
From vintage leather jackets to striking graphic tees, they've got you covered.
Crash Records
The Headrow
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You can't go wrong with a new vinyl under the Christmas tree and Crash Records is the perfect place to go no matter what genre your lucky recipient is into.
You can also find CDs, merchandise and posters here too.
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just two months' time and some major plans and changes have been announced.
Although Pop Princess Zara Larsson might want us to believe "Summer isn't over yet", it's safe to say that the recent downpours we've had across West Yorkshire disagree.
Leeds Christmas Markets are also ringing in the new season with a jam-packed video posted to social media announcing all the current plans and changes for its 2026 schedule.
This year, outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi are stepping up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular and are organising a celebration where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November with plenty of Yorkshire-centric stalls / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
In a video uploaded to its social accounts, foodie expert and Little Bao Boy Founder James 'Jimmy Chews' Ooi was given the honour of revealing all these exciting plans.
Informing everyone that "You best come hungry", Ooi noted that some of the phenomenal vendors taking part include La Grassa and The Savvy Baker.
Real Markets Yorkshire and Stump Cross Caverns are also getting into the Christmas spirit and setting up their own stalls at Leeds City Square this November.
La Grassa is just one of many familiar foodie faces returning to Leeds Christmas Markets / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Rated restaurants and bars are contributing to the festive frenzy too, like Cabaret Thursdays at Italian restaurant Bibi's and beer garden destination Green Room are hosting singalongs at Leeds Christmas Markets.
There will be plenty of activities for families happening all around the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire like elf-themed scavenger hunts, various elves on various shelves and lots of live music.
If it wasn't apparent already, in the words of Jimmy Chews himself, there's about to be "So much Christmas that Mariah Carey is going to look like the Grinch".
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November and there will be plenty of exciting announcements to the upcoming celebrations ahead of the big day.
Popular TV channel playing Christmas films 24/7 is now back on air in the UK
Emily Sergeant
Think it's too early for 'C word'? Never mind, you've already clicked on this article.
Sure, we may only be into our second full week of September, but given the fact the weather these past couple of days hasn't exactly screamed summer, it already feels like the festive season is around the corner - but whether or not you think it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, it’ll soon be too tricky to escape from.
Especially not when the famous TV channel showing festive film favourites non-stop is now back on air in the UK.
Yes, you heard that right - Christmas films, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
If you’re ready to wave goodbye to summer, and in welcome autumn and winter with open arms, then there's arguably no better way of getting into the festive spirit than with the long-awaited and highly-anticipated return of the TV channel that's charmed audiences for over half a decade now.
GREAT! Christmas the UK’s biggest seasonal channel, and it's now live on Sky, Freesat, Freeview and Virgin Media.
You can expect almost four months of back-to-back seasonal movies.
The 24-hour feel-good and free-to-air channel will be bursting with non-stop Christmas spirit, and will be showing a heartwarming lineup of festive films - including some absolute fan-favourite classics that make it to screens every year without fail, alongside some cheesy Hallmark classics, new channel premieres, and so much more.
Viewers will find GREAT! Christmas on Freeview channel 51, Sky 319, Sky (Glass/Stream) 317, Virgin channel 424, and Freely channel 47.
Clementine Hall -
5th December 2025 
