Turnbull’s Lemmington Christmas Hamper
A little taste of Christmas, wrapped up in one wonderful hamper. Turnbull’s Lemmington Christmas Hamper brings together the very best of Northumbrian produce, festive favourites and award-winning treats including Northumbrian Bakehouse Biscuits, Turnbull’s Fudge, locally made preserves, traditional panettone, Turkish delight and Christmas cake. There’s also an award-winning Alnwick Rum Christmas pudding from Proof of the Pudding and Cambrook’s delicious Cocktail Nuts, which were awarded three stars at the Great Taste Awards. Beautifully presented and packed with festive flavours, it’s a wonderful gift for anyone who loves really good food. Available from Turnbull’s Northumbrian Food Hall in Alnwick. www.turnbullsfood.co.uk
New Beaujolais!
Beaujolais Nouveau is the essential addition to your wine rack at this time of year. Released every year on the third Thursday of November, this juicy, fruity red is a celebration of the harvest and an opportunity to taste the first grapes of 2026. If you can keep hold of it long enough, it’s a great Christmas dinner wine too! Victor Indigo November is offering a choice of three different bottles, starting from £14. All three are available to pre-order, or pop in after release day – whilst stocks last. www.victorindigonovember.co.uk
Merry Cheesemas
If our Dream Cheese Board feature has inspired you, Northumberland Cheese Company’s Merry Cheesemas Box is just the ticket! It contains a mix of cheese, crackers, chutney, sweet treats and crisps, and makes an ideal gift for friends and families (or for you). Priced at £50. www.northumberlandcheese.co.uk
Brocksbushes’ Chocolate Brownie Yule Log
For those who believe there’s no such thing as too much chocolate, Brocksbushes’ chocolate brownie yule log is the ultimate festive indulgence. Featuring rich, fudgy brownie layers, caramel sauce, a coffee buttercream centre and a decadent chocolate finish, it’s crafted by their in-house team and makes a perfect as an after-dinner treat, guaranteed to delight guests and satisfy even the most devoted chocolate lover! Serves 8-10. Order online for collection a few days before Christmas. Priced at £29.95. www.brocksbushes.co.uk/pages/christmas-shop
Perfect plates
Jesmond cheeserie Grate don’t just stock tasty cheese, you can also find something beautiful to put it on! Their range of Fine Cheese Co kitchenware includes a camembert baker (£21.50), celery jug (£40), butter dish (£35), cheese plates (£60, set of six) and a cheese platter (£40). www.gratenewcastle.co.uk
Morning glory
Once the Christmas over indulgence is done, you may be looking for something tasty and healthy in the morning (seriously, you can’t eat chocolate for breakfast every day); Pure Knead’s house-made granola is stuffed full of fruit, nuts, honey and spices, and pairs perfectly with yogurt and fruit. 450g for £8. www.pure-knead.co.uk
Baristocracy coffee gifts
Baristocracy Coffee Roasters offer a range of gifts including these classy single origin selection boxes. Available as a selection of four or six, starting at £15, they’ve got a great range online. www.baristocracycoffee.com
Kitchen cabinet hamper
Carruthers & Kent have some fantastic hampers suited to all tastes and budgets, and containing a delicious mix of food and drink. Their Silver & Green hamper features a tasty mix of olives, balsamic onions, balsamic vinegar and organic black garlic oil, perfect for restocking your store cupboard! Priced at £55. www.carruthersandkent.com
Firebrick Can Tubes
New for Christmas 2026, Firebrick Brewery’s can tubes hold a mixture of goodies. Pick and mix your favourites to create an ideal gift for a loved one – there’s also room to add a packet of sweets or another small treat too. The two can and hat combination will fit an extra can in nicely too (add £4). Priced at £28.50 (Firebrick Tube with two cans and a t-shirt), £26.50 (Firebrick Tube with two cans and a hat) and £15.50 (Firebrick Tube with three cans), plus hats £15 and t-shirts £17. www.firebrickbrewery.com
Taste the sweetness
Among the delights in stock at Blagdon Farm Shop are these pretty jars of local honey, all produced in a 10-mile radius of the shop by four local beekeepers. The raw honey offers a delicious taste of the area’s woodland, wildflower meadows, fields and gardens, and is full of all the good bits from the lovely small beekeepers who really care about their bees and the environment. www.theblagdonfarmshop.co.uk
