The British Travel Gift List
Present ideas for the travellers in your life
It’s December again – where did that year go? – which means, it’s that time once more, when I compile my annual The British Travel Gift List. Whether you buy these for the travel-fan in your life, or put them on your letter to Santa, here’s where to get started.
National Trust Rust and Oatmeal Lambswool Woven Checked Scarf, £22, shop.nationaltrust.org.uk
Let’s face it, it’s pretty chilly if you are seeing the sights in Britain in the winter, so rug up warm with this lovely scarf.
London Lego, £13.49 lego.com
We’re big Lego fans in our house and my little ones would love this fun London set.
Afternoon tea for two gift card, The Ivy, £67.50
I really like the idea of experience-based gifts and this gift card for afternoon tea at one of The Ivy branches around the UK, is, excuse the pun, very much my cup of tea.
Sophie Allport Bees Teal Weekend Oundle Bag, £40.80, sophieallport.com
The Bees collection is one of Sophie Allport’s most popular, so who could resist this pretty teal tote bag, on sale, down from £68?
The Book Lover’s Bucket List: A Tour of Great British Literature, £16.99, shop.bl.uk
It’s a travel guide from the British Library, to 100 literary sites around the UK. What can I say – I REALLY NEED THIS BOOK!
Vintage Style Travel Poster Art Print of Lyme Regis by British Artist John Dyer, from £35, johndyergallery.com
This museum-quality art poster-print by Cornish artist John Dyer, featuring his painting of Lyme Regis beach and the Jurassic coast in Dorset, would look terrific on my wall – just saying.
Duchess Isabel Travel Parfum by Monvatoo London, £119, www.handmadeinbritain.co.uk
It’s always a dilemma to have to pack a heavy perfume bottle, so a solution is this sweet travel set from Handmade in Britain.
Christmas Biscuit Tin, £24.95, fortnumandmason.com
Treat yourself, or your hosts, with the ultimate Christmas biscuits from The Royal Family’s favourite grocers – Fortnum and Mason. This item is one of our top picks of royal-inspired gifts from our sister newsletter, The Royal List. To see more, visit here.
See you next year!
That’s the last The British Travel List for 2024. Thank you to all my subscribers – I really appreciate you coming on this journey with me. I will be taking a short break over the festive period and will be back on board with lots of travel news for 2025, from January 7. In the meantime, have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Kerry x