The Best Places to Buy Unique Souvenirs in Leeds

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Selling everything from aprons emblazoned with Yorkshire sayings to locally sourced food and drink, The Great Yorkshire Shop is the place to head for the perfect souvenir. Located in the Leeds Corn Exchange, anyone with a love of the surrounding countryside will find themselves at home in this cute gift shop. Most of the items are sourced from local makers and designers, allowing you to return home with a perfectly poignant memento.

Another unusual gift shop located in the Leeds Corn Exchange, the Little Leeds Beerhouse sources the very best beers and ales from all across Yorkshire. Owners Richard and Bryony Brownhill are passionate about supporting local businesses and are dedicated to creating the best destination for craft beer lovers in the area. Head here if you’re partial to a pint or if you’re looking for a more unusual souvenir for a friend back home.

This stylish gift shop in Chapel Allerton is filled with beautifully designed products, many of which are sourced locally. Stocking everything from mugs to illustrated prints, Chirpy offers a wide variety of items suitable for gifts or personal souvenirs. The shop also offers a series of workshops in their upstairs space, including life drawing, ceramics or tapestry weaving; perfect for those who would rather create their own souvenir.

If you’re looking for a souvenir that specifically reminds you of your time spent in Leeds, take a peek at the Leeds Museums and Galleries online shop. These beautifully designed gifts include colourful mugs featuring Leeds cityscapes, silk scarves that depict some of the city’s most iconic buildings, and kitchen essentials, such as tea towels and oven gloves printed with illustrations of the city.

This multi award winning gift shop is home to more than 100 hand picked independent designer makers, where you can find thousands of handmade products that are not available on the main high street. You can also check their online store and make the purchase from there.