Unique Yorkshire Gifts from Leeds Museums and Galleries

Wondering where you can find unique Yorkshire gifts? Explore our curated selection of Leeds and Yorkshire inspired gifts below.  

This Yorkshire day, honour local heritage by treating yourself or a friend to these Yorkshire inspired gifts from Leeds Museums and Galleries Shop! Our handy guide is the perfect way to find a unique present for a housewarming, graduating students, or proud Yorkshire folk. Let us steer you away from the traditional tourist souvenirs and toward a meaningful and design led gift that will wow your recipient.  

Shop our complete Yorkshire Gifts collection.

Colourful and industrial inspired Brick Vases by Stolen Form

These colourful brick vases by Stolen Form are our bestsellers and for good reason! They are the perfect way to bring the fabric of our industrial and urban city into a home. Made in England’s historic home of pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, these vases are slip-cast from found bricks and glazed in an array of vivid colours, perfect for adding a pop of joy to your shelf or table. Available in Yorkshire or Leeds variations. 

Yellow rectangular vase with 'Yorkshire Brick Co' branding on a light blue background

Turquoise rectangular ceramic vase with 'Elland & Leeds Road' text on a pink backgroundPink brick-shaped vase with 'leeds' embossing on a teal background.

Handmade Prints by Pressed and Folded  

Pressed and Folded is a creative studio based in Somerset. They have designed these ‘Greetings from...’ linocut prints and letterpressed greetings cards to spread the love for our local area. Each design is individually hand-inked and printed on a vintage Stephenson Blake galley proofing press in small batches. Display the handmade print proudly in your home or send well wishes to your family and friends with one of these greetings cards.  

Framed print with 'Greetings from Yorkshire' text in blue on a white backgroundPrint with 'Greetings from Yorkshire' text in blue on a white background

A square white greeting card with a blue decorative border and the words 'Greetings From LEEDS' in blue, photographed against a solid pink background.Card with 'Greetings from Yorkshire' text on a pink background

Honour Yorkshire design classics with Hornsea  

These fun patterned ceramics are renditions of a proud Yorkshire history. Hornsea Pottery was founded in the Yorkshire town of Hornsea in 1949 and closed in 2000. The brand has remained popular both locally and worldwide and these ceramics by Magpie have been created to honour the original designs from the iconic pottery, bringing the mid-century designs to a contemporary audience.  

A yellow and black ceramic mug featuring a stylized yellow frog and insect illustration on a light blue background. Yellow mug with geometric pattern on a white background

These are some of our favourite heritage designs. Shop the full Hornsea range here. 

Represent local destinations with souvenir prints by Ellie Way 

Ellie Way is a local printmaker from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. She specialises in creating travel posters of iconic Yorkshire locations, interpreting them through her playful use of colour and simplified design. Treat yourself to one of these as a souvenir from your trip, to show off your favourite places, or gift to a loved one as a reminder of a special memory. Our favourite is an A3 Print of our famous Tiled Hall cafe, a beautiful 19th century room in the heart of our very own Leeds Art Gallery, beautifully represented by Ellie Way in a bright and vintage style. 

Hopefully, this has provided inspiration for a unique Yorkshire souvenir or gift! For more  local gifts, including prints, ceramics, and books,  shop our complete Yorkshire Gifts collection. 

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