Where to Shop This Christmas in Wakefield

Abilene Strong

The Wakefield district is the perfect place to get your Christmas purchases sorted for everyone on your list (and a few gifts for yourself, of course…). From high street names to quirky independents, Christmas craft markets to top farm shops, we’ve got your Christmas shopping wrapped up.

Festive Markets

Offering a mix of unique gifts and seasonal cheer, festive markets are ideal places to pick up the perfect present for your nearest and dearest – and treat yourself too! This year, the Wakefield district has plenty of options, from speciality markets at Christmas light switch-ons, to festive food markets and much more.

Gifts For Food Lovers

Got a foodie on your list to buy for? Fear not, as the Wakefield district has plenty of options to keep them satisfied come Christmas morning. And with several top farm shops on our doorstep, there’s also plenty of choice on where to get the freshest ingredients for that all important Christmas dinner!

Yorkshire craft beer
Yorkshire Craft Beers was created by friends with a mutual interest in artisan beers who wanted to bring the finest brews from around Yorkshire all under ...

Farm Shops

Gifts for Art Lovers

Wakefield’s reputation as a city of sculpture is headline news. We’re advocates of art, renowned for remarkable artists and have two award-winning galleries. So it’s no wonder that when it comes to gifts for the arty-type we’ve got a fantastic selection to choose from.

The Art House Shop
The Art House Shop is lucky to be home to a bustling hive of creativity. Products made in house celebrate the talent, resilience and uniqueness of the com...

Quirky Gifts

Do you have someone on your list that always leaves you stumped when it comes to buying them a gift? Check out the below options for something to suit everyone!

Books On The Lane
Books On The Lane celebrates the joy and beauty of nature with the printed word. An independent bookshop in a renovated joinery workshop situated in the v...
Wakefield Comics-616
Since its opening in 2015 Wakefield Comics-616 has become the go to place in Wakefield city centre for all your Geeky Goodies. From comics books an...

Gifts for Music Lovers

Wakefield has a rich and varied musical heritage: from the ‘biggest cult band in the UK’, The Cribs, to the Queen of Wakefield herself, Jane McDonald. With such a fine selection of musical exports, you’re certain to have a music lover in your life who would adore something from one of the below retailers.

Jow music
Jow Music is a family run music shop and school that first opened on Horsefair in 2017 and has n...
Hellraiser Records
We’re Hellraiser, a Yorkshire-based record shop, selling CDs and vinyl, as well as a stockist of official merchandise for metal, rock, films, comics...

Gifts for Fashionistas

Have you got a fashion forward friend in need of a gift? The Wakefield district has plenty of choices that are sure to impress the keen eye of your loved one.

Welcome to Morgana Clothing! We supply alternative clothing, including gothic, punk rock, burlesque, steampunk, accessories and lots more. Brands include ...
Frank Bird
Premium menswear collections from around the world, excellent customer service and an elegant shop front.

Shopping Centres

Do you prefer to do your Christmas shopping in one place, on one day? These shopping centres across the district will sort you right out.

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This is just a small selection of our retail offering in the Wakefield district. Check out our Shopping Page for more.