Christmas is a great time to support our village shops, so here are a few ideas for presents and more that you can get from our village traders here in Milford on Sea.
There is far too much in the village to list everything, but below should give you a nice flavour of what is available - but nothing beats a wander around the shops, you never know what you might find!
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Gift Vouchers: Ask your favourite shops, pub, bar or restaurant in the village about their Gift Vouchers and share the love with family & friends.
Just a few examples of Gift Vouchers - ask your favourite place about theirs.
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Gifts at The Cave
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Christmas DrinksThe Cave have a magnificent selection of gift boxes, presentation packs, excellent wine, Port, gin and enough different beverages to make sure that there is a little something for everyone to enjoy.
The Wash House has bottled ciders, fruity & cocktail ciders, and of course real ales & craft beers to make up a nice taster pack or a pick a selection of someone's favourite tipple as a personalised gift.
Verveine Rum Liquor
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| Verveine Rum Liquor |
David Wykes at Verveine has created two unique clear rums, Verveine Spiced Christmas Pudding Rum Liquor and Cocoa Nib & Coffee Rum Liquor. Both are available from the restaurant.
The Old Smithy and No.64 Biscuit House have lots of stylish gifts to brighten anyone's home.
Cakes for Christmas
Order a fabulous cake for Christmas, or small baked treats, made by cake makers in Milford on Sea,
please click here.
The Coastal Bakery is also full of in-house baked & delicious temptation!
Chocolate Boxes and Christmas Biscuit Tins
The Village News can provide all the excellent quality boxes of chocolates and other sweet treats for Christmas. They can also fulfil special orders from their other shop, Truffles of Lymington.
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Warmies & Bug Art Mugs
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Warmies & Bug Mugs
Warmies are a snuggable, huggable, lovable gift that keeps on giving. Pop it in the microwave for a warm sweet smelling hug. Bug Art Mugs are made in fine china with the distinctive Kooks design by Bug Art. Stationary and cards also available in the same range. All are available from
The Village News.
Fresh Flowers
Perfect as a present, or for that special decoration. All bouquets and fresh flower table decorations are expertly hand-made by Nicola at New Seasons.
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| Ray's Italian Hamper |
Hampers
Ray's Italian Kitchen have a yummy selection of sweet and savoury treats to create your perfect gift hamper full of Italian specialities. They also have a selection of special liqueurs, Panettone cake, festive wine, and many more Italian delights.
Perhaps even make up your own hamper with some of the Christmas themed ranges in Holland's and the Co-op.
If you are feeling like giving something healthy, making up a fruit basket from the Village Veg could be the answer.
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| Verveine Cook Book |
Verveine Cook BookVerveine have the hard-backed Verveine Cook Book written by David Wykes. This beautiful book would grace any kitchen or coffee table.
Verveine Spice Tin Collection
There is also a range of eight Bespoke Spice Tins with blended spices and seasonings by David Wykes.
Homemade Medlar Jelly
Available from Braxton Gardens & Tea Rooms and made from their own medlar tree.
Pamper Days
Everyone loves to be pampered, how about a voucher for a beauty treatment or massage from The Retreat Beauty Salon.
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| Drying coat |
Pamper for PetsPaddy's Pool have a extensive range of dog toys, pet treats and drying coats, and Doggy Fashions can get your furry friend looking their best for Christmas.
Hair & Beauty
Perhaps some new nails from Neat and Gorgeous would be appreciated, or they, or Pollyanna could provide a festive hair styling.
For the men, a sharp haircut or shave at Fuel Hair Mechanics could be an ideal gift. As could a haircut or trim at Sears our traditional gentlemen’s barber shop.
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| Sassy's shop window |
Ladies Fashions
Sassy's and Moss on the Green can offer ladies fashions, dresses, bags, hats and scarves. All great presents for the stylish wardrobe.
Leisurewear
Online range of retro, playful & sustainable leisurewear designed in Milford on Sea by Duff-T Tees. The range has items for women, men and kids and is always 'planet loving'.
Craft
For those handy people in your life, Timeless Fabrics has patterns, fabrics, kits and gifts for enthusiastic, or starter, dress or home fabrics makers.
Pottery Course
Treat someone special to a one to a one day pottery course with talented local potter, Dave Rogers at Vinegar Hill Pottery in the village.
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| Original Art |
ArtOriginal modern art paintings, landscape and seascape scenes, or small quirky art gifts from Strawberry Gallery will bring life and colour to any home. Hurst Marine Shop has a range of prints, original water colours and cards created by local artists.
Antiques & Collectables
New Forest Emporium a large array of antiques, vintage & collectables, plus a Christmas gift & decoration range. Cafe on site and dogs welcome.
Tickets to a Show
If you would love to give any of your friends or family a great night out, it is definitely worth looking at buying tickets for the shows coming up at The Bridge and Milford on Sea Club.
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| Christmas Paper & Cards |
Christmas Cards and Wrapping Paper
The Village News and Milford Cards & Gifts have a great selection or traditional, humorous and charity Christmas cards. Plus rolls of wrapping paper, tags, bows and gift bags.
Children's Stocking Fillers
Milford Cards & Gifts have vast array of toys and games to keep the kids happy this Christmas.
Bargains & Pre-Loved
You never know what you might find that someone would love in any of the Village Charity Shops!
Mobile Car Valet
Do you know someone who loves their car? Then, they are likely to appreciate a mobile car valet from Milford Valeting.
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| Sumptuous Roast Turkey |
Turkey & the TrimmingsButchers on the Green are great for your Christmas meat and freshly made ready meals, The Village Veg can provide all of your fruit & vegetables, Hollands and the Co-op have just about everything else you may need - who needs the big supermarkets?!
As you wander around the village shops, the cafe's, pubs and restaurants are the perfect places to take a break, see what you have bought, and to consider what you are going to buy next!
If I have missed anyone, I'm sure you can discover what they have to offer with a wander around the village shops. Happy Christmas shopping!
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