What’s On: North

From handmade crafts and heritage gifts to books by local authors plus our eco-friendly soft toy ranges we have lots of gift ideas just in time for Christmas, with 10% off on Museum Shop Sunday.

Cumbria’s Museum of Military Life visit online shop

Discover our range of books on the Border Regiment and King’s Own Royal Border Regiment as well as second hand books and bespoke gifts produced by local suppliers, including beers and conserves.

English Heritage visit online shop

Celebrate Museum Shop Sunday with 10% off all online purchases.

Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire visit website

Come along to our Victorian Christmas event and discover quirky and original gifts including Seddons industrial heritage items, books and gifts related to the Lancashire witch trials, and vintage handmade textiles.

Haworth Art Gallery & Museum visit website

Our shop is the perfect place to find original gifts handpicked by our team. You will find a wide range of art cards with prices to suit all pockets, plus 20% off 2025 calendars, advent calendars and selected festive cards.

The Hepworth Wakefield visit online shop

Discover bespoke and beautifully selected art-inspired gifts – from tableware influenced by Barbara Hepworth’s sculptures to children’s toys. Enjoy our 12 Days of Festive Deals, launching on Museum Shop Sunday!

Heugh Battery Museum, Hartlepool visit website

Your last chance to stock up on museum branded gifts such as hats, bookmarks, prints, books by local authors and handcrafted stocking fillers – plus a mystery Christmas book sale!

IWM North, Manchester visit online shop

Meet popular children’s author Tom Palmer as he signs copies of his wartime novels, including D-Day Dog. Discover our exclusive range of gifts for him and her, all inspired by powerful stories meaning you can shop with purpose and give a unique gift this Christmas.

Lancaster Museums visit website

Explore our shops at the Maritime Museum and City Museum and discover our range of gifts, books and cards, many by local artists and makers and focussing on our unique local history including the Pendle Witch Trials. You can even buy a genuine dinosaur tooth or Martian fragment!

Leeds Museums & Galleries visit website

Shop at Leeds Art Gallery and Leeds City Museum for gifts, books and souvenirs with 10% off in store on Museum Shop Sunday and further discounts on selected items.

Museum of Cannock Chase, Staffordshire visit website

Discover local history books and unique gifts from local suppliers.

National Football Museum, Manchester visit online shop

Discover our unique range of football-themed gifts, including art prints, exclusive replica trophies, retro shirts, signed memorabilia, scarves, hats, and mugs, with 10% off in store. Plus beat our artist’s score to get 20% off their prints!

National Railway Museum, York visit online shop

Receive a free Malcolm Root tote bag when you spend £30 or more in store between 28 November and 2 December.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway visit online shop

This Museum Shop Sunday visit our Station Shop as well as our Christmas Emporium at Pickering, with Santa Special train services running throughout the day. Don’t miss our unique Christmas jumpers, bespoke pewter jewellery, locally made hand-thrown pottery mugs, as well as plenty of seasonal stocking fillers! Every purchase helps keep up on track.

People’s History Museum, Manchester visit online shop

Our vision is for a fairer society where people’s voices and actions truly make a difference. Take home ideas worth fighting for from our unique shop, filled with inspiring items to read, wear, gift, and add to your home – with 10% off on Museum Shop Sunday.

Pontefract Castle visit website

Grab yourself a free tote bag when you spend over £25 in the gift shop. Enjoy a talk by Dr Annie Gray on the history of the High Street at Christmas (book tickets) and purchase a signed copy of her book The Bookshop, The Draper, The Candlestick Maker.

Port Sunlight Museum visit online shop

Treat a loved one to a personalised chocolate bar this Christmas! Come along to our shop on 1 December to meet local maker The Chocolate Cellar. Email your personalisation requests in advance to chocshop@thechocolatecellar.co.uk so your order can be ready for you.

Richmondshire Museum visit website

The museum will open specially for Museum Shop Sunday on social media, where you can shop for local artisan products and vintage artefacts.

Ryedale Folk Museum, York visit website

Join us on Museum Shop Sunday for a free glass of mulled wine or wassail punch (made from the Museum’s own apples) and enjoy 10% off purchases over £45. Discover the stories behind our locally produced gifts including Charlotte Salt’s handmade quirky ceramics, soaps by local company Cosy Cottage, gins by Rarebird and Daisy Distilleries and sweet treats made in Yorkshire by Lottie Shaw’s bakery.

Site Gallery, Sheffield visit website

Our shop focuses on art and activism, supporting local and independent makers. With a large selection of cards, books and gifts, there is something for everyone. Our volunteer team have even written short book reviews to help you choose the perfect gift.

Skiptown Town Hall visit online shop

Visit our new online shop and discover our carefully curated and fun collection of treats and gifts, including unique and locally produced crafts, educational gifts, books and homeware.

The Story, Durham visit website

Shop for Durham mustard, as well as local honey, chocolate, soap, sweets, beeswax candles and more.

Wordsworth Grasmere visit online shop

Discover unique Wordworth inspired gifts, with a special discount on the last few copies of our limited edition, handmade copy of Wordsworth’s greatest poem, The Prelude.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park visit online shop

Shop our range of artist designed products and gifts, contemporary craft and jewellery, limited edition prints and special collaborative products perfect for Christmas gifting, with 20% discount online and in store.