Looking for Something Different? Our Outside-the-Box Isle of Wight Christmas Gift Guide
- Dominic Kureen
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Fear not last-minute Christmas gift seekers, we've compiled a selection of local and online presents you can get your mitts on in time for the big day that should avoid any petrol station dashes!
So, without further ado, here's some items, from both on the Isle and online, which aren't standard stocking fillers!
Isle of Wight Gifts — Something a Bit Different
A festive surprise delivered straight from the Island, filled with a curated selection of locally made goodies from Isle of Wight artists, makers and crafters — perfect for anyone who loves unique, handmade presents.
From rich chutneys and sweet chilli sauces to garlic beer and gourmet sauces, The Garlic Farm in Newchurch offers a quirky foodie twist on stocking fillers or foodie hampers that are unmistakably Isle of Wight.
Classic treats with an Island twist: handmade rock in dozens of flavours, Isle of Wight-shaped shortbread biscuits, honeycomb, jams and more make sweet gifts for friends and family.
Give with heart! Shop for homeware, fun toys and unique souvenirs at the sanctuary’s gift shop — and support a great cause at the same time.
A great place to discover handmade jewellery, soaps, home décor and crafts all made by local independent creators — ideal for thoughtful, one-off Isle of Wight gifts.
For the vintage lover in your life, browse antiques, quirky collectibles, vinyl records and characterful old pieces from over 25 independent traders under one roof at the Emporium.
Off Piste Online
In addition to the many excellent local offerings, we've also found a few quirky items you've still got time to secure with an online order if you're swift!
Klask Game Board
Klask is a magnetic tabletop game from Denmark that mixes air hockey and foosball vibes.
Players steer a striker under the board using magnets to score goals while dodging magnetic obstacles — quick to learn and fun for all ages.
Black Cow Products
For a truly quirky and deliciously different present, look to Black Cow — the West Dorset dairy doing things a little unconventionally.
They turn every drop of milk into something special: The curds become their award-winning Black Cow Deluxe Cheddar, aged for rich, intense flavour in striking black wax, while the leftover whey is fermented, distilled and triple-filtered into Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka!
Oliver Bonas Underwater Disco Light
Turn an ordinary bath or pool session into a party!
This floating waterproof LED light casts colourful, psychedelic patterns — a playful, quirky present that’s both fun and unexpected.
Pablo Glass Watering Can
More art than tool, this sculptural glass watering can is inspired by Picasso and designed to be a colourful statement piece as well as a functional plant accessory — perfect for plant lovers with an eye for design.
Whether you’re shopping local with Isle of Wight-grown or handmade gifts, or picking something unusual from beyond the Island, there’s plenty of inspiration here for people looking to give something different this Christmas.