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As the festive season approaches, you may be in search of perfect presents for family and friends. To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide with a difference, designed to help you shop more sustainably this Christmas.
We’ve included second-hand and pre-loved treasures; unique gifts from local suppliers; and experiences that will help your loved ones create memories that will outlive any material presents.
Winterbourne Press cards
Designed and printed here on site by our team of volunteers, the Winterbourne shop sells a selection of unique gift bags and cards suitable for all sorts of different occasions. Printed using 19th century presses, every piece represents a fascinating slice of history.
By buying these cards and bags for your nearest and dearest, you’re helping us to keep the Winterbourne Press thriving for years to come.
Gift membership
Gift your loved ones the opportunity to connect with nature, delve into charming local histories, and become a part of the Winterbourne family.
Membership starts from just £39, offering free year-round entry to the house and garden during opening hours, a 10% discount on plant sales (excluding cacti), exclusive insights into everything that goes on at Winterbourne, and much more.
Gift membership also comes with a Winterbourne Press card and can be posted to a destination of your choice, making it a great option for a last-minute gift.
Seasonal plants
Perfect for your green-fingered friends, the Winterbourne gift shop sells a wide selection of plants, carefully chosen by our gardeners. Looked after carefully, plants can live for years and are one of the most sentimental and sustainable gifts you can give. Winterbourne members can enjoy 10% off plant sales (excluding cacti).
Experiences
Buying a loved one an experience, whether it’s tickets to the theatre or an arts and crafts workshop, helps to cut down on the number of material gifts exchanged at this time of year. It also gives the lucky recipient something to look forward to and is a great way to spend quality time together.
We offer a wide range of courses, workshops and events here at Winterbourne, and we’re also lucky to be part of University of Birmingham, where there are all sorts of exciting events taking place every day.
You can enjoy classical concerts in the wonderful Elgar Concert Hall, fascinating talks with artists at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, and enchanting evenings at the Lapworth Museum of Geology.
Second-hand books
Buying second-hand, pre-loved books is a great way of reducing their environmental impact. Our second-hand bookshop is full of hundreds of treasures to uncover, including titles from all genres: vintage classics, gardening, cookbooks, and even the latest bestsellers. It’s the perfect place to find a meaningful and affordable gift for the booklovers in your life.
Shop with purpose on Museum Shop Sunday
Visit us on Sunday 1 December and treat yourself to 10% off when you spend over £25 in our giftshop. By shopping with us, you’re directly supporting the running and continual development of Winterbourne, as well as the independent local suppliers and artists we stock. Please note that this cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.