This is our top 20 of the best Yorkshire Christmas gifts from spa breaks to knits, diffusers, bags and more

Based near Holmfirth, Louise Stocks-Young of The Smock Works has created a new range of smocking-inspired Japanese denim scarves. This is the Multi Denim Scarf, £155, worn with the Sunday smock dress, £650, at thesmockworks.co.uk.

placeholder image — Based near Holmfirth, Louise Stocks-Young of The Smock Works has created a new range of smocking-inspired Japanese denim scarves. This is the Multi Denim Scarf, £155, worn with the Sunday smock dress, £650, at thesmockworks.co.uk.

By Stephanie Smith

Published 9th Dec 2020, 16:45 GMT

Updated 10th Dec 2020, 11:10 GMT

Local independent Yorkshire shops and businesses have suffered hugely during the pandemic so help them get back on their feet by choosing them when you buy your gifts this Christmas.

Make sure you check out your local independent department stores – Sandersons at Fox Valley, near Sheffield, Harveys of Halifax, Browns of York and Barkers Northallerton all have excellent fashion, beauty, wellbeing and accessories ranges - and they like to support local businesses, too.

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Be ready for anything in clothing that works for indoors and out and layers easily to adapt to all temperatures.
Ayon ruched neck top in teal, £28; Magic trousers in grey pleather; £22; Eva hat in turquoise by Sabbot, £25; Mock croc clutch bag in grey, £10. At York-based Copperandwhite.co.uk and at The Shambles Market. — Be ready for anything in clothing that works for indoors and out and layers easily to adapt to all temperatures. Ayon ruched neck top in teal, £28; Magic trousers in grey pleather; £22; Eva hat in turquoise by Sabbot, £25; Mock croc clutch bag in grey, £10. At York-based Copperandwhite.co.uk and at The Shambles Market.

Look for products made in Yorkshire or selected ethically by our brilliant Yorkshire shops. Here are my top 20 suggestions for gifts for all the family, certain to be appreciated - and used with pride. Let me know if you have any other ideas and suggestions.

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