Starting to think about Christmas shopping? Here are some gift ideas that might make the perfect present for your loved ones
Christmas gift-giving is a cherished tradition that celebrates love, generosity and connection. Exchanging presents is a meaningful way to show appreciation for the people we care about. Whether it’s something simple or elaborate, the act of giving brings joy and helps to create lasting memories. We know our readers love to discover new coastal-themed presents, handmade arts and crafts and artisan makers who reflect the relaxed, natural beauty of coastal life.
Whether it’s a cozy item for winter or something that evokes the tranquillity of the shore, coastal-inspired gifts carry a unique charm. Do take a look at our carefully curated gift guide, where you might just find that perfect present for a loved one. Happy Christmas to you all!
A gift can also be an experience, something you might do with a loved one, like a course, a weekend away, a ticket to an event, something delicious to eat or even a donation to one of your loved one’s favourite coastal charities! Discover some really thoughtful, coastal-inspired ideas here.
Alex Fisher
Editor-in-Chief
Personalised Coastline Necklace
Your favourite coastline, walking route or mountain, made into jewellery. Hannah hand-cuts its unique shape in recycled sterling silver in her North Berwick studio, creating a personal necklace that keeps a place, memory or achievement close to you. From £185. hannahlouiselamb.com
Weather Forecasting Clock
Bramwell Brown’s Weather Clock turns changing air pressure into mesmerising moving artwork, bringing the weather to life on your wall. Handmade in Britain, its colourful illustrations whirl into motion as conditions change. A joyful, timeless heirloom, now available in five different frame colours. bramwellbrown.com
Indigo Moment (Limited Edition)
Indigo Moment by Paul Stretton-Stephens captures the tranquil beauty of twilight, where sea and sky merge in soothing shades of blue and indigo. Dreamlike and meditative, this evocative coastal artwork offers a beautiful gift of calm, reflection and serenity. tinyurl.com/3pn4uw52
Ocean Lovers’ Dream
Inspired by the rugged forms of coral, Kate Lewis’s exquisite earrings and necklaces are handcrafted in solid gold or silver and set with sparkling diamonds. Sculptural and refined, each dazzling piece captures the elemental beauty of the coast. katelewisjewellery.co.uk
New Year, New Skills
Give the gift of choice with a Boat Building Academy voucher, valid for any 2027 short course. From woodwork and boatbuilding to sailmaking, furniture, restoration, and traditional crafts. Join us on the beach in Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast. boatbuildingacademy.com
The Best Gift for Travellers
With El Camino Bracelets, every adventure becomes something you can hold onto forever. Choose from over 500 Steps to mark the countries, cities and unforgettable experiences you’ve enjoyed around the world. Exclusively available at. elcaminobracelets.com
Animated Tide Clock
A Tide Art Clock that beautifully combines art and function. Designed by Becca Hall and inspired by Cornwall’s harbours, it shows the tide’s rise and fall through a moving mechanical scene of gulls, boats and a playful seal. A charming reminder of summer by the sea. bramwellbrown.com
Personalised Festive Cookies
Baked by Steph is a female-founded bakery in East London, known for hand-iced cookies, macarons, and custom sweets. It started as a side hustle and is now a top UK creative bakery, famed for playful designs, premium craftsmanship and gifting experiences. bakedbysteph.co.uk
Sandbanks Jewellery
Choose unique handcrafted jewellery to shine under the tree. Sophie creates artisan, sea-inspired pieces from recycled silver, gold, and seaglass in her beach studio. One-offs and regular items suit all budgets. Hallmark ‘SEA’. Shop online at sandbanksjewellery.co.uk
Coast Gift Subscription
Give a gift that will last the whole year by purchasing a subscription to Coast magazine for your loved one. With a new issue delivered to their home every month, it’s the gift that keeps giving. Pay only £24.99 for the whole year – saving over 70%! shop.kelsey.co.uk/XMAS26COA
A Little Luck from the Coast
The Whispering Shore, Lucky Pebble meets Driftwood Necklace brings together the smoothness of a sea-worn pebble and natural driftwood, beautifully handcrafted in sterling silver. A distinctive coastal keepsake, inspired by childhood treasures and made to be worn close. elsieandmay.com
Hokusai Tide Clock
Hokusai’s 1831 masterpiece comes alive with elliptical mechanics, showing the ‘Great Wave’ rising and falling beneath Mount Fuji in sync with your local tide. Made with Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum, it turns this Edo print into functional art. bramwellbrown.com
