Whether it’s award-winning cuisine, limited edition artwork, stylish homeware or the magic of cinema, Great Northern’s restaurants, shops and venues offer something for everyone on the hunt for the perfect last-minute Christmas present.
Make it a Christmas to remember for your favourite film fanatic with an ODEON gift card. Available from a tenner up to £100, they can be redeemed on everything from festive blockbusters to indie favourites, as well as an assortment of snacks from the kiosk. You can also gift a MyLimitless membership, unlocking a full year of cinema visits, 10% off refreshments and access to exclusive screenings for twelve months. Pick yours up HERE.
If you’re shopping for a more refined foodie, Great Northern’s award-winning restaurants have you covered with vouchers, dining deals and one-off experiences. For a night of authentic tapas, mini wine-tasting sessions or a sumptuous Spanish banquet, pick up a gift card from Evuna, or treat wine lovers to the perfect Christmas dinner accompaniment with a bottle from their acclaimed selection of Spanish wines. Alternatively, you can spoil friends and family with a three-course Sunday Lunch, tiered Afternoon Tea or a voucher of your choosing from James Martin Manchester.
Open throughout Christmas and into the new year, Manchester-based artist Jenny Leonard brings a month-long art showcase to 275 Deansgate, featuring a compelling collection of paintings that explore colour, form and expressive faces, with every piece for sale as a unique gift for art-lovers. You can even arrange a one-off commission by contacting hello@jennyleonardart.com
For loved ones with an eye for interior design and a dose of hometown pride, Forever Manchester offers stylish postcard sets featuring artwork by world-famous Manc Stanley Chow, alongside football prints for true blues and red devils alike. Grab yours HERE.
Planning a rejuvenating home makeover in the new year? The Futon Company boasts an extensive inventory of chic beds, fabrics, furniture and homeware, plus regular seasonal sales and discounts.
For that sweet-toothed special someone, Great Northern favourites Dormouse offer electronic gift cards redeemable in store and online, alongside a mouth-watering range of ethically sourced chocolate bars and exclusive Christmas treats. Order yours HERE. Elsewhere, Alex’s Bakery offers a wide selection of cupcakes, brownies, blondies and more, available via their online shop or in store for an in-person pick-and-mix.
Alternatively, you can give the gift of wellness this winter and beyond with cards for classes, workshops and full memberships at the Life Centre North. From soothing sound baths to high-intensity hot yoga, Great Northern’s epicentre of endorphins offers vouchers at a value of your choosing to use on relaxation, rejuvenation and rediscovery.
This weekend, GRIT Studios brings together some of Manchester’s finest independent makers with a Christmas pop-up packed with local creative talent. Running from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st December, the showcase features a curated selection of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces including art, accessories and thoughtful gift ideas. Find out more via the GRIT Studios Instagram.
- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Fri 19 Dec 2025
