Left Christmas shopping ‘til the last minute? 33 gift vouchers you can buy online

Left your Christmas shopping a little late? Same. 

But don’t worry – we’ve rounded up the best digital gift vouchers from North East businesses. They’re thoughtful, easy to sort in seconds and feel extra special thanks to the brilliant local stays, dining experiences and wellness brands behind them.

Here are the gifts they’ll actually want to receive this Christmas.

Luxury stays they’ll never forget

Give the gift of an escape – from stately country houses to chic city hotels, there’s an option for everyone.

Whether it’s a luxe night away at Matfen Hall, a coastal retreat at Marine & Lawn, or an indulgent spa stay at Saltmoore, these digital gift vouchers guarantee smiles without the stress of delivery deadlines.

Got someone who loves a city break? Try a spa stay at Rockliffe Hall or The Grand, York, riverside views in Durham at Radisson Blu, city-centre glam at Hotel Gotham.

Nature lovers? The beautifully placed High Force Hotel.

Perfect for partners, parents, or anyone who needs a decadent winter reset.

Matfen Hall – from £25.00 BUY NOW
The Grand, York– from £25.00 BUY NOW
Saltmoore – from £50.00 BUY NOW
Marine & Lawn – from £10.00 BUY NOW
Rockliffe Hall - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Hotel Gotham - from £44.00 BUY NOW
High Force Hotel - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Radisson Blu Durham - from £50.00 BUY NOW
Seaham Hall - from £25.00 BUY NOW
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Dining experiences for foodies

For the friend who’d always rather be eating out…

Choose a voucher to dine at some of the region’s most exciting spots — like the Northumberland warmth of Ad Gefrin’s bistro, stylish dining in the clouds at 3Sixty, or a relaxed brunch surrounded by art inside Newcastle’s iconic Biscuit Factory Gallery.

Something intimate? Nest and Khai Khai are perfect date night spots.

Or for a charming gift, afternoon tea at Bailiffgate Hotel in Alnwick is a gorgeous pick for mums, aunties or festive thank-yous.

These are heartfelt gifts that feel thoughtful, and delicious.

Ad Gefrin Bistro - from £25.00 BUY NOW
The Factory Kitchen - from £50.00 BUY NOW
3Sixty - from £10.00 BUY NOW
NEST - from £25.00 BUY NOW
Bailiffgate Afternoon Tea - from £35.00 BUY NOW
Khai Khai - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Lovage - from £20.00 BUY NOW
R Place - from £5.00 BUY NOW
SIX Baltic - from £25.00 BUY NOW

Wellness, beauty and feel good treats

Hair transformations, alternative massage and treatments they’ll love for a January reset.

Choose a gift voucher from ÂPRE Hair Concept for a fresh, glossy new-year look, or for ultimate relaxation, buy a voucher for an experience at The Head Spa Whitley Bay.

Ametrine Aesthetics will support your loved one to step into 2026 feeling like the best version of themself, or choose Petite Podiatry Co. for specialist foot care (an underrated but life-changing gift for someone who needs it).

Perfect for self-care fans, expectant mums, overworked friends and anyone who deserves a moment to breathe.

ÂPRE Hair Concept - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Ametrine Aesthetics - from £25.00 BUY NOW
The Head Spa, Whitley Bay - from £75.00 BUY NOW
Petite Podiatry Co - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Bodyroll Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Newcastle – from £25.00 BUY NOW
Yoga x Life Studio– from £30.00 BUY NOW

Shopping and local experiences

For the difficult-to-buy-for people — the ones who say they ‘don’t need anything’.

A voucher for Dalton Park, Metrocentre or Eldon Square gives them the freedom to pick something they genuinely want, from designer deals to beauty hall bargains in the January sales.

If they love interiors or beautiful objects, gift a voucher for The Flower Folk or Nucasa — perfect for home lovers, plant parents and design obsessives.

Or, if you’d rather give the gift of experiences, check out Hewn in North Yorkshire for the ultimate adults-only escape, Raby Castle for deer-spotting and winter walks, or Battlekart for an unexpected, high-energy experience they’ll definitely remember.

Dalton Park – from £10.00 BUY NOW
Baltic Shop - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Eldon Square - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Metrocentre - from £10.00 BUY NOW
The Flower Folk - from £52.00 BUY NOW
Nucasa - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Battlekart - from £10.00 BUY NOW
Hewn Yorkshire - from £50.00 BUY NOW
Raby Castle - from £20.00 BUY NOW
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Laura Kingston
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Laura is the Founder and Editor of High Life North. She had the idea to set up an exclusively digital magazine after feeling there was a gap in the market in the North East. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and PR, Laura had a very clear idea…

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