Gift & Craft Shops in The Cotswolds

Aston Pottery’s gift shop, established in 1995 and later expanded into a purpose-built two-storey space, showcases over 40 years of pottery designs and patterns. Its displays combine handcrafted pottery with a carefully chosen selection of classic and contemporary gifts, many available in limited quantities for a short time only. Card payment only, and only assistance dogs are permitted inside.

Salt and Steel is an independent lifestyle store in the Cotswolds, offering curated homeware, unique gifts, jewellery, sustainable fashion and wellbeing products from local brands. Located at Elkstone Studios near Cheltenham and Cirencester, the boutique offers relaxed countryside shopping with free parking. Dogs and families welcome. Open daily, 10am–4pm.

Handmade In Painswick, founded in 2021 by Anne-Marie Randall and Sandie Randle, supports local artists across the Five Valleys. Showcasing fine art and traditional crafts, it champions local talent and creativity, celebrating the arts as a vital part of community, culture, identity and the local economy.

The Gloucestershire Guild champions fine craftsmanship and good design, bringing together leading professional makers across disciplines including ceramics, glass, wood, textiles, jewellery and leather. Through its Cheltenham shop and gallery, exhibitions and workshops, it supports contemporary craft, promotes skill-sharing, and connects audiences with beautifully made, functional and decorative pieces.

16 incredible local businesses come together to create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience in Burford. Housed within a beautifully curated 13th-century shop, the space features a diverse collection of homeware, jewellery, art, knitwear, candles, childrenswear, dog accessories, handbags, organic skincare and stationery. It also includes its own 100% vegan and gluten-free eatery, run by Nutmeg & Thyme.

Wild at Heart Gifts is a husband-and-wife team passionate about sourcing design-led contemporary jewellery, accessories, and lifestyle gifts from Cotswold designers and UK family businesses. Their collection offers stylish finishing touches for outfits, alongside unique and unusual gifts for every occasion.

Wild at Heart Gifts is a husband-and-wife team passionate about sourcing design-led contemporary jewellery, accessories, and lifestyle gifts from Cotswold designers and UK family businesses. Their collection offers stylish finishing touches for outfits, alongside unique and unusual gifts for every occasion.