10 English-Inspired Gifts
Know a friend who has “Keep Calm and Carry On” emblazoned on everything? Do they dream of moving to London? Long for bread week on The Great British Bakeoff? Moon Travel Guides, the publisher leading travelers since 1973, can help you make their day with these gifts for the die-hard Anglophile.
1. A Travel Guide
Gift a book to plan a future trip across the pond.
- Walk through the city’s coolest neighborhoods like Shoreditch, Chelsea, Marylebone, and more, with color-coded stops and turn-by-turn directions
- Find your scene with top ten lists of the best restaurants, nightlife, markets, museums, and more
- Get to know the real London on six customizable walks: Find funky vintage treasures in Shoreditch or treat yourself at an upscale department store like Harrods. Make your way to the Tate Modern and other world-famous art galleries, take in London’s history at Westminster Abbey, and watch the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Take a leisurely stroll through Regent’s Park, enjoy afternoon tea at a stylish hotel, or grab a pint and some fish and chips before heading to the theatre. Sip craft cocktails in an old train station, discover the hippest new gastropub, or watch the sun set over the city from a chic rooftop bar
- Escape the crowds at locally-loved spots and under-the-radar favorites
- Explore on the go with foldout maps of each walking route and a removable full-city map, all in a handy guide that fits in your pocket
Hit the ground running with more Walks guides, like Moon Barcelona Walks, Moon Berlin Walks, Moon New York City Walks, Moon Paris Walks, Moon Amsterdam Walks, and Moon Rome Walks.
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2. Union Jack Umbrella
Perfect for an English summer, this beautiful Union Jack umbrella will proclaim your love of all things British while keeping you nice and dry.
3. It’s Tea Time!
Gather all the friends ’round for a tea party. This set features four loose leaf tea mini caddies housing some of Whittard of Chelsea‘s best-loved black and green blends, paired with a silver-plated infuser.
4. Some Holiday Spirits
Celebrate Christmas (and ring the New Year) in with a time-honored British spirit. A bottle of London dry gin from a small batch distillery like the East London Liquor Company makes the perfect gift. Pair it with this shiny new shaker and start mixing drinks to impress.
5. Homesick United Kingdom Candle
This scented candle brings the UK to you, with notes of bergamot, Earl Gray tea, apple crumb, and more.
6. Sweet Treats
There’s nothing more fun than surprise at the beginning of every month, courtesy of a subscription box service like the British Candy Box Co. They promise to deliver a wide range of the best British chocolate, snacks, and candy delivered straight to your door. Sure to satisfy every sweet tooth!
7. The Great British Bake Off
The GBBO fan in your life will adore this cookbook so much, they might bake you something delicious to say thank you!
8. UK Fashion
The Brits know their style, from tweed to button-ups and trench coats. Level up your English fashion with any of these classic British outfitters:
- Anything from That British Tweed Company
- A Reiss trench coat
- Classic womenswear from Boden
9. Etched Glasses
Pair these etched rocks glasses from Well Told with a bottle of gin and your shopping is complete.
10. London Underground Poster
Straight out of history and the London Transport Museum, this poster was commissioned in 1986 as part of the Art On The Underground series. Buy it here from King & McGraw, framed or unframed.
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