Discover the perfect presents this season with our 2025 Courage Yard Festive Gift Guide – a handpicked selection of treats, local treasures and unique experiences from the businesses that make our community special. Whether you’re shopping for family, friends or those tricky Secret Santa picks, you’ll find inspiration for every personality and price point right here in Shad Thames.
MAX + BETTY
The ultimate gift emporium, MAX + BETTY has something for all ages and interests. Their charming children’s section features books, soft toys and beautifully crafted games. Their stackable wooden toy sets inspire imaginative play while helping develop coordination and fine motor skills. Or for the grown ups in your life, their tableware and bar section is a dream for anyone who enjoys entertaining.
Ivan Martynov Salon
Shoppers can pick up special VIP gift cards in-store, available at a range of price points, from a £20 treat to a fully loaded £500. The salon provides a comprehensive selection of treatments, from haircuts, colouring, extensions and styling to nails, brows, lashes, makeup and advanced facial beauty services. With friendly service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to send a loved one for the ultimate relaxation experience.
WatchHouse
Do you know someone who takes their morning cup of coffee seriously? WatchHouse offers everything needed to brew exceptional coffee at home. Their curated range includes collaborations with brands such as Kinto, Monoware and Aeropress. Pair a travel mug or brewing kit with WatchHouse’s signature beans for a truly winning gift!
Movement Collective
Give the gift of movement with MoCo’s selection of class passes, perfect for anyone looking to explore Pilates and mindful movement sessions. They also offer one-to-one appointments for breathwork, massage therapy and more. If you know someone who is already a big Pilates fan, you can’t go wrong with some personalised MoCo socks!
Thérapie
Thérapie Clinic gift vouchers, delivered instantly via email, can be used both online and in any of the clinic’s nationwide locations including right here in Courage Yard. They can be used on a wide range of treatments including the Skin Theory skincare range, Laser Hair Removal, Cosmetic Injections, Advanced Skin Treatments such as Hydrafacial and Potenza, as well as body-sculpting favourites like CoolSculpting and Emsculpt.
Starbucks
A great spot for stocking fillers, Starbucks offers cute travel mugs, festive snacks such as gingerbread people and the iconic gold chocolate coin, along with seasonal coffee pods in flavours like toffee nut.
Tower Bridge Wellness Pharmacy
A spot for wellness-focused gifts, the pharmacy stocks a lovely range of Tisserand aromatherapy oils. These beautifully scented blends offer meaningful benefits, from Lavender to soothe stress and improve sleep, to Eucalyptus for clearing the senses, Peppermint for boosting focus and easing tension, and Rosemary & Lemon for enhancing clarity and lifting mood.
Chocolate Bar
Step inside Tower Bridge Collective and you are faced with the Chocolate Bar – more than a cafe, they make their own artisan chocolate up in Sheffield. Festive Specials include Gingerbread Spice 44% Milk, a silky milk chocolate infused with real ground ginger, and Peppermint 70% Dark, an intense dark chocolate with a crisp, cooling peppermint kick. Available as both bars and drinking chocolate, each flavour is crafted using premium cocoa beans sourced from Three Mountains Cocoa in Asante Akim, Ghana.
The Luxury Flower Co.
Visit Kelly, who has taken over from John at Heavy Petal, the beloved Shad Thames florist. Her stunning arrangements are crafted to last well beyond the twelve days of Christmas, making them a perfect festive centrepiece or heartfelt gift.
