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Naturally North Coast & Glens
Nov 15

Supporting Local: Celebrating Northern Ireland’s Independent Retailers and Makers


Christmas Gifts Northern Ireland

Celebrating Northern Ireland’s Independent Retailers and Makers.

As the festive season approaches, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the independent brick-and-mortar shops and collectives across Northern Ireland that are championing local talent.


These incredible businesses stock everything from food and art to cosmetics and crafts, playing a vital role in supporting the makers and producers who bring so much creativity and value to our communities.


Many of the traders at our markets are involved in collectives or have even opened their own retail spaces to showcase local goods. We’ve compiled a list of shops and collectives recommended to us by our traders to celebrate their dedication to promoting locally made products.


These shops are more than just places to find beautiful, high-quality goods—they’re also great destinations for your Christmas shopping.

Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, delicious local food, or handcrafted treasures, these retailers have something for everyone on your list. By shopping locally, you’re not only finding special items but also supporting local businesses and makers, helping to sustain and grow our vibrant communities.


This list is just a small snap shot—we know there are many more businesses out there making a difference by supporting local makers and producers.

If you’re aware of any other fantastic shops or collectives supporting local makers, or if you run a store that stocks locally produced goods produced by some of our fantastic makers and producers, get in touch and get added to the list.


Celebrate the spirit of local this Christmas by supporting these amazing businesses and the talented makers and producers they champion.

Shopping locally means giving back to your community, finding one-of-a-kind items, and helping keep the creative spark alive in Northern Ireland.


Ballycastle

Ballintoy

Ballymena

Ballymoney

Ballynure

Belfast

Broughshane

Bushmills

Coleraine

Castlerock

Doagh

Donaghadee

Derry/Londonderry

Enniskillen

Glenarm

Limavady

Maghera

Markethill

Portadown

Portrush

Portstewart

Tandragee

Templepatrick

Armagh

Craigavon

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