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     Indie Oxford Christmas Gift Guide 2025
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    By Nicola Barretto
    In Inspiration
    Posted December 3, 2025

    Indie Oxford Christmas Gift Guide 2025

    Welcome to the Indie Oxford Christmas Gift Guide 2025 with gift ideas from small, independent businesses based in Oxfordshire.

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    Up next in our Indie Oxford Stories series, where Up next in our Indie Oxford Stories series, where we spotlight the brilliant people behind Oxfordshire’s independent businesses, we have Amy Williams from Onanon. 💫 Amy walks us through shares the inspiration behind starting Onanon, shares challenges that they had to overcome and learnings throughout the journey so far. 💜 Head over to the link in our bio to read the full blog article🔗👆 #OxfordBusiness #IndieOxford #Oxford
    Indie Jobs in Oxford this January ❄️❄️ Every mont Indie Jobs in Oxford this January ❄️❄️ Every month, we spotlight the latest jobs opportunities from amazing indie businesses across the county! 💕 Whether you are looking for a new challenge for 2026 or want to take a look at what’s out there, we have you covered. 💯 Working for an independent business means being part of a passionate team, making a real impact and supporting the local economy. Support local, work local💜 Head over to the blog link through our bio to read the full article🔗👆 #IndieOxford #OxfordshireJobs #OxfordJobs
    Indie Oxford Indie Oxford Retail and Product Meet Indie Oxford Indie Oxford Retail and Product Meet Up✨ Join us and other retail and product businesses for a meet up to share wins and challenges, debrief on Christmas and plan for the rest of 2026😊 You’ll find a warm welcome, peer support and a community of other indie businesses in the sector! 📆 Monday 26th January 🕣 11am to 1pm 📍 Waterside Café 🎟️ Free to attend for Indie Oxford members 🎟️ Tickets available for non-members Head to the Eventbrite link in our bio to secure your tickets🔗👆 #IndieOxford #SupportLocal #EventsOxford
    Welcome to our new series that puts the spotlight Welcome to our new series that puts the spotlight on the brilliant people behind Oxfordshire's independent businesses. Each personal story will focus on the inspiration behind starting their business, challenges they've overcome, what keeps them going, and how you can support these local businesses that matter so much to life in Oxford 💛 We begin our stories with Georgie Davies, Owner of @yogi_pod Read the full article on our blog, link in our bio 🔗 #oxfordbusiness #indieoxford #oxford
    @taylorsoxford opened their newest café in the Oxf @taylorsoxford opened their newest café in the Oxford University Museum of Natural History in December! ☕️ You can expect everything that you already love about Taylors – fresh, daily prepared food great coffee and a friendly and a welcoming atmosphere. 🥹 Plus, there are a few new additions just for the Museum! ✨ Head over to the blog link in our bio for more details about their new café 🔗👆 #IndieOxford #TaylorsOxford #OxfordCafe
    Indie Events in Oxford this January ☕️☕️ 2026 is Indie Events in Oxford this January ☕️☕️ 2026 is around the corner and our brilliant indies have lots of events going on to fight the festive blues and keep you busy this January! 🤩 From webinars to exhibitions and workshops, let’s keep you busy this January.💜 Head over to the blog link in the @independentoxford bio to read the full January Events blog 🔗👆 #SupprtLocal #OxfordshireEvents #WhatsOnInOxford
    Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year🎄✨🥂
    NEW INDIE OXFORD MEMBERS!🤩 Before 2025 wraps up, NEW INDIE OXFORD MEMBERS!🤩 Before 2025 wraps up, thought we would introduce you our newest members. Show them some love and give them a follow💜 ✨ @parkwayarts is a community pottery, arts and craft studio based in Didcot, Oxfordshire. ✨ @routescoffee is a regenerative specialty coffee roastery based in Oxford, dedicated to making exceptional coffee more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. ✨ @mollysartlife is a creative freelance artist, gardener, and community connector based in Oxford. ✨ VIVA Breath is owned by @askawild_vivabreath, a breathwork instructor passionate about empowering individuals to transform their lives through the power of breath. ✨ @434enterprises is an independent drinks wholesaler based in Oxfordshire, supplying pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars, hotels and events across the county. ✨ @potatote.oxford is a premium tote bag with the heart of a potato: warm, full of character, and made with care. #IndieOxford #SupportLocal IndependentBusinesses
    Indie Oxford Interview: Waste2Taste🍅 From a bold Indie Oxford Interview: Waste2Taste🍅 From a bold idea in 2017 to one of Oxford’s most inspiring social enterprises, Waste2Taste has been transforming food surplus into delicious catering and hundreds of free meals each week!🤩 Co-founder, Sandra Ruge sat down with Holly to share her journey, the challenges of working with surplus food, and why their catering service is the heartbeat of their community work. 🥕 Head over to the link in the @Independentoxford bio to read the full interview🔗👆 📸 @ronniallenphotography #IndieOxford #OxfordSocialEnterprise #SupportLocal
    Indie jobs in Oxford this December ☃️☃️ Every mon Indie jobs in Oxford this December ☃️☃️ Every month, we spotlight the latest jobs opportunities from amazing indie businesses across the county! ⭐️ Working for an indie isn’t just about having a job, its about being part of a small , passionate team where your work directly impacts the success of that business. 💜 If you’re ready to swtich careers, explore a new industry or simply want to have a little browse at what is available, head over to the blog link in the @independentoxford bio to read the full article 🔗👆 #IndieOxford #JobsinOxfordshire #OxfordJobs
    One week since our Indie Oxford Christmas Market 2 One week since our Indie Oxford Christmas Market 2025 💝
    Indie Interview: The North Wall Arts Centre🎭🖼️ Lo Indie Interview: The North Wall Arts Centre🎭🖼️ Located in South Parade, @thenorthwall is a public art centre with a 200-seat theatre, stunning gallery space, as well as studio spaces, run by The North Wall Trust. Nicola sat down with Amy Walters, Deputy Director, and Nicky Laird, Gallery Manager at The North Wall Arts Centre to delve into everything that goes on at the centre and take a look at what’s coming up for 2026!💫 In case you are looking to visit this December, ‘The Nutcracker’ is currently running in the theatre and ‘Oxford Printmakers Co-operative: The Printmaker’s Eye’ exhibition is on in the gallery.🎄🖌️ Head to the link in the @independentoxford bio to read the full interview 👆 #IndieOxford #TheNorthWall #WhereToVisitOxford
    Indie Oxford Christmas Gift Guide 2025 🎁 Still wo Indie Oxford Christmas Gift Guide 2025 🎁 Still wondering what to get your family and friends for Christmas? We’ve got you covered. 🎄 Our Christmas guide includes inspiration from some of our incredibly talented Indie businesses in Oxford! 💫 Sort out your Christmas shopping, support local markers and creators and get into the festive vibe- the official Christmas countdown is on💜 Head over the @independentoxford blog link in our bio to take a look at our gift guide👆🔗 #ShopIndie #IndieOxford #ChristmasGiftInspiration
    A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas market on Saturday💜✨🎄 As always, so lovely to get see everyone and get into the festive spirit🎅 #IndieOxford #ChristmasMarket
    3 days until the Indie Oxford Christmas Party 2025 3 days until the Indie Oxford Christmas Party 2025!🥳 Join us at The Port Mahon on Wednesday 3rd December from 6pm to 8pm to celebrate the festive season with us.🧑‍🎄 There are still a few tickets available so grab yours today! Ticket includes a welcome drink and snacks from The Port Mahon kitchen. We will also be hosting a pub quiz and Christmas jumper competition. ✨ 🎟️ £11 for Indie Oxford members 🎟️ £22 for non-members Head to the Indie Oxford Christmas Party link in our bio to get your tickets🥂👆 #IndieOxford #Christmas25 #OxfordEvents
    It’s (almost) time!✨✨ The Indie Oxford Christmas It’s (almost) time!✨✨ The Indie Oxford Christmas Market is taking place tomorrow at Tap Social’s Taproom and we are so looking forward to it!🎄 📆 Saturday 29th November 🕣 11am to 5pm 📍Tap Social Taproom, Botley 🎟️ Free entry Come and see our incredibly talented stallholders, immerse yourself in festive vibes and check out the family-fun entertainment across the day from @caperoxford. Bring your family and friends and get on your Christmas jumper!🥰 Support local, shop indie and celebrate the season.🎁 #IndieOxford #ChristmasMarketOxford #ChristmasOxford #Indie #SupportLocal
    Over the weekend, Oxford City Farm suffered a seri Over the weekend, Oxford City Farm suffered a serious break-in on Saturday night. 😞 This included the theft of thousands of pounds worth of meat from the pigs that were carefully raised by farm volunteers over the year. Oxford City Farm is a charity that relies on donations, fundraising and the sale of its produce to sustain its educational and community work. Anyone who is able to support can make a donation through the Oxford City Farm website. Full press release and donation link on the Independent Oxford blog; head to the link in our bio👆 #Indie #Donate #OxfordCityFarm
    Screen time is up and reading is down📚💫 @duckyzeb Screen time is up and reading is down📚💫 @duckyzebra is on a mission to bring bedtime stories back, right from birth! Their new sleepwear, created in partnership with the Roald Dahl Story Company, is designed to bring stories to life.🧸 “Our aim is to make reading feel like the main event, not an afterthought. When a child gets excited about wearing their Roald Dahl pyjamas, they’re already thinking about stories.”- Sally Dear, Founder of Ducky Zebra The new sleepwear is available in store, on their website and at fellow indies; @thestorymuseum and @caperoxford 😌 Head over to the link in the @independentoxford bio to read the full story👆🔗 #IndieOxford #SupportLocal #OxfordBusiness
    Rising Gold Prices Spark Creative Solutions at @lu Rising Gold Prices Spark Creative Solutions at @luciagoldsmiths 💫 As the prices of gold continue to increase, Lucia Goldsmiths have turned this challenge into a beautiful opportunity! Their on-site, on-show workshop now offers a bespoke remodelling service where you can transform your own gold into a new piece of jewellery you will love.😌 Check out the full blog on the @independentoxford blog through the link in our bio👆🔗 #SupportLocal #OxfordJeweller #IndieOxford
    Indie Events in Oxford this December❄️❄️ December Indie Events in Oxford this December❄️❄️ December is here along with lots of festive fun across Oxfordshire. From festive workshops and Christmas markets to theatre shows, there’s something for everyone this season.💫 There is no better way to embrace the festive season than with our incredible indies💕 Check out the Oxford Indie events blog through the @independentoxford link in bio🔗👆 #SupportLocal #OxfordshireEvents #OxfordEvents #WhatsOnInOxford #IndependentOxford #December #ChristmasInOxford
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