SO TO BED

Cyberjammies

£52

For the perfect PJs to gift you can’t beat Chelmsford’s Cyberjammies. They wash and iron well (no wonky seams) and are super comfy to boot. Which design to choose? We’re all over this Alpes ski print set; ideal for the festivities.

SWEET TREAT

TEMPRD

£30

This Maldon TEMPRD box has 24 mini bars in Smooth Milk, Peanut Butter & Pistachio, Honeycomb & Popping Candy, Sea Salt & Caramel, Coconut Caramel Crunch, Caramel Apple Crumble, Creamy White, Eton Mess, Lemon & Blueberry Cheesecake, Decadent Dark, Dark Honeycomb and Dark Espresso & Walnut flavours. Bag 15% off with code MUDDYXMAS24.

LIGHT AS A FEATHER

Helen Burgess Jewellery

£49

Handmade in Mersea, this Helen Burgess pendant has been created from recycled sterling silver, complete with engraving. Personalised or plain, if opting for the former choose up to 32 characters of letters and/or numbers.

MALE ROOM

Greenwoods Spa

£290

Don’t forget about the man in your life, be it your other half, dad, son – you get the picture. This Greenwoods Spa Day Package includes a facial, full body and scalp massage, hand and nail grooming and two-course lunch.

DRESSED TO IMPRESS

Annabelle.87

£129.99

What’s Xmas Day without a sequin dress (with receiver of said number later swapping for PJs to watch, sob, Gav & Stace’s final ever episode)? This Fallon sparkler from Colchester’s Annabelle.87 comes complete with shoulder pads (they’re so back in fash).

MINI ME

Sans Souci Kids

£22

This front down button two piece, in sizes 3-6 and 6-12 months, almost makes us want to have little ones again. Almost. In stock at Billericay’s Sans Souci Kids, its open knit design’s perfect for keeping tots warm and comfortable.

SPOON FED

Haus and Hagan

£28.99

Who doesn’t love new kitchen accessories, especially if as stylish as these? Sold by Ongar’s Haus and Hagan, these contemporary gold salad spoons will bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to anyone’s table.

ADD TO BASKET

Secret Hamper

£39.95

Struggling what to gift a loved one? Tolleshunt Major’s Secret Hamper’s the saviour for you. Every company hails from Essex, with crisps, popcorn, tea, coffee and more. Why not upgrade to a wicker basket for an extra £14.95?

SOLE MATES

totes

£25

Slippers and Christmas go together like roast turkey and all the trimmings (hullo, pigs in blankets). These totes Ladies Velour Mule slip-ons (who have their HQ in Billericay) have faux fur lining and cuff plus memory foam for comfort.

MAKES SCENTS

The Candle Maker

£12

Who wouldn’t want their home smelling lush after all those sprouts? With a 20hr burn time, this candle from Brentwood’s The Candle Maker is vegan-friendly and packed with notes of cookie, caramel, gingerbread and vanilla.

SNACK ATTACK

£24.50

We love a savoury snack at Muddy HQ, so when we saw this Selection Box from Colchester’s Fairfields Farm then, well, say no more. Wrap up all 24 bags and pop your name on the tag under the tree. It’s your Christmas too, you know.

CLUB TOGETHER

Billericay Golf

£40

Golf fanatic? Make sure they’re using the right clubs with a Billericay Golf Custom Fitting. Fully refundable for purchases over £500, or £20 for under £499, they use a GC3 launch monitor and Foresight Sports software to help them up their game.

A RIGHT TIT

Wonky Wheel

£27

We’re loving these coasters from Finchingfield gallery Wonky Wheel (which was overlooking the pond but now operating mainly online). Created by illustrator Alison Hullyer, they’re made with heat resistant boards in an oh-so-pretty design.

LET’S PLAY RUMMY

English Spirit Distillery

£26

Yum, yum, we want rum in our tum! Whether you choose to gift (or keep for yourself, sssh) this Christmas Spiced Rum Liqueur from Great Yeldham’s English Spirit Distillery has cherry, spice, cinnamon and Christmas cake notes.

EAR, EAR

Ruby Room

£14

Also back in style, earmuffs are ideal for plunging temperatures and are seen on everyone from Chloë Sevigny to Taylor Swift. Gift these from Leigh on Sea’s Ruby Room for a bargain price (then pretend they’re the exact brand the paps snapped on Tay-Tay).

SECRET GARDEN

RHS

From £10

Give that green fingered one in your life an RHS gift card to spend online or at an RHS Garden Centre (Hyde Hall’s the nearest for you). Valid for two years, choose an e-gift or physical card then simply add the amount you want to spend and message.

WATER BABIES

Mersea Island Watersports

From £20

Get teens off gadgets with a Mersea Island Watersports paddle boarding lesson. It increases core strength, fitness and mental wellbeing, plus it’ll, erm, get them off gadgets 24/7. Wetsuits at the ready!

THREE CHEERS

Bishop Nick

£10.99

Braintree brewery Bishop Nick’s Gift Pack is ideal for any real ale enthusiast. What’s inside? Three award-winning and best-selling beers Ridley’s Rite(3.8%), Heresy (4%) and 1555 (4.3%). Burp.

HORSEY, HORSEY

Fred & Noah

£149.95

Suitable from 9 months, this Dazzle & Jet Rocking Horse from Wickford’s Fred & Noah has a sturdy wooden frame, detachable footplates, easy-to-reach handles and sensory scrunchy mane and tail in faux suede. Tot not included.

SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

Braxted Park Cookery School

£145

This 26 Jan curry course for any ruby lover is held at Braxted Park’s Cookery School. With tuition to rustle up dishes including chicken, lamb and prawn curries, those efforts are rewarded with wine and all they’ve cooked at the end of the day. Lush.

Wrap it up! 20 Essex Christmas gifts – sorted

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