A local's shopping guide to Peckham: 10-last minute Christmas gift ideas
There are loads of options when it comes to Christmas shopping in London but if you’re looking for more offbeat offerings from little independent shops, then you need to head south of the river to Peckham. Peckham is one of the most eclectic and fun places to shop in London. From alleyway bookstores, cute boutiques to concept stores. If you are still looking for last-minute Christmas gifts, have a look at our top 10 gifts we have found locally!
Incense Sticks - Alkemi, Nunhead
This Nunhead boutique is great for discovering stylish minimalistic homeware and clothing from independent brands & makers from all over the world, with a particular focus on Korea and Japan. You will find candle holders, natural bamboo storage boxes, brass plant pot holders, incense sticks and holders. Sandalwood incense sticks £20, Alkemi, Nunhead.
62 Nunhead Ln, Nunhead, London SE15 3QE
2. Christmas Cards - Blue Shop Cottage
Since owner Ocki Magill renovated the place in 2016 Blue Shop Cottage in Denmark hill it has become a space to support artists, local exhibitions and monthly events. They have recently launched a market space for artists to sell their artwork and merchandise like these lovely Christmas cards designed by Jack Seymour printed at Camberwell College of Arts. Hand-cut prints £6 x 10, Blue Shop Cottage.
Camberwell, London SE5 8BH
3. Silk Eye masks - D.A.Y Boutique Peckham
Situated down trendy Bellenden Road D.A.Y Boutique offers Scandi-inspired clothing sourced owners and sisters Disha, Apee and Yukti handpick each brand they stock. Brands like Selected Femme, Samsoe, Rains and Dora Larsen. We love these silk alphabet eye masks by designer Jessica Rusell Flint (silk eye masks are meant to be great at reducing wrinkles!). Silk eye mask £36. D.A.Y Boutique, Peckham (also available on Trouva).
143 Bellenden Rd, Peckham, London SE15 4DH
4. Second-hand Zines - Books Peckham
You will find Books Peckham tucked down an alleyway next to Peckham Rye station. Where you can pick up secondhand books and zines - at affordable prices, which makes for a perfect Xmas pressie.
Books, 125 Rye Lane Peckham
5. Coffee Maker - Blooming Good Coffee
Blooming Good Coffee is run by coffee-loving couple Natalia Brown and Alex Crawley who used their love of coffee and shared interests in design and social & environmental impact to start Blooming Good Coffee selling carefully curated coffee makers and accessories. This super stylish Theo Slow Brew is a Scandi inspired drip filter coffee maker made from heavy matte black stoneware. Theo Slow Brew £65, Blooming Good Coffee.
6. ‘Hallelujah’ A4 print, hand-signed - SouthEast15
A hand-illustrated ‘Hallelujah’ It’s raining women digital print is part of our SouthEast15 Living collection. All our designs are concept-driven with this particular illustration focusing on feminist art. At £15, it makes for a thoughtful Christmas present, it also comes hand-signed by designer Fifi.
7. Vinyl Records - Rye Wax Records
Rye Wax Records is tucked away in the basement of Peckham’s Bussey Building, more than just a Peckham record shop, Rye Wax is also a relaxed cafe by day and lovely bar come nighttime. Music lovers need to check out the store’s plethora of vinyl, comics, prints, books and magazines - you will def be able to find a cool stocking filler here. Vinyl’s starting from £10, Rye Wax, Peckham.
The CLF Art Cafe, 133 Rye Ln, Peckham, London SE15 4ST
8. Coffee subscription - Old Spike Roastery
Old Spike Roastery is one of Peckham’s best-loved coffee shops, not only do they freshly roast and pack their own coffee but they also offer meaningful employment to those affected by homelessness, so every coffee bought goes towards helping alleviate homelessness in the UK. If you are stuck for a gift for your coffee-loving pal - why not buy them a 3-month coffee subscription, choose between filter or espresso, ground or whole bean and get a pack of Old Spike Roastery delivered directly to their door each month. 3-month subscription £24, Old Spike Roastery, Peckham.
9. A5 notebook - Material Gallery, Nunhead
This gorgeous store in Nunhead is home to a unique selection of design-led prints, books and products with a focus on celebrating independent designers and makers. Pick up an arty gift from Material Gallery like this navy line pattern A5 notebook designed by Ola studio, £12, Material Gallery Nunhead.
124 Evelina Rd, Nunhead, London SE15 3HL
10. Carhartt Beanie - Meet Bernard
Don’t pass up the opportunity to scour the eclectic array of men’s clothing brands at the Meet Bernard pop up shop in East Dulwich this Christmas. The duo team behind Meet Bernard have carefully selected a stylish collection of clothing from brands such as Norse Project, Folk, Nudie and lots more. If you’re looking for a last minute ‘gift for him’ this Carhartt beanie, £35 makes for a great Xmas gift! Meet Bernard pop up shop, North Cross Road, East Dulwich.
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