The Gumleaf Gifting Guide

Supporting Farmers & Local Businesses This Festive Season

While we hope that everyone has a pair of new wellingtons under their tree this year. We know that there will be other gifts alongside them! For us, Christmas is also a time to celebrate fellow businesses that are on our doorstep. Choosing gifts from our fellow businesses directly supports farmers, rural families and the countryside we all care about.

This year, we’re proud to share a festive gifting guide showcasing farm run and farming-connected businesses across our local area.  

Spirit of the Countryside: East Chase Distillers

For a truly unique tipple under the tree, East Chase Distillers produce award-winning gins and spirits using botanicals inspired by the Warwickshire countryside. Founded by a farming family, their range makes a perfect Christmas gift. Whether it’s a classic gin lover’s treat or something a little more adventurous. A bottle of East Chase is a celebration of local land, craftsmanship and farming heritage.

Raise a Glass: Church Farm Brewery

Nothing says festive cheer quite like a locally brewed beer. Church Farm Brewery produces a range of beers brewed on a working farm, combining traditional methods with modern flavours. Ideal for Christmas hampers, stocking fillers or a gift for the person who “has everything”, their beer is a great way to support British farming while enjoying something special this Christmas.

A Taste of the Best: Farmers Fayre, Stoneleigh

For a gift that supports multiple producers in one go, Farmers Fayre at Stoneleigh is hard to beat. Known for championing local food and drink, they offer thoughtfully curated gift hampers packed with produce from farmers and makers across the region. From festive treats to everyday essentials, it’s a wonderful way to support local agriculture while giving something truly delicious.

Practical Gifts with Purpose: Smiths Rural Supplies

For those who live and breathe the countryside, Smiths Rural Supplies is a go to destination for practical gifts. From everything your animals could need to high quality countryside essentials. Their range includes our Gumleaf wellingtons, a reliable favourite for farmers, dog walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.  Gifting from Smiths Rural Supplies is about supporting a business that keeps farms, animals and rural communities thriving all year round.

Gifts That Create Memories: Racecourse Vouchers

Experience gifts are becoming increasingly popular and vouchers for Warwick or Stratford Racecourses are a brilliant choice. Both racecourses have a strong connection to agriculture and both proudly championed Agriculture at their race days in 2025.

Give on a Promise: Kenilworth Show

Some gifts don’t need wrapping. The Kenilworth Show is a must attend event for anyone in the local area, celebrating agriculture, food, rural life and community. While tickets aren’t yet on sale, gifting a “promise” of a day at the show is a thoughtful and meaningful present especially for families, farming enthusiasts or anyone who loves the countryside.

Support Your Local Butcher or Farm Shop

You don’t have to look far to make a big impact. Shopping at local butchers and farm shops helps ensure farmers receive a fair return for their produce and keeps food supply chains transparent and sustainable. Whether it’s a festive roast, handmade sausages, cheese, chutneys or seasonal treats, these purchases directly support farming families and rural jobs.

By choosing to support farming connected businesses you’re helping to protect the future of British farming while giving something truly meaningful.