TEN – Hitchin Sporting Attire

Nothing says iconic more than the classic Hitchin Town FC yellow and green top or would your nearest and dearest prefer the more hardwearing selections offered by the Hitchin Rugby Club.

NINE – The Hitchin Cookbook

A chance to recreate from your very own home the "vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage" of Hitchin with The Hitchin Cookbook. According to those who put together this gem it "features recipes from local chefs, food artisans, and beloved home cooks, capturing the essence of this charming market town".

EIGHT – Hitchin Gin

Did you know that gin was originally created for medicinal purposes in the 17th century? In the 21^st century true lovers of the spirit buy it from Hitchin with options including Hitchin Lavendar gin or Hitchin Honey gin – made from hives within 10 miles of the town.

SEVEN – Hitchin Art

The town is blessed with artistic talent including Sarah Graham, who works almost exclusively in oil on canvas, Cathy Smale, whose beautiful birds will be familiar to many, and Sarah Custance who offers micro drawings of our beautiful town.

SIX – Support Hitchin's Charities

Gifts from Hitchin charity shops double up as supporting good causes. How about getting your Christmas cards from one of the shops? Or "Ronnie and Reggie's" holiday adventure book online in support of Hitchin Squirrel Rescue?

FIVE – Hitchin Cheese

The Little Deli's exclusive festive cheese selection features "the best of the season's cheeses and all the must-haves for your cheeseboards to impress you & your guests. Matured to perfection and downright irresistible, these creamy delights are like gifts in themselves—unwrap them with your taste buds!"

FOUR – English sparkling wine from Wee Vinoteca

English sparkling wine has beaten Champagne in numerous blind taste tests! Duncan from the Wee Vinoteca believes that "Gusbourne make some of the best English wines we've tried".

THREE – Gifts from our local independent shops

From clothes from H-Town Rags, jewellery from Gatwards (Hitchin since 1760) festive books from Next Page Books, a Gelato Yule log from Fabios or Christmas vegetables from the Hitchin Bazaar - what doesn't the town have to offer?

TWO – Hitchin baubles

Beautiful Hitchin baubles are now available in Hitchin Information Shop – enough said!

ONE - Buy a Hitchin experience

From spooky "ghost walks" across the town, wine tasting at the Hermitage or afternoon tea at Hitchin Priory any gift that involves time spent in Hitchin is a gift that keeps giving

Note - This list is by no means comprehensive and we'd welcome any ideas we've missed in the comments below!