Quick answer: A great housewarming gift for someone moving to a new town helps them get to know and love the place. Ideas include a hand-drawn colouring book of their new town (£16.99), a hamper of local food and drink, a voucher for a favourite local café or restaurant, or a framed print of a local landmark. Practical basics like a plant or good candles also go down well.
Why give a gift about the new town?
Moving somewhere new can feel unsettling. A gift that introduces the town, its landmarks, food and history helps it start to feel like home. It's also far more personal than another set of tea towels.
Housewarming gift ideas for a new town
A colouring book of their new town
A Britain in Lines colouring book features 20 hand-drawn landmarks and streets of one place. Colouring them is a lovely, relaxing way to learn the town, and it often inspires a few weekend walks to see the real thing. We cover towns and cities including Reading, Godalming, Stamford, Cirencester, Harrogate and Leeds.
A taste of the area
Local cheese, bread, beer or chocolate from independent producers nearby.
A local voucher
A gift card for a well-loved local café, pub or bookshop gets them out exploring.
A print or map
A local print or a map of the town is a lovely first thing to hang on the wall.
Something green
A houseplant or herbs for the kitchen windowsill.
Housewarming gifts for people moving back home
Returning to a hometown? A book of the place they grew up in becomes a celebration of coming back. See gifts for someone who misses home for more.
Frequently asked questions
What is a unique housewarming gift in the UK?
A hand-drawn colouring book of the person's new town is unique, personal and under £20.
What do you give someone who has moved to a new area?
Something that helps them explore and settle in: a book of the town, local food, or a voucher for a local favourite.
How much should you spend on a housewarming gift?
Most people spend £15 to £40 on a housewarming gift in the UK.
