19 Awesome Souvenirs from England to Remember Your Trip By
Want to know which England souvenirs to look out for? Here are the best ones to bring home for yourself and your loved ones.
Maybe I’m a little biased, but I believe England’s diverse countryscapes and its never-drying well of history make it a truly unforgettable travel destination.
So what are the best souvenirs from England that can cement this trip in your memory forever? Some people say scent is a powerful memory trigger, which makes tea leaves a great gift; as do other food items. Other cultural reminders (like the British royal family, or football) have found their way on this list too.
Aside from browsing the gift shops at every attraction you visit, I highly suggest stepping into small boutiques or department stores for a quintessential English souvenir!
1. Loose tea leaves
The English have a well-known love for tea, some counties more than others. With so much variety and local flavour, loose tea leaves are one of the best things to take home from England.
If you have the time, stop by a proper tea room (like Betty’s) to sample their wares.
2. Custom pin badges
Pin badges make for a great souvenir no matter where you travel. They’re small, easy to carry around, and can work as a meaningful memento to look back in the future. You can customise pin badges with England elements like the double-decker bus, London Bridge, or anything else you would like to commemorate your trip.
It’s easy to send customisable pin badges to your family, friends, or colleagues as a great gift from the trip. Pin badges are a great way to decorate your denim jackets, sweaters, even your travel bags, with a little bit of colour. Create them easily with online pin manufacturer PinBadges.co.
3. Harry Potter merch
For a spritz of English magic, pull into the Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9¾ for authentic merchandise.
Not only can you be professionally photographed breaking into the secret barrier, but you can pick up a personalised Hogwarts acceptance letter and wands. From wizarding cloaks to playing cards, Chocolate Frog moulds to small trinkets; don’t miss out on your magical adventure!
4. Cadbury chocolate
Chances are, you’ve seen and eaten Cadbury chocolate at least once! This British brand was first introduced in 1905; it’s now sold all over the world.
If you have the time, do visit Cadbury World in Birmingham to see how this famous milk chocolate (and its later flavours) are made. Not only can you buy gift hampers and limited edition chocolate snacks, you even get to personalise your own chocolate bar.
Their gifts selection is seasonal, so you can buy chocolate for every occasion between birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, Halloween and more.
5. Royal family merch
The British royal family comes to mind whenever one says ‘England’. While taking home a prince or princess of your own is rather unrealistic, souvenirs of England’s royal family make a decent substitute.
If you’re a fan of the British royal family, many gift shops cater with books about royal life and history, sometimes even releasing special occasion merchandise. Just be careful trying them on – my mum and I were at the gift shop at Buckingham Palace and got told off for trying the crowns on!