Not On The High Street UK
Not On The High Street is a British online marketplace bringing together independent designers, makers and small creative businesses. Its gift collections include personalised presents, jewellery, home accessories, artwork, stationery, food hampers and products for children. Customers can find gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas and other occasions, with many items offering customisation options.
Personalised Gifts for Different Occasions
Personalised presents are a major part of Not On The High Street's selection. Many products can be customised with names, initials, dates, photographs, engraved messages or other details. Popular choices include personalised jewellery, photo gifts, cushions, mugs, keyrings, prints and keepsakes.
The gift collections cover birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, engagements, new babies, graduations, retirement and other milestones. Customers can also browse gifts for men, women, children, couples, parents and grandparents.
Some products are made to order, with custom designs and personal messages created specifically for the recipient. Production times vary, so customers should check the estimated dispatch date before purchasing.
Jewellery, Accessories and Fashion Gifts
The jewellery collection includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and other accessories from independent designers and small brands. Selected pieces can be personalised with initials, names, birthstones, dates or engraved messages.
Other gift ideas include bags, scarves, clothing accessories, watches and handmade items. The selection includes both everyday accessories and more individual designs for birthdays, celebrations and special occasions.
Homeware, Prints and Personalised Keepsakes
Not On The High Street has a substantial range of home and lifestyle gifts. Products include decorative cushions, ceramics, candles, glassware, kitchen accessories, ornaments, wall art and personalised home decorations.
The prints and art collection features illustrations, personalised family prints, maps, photographs and commissioned artwork. Customers can find designs for different rooms and occasions, including wedding presents, new-home gifts and family keepsakes.
Other home-related collections include garden accessories, decorative items, lighting and products for entertaining. Many are made in smaller batches or offered with custom design options.
Food Hampers, Chocolates and Gift Sets
The food and drink department includes chocolate, sweets, biscuits, brownies, cakes, coffee, tea and speciality food products. Gift hampers combine items such as snacks, condiments, drinks and other treats, making them suitable for birthdays, thank-you presents and seasonal celebrations.
Some food gifts can be personalised with messages or custom packaging. Customers can also browse options for different dietary preferences, including selected vegan, gluten-free and alcohol-free products. Ingredients and allergen information should be checked on individual product listings.
Baby, Children and Family Gifts
The baby and children's collections feature personalised clothing, blankets, soft toys, nursery decorations, books, toys and keepsakes. Some products can be customised with a child's name, birth date or other details.
There are also gifts for new parents, christenings, birthdays and other family occasions. Personalised storybooks, baby blankets, milestone decorations and nursery accessories are among the available options.
How the Not On The High Street Marketplace Works
Not On The High Street operates as a marketplace connecting shoppers with independent businesses, which it calls Partners. The products are selected by the company's curation team, but individual Partners handle their own products, order preparation, packaging and dispatch.
Customers can order from several Partners in a single checkout. However, delivery charges and estimated arrival dates may differ between sellers, and products from different businesses can arrive in separate parcels.
Product listings provide information about materials, personalisation choices, sizes and delivery estimates. Customers can also use the 'Ask Seller a Question' option to contact a business directly about a product or request specific customisation details before ordering.
Delivery and Returns
Standard UK delivery takes approximately one to three business days from dispatch for many products. Standard delivery is free on most items, although some sellers charge £3.99 per order. Express tracked delivery is also available on eligible products, generally taking one business day from dispatch for an additional charge.
Delivery charges and estimated arrival dates are displayed on individual product pages and at checkout. Personalised, bespoke and made-to-order products may take longer to prepare, with some requiring up to 30 days before dispatch.
For most returnable products, customers have 28 days from receipt to notify the seller of a return or exchange request, followed by another 14 days to send the item back. Personalised products, perishable goods and specially commissioned items are generally excluded from change-of-mind returns. Customers should contact the relevant seller before sending anything back, as each business handles its own returns.
NOTHS & More Membership
NOTHS & More is the marketplace's paid membership programme. For £10 per year, members receive 10% off eligible products, including sale items, along with an additional birthday discount, exclusive competitions and selected members-only content.
The membership lasts 12 months and does not automatically renew. It is currently available to customers living in Great Britain. The discount applies to product prices rather than delivery charges and cannot be combined with other promotional or voucher codes.
Founded to Support Independent Businesses
Not On The High Street was founded in 2006 by Holly Tucker and Sophie Cornish. The idea was to create an online marketplace where independent designers and small creative businesses could reach customers looking for products different from those found in conventional high street shops.
The marketplace grew to include thousands of small businesses and a broad selection of gifts, homeware, jewellery, accessories and lifestyle products. Rather than operating its own network of retail shops or holding the stock listed on its website, the company provides an online platform through which independent sellers reach customers.
Over the years, Not On The High Street has expanded its product categories and marketplace services while retaining its focus on independent brands and individual gift ideas.
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