The ultimate gift shop — a treasure trove of handmade crafts, local treats and everyday delights, gathered from Ballyclare's own makers and sold under one roof.
Gifts & Giggles Galore opened its doors on Main Street in January 2025 with a simple idea: give Ballyclare's small makers, crafters and independent sellers one place to shelve their wares — and give shoppers one place to find something genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Step inside and you won't find a warehouse catalogue. You'll find hand-thrown pottery next to hand-poured candles, knitted baby cardigans beside locally roasted coffee, birthday cards next to birthday cake in a jar — every shelf stocked by a different neighbour with a story behind it.
It's part gift shop, part village market, part happy accident of good taste — and it's ours.
A browse round Gifts & Giggles Galore turns up something new every visit. Here's a taste of what's usually on the shelves.
Pottery, knits, prints and woodwork made by hands you could actually meet in Ballyclare.
Locally made bakes, sweet jars and edible little indulgences worth the walk in.
Greetings cards, gift wrap and ribbon for whatever occasion just snuck up on you.
Candles, textiles and little touches to make a house feel like somebody lives there.
Birthdays, christenings, thank-yous and just-becauses — sorted, thoughtfully.
Soft toys, tiny knits and giggle-inducing bits for the smallest customers.
Chill out, unwind and shop small — step into the heart of Ballyclare and see what's new this week.
Every corner of the shop is rented, styled and restocked by a different local maker or small business — which means the shelves are always changing, and there's always a new face (and a new craft) to discover.
70 Main Street
Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
BT39 9AA
Tucked into the heart of Ballyclare's Main Street — easy to reach, easy to browse, and worth the wander.
Hours can shift for local markets and events — check our Facebook page before a special trip.