Matlock Raft Race Christmas Wrapping Paper – Boxing Day on the Derwent

A Christmas tree on a raft seems entirely reasonable on Boxing Day in Matlock. Inspired by the Derbyshire raft race on the River Derwent, this Christmas wrapping paper sends a fleet of wonderfully unlikely boats under a golden bridge, with a crowd wrapped up against the cold.

Look for the swan, the red tractor raft and the crew paddling in Santa hats. There’s plenty to find on a large parcel, and the bright blues, reds and golds give smaller gifts a splash of colour too. It’s a lively choice for a local Secret Santa or a present for someone who has cheered the rafts from the riverside.

Why you’ll love this

• A local Boxing Day tradition makes the wrapping as personal as the present.
• The different raft designs give children and grown-ups details to hunt for before opening.
• Rich river blues and gold make an easy match for a plain navy ribbon.
• The busy repeat works well across a stack of parcels with a different boat on each.

Choose your paper

• 90 GSM is flexible and easy to fold around smaller presents.
• 140 GSM has a thicker, more substantial feel.
• A1 sheet measures 594 × 841 mm.
• 1-metre roll measures 594 × 1,000 mm in one continuous length.
• 2-metre roll measures 594 × 2,000 mm in one continuous length.

Product details and care

• Smooth matt coated paper, printed on one side.
• Designed and printed to order by Byard’s Boutique in Derbyshire, UK.
• Sent rolled in a paper sleeve with protective outer packaging.
• Keep dry and store rolled, away from direct sunlight.
• Wrapping paper only. Gifts, ribbon, tags and styling accessories are sold separately or shown for illustration.

Choose a sheet or roll and see which raft ends up on the front of your parcel.