Christmas jumpers & pyjamas
8 ideas
Christmas 2026 245 gift ideas
Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list
Hand-picked Christmas present ideas for everyone on your list — sorted by who they are for, what they are into and how big a present you have in mind. Every idea links to Amazon.co.uk so you can compare the options there.
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Who’s on your list?
Start with the person. Each name opens a page of ideas for them, from small stocking fillers to the main present.
- For him69 ideas
- For her81 ideas
- Mum94 ideas
- Dad78 ideas
- Grandparents59 ideas
- Your partner70 ideas
- Teenagers74 ideas
- Kids94 ideas
- Baby’s first Christmas12 ideas
- Teachers26 ideas
- Colleagues & Secret Santa38 ideas
- Pet lovers9 ideas
Children by age
Always follow the maker’s age guidance. Read our toy safety guide.
Christmas collections
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Food & drink
30 ideas
Home & cosy
17 ideas
For book lovers
25 ideas
Eco-friendly gifts
17 ideas
Decorations & the table
19 ideas
A few of our favourite ideas
All 245 ideas
Under the tree
Family board game
A new game for the Christmas holidays. Check the age range and the number of players.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents, Kids
Under the tree
Marble run
Build tracks and watch marbles race down. Contains small parts — not for under-threes.
For Kids
Under the tree
Heated throw
A soft electric throw to curl up under on winter nights. Look for one with several heat settings, an automatic switch-off and a washable cover.
For For her, Mum, Grandparents, Your partner
Stocking filler
Baby’s first Christmas bauble
A keepsake decoration to hang on the tree every year. Hang it out of baby’s reach.
For Mum, Dad, Baby’s first Christmas
The big one
Digital photo frame
Shows a changing slideshow of family photos. Some frames let the family send new pictures from their phones — check how it’s set up before you wrap it.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents
Under the tree
Afternoon tea for two
A voucher for afternoon tea somewhere special. Check the venues near them and the expiry date.
For For her, Mum, Grandparents, Your partner
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This year’s big toys
We only list toys from published, dated top-toy lists — here’s who has published so far:
- Argos Top 20 Toys for Christmas 2026 — Argos (J Sainsbury plc press release), published 3 September 2026
- John Lewis: The top Christmas toys of 2026 — John Lewis, published 20 August 2026
- The Entertainer: Christmas Top Toys 2026 — The Entertainer, published 10 September 2026
- Smyths Toys: Top Toys for Christmas 2026 (a selection) — Smyths Toys Superstores, published 10 September 2026
- Hamleys Festive 15 for Christmas 2026 — Hamleys (as reported by Toy World magazine), published 14 October 2026
When to order
Royal Mail has published its last recommended posting dates for Christmas 2026. We list them, with the date we checked, alongside where to find Amazon.co.uk’s own delivery information.
Christmas shopping guides
All guides- Secret Santa: rules, etiquette and ideasHow to run a fair, fun Secret Santa at work, with friends or in the family — from drawing names to choosing a present everyone will be happy to open.
- Toy safety at Christmas: marks, ages, batteries and magnetsWhat the UKCA and CE marks mean, why age warnings matter, and the hidden dangers of button batteries and small magnets — with advice from OPSS, RoSPA, CAPT and the NHS.
- Buying for teenagers: a guide that won’t get an eye-rollHow to choose a present for a 13 to 17-year-old — from asking the right questions to checking game and film age ratings.
- A low-waste Christmas: presents, wrapping and the treeSimple ways to cut Christmas waste — choosing presents that last, wrapping that can be reused or recycled, and what to do with cards, packaging and the tree.
- Gift-wrapping tips: neat parcels without the stressHow to wrap awkward shapes, wrap neatly with less paper and tape, and choose wrapping that can be recycled or reused.
- Christmas on a budget: how to plan presents without the January hangoverGeneral tips for planning Christmas presents within your means — making a list, agreeing limits with family and friends, and thinking carefully before using credit or Buy Now Pay Later.