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Chocolate advent calendar
The classic. Buy before 1 December — popular ones sell out.
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Christmas gifts for 6 to 8-year-olds
Ideas for 6 to 8-year-olds: building sets, science kits, crafts, games and things for playing outside.
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Christmas picture book
A festive picture book to read together on Christmas Eve, year after year.
For Kids, Baby’s first Christmas
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Family board game
A new game for the Christmas holidays. Check the age range and the number of players.
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Marble run
Build tracks and watch marbles race down. Contains small parts — not for under-threes.
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Reusable wooden advent calendar
Fill the drawers with your own treats, notes or activities — a calendar to bring out every December.
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Air-dry clay kit
Clay that hardens without firing, plus tools — for trinket dishes and little models.
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Art easel
A double-sided easel with a chalkboard and whiteboard (and often a paper roll).
For Kids
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Bead and bracelet-making kit
Beads and threads for making bracelets to keep or give. Contains small parts.
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Beano Annual 2027
The Christmas-stocking tradition: a hardback of new comic strips with Dennis & Gnasher, Minnie the Minx and the Bash Street Kids.
For Dad, Grandparents, Kids
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Bug hotel
A wooden shelter for insects to hang in the garden — an outdoor project for spring.
For Mum, Grandparents, Kids
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Building bricks set
A set of bricks to build a model and then invent their own. Check the age on the box.
For Kids
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Building-brick advent calendar
A small build behind every door. Check the age on the box — they contain small parts.
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Children’s Christmas jumper
A cheerful jumper for school Christmas Jumper Day and the family photo. Check the age sizes.
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Children’s torch
A chunky torch for bedtime stories and garden adventures.
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Chocolate coins
A Christmas-stocking tradition. Pick a bag that suits the child’s age and check allergens.
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Christmas ornament-making kit
Make decorations for the tree — a good activity for the run-up to Christmas.
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Christmas pyjamas for kids
Festive pyjamas for Christmas Eve. Children’s nightwear should meet UK flammability rules — buy from a reputable seller.
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Coding robot
A robot children program to move and light up — a playful start to coding.
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Craft box
A box full of pom-poms, pipe cleaners, paper and glue for rainy days.
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Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Washimals Pets Beauty Salon
A folding salon with two toy pets to colour in with washable markers, wash clean and colour again.
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Den-building kit
Tarp, pegs and rope for building dens in the garden or woods.
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Dog Man 15: A Sprinkle in Time by Dav Pilkey
The fifteenth full-colour Dog Man graphic novel, in which the villain Grandpa meddles with time and space. The publisher’s publication date is 3 November 2026.
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Dressing-up costume
A costume for imaginative play. Check the size and keep away from flames.
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Gecko Run Marble Run Deluxe Starter Set
A marble run that sticks to smooth surfaces such as windows and fridges with reusable adhesive pads, so the track can climb the walls. The deluxe set adds loop and trampoline pieces.
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Glow-in-the-dark stars
Stick-on stars and planets for the bedroom ceiling.
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Greg the Sausage Roll: The Sprout Who Spoiled Christmas
A festive picture book by Mark and Roxanne Hoyle in which Greg the Sausage Roll tries to stop a very naughty sprout spoiling Christmas. Published in paperback on 8 October 2026.
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Grow-your-own herb kit
Seeds and pots for growing herbs on a windowsill — good for children with a little help.
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Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
A new Gruffalo picture book: Gruffalo Granny is coming to visit, and the Gruffalo and his child plan to serve up the mouse — who has other ideas. Published in hardback on 10 September 2026.
For Kids
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Karaoke microphone
A Bluetooth microphone that plays music through its own speaker.
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Kids’ camera
A tough little camera made for small hands.
For Kids
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LEGO City Vintage Steam Train (60511)
A LEGO City steam engine, coal tender and passenger carriage with a station platform and working signal. LEGO says it can be motorised with Powered Up parts, sold separately.
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Magic set
Tricks and props for putting on a show at Christmas.
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Magnetic building tiles
Tiles that click together to build towers and houses. Choose a reputable brand with sealed magnets and check the age guidance.
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Make-your-own chocolate kit
A kit with moulds and ingredients for making chocolates at home. Younger children will need help with melting.
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Make-your-own Christmas crackers kit
Fill your own crackers with your own jokes and small gifts — a fun pre-Christmas craft.
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Matching family Christmas pyjamas
Matching pyjamas to open on Christmas Eve. Order everyone’s size at once.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner, Kids
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Pokémon Pokopia (Nintendo Switch 2)
A relaxing life-sim in which you play as a Ditto, crafting, gardening and building cosy towns with Pokémon. Released on 5 March 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 only — check they have the right console.
For Teenagers, Kids
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Quick card game
A small card game that fits in a stocking and comes out at every family gathering.
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Remote-control car
A car for racing round the house or garden. Check what batteries it needs and buy them in advance.
For Kids
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Science advent calendar
A mini experiment for each day of December. Follow the age guidance and instructions.
For Kids
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Scooter
A three-wheel scooter for younger children or two wheels for older ones. Don’t forget a helmet.
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Sticker activity book
Hours of quiet fun for car journeys and Christmas afternoon.
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The Official Bluey Annual 2027
Stories, games, crafts and puzzles starring Bluey and family. Published 6 August 2026.
For Kids
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Volcano and science experiment kit
A set of hands-on experiments. Adults should supervise and follow the instructions.
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Walkie-talkies
A pair of radios for back-garden missions and camping trips.
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Wildflower seed balls
Little balls of seeds to scatter in spring for pollinator-friendly flowers. Choose native UK seed mixes.
For Mum, Grandparents, Kids, Teachers
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