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Baby’s first Christmas bauble
A keepsake decoration to hang on the tree every year. Hang it out of baby’s reach.
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Christmas gift ideas for Dad
Ideas for dads who are hard to buy for — from gadgets and tools to food, drink and things for his hobbies.
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Christmas jumper
A festive knit for parties and Christmas Jumper Day. Check the size guide.
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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.
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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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Noise-cancelling headphones
Over-ear headphones that block out background noise — a big present for frequent travellers.
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Rechargeable hand warmer
A pocket warmer that charges over USB — many also work as a small power bank.
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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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the traitors board game
The Traitors Official Board Game Based on the BBC Series
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1000-piece jigsaw
A big jigsaw for Christmas afternoons. Pick a picture that suits them — a map, a painting or a busy scene.
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2027 desk diary or planner
A diary or planner for the year ahead. Check whether they prefer a week or a day to a page.
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A Christmas Carol in a gift edition
Dickens’s ghost story is perfect for reading aloud over Christmas — look for an illustrated gift edition.
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A new cookbook
A new cookbook from a cook they like, or a style of food they’ve been wanting to try.
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Bean-to-cup coffee machine
The big present for a coffee lover. Compare sizes, milk options and how easy it is to clean.
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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.
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Beer advent calendar
A different beer for each day of advent. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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Beginner’s telescope
A first telescope for looking at the Moon and planets. Never point it at the Sun.
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Binoculars
Compact binoculars for spotting birds in the garden or on walks.
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Bird feeder station
A feeder station to bring more birds into the garden. Keep it clean and topped up through winter.
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Bluetooth speaker
A portable speaker for music anywhere. Water-resistant models are handy for bathrooms and picnics.
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Cast-iron casserole dish
A heavy enamelled pot that goes from hob to oven to table. Check it suits their hob (especially induction) and isn’t too heavy for them to lift.
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Chain Reaction by Lee Child and Andrew Child
The 31st Jack Reacher thriller, in which Reacher looks into the murder of a Pentagon team member in a remote Colorado town. The publisher’s publication date is 20 October 2026.
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Cheese-making kit
A kit for making soft cheese at home — a fun weekend project for adventurous cooks.
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Christmas cookbook
Recipes and timings for the big day, plus ideas for leftovers.
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Christmas film collection on DVD or Blu-ray
A box set of festive favourites for cosy nights in. Check the age ratings for younger viewers.
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Christmas jigsaw
A festive scene to work on together over the holidays.
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Christmas music on vinyl
A festive album on vinyl to play while the presents are opened.
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Christmas socks
Silly Christmas socks — the classic stocking filler.
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Classic analogue watch
A smart, simple watch for everyday wear. Check the strap size and whether it’s water-resistant.
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Coffee grinder
Freshly ground beans make a real difference. Manual grinders are quiet and compact; electric ones are faster.
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Coffee-table book on a favourite subject
A big, beautifully illustrated book to dip into. Pick a subject they love, from mountains to classic cars.
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Compost caddy
A neat caddy for food scraps on the worktop, with a lid to keep smells in.
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Cookery class voucher
A class to learn bread, curry, pasta or knife skills. Check the locations before buying.
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Cooperative board game
Everyone works together against the game — a good choice for mixed ages.
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Cordless drill driver set
A cordless drill and driver set for putting up shelves and assembling furniture. Check whether a battery and charger are included.
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Craft beer selection
A mixed case or gift box of beers from independent breweries. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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Desk toy
A Newton’s cradle, kinetic sand or other fidget to keep on the desk.
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Driving experience
A voucher to drive a supercar or rally car on a track. Check age, licence and height rules.
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E-reader
Holds a whole library and lets readers enlarge the text. Check which e-book store it works with.
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EXIT: The Game – Family: The Trophy Case & Night at the Carnival
Two escape-room style puzzle adventures in one box, designed for families — solve the riddles to stop a trophy theft and uncover a plot at a funfair.
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Experience gift box with a choice
A gift box that lets them pick from a range of experiences. Check the full choices and the expiry date.
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Fitness tracker
Tracks steps, workouts and sleep. Check which phones it works with.
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Gardening gloves and kneeler
A padded kneeler and tough gloves — practical presents a gardener always needs.
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Golf balls
A box of balls — always welcome by anyone who plays.
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Head torch
Hands-free light for winter dog walks, camping or working under the sink.
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Hot sauce collection
A sampler of hot sauces from mild to fiery. A good Secret Santa present for the office chilli fan.
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Insulated flask
Keeps tea or soup hot on cold days — and saves buying drinks on the go.
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Jamie Oliver’s 20 Minute Meals
A cookbook of quick dinners made in 20 minutes or less with no more than ten ingredients, including meat-free options. Published 10 September 2026.
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Keyring torch
A tiny rechargeable torch for the keyring. Choose one without a button cell, or keep spare cells away from children.
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Laser distance measure
Measures a room in seconds — much easier than a tape measure on your own.
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Leather wallet
A slim wallet with card slots. Check whether they carry notes and coins.
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LEGO Icons Holiday House (11387)
A snowy farmhouse with a wrap-around porch, a lit Christmas tree, a horse-drawn sleigh and minifigures — part of LEGO’s Winter Village Collection and made to be displayed every December.
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LEGO Ideas Wallace & Gromit (21371)
A fan-designed LEGO Ideas display model of Wallace and Gromit on their motorbike and sidecar from A Close Shave, with posable figures. A satisfying build for a grown-up fan.
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Matching family Christmas pyjamas
Matching pyjamas to open on Christmas Eve. Order everyone’s size at once.
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Metal puzzle brain teasers
Twisted-metal puzzles to take apart and put back together. Great for stockings and Secret Santa.
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Outdoor solar fairy lights
Solar-powered lights for trees and fences — no cables to run outside.
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Pasta maker
A hand-cranked pasta machine for rolling fresh lasagne sheets and tagliatelle. A good present to share — making pasta is more fun in pairs.
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Puzzle advent calendar
A jigsaw or brain teaser delivered in daily pieces.
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Rechargeable AA batteries and charger
Not glamorous, but useful all year — and it saves buying throwaway batteries for new toys on Christmas morning.
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Record player
A turntable for starting (or restarting) a record collection. Check whether it has built-in speakers.
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Retro mini games console
A small plug-in console with classic games built in — a nostalgia present that gets the family playing.
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Sheepskin-style slippers
Warm, cushioned slippers with a proper sole so they can nip out to the bins in them. Mule or full-back — think about how they wear them.
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Smart bird feeder camera
A feeder with a built-in camera that captures visiting birds and sends the clips to a phone.
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Sourdough starter kit
Everything to get a sourdough habit going — usually a starter, a proving basket and a scraper.
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Speciality coffee gift box
A selection of coffees to try — check whether they need beans or ground coffee for their machine.
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Spice rub set
Rubs and seasonings for meat, fish and veg — a small present that gets used all year.
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The Game of Birds (card game)
A card game created by the author Robert Macfarlane and illustrated by Jackie Morris, in which players work to protect threatened birds. Beautiful to look at, too.
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The Heights by Ian Rankin
A standalone thriller from the creator of Rebus: a detective investigates the murder of a night concierge in a luxury London tower block. Published in hardback on 8 October 2026.
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Tree topper star
A star for the top of the tree. Battery-lit versions avoid trailing cables.
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Two-player strategy game
A game designed for two — good for quiet evenings.
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Universal travel adaptor
One adaptor for plugs around the world, often with USB ports too.
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Walking poles
Adjustable poles that fold away. Check the length range suits their height.
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We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman
The second We Solve Murders mystery: a body at an Italian villa sends the mismatched detective trio after a killer from Italy to Palm Springs. Published in hardback on 10 September 2026.
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Whisky tasting glasses
Tulip-shaped tasting glasses help bring out the aroma — a lasting present for a whisky drinker.
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Whisky tasting set
A selection of miniatures to taste side by side — a good way to discover new distilleries. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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Wildblooms (board game)
A flower-planting strategy game: take seedlings from a shared board, plant your own flower bed and set off combos that make wildflowers bloom.
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Wine-tasting experience
A tasting session at a vineyard or wine bar. For adults aged 18 and over.
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Wooden mechanical model kit
A kit of laser-cut wooden parts that builds into a working model — no glue needed on many kits.
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Wool-blend scarf and gloves set
A matching scarf and gloves — classic and always useful in a British winter.
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