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Afternoon tea for two
A voucher for afternoon tea somewhere special. Check the venues near them and the expiry date.
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Christmas gift ideas for grandparents
Thoughtful presents for grandparents: things that keep them warm and cosy, keep them in touch with the family and suit how they like to spend their time.
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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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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.
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Luxury chocolate selection
A box of really good chocolates is hard to beat. Check the allergen information if you’re buying for someone with allergies.
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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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the traitors board game
The Traitors Official Board Game Based on the BBC Series
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Watercolour paint set
Paints, brushes and a pad of watercolour paper — a lovely way to start a new hobby.
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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 wall calendar
A calendar for the year ahead in a style they’ll enjoy — dogs, landscapes or art.
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A beautiful clothbound classic
A favourite classic in a handsome hardback edition — a book to keep for years.
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A Book Lover’s Garden (1000-piece jigsaw)
A 1000-piece jigsaw by illustrator Michael Kirkham full of famous literary gardens, from The Secret Garden to Alice in Wonderland.
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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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Advent candle
A candle marked 1 to 24 to burn a little each day of advent. Never leave it burning unattended.
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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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Bed socks
Thick, soft socks for wearing to bed or around the house — an easy stocking filler that always gets used.
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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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Bug hotel
A wooden shelter for insects to hang in the garden — an outdoor project for spring.
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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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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 table runner
A festive runner to dress the table for the big day.
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Christmas tablecloth and napkins
Reusable cloth napkins and a tablecloth make the table feel special and save paper waste.
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Christmas village light-up houses
Little light-up houses for a mantelpiece scene — add one each year.
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Clip-on book light
A small rechargeable light that clips onto a book — reading without keeping anyone else awake.
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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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E-reader
Holds a whole library and lets readers enlarge the text. Check which e-book store it works with.
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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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Fluffy dressing gown
A thick, soft dressing gown for lazy mornings. Check the size guide, and whether they prefer a hooded or shawl-collar style.
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Gardening gloves and kneeler
A padded kneeler and tough gloves — practical presents a gardener always needs.
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Glass teapot with infuser
A teapot with a built-in infuser makes loose-leaf tea easy — and it’s lovely to watch it brew.
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Golf balls
A box of balls — always welcome by anyone who plays.
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Hand cream trio
A small trio of hand creams for handbag, desk and bedside.
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Hot water bottle with knitted cover
A classic comfort with a soft knitted cover. Buy a bottle with a recent manufacture date and replace old ones — see the date marked on the bottle.
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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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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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Knitting kit for beginners
A kit with yarn, needles and a simple pattern to make a first project.
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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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Loose-leaf tea selection
A box of different teas to explore. Add an infuser if they don’t have one.
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Mary Berry’s Mary All in One
Mary Berry’s collection of fuss-free one-pot, one-pan and one-tray recipes. Published 8 October 2026.
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Nativity set
A nativity scene to set out each December.
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Outdoor solar fairy lights
Solar-powered lights for trees and fences — no cables to run outside.
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Puzzle advent calendar
A jigsaw or brain teaser delivered in daily pieces.
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Reed diffuser
A flame-free way to scent a hallway or bathroom — a good choice for homes with pets or children.
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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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Tea advent calendar
A different tea to try each day of December.
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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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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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Wildflower seed balls
Little balls of seeds to scatter in spring for pollinator-friendly flowers. Choose native UK seed mixes.
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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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Word game
A classic or new word game for the family table.
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Wreath for the front door
A wreath for the front door — artificial ones can be stored and reused each year.
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