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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.
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All Christmas gift ideas — page 4
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Resistance band set
Bands of different strengths for home workouts — light and easy to pack.
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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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Reusable coffee cup
A leak-proof cup for the commute.
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Reusable gift wrap
Fabric wraps (furoshiki style) that can be reused year after year. See our gift-wrapping guide.
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Reusable water bottle
A stainless-steel bottle that keeps drinks cold (or hot). Check it fits their bag or cup holder.
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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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Scented candle in a glass jar
A long-burning candle in a winter scent such as fig, cedar or orange and clove. Never leave a lit candle unattended.
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Science advent calendar
A mini experiment for each day of December. Follow the age guidance and instructions.
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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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Scratch-off world map
A wall map where you scratch off the countries you’ve visited.
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Shape sorter
A classic toy for learning shapes and fine motor skills.
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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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Shower speaker
A small water-resistant speaker for music or podcasts in the bathroom.
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Silk pillowcase
A smooth pillowcase that feels lovely to sleep on. Check the fabric and care instructions.
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Sketchbook and drawing pencils
A quality sketchbook and a set of graded pencils for drawing practice.
For For him, For her, Teenagers, Kids
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Skincare starter set
A gentle cleanser and moisturiser set. Choose products made for younger skin and check ingredients for allergies.
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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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Sock advent calendar
A pair of socks behind every door — useful all year.
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Soft toy
A cuddly toy. Look for products marked suitable from birth for babies.
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Solid shampoo bars
Shampoo in a bar — no plastic bottle and easy to pack.
For For him, For her, Teenagers
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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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Spa day experience
A spa day voucher for relaxing after Christmas. Check the venues and what’s included.
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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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Speed cube
A smooth-turning puzzle cube — there are plenty of free tutorials for learning to solve it.
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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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Spot’s Christmas Tree by Eric Hill
A lift-the-flap board book in which little ones help Spot choose, bring home and decorate a Christmas tree, finishing with a pop-up tree. Published 8 October 2026.
For Kids, Baby’s first Christmas
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Stacking cups
Simple, colourful cups to stack, nest and play with in the bath.
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Sticker activity book
Hours of quiet fun for car journeys and Christmas afternoon.
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Tea advent calendar
A different tea to try each day of December.
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Thames & Kosmos Digital Microscope with LCD screen
A digital microscope with a built-in screen and camera for photos and video of specimens, plus prepared slides and tools to make your own.
For Teenagers, Kids
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Thank-you biscuits
A tin of biscuits to share in the staffroom — check for allergies if it’s for one person.
For Teachers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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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.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents, Kids
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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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The Official Bluey Annual 2027
Stories, games, crafts and puzzles starring Bluey and family. Published 6 August 2026.
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The Story of Iconic Artists (500-piece jigsaw)
A 500-piece jigsaw illustrated by Andrew Rae, packed with famous artists and artworks to spot.
For For her, Mum, Teenagers
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the traitors board game
The Traitors Official Board Game Based on the BBC Series
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The Turtle Who Turned the Tide by Rachel Bright and Jim Field
A rhyming picture book by Rachel Bright and Jim Field: baby turtle Tula must choose between winning the race to the sea and helping her lost brother.
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Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties by Liz Pichon
The 24th doodle-filled Tom Gates book: Tom juggles his band DogZombies, three parties and some very badly behaved pets.
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Toniebox Lite
A compact, screen-free audio player for young children, controlled by tapping and tilting, with a sleep timer and Bluetooth headphone support. It works with Tonies figures; tonies.com gave its availability date as 5 October 2026.
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Touch-and-feel books
Board books with textures to stroke — sturdy enough for small hands.
For Kids, Baby’s first Christmas
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Toy tool bench
A workbench with child-safe tools for pretend DIY.
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Tree topper star
A star for the top of the tree. Battery-lit versions avoid trailing cables.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
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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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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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Walking poles
Adjustable poles that fold away. Check the length range suits their height.
For Mum, Dad, Grandparents
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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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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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Weighted blanket
A heavy blanket for snuggling under on the sofa. Pick a weight suited to the person, and note these are not suitable for young children.
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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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Wine stopper and pourer set
Stoppers, drip-free pourers and bottle tags — a small present for wine lovers.
For For her, Mum, Teachers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
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Wine-tasting experience
A tasting session at a vineyard or wine bar. For adults aged 18 and over.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
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Wireless earbuds
Cable-free earbuds for music, podcasts and calls. Check they work with the person’s phone.
For For him, For her, Your partner, Teenagers
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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.
For For him, Dad, Teenagers
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Wooden play food
A set of wooden fruit, veg and treats to cut and serve.
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