Gifts for mum under £30
Last updated: · Links and ratings checked 16 October 2026
You don’t need to spend a lot to get Mum something she’ll love. Under £30 covers a good gin, a beautiful book, a pampering set or a LEGO plant she can build on Boxing Day.
How we chose
Every pick costs under £30 at the price we checked (or sits in our under-£25 band) and is not personalised, so you can order it in December without worrying about making times. Ratings come from the retailer page on the day we checked.
Popular picks
Hendrick’s gin is rated 4.9 from over 9,500 ratings. Lindor and Monty Bojangles boxes are easy wins if she has a sweet tooth. A book matched to her taste, such as The Salt Path for a walker or Where the Crawdads Sing for a book-club reader, often means more than something more expensive.
More ideas: all gifts for mum and gifts for a mum who has everything.
At a glance
- 49 picks: 34 in £10–£25, 12 in £25–£50, 3 in Under £10.
- 47 show a public rating on the retailer’s page; 2 don’t have a rating we could verify.
- Highest rated when checked: LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants (10349) (★ 4.9), Hendrick's Gin (70cl) (★ 4.9), Set of three cat socks in a gift box (★ 4.9).
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Our picks (49)
LEGO Botanicals Happy Plants (10349)
Smiling LEGO succulents rated 4.9 from almost 10,000 ratings. A great Secret Santa that works for teens too.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Hendrick's Gin (70cl)
Rated 4.9 from over 9,500 ratings. The cucumber-and-rose gin that most gin drinkers are happy to see under the tree.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Set of three cat socks in a gift box
Three pairs of cat socks in a gift box, rated 4.9: a safe secret-santa pick for any cat lover.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Rest and refresh bath soak collection
Bath soaks posted through the letterbox, rated 4.9: an easy pick-me-up.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Sweet or savoury pretzel baking kit
Everything to bake soft pretzels: a fun afternoon that ends with something to eat.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Brownies and bakes sharing bites box
A mixed box of bakes for an office or family to share, posted through the letterbox.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)'Tea For Bookworms' book lovers tea gift
Tea blends to go with a good book, for £12: ideal for secret santa.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Churros baking kit
Make churros with chocolate sauce at home: a fun kit for a winter evening.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Japanese maple bonsai tree growing kit
Grow a Japanese maple bonsai from seed, rated 4.9.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Bananagrams word game
A quick-fire, no-board Scrabble that comes in a banana pouch. It suits grandparents and kids playing together.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Malfy Gin Arancia, Sicilian blood orange (70cl)
A bright Italian blood-orange gin for someone who likes their G&T a bit more summery.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Brecon Botanicals Welsh gin (70cl)
An award-winning Welsh gin from the Penderyn distillery for under £20. Good value for a gin-drinking colleague.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Lindt Lindor assorted truffles gift box (525g)
A big box of Lindor to share on Christmas afternoon. Hard to get wrong.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Mineral bath infusions gift collection
Nearly 1,000 reviews at 4.8: a set of bath soaks that gets used up, so it adds nothing to the clutter.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger gin (70cl)
A popular flavoured gin under £20 that's easy to wrap and hard to get wrong.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Coffee and book club subscription gift
A surprise book plus speciality coffee through the letterbox: it combines two of the most popular interests in one parcel.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)World Explorer recipe kit collection
Spice kits for dishes from around the world: a letterbox gift for someone always trying new recipes.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Felt sewing pouch embroidery kit
A beginner-friendly kit that ends up as a useful little pouch.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Thank-you tea gift
A small, cheap tea gift that works as a thank-you for a colleague.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)The fruit scone cream tea hamper
Scones, clotted cream and jam delivered: a treat that suits grandparents perfectly.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)White chocolate and raspberry macaron baking kit
A challenge kit for someone keen on baking: it posts flat and ends with something to eat.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Bespoke yoga mat bag
A handmade carry bag for the mat they take to class every week.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Jimmy Choo eau de parfum (40ml)
A fruity-chypre classic rated 4.7 from over 10,000 ratings. A reliable perfume gift.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Curries from around the world spice gift box
Spice kits and recipes for several curries, delivered through the letterbox: a good one for adventurous cooks.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Tea and book club subscription gift
A wrapped surprise vintage book plus loose tea: a cosy letterbox gift for readers.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Runners gift pack
Handy bits for runners in one pack: a good stocking gift for someone training for a race.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Steak and chips seasoning trio
Three rubs for steak night: cheap and used up quickly, so no clutter.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Belgian milk chocolate hot chocolate bombs (two pack)
Drop one in hot milk and it melts open: Christmas Eve fun for any age.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Japanese cedar bonsai tree growing kit
Grow a bonsai from seed: a slow, calming project that's cheap enough for secret santa.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Garden focaccia bread baking kit
Bake a focaccia decorated with herb flowers: it looks impressive and the kit posts flat.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)The big vegan cheese making kit
Plant-based cheeses at home: a thoughtful pick for a vegan foodie.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)British roast dinner seasoning kit
Rubs and seasonings to lift the Sunday roast.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Apple AirTag (single)
For the person who always loses their keys or luggage. Works with any iPhone. Rated 4.6 from over 145,000 ratings.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Monty Bojangles cocoa-dusted truffles gift tower (3 x 100g)
Three boxes of cocoa-dusted truffles stacked into a tower. Rated 4.6 from nearly 9,000 ratings.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Booja-Booja award-winning vegan chocolate truffle selection
Dairy-free truffles that don't taste like a compromise, ideal for a vegan or dairy-free friend.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Grow your own oyster mushrooms kit
You get your first crop in about two weeks with no garden needed, and you eat the results so nothing hangs around afterwards.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Make your own mozzarella and ricotta kit
Fresh mozzarella in about an hour: a fun afternoon project that ends in pizza.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Brownies letterbox gift (six mini)
Six mini brownies through the letterbox for about £12.50: an easy secret-santa or 'thinking of you' gift.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Loads A Liquorice letterbox sweet box
A whole box of liquorice for the liquorice fan, which people either love or hate.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Gluten-free brownie letterbox gift
A gluten-free option for a sweet tooth, for under a tenner.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Make your own Mediterranean cheese kit
Halloumi, feta and more at home: a project they'll get several meals from.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)The pasty and cream tea hamper
Cornish pasties and a cream tea delivered: a treat for someone who has everything else.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)24 Days of Advent embroidery kit
A stitch a day through December: a slow, calming advent calendar for crafters.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Women's sheepskin slippers (lucky dip colour)
Real sheepskin slippers for about £30. The colour is a surprise, but the warmth is guaranteed.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Hotel Chocolat 70% dark chocolate batons (120g)
A slim box of 70% dark batons for under £10. Small enough for a stocking.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Oh Deer festive stacking balance game
A quick stacking game to play after Christmas dinner, for any age.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Mother Root Ginger alcohol-free aperitif (500ml)
A fiery, grown-up alcohol-free drink for someone who doesn't drink but wants something better than squash.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)AeroPress stainless steel travel coffee mug
An insulated mug from AeroPress for good coffee on the go.
View at AeroPress UK (opens in new tab)Hario V60 glass coffee dripper
The classic pour-over cone, bought from Hario's own UK store: a cheap way into proper filter coffee.
View at Hario UK (opens in new tab)
Frequently asked questions
What is a good Christmas gift for mum under £30?
A well-reviewed treat she wouldn’t buy herself: a good gin, a pampering set, a book matched to her interests, or a LEGO plant to build.
Are cheap gifts for mum thoughtful?
Yes. A £15 book chosen for her interests often means more than an expensive generic gift.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Check each retailer’s cut-off and our UK Christmas delivery dates page. For Christmas 2026, Royal Mail’s last recommended 1st Class posting date is Monday 21 December. Personalised items need extra time.