“Dear Grandma” guided life-story journal
She fills it in, and it comes back to you as a family heirloom. A gift that keeps giving.
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“Love You” grandmother keyring
A small, handmade stocking filler for grandma that she'll actually carry.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)100 Things To Do With Dad poster
A scratch-off bucket list that turns into a year of days out together, not another object.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)5 Ingredients – Jamie Oliver
Perfect for the reluctant cook or student, with dinner from five things.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)A Short History of Nearly Everything – Bill Bryson
Science explained by the funniest writer around. It suits a curious teen or a quiz-loving dad.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)AeroPress Go travel coffee maker
Same brew as the Original but nests inside its own mug, so it's ideal for walkers, campers and commuters.
View at AeroPress UK (opens in new tab)AeroPress Original coffee maker
Coffee lovers rarely buy themselves one, yet it beats most £200 machines for a single cup and packs into a rucksack.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Artisan coffee roasting pan gift set
Roast your own beans at home. A genuinely new hobby for the coffee bore who owns every gadget.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Atomic Habits – James Clear
The book people actually finish and act on. A New Year starter rather than a shelf-filler.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Bialetti Moka Express (3-cup)
A 1933 design classic that lasts decades. It's a great Secret Santa for anyone who mentions their 'one good coffee' a day.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Birds, bees and butterflies Seedbom gift box
Throw-and-grow wildflower bombs for pollinators. An eco Secret Santa with nearly 400 reviews.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Born a Crime – Trevor Noah
A funny, moving memoir that even non-readers finish.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Born to Run – Christopher McDougall
The book that made a generation of runners. It's the perfect pair for a parkrun habit.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Carcassonne board game
A tile-laying game that works brilliantly with just two players, so it's a great choice for couples and grandparents.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)CATAN board game
A modern classic that gives a family a new Christmas tradition rather than another object.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Codenames: Pictures (2nd edition)
A party game that doesn't need drinking to be fun. Great for a household that has 'done' charades.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Coffee Club: three-month gift subscription
A gift that keeps arriving into spring and leaves no clutter. Ideal for someone who has everything.
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The restaurant's recipes, chai and bacon naan included. A feast-weekend project for curry fans.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Educated – Tara Westover
The memoir everyone recommends. It's gripping enough to read in a day.
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An hour of puzzling that leaves nothing behind. Brilliant for a crossword or puzzle fan.
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Teaches in two minutes and works across generations, so it's a safe bet for the Boxing Day crowd.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Factfulness – Hans Rosling
An optimistic, data-led antidote to doom-scrolling. It goes down well with the family news-watcher.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Good Omens – Pratchett & Gaiman
The end of the world, done very funnily. A safe bet for anyone with a dark sense of humour.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Grow your own birth flower gift box
Seeds of their birth-month flower: a thoughtful under-£25 gift that blooms in summer.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Grow your own kit with 70 seed varieties
A year's veg patch in a box, for the allotment-curious or a new homeowner.
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Handmade in Kent and fits through a letterbox: the 'thinking of you' gift for someone you won't see this Christmas.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Hug In A Box pamper gift box
A ready-made pamper night, so it's a strong last-minute option with no guesswork.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Jenga
Cheap, universal and loud: the perfect under-£20 Secret Santa that actually gets played.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)LEGO Icons Orchid (10311)
A mindful two-evening build that ends as a plant they can't kill. Adults love it more than they expect to.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Lodge pre-seasoned cast iron skillet
Works on the hob, in the oven and on a BBQ or campfire, and it gets better with age. A proper heirloom pan.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Luxury milkshakes create-your-own gift box
A make-it-together treat for teens. It's consumable, fun and alcohol-free.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Men’s personalised engraved leather bracelet
A hidden engraved message makes it personal without being showy.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Notes from a Small Island – Bill Bryson
A very British comfort read that's funny across generations.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Ottolenghi SIMPLE
Ottolenghi without the 14-ingredient lists, so the keen cook will actually cook from it on a weeknight.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Personalised birth flower scarf
650 reviews and under £25. It's personal without being a mug.
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Their club's results from the year they were born. Fans love the trivia, and it's very well reviewed.
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Over 1,000 reviews and around £20. A safe hit for teen girls and sisters.
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Engraved tools they'll use every weekend for years. Personal without being twee.
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Letterbox-friendly and personal. It's perfect for a reader you won't see on the day.
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A small, personal gift for a reader that posts through the door.
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A cheerful Secret Santa or 'can't be there' gift that's eaten, not stored.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Personalised special occasion photo bookmark
A sub-£15 gift for book lovers with nearly 350 reviews, and it posts flat.
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Hand-painted and personalised. It suits the houseplant parent.
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Useful every day and embroidered with their name. It looks far pricier than it is.
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Miniatures to taste rather than one bottle to guess. Contains alcohol, so it's excluded for non-drinkers.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Philips Wake-up Light (HF3520)
Dark winter mornings are miserable, and a sunrise alarm is the thing people say they wish they'd bought years ago.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Pomegranate “Tree of Love” gift
A living tree that fruits indoors, more memorable than flowers that die by New Year.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Rivers of London – Ben Aaronovitch
A London police procedural with magic, and book one of a long series. It's great for a fan of crime or Pratchett.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat – Samin Nosrat
Teaches how to cook rather than what to cook. It's for the person who has every recipe book already.
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Not glamorous, but every gamer or photographer runs out of space. It's fast, pocket-sized and genuinely used.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Sapiens – Yuval Noah Harari
The pub-conversation book: they'll be quoting it by Twelfth Night.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Shuggie Bain – Douglas Stuart
A Booker winner for the serious reader who has already read this year's bestsellers.
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A consumable treat with nothing to dust, and well reviewed.
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The flask your grandad had, still built to last a lifetime. It keeps tea hot all day on the touchline, riverbank or allotment.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Stanley Classic Legendary Bottle 1L (direct from Stanley)
Buy direct for the full colour range and Stanley's lifetime-style warranty.
View at Stanley 1913 UK (opens in new tab)Teen personalised silver friendship bracelet
Sterling silver and personalised. It feels grown-up for a teen.
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A rare gift for teenage boys that isn't a voucher, and well reviewed.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)The Lost Words – Macfarlane & Morris
A large, beautifully illustrated book of nature 'spells' that grandparents can share with grandchildren.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)The Midnight Library – Matt Haig
Short, uplifting and easy to read in one sitting over Christmas.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)The Salt Path – Raynor Winn
A true story of a couple walking the South West Coast Path. It's loved by walkers and book clubs alike.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)The Thursday Murder Club – Richard Osman
A cosy, funny whodunnit set in a retirement village, and the start of a series. It's especially good for grandparents.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman
A Nobel-winner on why we make bad decisions. A great pick for the analytical type.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)This Is Going to Hurt – Adam Kay
Hilarious then heartbreaking. Brilliant for anyone in the NHS or who loves a memoir.
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Birthstones for grandmother, mother and child. Sentimental, and very well reviewed.
View at notonthehighstreet (opens in new tab)Ticket to Ride board game
The gateway game that converts Monopoly families. It's gentle enough for grandparents and competitive enough for teens.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Where the Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
Over half a million ratings: a page-turner that's a near-guaranteed hit for a book-club reader.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Wilding – Isabella Tree
How a Sussex farm returned to nature. Gardeners and nature lovers devour it.
View at Amazon UK (opens in new tab)Wingspan board game
An award-winning strategy game about birds, beautiful enough to keep out on the table. It's perfect for the birdwatcher who 'doesn't do board games'.
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