How is it October already? Before we know it, Mariah will be on the radio, you'll be finding tinsel in random places and old St Nick will be squeezing his way down our chimneys, glugging down pints of milk and scranning your nan's last mince pie.

If you've not started your Christmas shopping yet, no need to fret. Here are some of the best Christmas gifts for 2025.

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Food & Drink
Hair, Skincare & Cosmetics
Clothing, Jewellery & Accessories
Home, Gadgets & Tech
Fitness & Wellness
Kids & Games

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Food & Drink

Perfect for those after Christmas dinner feasts when the family are feeling a little peckish in the evening, the Arighi Bianchi Large Hamper is generously filled with sweet and savoury favourites, all beautifully presented in a classic wicker keepsake hamper. It’s a luxurious Christmas gift made for opening, sharing and enjoying together.

£160 from arighibianchi.co.uk

The perfect festive snack this holiday season, Popcorn Kitchen's Munch Mix is an irresistible combination of textures and tastes blending dark, milk and white chocolate coated popcorn with crunchy pretzels, salted giant corn and crunchy chocolate snowies.

£14.99 from popcornkitchen.co.uk

Give the gift of a trio of their favourite tipples this Christmas with Salford Distillery's bundle deal. Rum and gin lovers can choose three bottles from the range for just £95 (saving £31). The selection includes: Salford Original Spiced Rum, Salford Dark Spice, Salford Honey Rum, Salford Coffee Rum, Salford Cherry Rum, Salford Original Gin and Salford Rhubarb Gin.

£95 from salforddistillery.com

This sweet treat hamper is a Kinder-lover's dream, containing all the brand's bestselling products from Buenos to Happy Hippos and even a few Kinder Surprises. Your bouquet will be elegantly arranged by hand and presented inside a gift box with a bow. This is then placed inside a sturdy box for safe delivery, ready to gift.

£34.99 from funkyhampers.com

Add a little nostalgia this Christmas with this throwback sweet which has been delighting lovers of liquorice since 1946. Flyers are delicious chewy liquorice ropes containing fruit flavour crystal centres, makes for a unique eating experience that kids and adults alike will enjoy.

£9.99 from stockleys-sweets.co.uk

This box is the perfect gift for a loved one who is cheese obsessed, featuring the brand's most popular award-winning cheeses. It would make for the perfect evening treat with some chunky artisan bread, olives, charcuterie, and chutney - which are all available on their website also.

£27 from sharphamcheese.co.uk

£30 from oddyknockycoffee.co.uk

Struggling to find the right foodie hamper for someone you love who doesn't drink? Then this gorgeous Alcohol Free Feast from Virginia Hayward should do the trick. Presented in a willow wicker basket, it’s the perfect Christmas gift for teetotal friends, family or colleagues who shouldn’t have to compromise on choice.

£75 from virginiahayward.com

Filled with crunchy Lotus Biscoff pieces and smooth spread, these delightful treats are a delicious fusion of textures and flavours, making them perfect for Christmas stockings.

£3.29 from cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk

Bring tapas night home with this lovely little gift set from Sous Chef. It's a ready-made tapas moment in a bag; smooth Spanish red wine pairs beautifully with salty, savoury bites - the kind of simple pleasures that are best shared.

£29.99 from souschef.co.uk

Hair, Skincare & Cosmetics

Take your lashes to new lengths with this gentle yet effective conditioning serum, designed to support the natural growth and strength of lashes and brows. This advanced formula helps enhance the appearance of volume, fullness and definition without heaviness or leaving behind any residue.

£29 from rehabyourhair.com

Give him the gift of glowing, moisturised skin with this high-performance skincare edit, handpicked specifically to nourish men's skin. The Elemis trio features a high-performance cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturiser.

£65 from very.co.uk

This silky, nourishing night cream is designed to support skin renewal while you sleep, helping you wake up with a smoother, more radiant complexion. Like all Gem & Tonic products, the Night Cream also contains elements of a precious gemstone; improving skin firmness and elasticity over time with iron-rich Hematite extract.

£34 from gemandtonic.shop

Wild's refillable body wash products are packed with 95% natural ingredients and come in a range of gorgeous scents, from bold and fruity to soft and subtle. Plus, they're vegan and gentle on the skin, too.

Available from £13.11 from wearewild.com

Nothing beats a gorgeous red lip combo at Christmas. The Lip Check Lip Kit brings together three P.Louise classics; the Lip Liner, Lip Base and Stay Shining Lip Oil, carefully paired to help you line, colour and shine your way to the perfect pout.

£15 from plouise.co.uk

Made from high-grade 100% Mulberry Silk with a comfortable cushioned design and silk blackout padding for total light blockout, you can give the gift of the deepest, most restorative sleep this Christmas and beyond.

£29 from beautifect.com

Looking for the perfect gift for a beauty-lover but not sure where to start? The Very Festive Beauty Box has a little bit of everything from trending and up-and-coming beauty brands, spanning hair and skincare to fragrance and cosmetics and is worth over £360 making it a great-value gift.

£75 from very.co.uk

This limited-edition hydrate and style set features REHAB.'s new Hair Moisturiser, Pearly Claw Clip Duo, Vital Hair Brush and Hydrating Under-Eye Patches, packed in a pink REHAB. bag, ready to hydrate wherever you go.

£36 from rehabyourhair.com

Clothing, Jewellery & Accessories

Travel in style this festive season with The Varon leather bag by Pampeano. Designed for for weekend escapes and city breaks, this travel bag offers considered storage with enough space for folded shirts, shoes, a wash-bag and books, yet it's compact enough to carry as cabin luggage.

£375 from pampeano.com

Stay cosy and comfortable while looking stylish too with the faux suede version of the Unfurgettable Clog. This style combines the versatility of Crocs' Classic Lined Clog with the all-day comfort of the Cozzzy Slipper. The vegan faux suede upper features a faux fur liner, collar and backstrap for the coziness of a slipper, and the versatility of the Croslite™ outsole takes you wherever your day goes.

£69.99 from crocs.co.uk

It might be winter, but the sun doesn't stop shining - even when its been snowing outside. These stylish shades feature an oversized square frame that balances sharp lines with subtle curves. Unisex, timeless and versatile, these bold sunnies are a model designed to fit all face shapes with a universal size.

£55 from izipizi.com

Stay warm and look stylish in this retro style piece from Bound. This sweater features a textured knit construction finished with a retro disc motif for a considered focal point. The earthy tone and relaxed fit make it easy to layer over shirts or wear alone with tailored trousers.

£95 from wearebound.co.uk

Looking for a proper winter layering staple? Look no further than the Solana women's jumper, the kind of chunky knitwear that you'll never want to take off. The all-over fairisle-inspired pattern gives it that proper alpine feel - ideal when the temperature drops or the wind starts to pick up after a day tearing up the slopes.

£49 from tog24.com

Small in size but surprisingly large in storage capacity, this miniwallet can hold up to 10 cards at once and has a separate space for keeping receipts to hand. Plus, its RFID protected, meaning no unauthorised scanning can take place. Available in four different colourways, this small but mighty wallet comes with a two year warranty for peace of mind.

£74.95 from secrid.com

This statement necklace is a beautifully crafted piece that showcases the natural elegance of moss agate. Made from sterling silver, this necklace is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of natural gemstones and wish to express their individuality and serves as a lovely reminder of nature’s artistry.

£105 from jeulia.co.uk

Brown Patchwork Faux Fur Coat

Wrapping up warm doesn't mean having to forgo style this winter. Crafted from a luxurious, multi-textured faux fur featuring a tonal patchwork panel design in shades of espresso, chestnut, and warm chocolate brown, this dramatic, full-length maxi coat is a real statement piece for any winter wardrobe.

£255 from houseofsunny.com

This playful print pairs red and white wavy stripes with green wreath-inspired diamond frames, each featuring one of Chip the Cockapoo's Christmas companions. Made with jersey containing 95% recycled polyester, this set is super-soft and ideal for cosy evenings on the sofa with a few festive films.

£45 from chelseapeers.com

Crisp winter walks call for a nice warm jacket to stay toasty in. Plus, when that northern rain inevitably comes down, you'll appreciate the outer jacket's serious waterproof credentials with its 10K waterproofing, 10K breathability, and windproof design. Available in both black and racing green colourways.

£156 from tog24.com

Home, Gadgets & Tech

PowerCapsule’s soft-touch Magnetic power bank has a slim profile that feels natural in your hand and easy to store in your pocket. Designed to fit your MagSafe iPhone perfectly, this power bank delivers fast, Qi2-certified wireless charging so you can stay connected for longer while out and about.

£59.99 from twelvesouth.co.uk

This gift set is a comprehensive, game-changing system designed to deliver visible, salon-standard skin renewal right from the comfort of your own home. Whether your goal is to reduce the appearance of fine lines or reclaim a radiant, youthful glow, this cruelty-free system offers a deeply personalised touch for faster, visible results.

£320 from boots.com

£28 from tyleraromatherapy.co.uk

Washing up after Christmas dinner can sometimes take the joy out of the day, but with this nifty and compact countertop dishwasher, you can wash 35 items at once, including 31 cm frying pans. Basically, it means you can get back to what matters most (spending time with family, watching festive telly and eating your body weight in Quality Street).

£297.49 from lochelectronics.com

Bring a touch of the Scottish Highlands into your home this Christmas with this adorable microwaveable hottie. With fluffy fur, soft horns and an adorable embroidered smile, this charming companion is perfect for keeping you warm and cosy on those chilly winter evenings.

£8.50 from onlinehomeshop.com

As the most compact speaker in the home line-up, Acton III fits in anywhere, with sound that really stands out. Easily connect to your speaker from your device using Bluetooth or the 3.5 mm input listen to your favourite tunes how they were meant to be heard. Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance of the sound, ensuring your music sounds brilliant at every volume.

£259.99 from marshall.com

Get salon-worthy hair styling from the comfort of your own home with this nifty hot air styler by Shark. With three different heat settings and four speeds, plus a new Scalp Shield Mode to protect new hairs from extreme heat, its the perfect tool for effortless blowdries.

£179 from ao.com

Give the gift of a beautiful smile this Christmas with these Oral-B iO3 electric toothbrushes. Featuring three different cleaning modes (daily clean, sensitive and whitening), these toothbrushes remove up to 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush.

£95 from ao.com

Enjoy sparkling water and sodas whenever you fancy with the Sodastream Fresh® sparkling water maker. Its slimmer, more modern design brings refined style to every kitchen counter, while improved usability delivers a smoother experience. This starter bundle comes with the machine, Quick Connect CO2 Cylinder, 1L bottle and one bottle of Pepsi Max concentrate flavouring.

£99.99 from sodastream.co.uk

Daewoo Digital Compact Espresso Coffee Maker & Grinder Set

Take your morning coffee to the next level with this Daewoo Coffee Machine & Grinder Bundle, designed to give you everything you need for fresh, flavourful coffee at home. By combining a powerful 20 bar espresso machine with a versatile grinder, you can enjoy true bean to cup coffee while saving compared to purchasing each product separately.

£119.99 from daewooelectricals.com

We've all been there... you've boarded the plane, gotten comfy and settled in to watch a movie, but the headphones provided by the airline are rubbish. No need to panic - with the AirFly Pro 2 you can connect your AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones to any headphone jack with ease (airplanes, treadmills, gaming devices, and more).

£59.99 from twelvesouth.co.uk

Stanley Transit Flip Top Mug (0.47L)

Keep your hot chocolate nice and toasty on the go with this gorgeous Fig Pinstripe flip top mug from Stanley. The Transit 2.0 Flip Top Mug 0.47L is the larger of the two and still the light one. AeroLight™ spun steel makes it significantly lighter than standard stainless, making it easier to carry, too.

£37 from uk.stanley1913.com

Say goodbye to condensation this winter with the WV 2 Universal Window Vac, which makes achieving a streak-free home easy. It quickly removes condensation and cleans all smooth surfaces, boasting a 35-minute runtime and USB-C charging for easy use.

£54.99 from karcher.com

Less of a gift and more of a festive staple...how can any home be without a tree at Christmas time? This handy, space-saving pencil Christmas tree means that even the smallest of spaces can be transformed into a holly jolly haven this holidays.

£25 from onlinehomeshop.com

This compact camera plunges you into the heart of the action with true 4K video, a large 3.5’’ screen, and a 120° viewing angle for detailed 20MP photos. Equipped with an 8MP CMOS sensor, it captures exceptionally sharp and clear images, even in low light. Perfect for sharing your adventures with pro-level quality, whether for travel, memory videos, or vlogs.

£260 from cameraworld.co.uk

Fitness & Wellness

A meditation cushion is the secret to sitting comfortably while practicing for longer periods of time. Filled with organic buckwheat hulls for you to nestle into, this meditation cushion is lovingly handmade outside of Oxford from fabric hand block printed in Jaipur.

£50 from yogipod.co.uk

Serious about padel or know someone who is? The Padelsmith #1 is a premium racket built for players who want power, control and comfort during matches. Its shape supports an assertive style of play while helping maintain stability through fast exchanges.

£320 from padelsmith.co.uk

Designed to be your go-to, all weather leggings (not too thick, not too thin), these high performance leggings are perfect for everyday runs, races, hikes, or even just for casual wear. They’re fully squat-proof and built to handle even the sweatiest of workouts.

£54 from bimbleandbolt.com

Carrera Crossfire 2 Mens Hybrid Bike

If you want more miles, more mountains, more twists and turns, more bumps and jumps, more freedom and more fun, then the Carrera Crossfire 2 is ideal for conquering those more challenging rides. With dependable mechanical disc brakes, suspension fork and fast rolling 700c wheels, the Crossfire 2 is more than suitable for adventures.

£385 from halfords.com

Essentials Pilates Grip Socks

Buying for someone who is Pilates obsessed? They can never have too many pairs of grip socks, and this gorgeous magenta pair from Fold Reformer are the perfect sock drawer staple, made with a breathable design and arch support for optimum performance.

£11.99 from foldreformer.com

This compact carry bag has been optimised for weight and portability, making it easy to carry around the course. Perfect for winter rounds or to take on travels, it features a 4-way top that comfortably fits a 2/3 set of clubs and offers impressive storage for it's size, including a large cooler pocket, magnetic phone pocket and weather-sealed soft touch pocket.

£74.99 from function18.com

Kids & Games

The perfect book for reading to little ones before bedtime this festive season, Mr Bear's Christmas accompanies the animation by the same name, currently streaming on BBC iPlayer, and makes a lovely gift for children aged 0-6. Available in both paperback and hardback, this book is a cosy Christmas treat for fans of classics such as The Gruffalo and Stickman.

£6.49 from waterstones.com

This hilarious adult party game will have your next dinner party guests in stitches. Slip on the ridiculously loud ‘Sorry What’ headphones and attempt to lip-read the x-rated phrases as best you can.

£24.99 from luckyegg.co

Drop the tiny needle on the deck and hear real music from a turntable that fits in the palm of your hand. Pair it with the Mini Brands Really Works Vinyl Capsule (sold separately) to spin records from chart-topping artists like Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Fall Out Boy, Chappell Roan and 20+ more. This set comes with a Mini Vinyl of "APT." by Rosé & Bruno Mars.

£20 from thetoyshop.com

Perfect for inspiring imagination and creative play, little ones can press-out the stand-up characters, build 3D furniture and use the stickers to bring Christmas magic to their doll’s house. An easy-to-follow instruction sheet and handy QR code with assembly videos will help parents and their little ones build the furniture.

£9.99 from nosycrow.com

Capture the feeling of when you first went into battle with Pikachu by your side with the collectible LEGO® Pokémon™ Pikachu and Poké Ball set. This model can be displayed in battle stance, launching from the opened Poké Ball, or in a resting pose mounted on a lightning bolt stand encircled by sparks.

£179.99 from lego.com

Inspired by handmade jumpers that are passed down to become much loved pieces, Little Green Radicals is a brand that uses timeless, unisex designs so they can be passed from one child to another. This cosy jumper is made from a super soft organic cotton knit fabric to keep little ones warm on their winter adventures.

£38 from littlegreenradicals.com

Pets

Nicolson Kiltmakers' stylish Tartan dog accessories are the ideal gift for every pup owner and their best friend. This pre-tied doggy bow-tie is handmade using pure wool tartan, designed to simply and safely slide onto the brand's co-ordinating dog collars, using two soft elasticated loops. One size fits every dog collar in their range

£20 from nicolsonkiltmakers.com

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