CHRISTMAS
GIFT GUIDE
2024
Inspiring gifts, for those struggling to find the perfect present. Let us take some of the stress out of last minute Christmas shopping!
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Books & Games | Sports & Outdoors | Time for Pampering | Home & Leisure | Music & Tech | Foodies | Christmas Tipples
books & games
Ready. Set. Life
James Gwinnett ended up with his head on the wrong side of a tackle playing rugby and broke his neck. A life changing event which sent his life into a spiral of depression and Alcohol abuse. Now, James is better known for taking part in SAS: Who Dares Wins, and ultra-marathons. This book explores all of those parts of his life and is the perfect end of year inspiration.
Lonely Travel Books
Lonely Planet shares our love of travel, and what better way to get inspired for the year ahead than some of their recent book releases. Their guide to France covers lots of key destinations (and some you may not know about!), Dream Trips of the World is utter travel smut, taking you to some of the most awe-inspiring global destinations. The Best in Travel 2025 casts a crystal ball into the year ahead and pinpoints the top locations on the Lonely Planet map.
Love Beyond 30s
Welcome to the wild, weird, and wine-fueled world of dating in your 30s—where the men are older, the red flags are brighter, and the text replies are still nonexistent. If you’ve ever wondered whether finding true love is harder than finding decent Wi-Fi, then congratulations, you’re in the right place!
How am I weird
This award winning game explores the weirder end of life with some quirky life situations and witty retorts. Do you like chicken dancing? Sleeping in a curtain? Licking your TV screen? Have you dated your dog? This might just be the game for you!
Why are you like this?
In this game, you’ll get a little playful, a little physical, and a little weird with your teammates. The goal is to get your team to guess as many secret words as possible before the timer runs out. To do this you can either talk, draw, or gesture. But there’s a catch! Each card also comes with an added twist to make your job a little harder–and more ludicrously entertaining.
Tamagotchi Original
The perfect gift for anyone in your family or friend group who struggles to take on all the responsibilities of life. Give them something to care for and challenge them to keep this little micro pet alive into the new year!
Anger Smash
Anger Smash came from a dream in which a penguin was telling a tiger to relax and stop being so angry all the time. We took this idea and worked with the concept of balancing Anger and Zen to achieve the ultimate victory. I’m not sure if you need to know any more. A great way to inflict phycological damage to your family over the dinner table!
Do you really know your family
Sticking with family torment for another rage session round the dinner table! A fun game which opens up a multitude of conversations in a relaxed and often silly way.
sports & outdoors
Newlane folding bike helmet
The perfect portable bike hat for commuters, travellers and even those who jump on a lime bike or scooter from time to time. This ingenious helmet folds in on itself to reduce the bulge into a fairly flat, packable shape.
Luma Camera Pack 18L
The Luma camera bag is the perfect travel bag for any budding photographer. Slim enough that it shouldn’t raise any eyebrows at the Ryanair boarding gate, but functional enough to fit a variety of camera bodies and lenses.
Selk’Bag Pro
This isn’t the first Selk’Bag suit we’ve featured. It’s the ultimate camp companion, offering the warmth and comfort of a sleeping bag but with none of the constraints. It’s fundamentally a romper suit for grown-ups, and is perfect for chilly camps or early festival mornings!
Skinners Compression 2.0
The ultimate barefoot experience. Light, flexible, grippy and supporting. They roll up like a pair of socks, making them the ultimate packable footwear. Stash them in a gym bag or backpack and be ready to go from town to trail.
Endura Corner Jacket
Stay cool when you’re blowin’ hard with breathable fabric and underarm zippers. Filthy day? Top-notch waterproof fabric and an over-helmet hood will see to that. All style, all substance. Endurable, water-repellent coating Two hand-warmer pockets Three pockets concealed on the back Adjustable hems and cuffs
Endura Corner Changing Robe
No dryrobe w**kers here! This changing robe is waterproof and insulated, but not fleecy, making it more suited to getting changed after a gritty day out on the trails than some other similar robes. Big pockets and most importantly big everything else, making getting changed a breeze, even in an actual breeze!
Randy Cow Shorts (with waterproof pocket)
These ingenious shorts from Randy Cow, hide a fully waterproof pocket which will keep anything in there water tight for up to 30 mins. Perfect for solo dips where you don’t want to leave your phone unattended. They also feature flamingo’s, so it’s a win-win from us!
Grangers Footwear Care Kit
Keep your footwear in pristine condition, whatever abuse you inflict upon them! This kit comes with a cleaner, waterproofer and odour eliminator (although we think the postie had smelly feet, as this was absent in our box) and a handy brush to deal with the most stubborn dirt and mud!
Akinod Multifunction Magnetic Cutlery
The Akinod foldable multifunction cutlery attaches and detaches with powerful magnets. Versatile as well as elegant, this cutlery, besides accompanying you on a lunch break, lets you uncap a bottle, help lift off a jar lid, uncork a fine wine or open a tin can. Particularly compact, Akinod cutlery can be easily carried to accompany you for both indoor and outdoor breaks, weekdays, weekends or holidays.
Fold +Roll Quick Roll
If you’ve ever enviously watched those Instagram reels of little kids folding clothes into neat piles in record time, then this might be the one for you! This nifty storage system has diagrams to show you where to pack and how to roll your clothes into a neat little parcel ready to pack for your next adventure.
Kelty Redwing 50 backpack
This reworking of the classic Redwing sack is a very versatile pack, offering 50 litres of storage, so plenty of room for a trek or trip. Various access options to the main compartment, and lots of additional storage, make this a really useful pack for many different settings.
Kelty Biggie Blanket
Another great Kelty product, and in the case of camp blankets, size really does matter! This is the perfect campfire companion for you and your mates, as it’s big enough to snuggle up with your favourite camp mate! It’s light and durable for the most demanding camp or festival!
Sherpa Hat
The Mula Beanie is expertly handcrafted in Nepal using eco-friendly materials like merino wool, alpaca wool, and lambswool. Designed for both style and comfort, this sustainable beanie provides exceptional warmth while maintaining a soft, cozy feel.
Time for pampering
Rejuvenated Collagen Shots
This award-winning sustainably sourced Collagen Shots® drink promotes more youthful skin by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and increasing skin hydration and elasticity.
Centred Hair Care
A sulphate-free, gentle cleanser and hydrating conditioner. Enriched with Amino-Acids, Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Hydrolysed Wheat Protein this duo soothes and calms irritation, while adding moisture to dry and damaged hair.
ALTRUIST Protected Skin
Protect the skin of your loved ones this season with the limited edition Altruist Protected Skin Christmas Gift Box. Perfect for those trips where SPF protection is essential.
Icy Bear Sonic Toothbrush
I got a toothbrush once, and it’s one of the most used presents I’ve ever been given! This sonic brush from Icy Bear has loads of great features including 5 cleaning modes, pressure sensor and even fingerprint recognition (although I’m not entirely sure what that’s for, I’m going to assume it’s like one of those fancy handguns American cops use in the movies that stop other people using them, but don’t quote me on that!).
Nine Yards – Volume Mousse
Volume boosting styling mousse with flexible fullness and hold. The mousse is easily applied and leaves the hair natural yet controlled. Contains Meadowfoam Oil and Aloe Vera which adds conditioning properties and Orange Peel Oil for a subtle sweet fragrance.
O&M Maintain TRIO
Full size moisturising and softening must haves with Pro Vitamin B5 to nourish the scalp and Banksia, a native Australian flower extract to soften the hair whilst providing protection from environmental stress. Formulated with Shea Butter for hydration and the O&M Signature Oil Blend of Organic Coconut Oil and Macadamia Oil to smooth and soften the hair texture. Includes an exclusive limited edition Aloe and Apple Hair & Body Scented Mist.
Goodrays – Premium CBD Collection
The Goodrays CBD collection is full of the best-selling products from their range. With CBD drinks, Gummies, Daytime and Evening drops. Find a bit of calm this Christmas!
The Saville Row Company – Eau de parfum
A spicy oriental, woody, scent. With top notes of mandarin, cardamom and apple are softened with a heart of lavender, nutmeg and orange flower, then warmed with base notes of tonka bean, leather and amber
Home & Leisure
Four Store – Artisan Terrariums
Like Centre parks for plants, these magical glass domes create the perfect ecosystem for plants to thrive. This Jurassic egg shaped terrarium includes Ficus Ginseng, Asparagus Fern, Fittonia and Cushion Moss all handmade and beautifully presented. These terrariums are hand-delivered in the London area. Four Store also offer ‘at home’ terrarium making workshops, where you can learn how to make your own.
Keen Howser Fold down slipper
No getting cold feet this Christmas (apart from inviting the in-laws over for dinner…). These snuggly slippers from Keen are perfect for nipping out to get more wood from the woodpile or collecting the delivery the Amazon driver left just out of reach, as they feature proper soles. You could even nip down to the shops in them, but you would look like a bit of a plonker!
Klean Kanteen – Reflect Bottle
This stainless steel bottle from Klean Kanteen is perfect for keeping hydrated on the move. Made from food grade Stainless, and bamboo and holds 800ml of fluid.
Sistema 600ml Insulated bottle
Whether it’s hot or cold liquid you need, this is a great way to do it. This slim stainless steel bottle from Sistema is vacuum insulated to keep the temperature inside just right. Claims 6 hours hot and 12 hours cool!
Tenderflame Lilly Gift Pack
The Tenderflame Lilly features a single wick housed in a sleek glass body, casting a mesmerising, candle-like glow that elevates any space. It’s perfect for romantics at heart, setting the mood for unforgettable dinners or relaxing evenings. The special Tenderfuel burns cleanly with no smoke, odour or soot.
Volcanic potpourri – lava rock essential oil diffuser
This essential oil potpourri from Boostology slowly releases its scent from the porous lava rocks. Choose from a selection of essential oils. This is the gift that keeps giving, as it can be reused again and again.
Temple of Incense
Light up Earth and bring the outside in. Whether you’re meditating, practising yoga, or just creating a chill atmosphere, these incense sticks are your gateway to peace and tranquillity. Ground yourself, renew your energy and vibe with the natural world. Earth is a harmonious blend of amber woods, earthy musk, tonka bean, and mitti.
Visionary Lighting Kangaroo Table Lamp
A unique combination of personality and design. These quirky animal table lamps have been exclusively created by British designers. Each design is available in vintage silver or gold finish and come to life when paired with E27 filament lamps
Grow It Carnivorous Plant growing kit
Fancy building your own army of man eating plants, to take over the world? Perhaps that’s a bit ambitious, but you could at least keep the fly population down a bit with this grow your own Venus Fly Trap plant kit from Gift Republic.
Feuerhand Baby Special 276 LED Lantern
This is possibly the coolest retro led light we’ve seen. With its classic hurricane lantern look with modern LEDs seamlessly integrated without any of the bursting into flames issues of the originals. Available in many different colours. You can put 2 lithium-ion batteries (not included) in and charge it up over USB-C or 3 standard AA batteries.
Music & Tech
Edifier MP230 Bluetooth speaker
A modern classic! This Bluetooth speaker from Edifier, blends classic looks with the latest Bluetooth tech to create a stylish portable speaker. It’s battery powered so you can take it anywhere, yet it’s wooden frame and modern vintage design mean you won’t mind leaving it out on display either as it will enhance any room it sits in. The sound quality is pretty decent too!
HMD Skyline
Who? You might be saying. HMD or Human Mobile Devices are a Finnish company, and are actually the largest European smartphone Manufacturer. They are also the makers of Nokia phones. This Skyline handset is crammed full of specs you would expect to find on much more expensive devices, with a huge 108mp camera on the back and 50mp camera on the front. It’s also got a bright 144hz screen and features wireless charging. If all that wasn’t enough, it’s also built to last with reparable parts and simple screen replacement.
Ultion KeyTag
This is the perfect gift for the most forgetful people in your life, as it’s a key with built-in ‘Apple Fin My’ tech, it’s also got an audio sounder and will notify you when it’s been left behind.
Tozo OpenEgo Wireless Open Ear
Perfect sport headphones with open ear design to allow a more natural listening experience that doesn’t block out your surroundings, making it the perfect run companion. Featuring a digital display so you never get caught short on battery life, and a surprisingly deep and detailed sound.
Toucan Streaming Webcam
The perfect gift for the budding Twitch streamer or just anyone wanting to look their best on the next Zoom meeting, with 1080p quality and simple USB connectivity it’s simple to add to any Windows PC or Mac.
PlugBug 50
The PlugBug Charger from Twelve South is packed full of features. With 50w charging over USB-C it’s the perfect companion for the latest Apple devices capable of charging Iphones, Ipads and even MacBooks. It features folding plug prongs making it great for travel and also includes Apple ‘Find My’ so you can work out which hotel you left it at!
Creative – Muvo Free Speaker
Take your music and calls with you wherever you go with this tiny clip-on wireless speaker. Don’t be fooled by it’s size! This mini speaker packs a punch way beyond expectations. Perfect for lightweight sounds while on the move.
Foodies
Hokan Bowl set of three
This modern take on the classic stoneware kitchen classic is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Suitable for cooking, storing, reheating and serving, these are a hugely versatile kitchenware solution. They stack and pack up minimising cupboard space, but to be honest, they look so cool, you’ll probably not want to hide them away!
Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Desserts Collection
The perfect sweet treat, and ideal gift when visiting friends over Christmas. With a selection of festive flavours to enjoy! Available in many supermarkets or online stores.
Funky Home, Air Fryer
This 5.5l Air Fryer offers 12 presets for all sorts of popular Air Fryer recipes and is the perfect way to enjoy that fried taste without the excessive use of oil and speedy cooking compared to a conventional oven. There are other complimentary appliances from ‘Funky Home’ including Kettles and Toasters!
FinaMill Pepper/spice grinder
The FinaMill Rechargeable Pepper and Spice grinder is a really unique kitchen tool. with its interchangeable pods you can grind up a variety of spices or pepper. Each pod is customisable, so you can choose from fine or course grind. The battery lasts for ages, and can be recharged over USB. The single-handed design is also a huge plus for messy food prep situations!
Chimmy’s Chimichurri Trio Gift Box
Spice up your life, with these delicious chimichurri sauces. With three flavours – Classic, Smoky BBQ and Spicy. This South American sauce is the perfect addition to a well cooked beef steak. These sauces are all natural and vegan, they are suitable for all sorts of meals. Available to buy in Selfriges or direct from Chimmy’s online store.
Tracklements Christmas Collection
The perfect Christmas stocking filler, or self-indulgent gift to pimp up any festive meal. This Christmas selection includes Sticky Fig Relish, Christmas Spice Chutney, Spiced Plum Chutney and Cranberry, port and Orange Sauce. Available in many retailers including John Lewis or direct from their online store.
Weber Premium BBQ Gloves
These heat-resistant gloves from Weber are a great gift idea for the avid griller in your family. Grippy silicone and special heat-resistant fabric make these the perfect BBQ fan gift.
Weber’s Barbecue Bible
It might not feel like BBQ weather, but for any hardcore BBQ fan a little bit of weather isn’t going to stop the fire getting lit. Inspire your next cook out with a load of top tips and great recipes from the BBQ masters at Weber. This hardback book is a fab gift for any foodie, and not specific to weber grills.
Buffalo Hot Sauce from Sauce Shop
Is it me or is it getting hot in here? These Sauce Shop hot sauces are the perfect gift for anyone who likes it hot (or really hot!), with 5 different flavours from smokey maple to Korean gochujang there’s much more to Buffalo sauce!
Sauce Shop – Hot Sauce Challenge
Spice up Christmas with your very own hot sauce challenge! See how far you can go, but be careful the Habanero Ketchup has 22 Habanero peppers in each bottle so will be sure to give a bit of a kick!
Pukka Tea Selection Box
This 45 sachet tea selection is the perfect gift for any tea lover. Includes some of Pukka’s most popular blends from Matcha Green, spicy Three Ginger, refreshing Peppermint & Licorice and calming Night Time tea.
Bird & Blend Christmas Selection box
Bird & Bland have made some very special festive tea blends with Snowball, Gingerbread Chai, Mulled Cider and Mince Pie blends. All packaged up in a Christmas gift box!
Just Spices – Bestseller box
Pimp up breakfast lunch and dinner with this selection from Just Spices. There’s Oatmeal Spice, Sandwich Seasoning, Potato All-rounder, Egg Topping, Chicken Seasoning and Avocado Topping.
Microplane Extra coarse grater
There’s not a lot more to say about this, other than this professional series course grater is make from Stainless Steel and is perfect for grating Potato, Courgette, Carrot, Apple, Cabbage and Soft Cheese.
AeroPress Coffee Maker
This versatile coffee maker offers top quality caffeine extraction in a portable unit, perfect for travelling or just making a decent brew in the office! Suitable for American, Cold Brew, Espresso and Lattes. Now available in these funky colours.
Traditional Family Basket – Hamper
It wouldn’t be Christmas without a hamper or selection of treats to share, and what better way than with this fabulous hamper full of yummy treats to share with family.
Fattoria La Vialla – Good Cheer hamper
Fattoria La Vialla is a family-run, organic-biodynamic farm and wine estate. The Good Cheer hamper is crammed full of treats from Chianti, Vernaccia di San Gimignano white wine and Ca’Dell’Oro Rose, Extra Virgin Olive oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Tuscan Fennel Sausages, Spaghetti, Ribbon egg pasta, Spicy tomato Sauce, Wild Boar Sauce, Viallini biscuits and chocolate truffles, it’s like the best night in the Italian countryside in a box!
Banhoek Chilli Oil
Handmade in Stellenbosch, South Africa, Banhoek’s award-winning chilli oil is an all-natural infusion of ethically produced rapeseed oil and gently hand crushed, sundried chillis, sourced from local farming communities. Delicious when drizzled generously over pizzas, barbecued meats, and freshly grilled vegetables.
Christmas tipples
Pinkster Gin (With Personalised Engraving)
This is one of the best pink gin’s around and further enhanced for Christmas with this unique engraving service, making it a special gift for any gin lover.
Grasmere Sugarbeet Vodka
This vodka is made from a turnip wine: sugarbeet, to be exact. This gives it a smooth flavour and a subtle pear drop / sugar bowl finish. Much gentler than an industrial grain alcohol, this vodka is a true English spirit, best enjoyed neat over ice.
Virtuous Vodka Ginger
From Sweden’s Virtuous Vodka comes this fiery Ginger expression! A rye vodka base has been treated to a ginger maceration, so it’s full of dry, warming spice. It’s unfiltered so there may be some slight sediment in there, but it’s all good stuff.
Bottega ‘Gold’ Prosecco
Pimp up your festive fizz with this showstopping Prosecco from Bottega. It’s distinctive gold bottle is not all show and no go, as the Bottega estate knows a thing or two about prosecco.
Lyres Classico (Non-Alcoholic wine)
This award-winning Classico has been impossibly crafted with flavours that are distinct & contemporary. Classico doesn’t just mimic an Italian Sparkling, it stands alone as a premium non-alcoholic celebration in a bottle.
Calvet Cremant Bordeaux Brut Rose
A fine, fruity wine. Highly aromatic, with a long and complex final. Perfect as an aperitif. Its fruity notes will also complement delicate tarts and fruits cocktails.
Lacheteau Cremant de Loire Brut
This Crémant de loire is pale straw-coloured and has white flower and dried fruit aromas. It is structured, fine and round with a good length. Enjoy it between 6 and 8°C as an aperitif or with dessert.
Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto Aperitif Liqueur
talicus Rosolino di Bergamotto Fruit Liqueur is lightly citrusy on the nose with hints of rose and lavender. On the palate, fresh tones of ripe citrus fruits are balanced with a light bitter and floral spice before giving way to a complex and long-lasting finish. Perfect in a Prosecco cocktail!
Savoia Americano rosso
Savoia Americano is an aperitif wine that combines the tradition of bitter Milanese aperitifs with the touch of Sicilian Marsala, the iconic bottle is inspired by the Mole Antonelliana in Turin. Perfect with fizz or with gin for a Negroni.
Savoia Orancio Aperitivo Citrus Spices
A modern vino aperitivo crafted with Orange Wine, natural ingredients and spices inspired by the adventures of Marco Polo, from Venice to Asia through the Silk Road. Another great fizz, or Negroni partner.
Seven Crofts Fisherman’s Strength
A pure but punchy Navy Strength Gin. At 57% this isn’t for the feint hearted, once the kick subsides, you’ll find notes of Juniper, berries, Pepper and coriander.
MOTH: Duo Glass Gift Pack
A twin flame set of beautiful glasses. Our bespoke giant ice cube tray. And 6 unbelievably delicious cocktails. All made with award-winning spirits. For someone who’s been extra nice this year.
Rock Rose Winter Spiced Negroni
This winter spiced Negroni has been allowed to rest with orange and pink grapefruit zest for eight weeks. This brings the perfect balance of flavours and just the right amount of bitterness to the drink.
Merser Signature Rum
A lovely golden rum from Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Trinidad, then finished in London. Goes well with ginger!
The Dorset Ginger Company
The perfect Ginger drinks or base to a banging cocktail. This selection from the Dorset Ginger masters will be sure to spice up Christmas for any ginger lover.
Double-Barrelled Craft Beer Tasting Pack
Craft Beer Tasting Box from Double-Barrelled Brewery. A carefully curated range of four craft beers brewed by Double-Barrelled Brewery in small batches at their brewery in Reading.
Luscombe Mulled Winter Warmer
he latest creation from Luscombe Drinks, crafted to bring comfort and warmth to your winter season. This delightful soft drink is the perfect non-alcoholic alternative to traditional mulled wine, designed to be enjoyed either hot or cold. Mulled Winter Warmer is the perfect winter companion.
