Trending Christmas gifts 2026
We read the big UK gift guides and the bestseller charts so you don't have to, then kept only the things that are well reviewed and genuinely worth giving. These are the gifts people are actually asking for this year.
Updated 29 October 2026 · Picked by the Hunch gift hound · How we pick
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1. Useful
The bottle that makes drinking water easy
Insulated stainless steel keeps drinks cold, and the FreeSip spout lets you sip or swig. Push-button lid locks shut.
Owala FreeSip water bottle · Under £50
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Flowers that never need watering
A building set for adults that makes a bouquet of five tulips. Relaxing to build and lovely on display.
LEGO Botanicals tulip bouquet · Under £50
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Wake up to curls, no heat
A satin headband set that curls hair overnight while you sleep, without heat damage.
Satin heatless curlers set · Under £10
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The squishiest cuddle buddy around
An officially licensed 12-inch Care Bears Squishmallow in ultrasoft material. Perfect for collectors and cuddlers alike.
Squishmallows Funshine Bear plush · Under £25
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Softer lips by morning
The iconic overnight lip mask with Berry Fruit Complex, Vitamin C and coconut oil. Apply at night, wake to smoother lips.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask · Under £25
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Phone photos in their hand instantly
A rechargeable, inkless pocket printer that prints photos and notes from your phone. Comes with 13 rolls of paper.
Pocket mini photo printer · Under £15
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Golden hour glow on demand
Casts a warm sunset or rainbow glow across the wall, perfect for mood lighting and dreamy photos.
Sunset projection lamp · Under £25
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A soft little friend to treasure
A sweet 18cm bunny soft toy from Jellycat. A gentle keepsake for little ones or grown-up collectors.
Jellycat Blossom Silver Bunny · Under £50
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Their shortcut to dewy, glowing skin
Bestselling Korean skincare with Snail 96 Essence and a Retinol 0.1 mini for that glass-skin glow.
COSRX Glass Skin Starter Set · Under £50
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Warm ears and tunes on the go
A knitted beanie with built-in headphones, a mic and an LED light. Handy for winter walks and runs.
Bluetooth LED headphone beanie · Under £15
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A chocolate surprise every December day
25 Fairtrade chocolates in 10 flavours counting down to Christmas.
Tony's Chocolonely advent calendar · Under £15
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Hours of building, then racing marbles
122 pieces and 9 ready-to-go track plans, then they can invent their own designs. A brilliant STEM toy for curious builders.
GraviTrax Starter Set marble run · Under £50
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Bring the telly chaos to game night
The official Taskmaster game packed with hilarious tasks for families and friends. Great for ages 8 and up.
Taskmaster board game · Under £25
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A calmer, cosier night's sleep
Deep touch pressure helps them settle into a calmer, cosier sleep. Generous 150 x 200cm size.
8kg weighted blanket · Under £25
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For fidgety hands and puzzle brains
48 magnets for smooth, fast turning, stickerless and adjustable. Ideal for budding speedcubers.
Magnetic 3x3 speed cube · Under £15
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Hound's tip: Trending gifts sell out in December. If one jumps out, don't wait for Black Friday.
