Gift guides
Gift ideas by person and budget, plus the UK delivery dates that matter: Christmas last order dates and how fast a gift can arrive.
Christmas gift delivery dates 2026
For Christmas 2026, order same-day dispatch gifts by noon on Thursday 17 December, and standard dispatch gifts by noon on Wednesday 9 December, for tracked delivery before Christmas Day.
Read the guide →Last minute gifts that still arrive in time
For a last-minute gift, choose one marked same-day dispatch and order by noon on a weekday: it leaves that day and the page shows when it arrives.
Read the guide →Secret Santa gift ideas under £15
The best Secret Santa gifts under £15 are useful with a smile: novelty mugs, cosy mug and socks sets, bookish gifts and funny scented candles.
Read the guide →What to write in a gift message
A good gift message names the person, says one true, warm thing and signs off: "Happy birthday, Sam. You make every week better. Love, Alex."
Read the guide →How to send a gift to someone in the UK
To send a gift in the UK, choose it online, enter their name and address at checkout, add a message, and check the arrival day before you pay.
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