Gifts for gamers

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. For each one, we asked who it suits and what it does. That gave us a mix of kinds and budgets, so you can find something for a teen, a friend or a gaming fan at home.

You will find lamps, candles, mugs, a tote bag and a notebook. Every gift is here for a reason we can explain: what it is, what it does and who it suits. No hype, just useful picks.

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Vintage-style home pieces give a retro-loving gamer's space a personal touch. Try a velvet mirror, a patterned storage box, a brass door knocker, a set of wooden letters or a rustic apples sign. Each one adds a bit of old-school character to a room, shelf or front door.

Shabby Chic Wooden Letters (from £9.49)

A gift that says you listened. These handmade mango wood letters have a hand-rubbed whitewash finish, and each one is about 14.5 to 15 cm tall. You can choose I LOVE MUM, I LOVE YOU, LOVE, HOME or DREAM. Slight variations make each set unique, so no two look exactly alike. Set them on a shelf or a windowsill for a warm, rustic display that feels personal.

Best for: Partners and new homeowners.

Soft Squiggly Velvet Mirror (from £9.49)

Something they'll show off on the wall. This small mirror has a padded velvet frame around clear glass, and it comes in eight wavy shapes and colours, from a blue cloud to a marigold flame. Every shape is 2.3 cm deep, and a metal hook makes it simple to hang. It's a playful pick for a teen's room or a friend's new flat, with a soft, cosy look.

Best for: Teens and friends' bedrooms.

Vintage Deco Storage Box (£18.49)

Fun to give and useful every day. This mango wood storage box has a vintage-style patterned top and measures 22 x 12 x 10 cm. Choose grey star, white diamonds, black swirls or antique lines to suit the room. It's a multi-purpose box, so it's handy for small bits on a desk or shelf. Its patterned top looks good in any room.

Best for: Tidy shelves and desks.

Brass Animal Door Knocker (£18.49)

Great for a new home. This brass door knocker comes in six animal heads: stag, tiger, cat, elephant, horse or ram. The stag's head is the largest, at 7 x 9 x 17 cm. It's supplied without screw fittings, so check you have the right ones before you fit it. Sizes may vary slightly from piece to piece. Brass ages nicely over time, so it changes beautifully the longer it's on the door.

Best for: New homes and animal lovers.

Farm Fresh Apples Sign (£6.49)

An easy win for a cosy kitchen. This rustic Farm Fresh Apples hanging sign is made of MDF and measures 40 cm tall and 20 cm wide. It has a vintage-inspired look that suits a pantry or kitchen wall. It weighs 335 g, so it's light to hang. It comes with a hang tag and bubble wrap.

Best for: Kitchens and pantries.

Candles with clear, sweet scents make a good gift for sweet-scent fans. Our mint choc and vanilla ice cream candles and our strawberry vanilla candle each bring a fun, tasty scent to a gamer's room. Each one comes with a clear burn time, so they're easy to choose.

Mint Choc Ice Cream Candle (£9.49)

Made to be noticed on any shelf, this mint choc candle looks like a real tub of ice cream. The ceramic tub comes in cool mint green, and the swirled silicone lid finishes the look. It burns for approximately 42 hours, so one candle can last through many long gaming nights. A fun pick for a gamer with a sweet tooth, and the lid is the detail people notice first.

Best for: Sweet-tooth gamers.

Vanilla Ice Cream Candle (£9.49)

A stylish upgrade to an everyday thing, this vanilla ice cream candle fills a gamer's room with a creamy vanilla scent. The ceramic tub is a soft cream colour, and the swirled silicone top is removable. It burns for approximately 42 hours, so one candle can last a good run of late-night sessions. A soft, sweet gift for a friend who loves vanilla and cosy evenings in.

Best for: Friends who love vanilla.

Light It Up Strawberry Vanilla Candle (£9.49)

A small gift with a big smile, this checkerboard candle has Light It Up text on the design and a sweet strawberry vanilla scent. It stands 8 cm tall and weighs 300 g, so it's a light, easy pick for a Secret Santa swap. It burns for about 35 hours. The checkerboard look and the Light It Up text make it a fun pick for a gamer's space.

Best for: Fun Secret Santa gifts.

The best circus-themed gifts for a fun-loving fan are a trinket dish, a lidded mug and a notebook. Each one brings bold stripes, big top style and playful charm to everyday life.

Circus Seal Trinket Dish (£6.49)

Practical and pretty, this ceramic trinket dish gives rings, earrings and tiny keepsakes a bright home. A black circus seal balances a golden ball on bold red and white stripes, so it stands out on any dressing table or shelf. It measures 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, a handy size for everyday jewellery. Ready to give straight from its colour cardboard box, it suits a friend who loves playful style.

Best for: Friends who love playful style.

Circus Tent Lidded Mug (£10.99)

Useful all year round, this black striped ceramic mug is shaped like a circus tent, complete with a pointed lid. It holds 370 ml, a generous amount for a morning drink. Hand wash only, and keep it out of the microwave. The bold stripes and pointed top bring big top style to an ordinary morning, so it makes a fun gift for a friend, a teen or someone who loves a good brew.

Best for: Morning mug fans.

Red Circus Stripe Notebook (£7.49)

A gift that lasts long after the day, this red circus stripe A5 notebook has 200 lined pages for notes and lists. The vintage circus-inspired NOTES label and bold red stripes make it stand out on any desk. A ribbon marker keeps your place, and an elastic closure keeps the cover closed. It comes in a plastic bag, a handy pick for a friend, a writer or a Secret Santa.

Best for: Note-takers and list makers.

Our quirky picks stand out by being a little different from the usual controller or game-themed gift. Each one brings a fun, personal look to a gamer's room, bag or shelf, and each has a clear, practical reason to be chosen.

New Wave Lamp (from £22.49)

Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. The New Wave lamp is a sculptural table lamp with a wooden base and three brightness settings, so it can change the mood of a bedroom or desk. Choose from six shapes, from star to moon, and pick USB-C for the star or USB for the others. It suits a gamer who likes a stylish room, and it's a great way to add a bit of character to a favourite corner.

Best for: Gamers with a stylish room.

Checkerboard Tote Bag with Heart Pin (£8.49)

An everyday treat for a gamer who is always on the move. This checkerboard print tote is 70 cm tall and 35 cm wide, and it comes with a detachable enamel heart pin badge. The pin can be worn on the bag or taken off and used on its own, so the look can change. Pop-punk style meets a practical bag for trips out, days with friends or a meet-up after school.

Best for: Teens and gamers on the go.

Deadly Poison Potion Bottle (£6.49)

Something a little different for a gamer who loves a dark, gothic look. This 250 ml frosted glass potion bottle has a vintage-inspired Deadly Poison label and a clear glass stopper. It stands 19 cm tall and is hand wash only, so it's best kept as a display piece. It's a fun pick for anyone building their own wicked apothecary on a shelf.

Best for: Gothic gift lovers.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Shabby Chic Wooden Letters (from £9.49)	Partners and new homeowners	Standard dispatch
Soft Squiggly Velvet Mirror (from £9.49)	Teens and friends' bedrooms	Standard dispatch
Vintage Deco Storage Box (£18.49)	Tidy shelves and desks	Standard dispatch
Brass Animal Door Knocker (£18.49)	New homes and animal lovers	Standard dispatch
Farm Fresh Apples Sign (£6.49)	Kitchens and pantries	Same-day dispatch
Mint Choc Ice Cream Candle (£9.49)	Sweet-tooth gamers	Same-day dispatch
Vanilla Ice Cream Candle (£9.49)	Friends who love vanilla	Same-day dispatch
Light It Up Strawberry Vanilla Candle (£9.49)	Fun Secret Santa gifts	Same-day dispatch
Circus Seal Trinket Dish (£6.49)	Friends who love playful style	Same-day dispatch
Circus Tent Lidded Mug (£10.99)	Morning mug fans	Same-day dispatch
Red Circus Stripe Notebook (£7.49)	Note-takers and list makers	Same-day dispatch
New Wave Lamp (from £22.49)	Gamers with a stylish room	Standard dispatch
Checkerboard Tote Bag with Heart Pin (£8.49)	Teens and gamers on the go	Same-day dispatch
Deadly Poison Potion Bottle (£6.49)	Gothic gift lovers	Same-day dispatch

Every gift travels by tracked UK delivery, straight to their door if you like. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most gifts: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and you can add a free e-card with your own message at checkout. See delivery for the details.

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