Secret Santa gifts under £20

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. We chose each one for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a gift to the person quickly.

We also aimed for a good mix of kinds and budgets. You will find fun gifts, cosy candles, useful notebooks and gifts for dark or gothic tastes, so there is something for most Secret Santa swaps. Every pick is there for a clear reason.

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The most fun Secret Santa gifts are the ones that make people smile when they open them. These four picks do just that: a cowboy shot glass set, a bath gift pack, a toast-shaped salt and pepper set and a wooden puzzle box. They're small, fun and easy to give.

Cowboy Boot Shot Glass Set (£11.99)

Great value for a Secret Santa swap, these three glass cowboy boot shot glasses make a fun set for parties and home bars. Each glass is 6.5 cm tall and holds approximately 30 ml, and they come in a colour cardboard box, so they're ready to hand over. They suit cowboy fans, dads and friends who love a party. Pop them on the bar and let the toasts begin.

Best for: Cowboy fans and party hosts.

Chill Pills Bath Gift Pack (£10.99)

A colourful choice for bath lovers, this gift pack holds 350 g of mini bath bombs. You pick your scent from eight options, from zesty Fresh Orange to sweet Strawberry and baked Vanilla Cup Cake. Each bath bomb is about 12 g, and most scents make about six baths, with five per bath. It's a warm, easy gift for a friend or a colleague who loves a soak. Festive Morning is the one scent with a deeper blend of suede, leather and sandalwood.

Best for: Bath lovers and friends.

Kawaii Toast Salt and Pepper Shakers (£12.99)

Lovely on a desk at work, these ceramic salt and pepper shakers show happy peanut butter and jelly toast characters. They sit in a pink toaster-shaped holder, so the set looks like breakfast is ready. The set is 7.5 cm tall and weighs 310 g, so it feels solid in the hand. It's a playful pick for foodies, teens and friends who love a cheerful kitchen. Your Secret Santa is sure to smile at the breakfast theme.

Best for: Breakfast lovers and foodies.

Bali Magic Puzzle Box (from £10.99)

A keepsake they'll hold on to, this wooden puzzle box is made by hand in Bali. Pull the pieces apart in the right order and you'll find a small hidden compartment in the centre. You can choose from eight animal and sea designs, from a gecko to a whale tail. Each box is individually wrapped, so it's ready to give. It's a clever pick for friends, for him, or anyone who loves a little puzzle. Sizes vary a little, as the shapes are irregular.

Best for: Puzzle lovers and friends.

Yes, scented candles make a warm, fun Secret Santa gift, especially when the design is playful. These three pick up that spirit, with a takeaway-cup shape and two cracked egg designs, each with a clear scent and a stated burn time.

Matcha Latte Scented Candle (£12.99)

Ideal for anyone who loves matcha, this candle is shaped like a takeaway cup with a kawaii face and a soft green gradient. It's made from paraffin wax and burns for approximately 42 hours, giving plenty of cosy evenings. It comes in a brown cardboard box, ready to give. A sweet pick for a friend or anyone who loves kawaii style, in candle form.

Best for: Matcha fans and kawaii lovers.

Citrus and Ginger Egg Shaped Candle (£11.99)

A playful pick for a Secret Santa swap, this candle is shaped like a cracked yellow egg. The scent is bright citrus and ginger, and it burns for approximately 28 hours. It's made from paraffin wax and ceramic, and comes in a white cardboard box with a sticker. It suits friends, or a housewarming gift with a bit of cheer.

Best for: Playful gifts for friends.

Wild Strawberry and Poppy Egg Candle (£11.99)

Lovely on a desk at work, this candle is shaped like a cracked pink egg with a sweet wild strawberry and poppy scent. It burns for about 28 hours and is made from paraffin wax and ceramic. It comes in a white cardboard box with a sticker, so it's ready to give. Pretty, playful and a little bit sweet, with a scent that's a treat to light.

Best for: Sweet scents for her.

Playful mugs make great Secret Santa gifts, because they bring a smile and are easy to enjoy. We have hand-picked three fun options: a silver disco ball mug, a sky blue glass mushroom mug with a coaster, and a black and pink sad flower mug with socks.

Silver Disco Ball Mug (£12.99)

If they love retro, this is the one. This ceramic mug is shaped like a disco ball, and its silver finish catches the light. It holds 400 ml and comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. It is a playful pick for a friend, a colleague or anyone who loves a bit of fun. Hand wash only, as it is not for the microwave.

Best for: Retro fans and fun-loving friends.

Blue Glass Mushroom Mug and Saucer (£12.99)

A colourful choice for someone who likes things a little different. This glass mushroom mug comes in a sky blue colourway with a matching coaster, so it makes a neat, complete gift. It holds 460 ml, for hot or cold drinks. It comes in a colour cardboard box, ready for the swap. Hand wash only, and do not microwave. Its mushroom shape is what makes it such a fun gift.

Best for: Novelty mug fans and birthdays.

Sad Flower Mug and Socks Set (£11.99)

Hand-picked for a Secret Santa swap, this set gives two gifts in one. It has a black and pink sad flower ceramic mug that holds 500 ml, plus super soft checkerboard socks. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give. Hand wash the mug only, and do not microwave it. For a friend or someone with alternative style, a bold mug and cosy socks make a gift that stands out.

Best for: Alternative style fans and friends.

Leather notebooks make a thoughtful Secret Santa gift because they feel special in the hand and suit everyday notes. Each notebook below has a leather cover, and each suits a different person. Choose by style, size and how they like to write.

Handmade Leather Journal with Wrap Band (£13.99)

Something they'll show off straight away: this slim handmade leather journal has a title embossed right on the cover. Pick from eight titles, such as Travel the World or My Bucket List Book, in brown, green, grey or black. Inside are 80 blank recycled paper pages, and a wrap-around band wraps round the cover. At 22 x 12 x 1.5 cm, it is slim and easy to carry. A thoughtful pick for a friend, a traveller or someone who keeps lists.

Best for: Friends and travellers.

Green Maze Deckled Leather Notebook (£10.99)

Lovely on a desk at work, this compact notebook has a green maze pattern embossed into the leather. The pages are thick and textured, with deckled edges that feel special to the touch. A natural leather wrap keeps the pages secure. It is handmade, and the cover develops a patina over time, so it looks more lived-in with use. At 12.7 x 8.9 cm, it is compact.

Best for: Writers who love texture.

Tiger's Eye Leather Notebook with Belts (£13.49)

Something a little different on the gift table: this leather notebook has a tiger's eye stone on the cover, with buckled belts. It measures 15 x 10 x 2 cm (6 x 4 inches). Use it for notes, a diary or sketches, so it suits someone who likes to jot ideas down or doodle. A fun pick for a friend with an eye for style.

Best for: Note-takers and sketch lovers.

Vegetable-Tanned Leather Notebook (from £11.49)

The kind of gift that gets used, this vegetable-tanned leather notebook comes with a strap and two sizes, small or medium. The small measures 18 x 13 x 2.5 cm and the medium 20.5 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm. Choose from five designs, including tree of life, Tibetan mandala, palmistry and cosmic goddess. Each one has its own look, so it's easy to match it to the person you are buying for.

Best for: Lovers of symbols and patterns.

Dark, moody gifts with a witchy or botanical look suit a gothic taste best. Our four picks range from a spellbook-style mug to a jet-black teacup, a forest print cushion and a pair of scented candles. Each one adds a dark, moody look to everyday life.

Green Witch Book Shaped Mug (£10.99)

Ideal as a Secret Santa gift, this ceramic mug is styled like a vintage spellbook. Its intricate Green Witch design is a fun pick for book lovers and plant lovers. It holds 450 ml. It comes in a colour cardboard box, so it is ready to give as a gift. Hand wash only, and not for the microwave.

Best for: Book lovers and plant fans.

Dark Romance Floral Teacup (£11.99)

Sweet, simple and personal, this ceramic teacup has a deep rose motif in rich purples. The design sits on a jet-black background, so it looks dark and striking. It holds 320 ml and comes in a colour cardboard box, ready to give. It is a natural fit for a tea lover with a gothic streak, and it makes a thoughtful pick for a Secret Santa swap.

Best for: Tea lovers with a gothic streak.

Dark Forest Print Cushion (£11.99)

Great for a new home, this 35 cm square cushion is printed with forest mushrooms and moonlit moths. The print is rich and coloured, giving a dark, moody botanical look to a room. It has a velvety-soft feel and is made from 100% polyester. It comes with a hang tag and a plastic bag. A good choice for nature lovers who like a bit of gothic charm.

Best for: Nature lovers after a moody touch.

Good Witch and Bad Witch Candle Set (£12.99)

This set of two scented glass candles gives you a pair to enjoy. Good Witch has a sweet pink grapefruit scent and Bad Witch has a crisp green apple scent. Each candle burns for approximately 35 hours. The matching colour cardboard box has a window. It is a fun, witchy gift for a friend who loves the gothic look.

Best for: Friends who love witchy fun.

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

Gift	Best for	Delivery
Cowboy Boot Shot Glass Set (£11.99)	Cowboy fans and party hosts	Same-day dispatch
Chill Pills Bath Gift Pack (£10.99)	Bath lovers and friends	Standard dispatch
Kawaii Toast Salt and Pepper Shakers (£12.99)	Breakfast lovers and foodies	Same-day dispatch
Bali Magic Puzzle Box (from £10.99)	Puzzle lovers and friends	Standard dispatch
Matcha Latte Scented Candle (£12.99)	Matcha fans and kawaii lovers	Same-day dispatch
Citrus and Ginger Egg Shaped Candle (£11.99)	Playful gifts for friends	Same-day dispatch
Wild Strawberry and Poppy Egg Candle (£11.99)	Sweet scents for her	Same-day dispatch
Silver Disco Ball Mug (£12.99)	Retro fans and fun-loving friends	Same-day dispatch
Blue Glass Mushroom Mug and Saucer (£12.99)	Novelty mug fans and birthdays	Same-day dispatch
Sad Flower Mug and Socks Set (£11.99)	Alternative style fans and friends	Same-day dispatch
Handmade Leather Journal with Wrap Band (£13.99)	Friends and travellers	Standard dispatch
Green Maze Deckled Leather Notebook (£10.99)	Writers who love texture	Standard dispatch
Tiger's Eye Leather Notebook with Belts (£13.49)	Note-takers and sketch lovers	Standard dispatch
Vegetable-Tanned Leather Notebook (from £11.49)	Lovers of symbols and patterns	Standard dispatch
Green Witch Book Shaped Mug (£10.99)	Book lovers and plant fans	Same-day dispatch
Dark Romance Floral Teacup (£11.99)	Tea lovers with a gothic streak	Same-day dispatch
Dark Forest Print Cushion (£11.99)	Nature lovers after a moody touch	Same-day dispatch
Good Witch and Bad Witch Candle Set (£12.99)	Friends who love witchy fun	Same-day dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December

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. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

For a Secret Santa swap, pick a fun mug, a scented candle, a leather notebook or a bath gift pack, matched to the person's taste. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Secret Santa gift ideas under £15 · Secret Santa gifts under £10 · Funny Secret Santa gifts for adults that are kind.