Let’s hear it for the super grandparents who pick up the childcare slack, and spend hours reading, baking, and playing games with our little ones. They definitely deserve an extra special Christmas gift this festive season! If you’re stuck for ideas, we’ve rounded up all the best presents – from tech gadgets to make their lives easier, to memory-making experiences, and gifts to boost wellbeing over the cold winter months. Scroll down to see our expert picks.
Thoughtful gift ideas for grandparents
Tech gifts to make life easier
Even if they aren’t tech-savvy, gadgets are brilliant for simplifying grandparents’ lives. Devices like the Amazon Echo or Google Nest are useful for setting reminders, playing music, and video calling family members. Wearable health monitors including smartwatches like the Fitbit or Apple Watch can track their health, including heart rate and activity levels. Tablets and readers like the iPad and the Kindle Paperwhite are also great for reading and watching favourite TV shows. This Bird Buddy Smart Camera Bird Feeder is a fun idea for keen ornithologists. AI-powered, it captures photos and videos of local birds and sends them to your phone.
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Cosy winter gifts
Pampering and cosy gifts always go down well, and are especially great for anyone that might be stuck indoors over the winter. Tried and tested favourites include snuggly socks, slippers, and weighted blankets. This oversized scarf from Domestic Science is just as good on chilly days outdoors as it is for cosying up in the evenings in front of the TV.
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Memory-making experience gifts
If you’re shopping for a tricky ‘has everything already’ type, then an experience could be the way to go. You can’t really go wrong with memory-making family outings, classes or workshops, or a membership or annual pass to a museum or botanical garden. The show-stopping Festive Afternoon Tea at The Chinoiserie at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge is a really special experience. Inspired by Highgrove House & Gardens, the menu has been crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Martin Haidar, and includes a scones experience, as well as beautiful pastries, sandwiches, and cakes.
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Personalised keepsakes
Anything personalised is a really thoughtful gift and especially lovely for little ones to give to grandparents. Whilst getting something with their name on is sweet, we love the idea of filling up a journal with photos and memories that they can keep adding to. This Dear Grandma Memory Gift Journal from the Timeless Collection at Not on the Highstreet is perfect.
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Framed family photos or photo books
You can’t go wrong with a beautiful framed photo of the grandkids or a photo book full of family memories. It’s also an easy gift idea for anyone that’s notoriously hard to buy for! We love this stylish hand-painted frame from Studio Simone at Glassette.
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Hobby-inspired gifts
Grandparents with hobbies will love anything inspired by their interests and passions. Even better if you can get something that they can do with the grandkids. For keen gardeners, indoor plants and tool kits always go down well. This Gardener’s Hand-care Kit is also a thoughtful idea.
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Family games
Puzzles and games are great for family time over Christmas and grandparents will love teaching younger players the classics! Perfect for players of all ages, we love this Printworks by Play ‘Four in a Row’ game from Cissy Wears. A thoughtful gift that everyone can enjoy together.
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Gifts that boost wellbeing
You can’t go wrong with wellbeing gifts that aim to lower stress, boost mood, and promote sleep – especially in the cold dark winter months. This beautiful wellbeing pod from NEOM delivers the perfect amount of scent at the touch of a button and looks lovely in your living space. We’re also big fans of Earl of East’s hand poured candles. A bespoke blend of vine tomato, parsley seed and basil, ‘Greenhouse‘ evokes summer memories.
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Meaningful subscriptions
The gift that keeps on giving, a subscription for something they love can be enjoyed long past the festive season. Perfect for avid readers, this Classics Revisited: Chocolate and Book Subscription from Bookishly at Not on The High Street will go down well with bookworms.
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Festive gift hampers
Anyone entertaining over the festive season will appreciate a festive gift hamper, and it’s also a lovely treat for those spending it alone. This Oatnog and Nibbly Bits box from On The Table includes lots of delicious festive goodies – from hand-poured Pump Street Chocolate to dairy-free eggnog.
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