Gifts for her

Need a thoughtful gift for your wife, girlfriend or mum? Look for presents that boost her wellbeing: think clever beauty tech such as Dyson’s new amber silk Airwrap, essential oil diffusers and LED face masks alongside mood-boosting candles from Lush and pampering face and body kits from Boots and Superdrug.

Go for the most-wanted beauty brands such Laneige and Ouai and for scents, choose Maison Margiela, Prada Paradoxe, Phlur and Miu Miu L’Eau de Muguet at The Fragrance Shop and The Perfume Shop.

Fashion gifts at the top of everyone’s wishlist include statement and cosy coats, UGG Classic Micro boots and Nike Field Generals from Schuh, Foot Locker, Footasylum and JD Sports, cashmere scarves and beanie hats at Marks & Spencer, Mango and Next, personalised beauty bags and jewellery.

Otherwise think useful: great recipe books, luxe leisurewear, Apple AirTags, leather gloves, mindfulness journals, sustainable reusable tote bags and cocktail kits.

Gifts for him

Choosing gifts for men is notoriously tricky but there’s utterly inspired finds at Drake Circus.

For grooming sets go for collections from Kiehl’s and No7 at Boots and Next or visit Lush or Rituals for brilliant finds. For aftershaves, samples bestsellers including Dior Sauvage, Tom Ford Ombre Leather and Gucci’s new Guilty Essence Pour Homme at Superdrug, The Fragrance Shop and The Perfume Shop.

For clothes for him, think cosy sweaters, winter hats and boots from Marks & Spencer, Mango, Primark, H&M, Superdry, Fat Face and Next.

Nostalgia is a huge trend for gift giving so playful and collectible sets from Lego, Formula 1 and Star Wars at The Entertainer are perfect for big kids – or go super practical with tech and gadgets such as powerbanks, earphones, Bluetooth speakers and mini massage guns at Boots and Apple.

Gifts for kids

Are you ready for the most important present buying of all? Make their Christmas morning one to remember with some of this year’s most exciting and most-wanted toys.

Topping Santa wishlists are toys from Wicked, Jurassic Park, Minecraft, Bluey, Barbie, Monster High, Stitch, Hot Wheels and Sylvanian Families at The Entertainer.

Grow their skills and confidence with reading books, pens and paints and crafting sets from Mooch, Flying Tiger Copenhagen and Smiggle. STEM toys such as magnetic tiles, Lego, Aquabeads, kinetic sand and Tonies are designed to spark their imaginations.

Christmas is the perfect time to stock up on new coats, cosy pyjamas and everyday basics at Marks & Spencer, H&M, Next, New Look, Mountain Warehouse and Primark.

Gifts for teens and tweens

Tweens and teens are so easy to buy thanks to their love of cult brands. Sportswear and trainers from adidas, Nike and New Balance, beauty bags full of lip balm and deodorants, water bottles and make-up bags, clothes and, of course, Jellycats and you’ve won Christmas this year.

• • adidas Superstars, £100 at Schuh, Foot Locker, Footasylum and JD Sports
  • Instax Mini 12, £75 at Boots
  • EA Sport FC 26 game, The Entertainer
  • Lush gingerbread house, £24
  • Oliver Bonas Ola Alphabet Initial Wash Bag, £22.50
  • Laneige Midnight Minis, £22 at Boots
  • Low-rise baggy jeans, £20 at H&M, Primark, Quiz and Levi’s

Stocking fillers and Secret Santas £10 and under

For work parties and last-minute visits from Santa on Christmas Eve, brilliant Secret Santa gifts and stocking fillers are everywhere.
Pop into stores across Drake Circus and find fun, offbeat and inventive surprises for everyone you love.

• Boots Lip Sleep Mask Mini Collection, £10
• Hotel Chocolat chocolate penguin, £9.95
• Primark sausage dog hot water bottle, £8
• Lush Sweet Pudding bath bomb, £5
• Flying Tiger Copenhagen snowman mug, £6