Christmas
Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect presents for everyone on your nice list? From this season’s toys, books, tech and beauty to stocking fillers and forever gifting, we’ve created the ultimate gift guide at Drake Circus to make sure they find something truly special under the tree this Christmas morning. The magic of Christmas starts here…
Open late, discover high street and designer stores alongside quirky independent brands helping you to shop local (some of which will be offering gift wrap services to make your life even easier). Plus, buy online and collect from our stories to ensure you won’t miss out on that present of a lifetime.
Find something they’ll truly value this Christmas.
Collection Blue Jumper, M&S, £29.50
Jeff Banks Black Wallet, £20 and Card Holder, £18, Suit Direct
M&S Family Christmas Pyjamas
What are the most wanted fashion gifts for Christmas? Timeless cashmere jumpers, scarfs, hats and gloves from Marks & Spencer and Next never disappoint while Ugg’s Classic Ultra Mini Boots are topping the most-wanted lists at schuh along with Veja’s sustainable trainers. For this season’s sneakers (the newly madeover adidas Y-3 Gazelles, Nike Air Max Dawn and New Balance 725) and smart athleisure, stop by Foot Locker, Footasylum and JD Sports
Gorgeous underwear comes courtesy of Boux Avenue and Ann Summers or invest in fun matching pyjamas on Christmas Eve for the whole family at Primark and H&M alongside sheepskin slippers. For designer accessories that will wow, Tommy Hilfiger is filled with handbags, shoes, sunglasses and card cases.
Head to New Look, Monsoon and River Island for partywear (they’re also perfect places to find this season’s buckled accessories and boots) while Accessorize, Lovisa, Claire’s and Jack Wills have inspired finds for the teenagers in your life: from mini bags to stackable jewellery.
For him, discover classic knits, stylish T-shirts and tailored looks at BOSS, Tommy Hilfiger and Superdry. Outdoorsy type? Cotswold Outdoors, Fat Face, Mountain Warehouse and White Stuff have weatherproof jackets, walking boots and stylish backpacks.
Beauty gifts: from perfumes to grooming
Snow Fairy, Lush
Perfumes from The Fragrance Shop
Dyson Airwrap from Boots
Step in store and discover tactile, fragranced and gorgeously packed presents for friends, family and teens. Top of wishlists this year are fragrances by Chanel and Dior (head to The Fragrance Shop and The Perfume Shop); Lush gift sets plus make-up sets from No 17, Maybelline and Benefit (Boots and the new Superdrug). For men, this year’s grooming essentials include Philips’ Series 9000 Prestige Beard Trimmer, leather wash bags, skincare gift sets and grooming advent calendars at Boots.
Forever jewellery and watches that’ll wow
Pandora charms
Tag Heuer watches
Jewellery from Ernest Jones
Thinking of something truly luxurious? Breitling, TAG Heuer and Omega boxes are exactly what we’d like to find wrapped up under the tree this year – find the perfect buy for someone who means everything to you by heading in store and talking to their knowledgeable teams.
For gorgeous jewellery, Drakes has designs from Thomas Sabo, Links of London, Lily & Lotty, Bulova, Emporio Armani, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and more – it’s a Christmas wishlist come to life. You’ll also discover vintage-inspired fine jewellery at Ernest Jones, the exclusive Tamsin Diamond Collection at Fraser Hart and Swarovski crystals, necklaces and rings at Warren James. For a tailored gift, head to Pandora for a bracelet filled with carefully chosen charms.
Staney Tucci, Taste, Waterstones
M&S Christmas treats
Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser in Black
Alongside this season’s must-buy recipe and food writing books (Jamie Oliver’s One, Stanley Tucci’s Taste and Nadiya’s Everyday Baking) at Waterstones, Drake Circus is <the> place to find covetable finds for foodies. Whether it’s artisan gin from Hendrick’s or Sipsmith, chocolate boxes and beautiful panettone from Marks & Spencer or The Velvitiser at Hotel Chocolat with sachets of intense drinking chocolate, you’ve got them covered.
Barbie Dreamtopia Hair, The Entertainer
Smiggle’s Harry Potter Range
Squishmallows at The Entertainer
With Tiger, The Entertainer, Paperchase and Smiggle filled with fresh ideas for children’s presents, Christmas shopping for little ones is made infinitely more fun. This year’s most wanted gifts include V-Tech designs, Gabby’s Purrfect Dollhouse, Jurassic World Real FX Baby Blue, Little Live Pets Mama Surprise, Sylvanian Families, Squishmallows, Funko dolls and a big soft Bluey.
Head in store and you can ask the teams about stocking fillers such as crafting, sticker books and LOL Surprises for nieces, nephews and friends’ children, too. For eco-conscious gift ideas for teens, go for reusable water bottles, coffee cups and chopsticks from Paperchase and solid shampoos and refillable buys at Lush.
Brilliant presents for pets
Pet gifts at M&S
Pet gifts at M&S
Pet bed from Fat Face
Want to spoil your furry friends this Christmas? From comfy cat beds to doggy blankets, clothes, collars, leads, treats and toys, Drake Circus is a wonderland of pet finds. Marks & Spencer, Tiger, Joules, Fat Face and Next all have novelties and treats galore while Pandora has a gorgeous collection of leather-free fabric collars and personalised pet tags. Who’s been a very good boy/girl?
Secret Santa gifts/stocking filler gifts
Mickey Mouse socks, £4, Primark
Chocolate Santas from Hotel Chocolat
Typo game
Need some gifts that are £10 and under? Tiger, The Entertainer, Superdrug and Paperchase have lots of fun gifts for kids and teens from beauty buys to collectible toys. Hotel Chocolat has jolly penguin and enchanted forest boxes; Waterstones is a great place to find fun books, games, puzzles and this year’s obsession: squishy stress balls. For Secret Santa office gifts, be inspired by Boots’ three-for-two gift boxes; it’s Christmas all sorted.
