30 great Christmas presents under £30 - thoughtful gifts for your loved ones
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It’s frequently said that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, and it really is, but thanks to all the present swapping, the social gatherings we attend, and the huge amount of food and drink we buy, it can often be the most expensive time of the year too.
That’s why we have rounded up 30 of the best gifts for under £30 - because what truly matters when you give a present to a loved one is that you have wanted to give them something, not how much you’ve spent.
We’ve thought about recipients of every age and every budget, so whether you need something for your best friend, other half, parent or secret Santa, we’ve got you covered.
Every item is sure to please the person who you give it to - and you’ll have given a thoughtful present without leaving yourself counting down to the next pay day. It’s a win, win.
We have even more Christmas gift guides for every person in your life too, so if you’re looking for more inspiration take a look:
This festive sack of treats is filled to the brim with goodies. There are mini Ombles - thick Belgian chocolate characters smothered in chocolate flakes - and festive friends to share, plus a bubbly Santa, milk chocolate Walters and delicious all butter mini shortbread trees.
There’s also a cupcake kit, so you can enjoy some Christmas baking with all the family, before sharing some Christmas jokes from the pack included.
To finish this great present, add a personal message on the cotton sack using the accompanying fabric pen.
This personalised speaker is the perfect gift for the music lover who enjoys blasting out their favourite tunes this Christmas.
Compact and lightweight, it’s stylish and portable and has an elegant design combined with high quality craftmanship of the wood - all of which ensures it will look great on any desk, next to the bedside or the shelf or in the garden at home.
The phone stand speaker can be personalised with a message of your choice, a song lyric or both.
This book is the ultimate trip planner for every month of the year - making it the ideal gift for the person in your life who loves to travel and experience new things.
With over 360 suggestions for destinations around the world, this large guide will help the recipient plan the trips of a lifetime.
Whether they enjoy hiking or biking, sun-worshiping or swimming, this book will tell them exactly where to go.
Created over 21 years ago by The White Company founder Chrissie, Winter is now a bestseller and is loved all over the world.
It offers a magical combination of spicy cinnamon, rich warming clove and fresh zesty orange which is sure to please the recipient and leave their home smelling like Christmas all throughout the season.
Exclusive to Selfridges, this gift set is the perfect present for your little one this festive season.
It partners Lindt’s famous creamy milk chocolate with The Night Before Christmas story, making it the perfect combination to slip into a loved one’s stocking.
They can enjoy reading a good book while nibbling on some luxury chocolate - what could be better on a cold wintry evening?
The Harry Potter fan in your life with really appreciate this thoughtful gift, which is an official licensed product.
Everyone has a favourite mug to drink their tea or coffee out of, and for any true Harry Potter fan this fun novelty cauldron cup will quickly become that favourite mug that they want to use again and again.
The perfect present for the person in your lie who fancies themselves as the next Mary Berry.
This cupcake maker will allow them to whip up a batch a delicious cupcakes in no time at all.
The machine comes with recipes for vanilla cupcakes and chocolate muffins to help get them started, then all they have toi do is plug it in, and the ‘ready’ light tells them when it’s time to add their mix.
Six to eight minutes later, they’ll have seven cupcakes, perfectly baked and ready for decorating or eating.
This is a great smart watch choice if you want to give someone all the benefits of a fitness tracker without breaking the bank.
It analyses heart rate, pace and calories burned so if you know someone who has a fitness or weight goal in mind then they’d be thrilled to receive this come December 25.
It also has 50 m water resistance so it can safely be worn when showering or swimming.
Create a personalised 2022 calendar for a loved one this Christmas, simply by adding 12 of your favourite 4x6” images.
All you have to do is print out your chosen photos and slide them into the protective pockets - then get ready to watch the face of the recipient light up when they unwrap the gift.
This lovely discovery pack offers a sweet and sharp tasting trio of miniature bottles.
It’s perfect for people who enjoy a tipple and would like to explore different styles of single malt.
There’s a Talisker 10 Year Old, Cardhu 12 Year Old and Singleton 12 Year Old - all of which will be enjoyed during a winters evening.
