Finding the right present for Secret Santa can be tricky, whether it’s a gift for a colleague, a friend, or a family member. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best gifts under £10 that are sure to be a winner this Christmas.
1. Christmas mug
Christmas is the best time to consume warm drinks – I indulge in far more hot chocolates in December. Surprise your special someone with a festive mug so they can enjoy their beverage of choice in festive style.
Christmas mugs under £10: Dunelm, Argos, Etsy, John Lewis, The Range, Tk Maxx, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, and ASDA.
2. Fluffy Socks
Combat the cold this Christmas with a pair of festive, fluffy socks. You can never have enough fuzzy socks to keep you warm during the winter months.
Fluffy socks under £10: Amazon, Etsy, Dunelm, New Look, Marks & Spencer, Next, and Boux Avenue.
3. Festive Read
If your Secret Santa recipient is a book lover, they’ll love a good book. There are an abundance of festive books on the market under £10 which will help your special someone cosy up and feel merry this year.
Books under £10: Waterstones, WH Smith, Amazon, World of Books, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, and ASDA.
4. Plant Pot
If your gift recipient is a plant lover, spruce up their home with a new plant pot. Not only does it double up as a piece of home decor, it gives them an excuse to buy a new plant too.
Plant pots under £10: Ikea, Dunelm, Wayfair, B&Q, Amazon, The Range, B&M, Tk Maxx, and Oliver Bonas.
5. Christmas Candle
Fill your recipient's home with the smell of Christmas with a festive-scented candle. From gingerbread and vanilla to pine, cinnamon, and mulled wine, they’ll feel cosy and merry with a festive candle.
Candles under £10: Yankee Candle, Dunelm, Next, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Etsy, Tk Maxx, John Lewis, Amazon, Marks & Spencer, and John Lewis.
6. Notebook
There’s nothing quite like a brand new aesthetically pleasing notebook. Whether it’s a planner, bullet journal, or a simple notebook, help your recipient get organised for the new year, or start a new hobby like journaling.
Notebooks under £10: Waterstones, WH Smith, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Tesco, and The Works.
7. Christmas Tree Ornaments
Add a little sparkle this year with a beautiful, festive, tree ornament. A good tip is to go safe with a classic Christmas decoration that you’re sure they’ll love. Whether it’s a sparkly bauble or an LED house, they’ll love it for years to come.
Christmas tree decorations under £10 Dunelm, Wayfair, Habitat, Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Wilko and Marks & Spencer.
8. Skincare Set
With all the present buying, turkey roasting and in-law hosting, Christmas can be a stressful time of the year. Help someone wind down and relax during this year's festivities with a skincare set.
Skincare under £10: Boots, Superdrug, Beauty Bay, LOOK FANTASTIC, TK Maxx, Amazon and ASDA.
9. Hot Chocolate Bombs
‘Tis the season of hot chocolates galore, so why not gift someone a delicious, chocolatey drink to enjoy this Christmas? Pair this with an adorable Christmas mug for the ultimate Christmas gift.
Hot chocolate bombs under £10: Hotel Chocolat, Whittard of Chelsea, John Lewis, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Menkind, Home Bargains, Etsy, and Amazon.
10. Hair Accessories
Add a little sparkle to your gift recipient’s Christmas look with a pretty hair accessory. From satin scrunchies and claw clips to headbands, clips, and more, it’s a lovely little gift for a hair-loving individual.
Hair accessories under £10: Accessorize, Amazon, Shein, Claire’s, Oliver Bonas, ASOS, Boohoo, New Look, Next, and Etsy.
11. Coffee
If your Secret Santa recipient relies on a cup of coffee or two to get them through the day, surprise them with a gift that will keep them caffeinated throughout the festive season.
Coffee gifts under £10: Whittard of Chelsea, John Lewis, Amazon, Tk Maxx, Menkind, and Not On The High Street.
12. Chocolate
You can never go wrong with chocolate, especially at Christmas. Gift a chocolate-loving friend or family member something delicious to indulge in this December.
Chocolate under £10: Hotel Chocolat, Thorntons, Cadbury Gifts, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Poundland, and Amazon.
13. Bookmark
Pair your chosen festive read with a thoughtful bookmark to reach your budget of £10. Bookmarks are a cute and considerate gift for a bookworm.
Bookmarks under £10: Waterstones, WH Smith, Amazon, Etsy, Papier, Bookishly, and The Literary gift shop.
14. Water Bottle
Encourage your Secret Santa recipient to hit their daily water goal with a stylish, reusable water bottle this Christmas. Everyone knows drinking water is much more fun when you’ve got a fancy water bottle to flaunt.
Water bottles under £10: Amazon, Tk Maxx, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco, ASDA, WH Smith, Argos, Dunelm, and Mountain Warehouse.
15. Bubble Bath
Help your special someone slow down after all the hustle and bustle of Christmas with a well-earned soak in the bath. There’s nothing quite like an at-home pamper day and a nice bubble bath creates the perfect excuse for a self-care day.
Bubble bath under £10: Boots, Superdrug, L’Occitane, Neal’s Yard, Amazon, Marks & Spencer, Lush, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, and ASDA.