43 Christmas gifts for grandma she's bound to love just as much as she loves you
Ah, gifts for grandma. The most pressure. Your grandma (the best grandma) always knows what to get you. The luxe skincare gift set you’ve been hankering after for months or keepsake photo frame with your favourite family photo. So, you want to repay the favour this holiday season (and go beyond the predictable grandma gifts of embroidery kits of books) with the very best nana gift you can find.
Sure, you could probably put a smile on her face with a mud pie, but if you’re after a slightly chicer Christmas gift for grandmas, you’re in luck. After much deliberation, we’re confident in the fact that we’ve found the best gifts for grandmas that scream “I Love You” on any special occasion – from monogram coffee mugs to elevate your next cuppa and natter to women’s pyjama sets that’ll keep her cosy all winter. Elsewhere, find gardening goodies aplenty – like a cute bird box, gardening gloves and a floral knee pad. Or how about personalised gifts? We’ve found a chic leather personalised grandma keyring at Etsy and a velvet cushion which can be personalised with her grandkids’ names.
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Carry on down for most thoughtful gifts for grandma that any granddaughter or grandson can give.
Nana birthday gifts for the home
Diptyque Set of Three Scented Candles, £95, Net-A-Porter
Fill her home with notes of Diptyque's bestselling fragrances; Roses, Baies and Figuier. Each one is crafted in France and housed in glass vessels which she'll no doubt re-use to store various trinkets (as grandmas do).
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Best grandma gifts
Suede Two Buttoned Cuff Gloves, £20, Not On The High Street
Keep nana warm this winter with a nice set of new gloves – these suede gloves feature button detailing and are fleece lined, as chic as they are cosy.
Pamper gifts for grandma
Olay Glow Up Gift Set, WAS £76 NOW £38, Boots
Containing Olay's Vitamin C + AHA24 Face Cream and Retinol24 Night Cream, as well as a free waterproof pouch and Gua Sha face stone, this gift set is sure to make your grandma's day. Who needs a spa trip when this is at hand?
New grandma gifts to keep her toasty
Cashmere Bed Socks, £36, The White Company
These soft and cute socks will make her day; they're crafted with cashmere so as soon as she slips her feet into them she'll be greeted with comfort.
Personalised gifts for grandma
Grandma's Spot Decorative Cushion, £35, Not On The High Street
Remind her she’s a great Grandma every day of the week with this cute cushion. It can be personalised with Nanny, Grandma, Nana or Gran as well as a sweet and meaningful message to create a gorgeous and sentimental gift. All you need now is a lovely greetings card.
Personalised gifts for grandma
My Life Story - So Far, £38, Uncommon Goods
With prompts for memories, stories, and wisdom, this cloth-bound journal makes "the story of my life" a joy to tell and gives your grandma the chance to preserve her history for the whole family to read and enjoy.
Cute birthday gifts for nana
Woodland Bud Vase, from £14, Anthropologie
Perfect for housing stems from her letterbox flower delivery, these adorable woodland bud vases will allow her to display a collection of woodland creatures on her bedside table, coffee table or window sill. You can choose between a bunny, a fox, an own or a mouse – or a collection of all four.
Gifts for nan from grandson
Burgon & Ball Kneelo Flora and Fauna Kneeler, £19.99, John Lewis
Another practical gift for grandmas, this lightweight and showerproof memory foam kneeler will become an undisputed companion as she tends to the flower beds. The beautiful bird and flower print its adorned in is taken from a combination of illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's Lindley Library archives from 1819 to 1912.
Jewellery Nana gifts
Friends & Family Personalised Locket With Photographs, £38, Not On The High Street
This locket makes for a charming gift for grandma, one which she'll cherish forever and tha'll take pride of place in her jewellery box. She can slot personal photographs inside and keep her family tree close to her heart.
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Nana Christmas gifts she can eat
The Afternoon Tea Gift Bag, £35, Marks & Spencer
We're calling it: this Marks and Spencer afternoon tea gift hamper includes all of your grandma's favourite treats in one cute Juco bag. From milk chocolate rounds to four cherry bakewell tarts, a tin of tea and fondant fancies, it's sure to tantalise her tastebuds.
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Personalised gifts for grandma for Christmas
Blockprinted Monogram Mug, £10, Anthropologie
A beautiful nana gift alone or as a companion to a perfume gift set, these monogrammed Anthropologie mugs are guaranteed to elevate her morning brew to new heights – and make her think of you every time she takes a sip of tea.
Self-care grandma Christmas presents
Electronic Diffuser, £70, The White Company
Turn her home into a peaceful sanctuary with this electric oil diffuser from The White Company - one of the brand's bestselling. She'll be able to add her own essential oils and relax while it fills her space with a calming fragrance.
Birthday gifts for nanna she can wear
Embellished Ribbed Cardigan, £150, Boden
A gorgeous nana gift which is sure to keep her cosy all winter, Boden's embellished ribbed cardigan deserves centre stage in her autumn/winter wardrobe.
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Skincare Christmas gifts for nan
Renew + Protect, £94, Trinny London
Trinny London - Trinny Woodall’s namesake skincare and makeup brand – has been dominating our skincare routines and makeup collections since it launched back in 2017. Recently, the beauty mogul ventured into retinoids for the first time, and it's safe to say they are game-changing.
While they proudly stock a retinal serum for 25-40 year olds, the Overnight Sensation has been formulated with mature skin in mind. It visibly reduces fine line, wrinkles and dark marks – and uses non-irritating granactive retinoid® to leave skin looking soft and plump. Here, it has been partnered with the bestselling BFF SPF30, to protect, prep and add glow to her skin during the day.
Keepsake Nana presents
Mums Get Promoted To Grandma Sterling Silver Bracelet, £34, Not On The High Street
With cute messaging which reads “Mums get promoted to Grandma”, this gorgeous sterling silver bracelet is the cutest Christmas gift for mums who have just become grandmas for the first time.
Gifts for grandma's kitchen
Gold Dish Rack, £60, Graham & Green
Make the most menial of tasks that little bit more glamorous with Graham & Green's gold dish rack which, finished in decadent gold, features a removeable drip tray and wooden handles.
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Practical gifts for grandma
Peepers Showbiz Reading Glasses, £38, Anthropologie
If she has always got her head stuck in a new book, but her eyewear game could do with a bit of a helping hand, these stylish reading glasses will go down a treat. They're by a brand called Peepers – an Oprah-approved family-run label who specialises in stylish reading glasses – and they have tortoiseshell-effect detailing on the brow.
Present ideas for grandma
Personalised Name Photo Keyring, £16.90, Etsy
This vegan leather keychain is stamped with a name of your choice, from Nanny to Grandma, Granny or Nana and a precious photo of your choice slotted inside for a truly personalised gift for her.
Gifts for grandma: flowers
Simply Pink Rose & Lily Flowers, from £29.99, Appleyard Flowers
The stunning combination of white lilies and pink roses in this bouquet will have your grandma grinning from ear to ear upon receiving them.
Perfume presents for Grandma
Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum, £55, Selfridges
A bottle of perfume will never go a miss as a gift in our opinion, especially when it's from Gucci. Gorgeous Gardenia is as sweet as she is.
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Foodie gifts for grandma
Cartwright & Butler Sweet Treats Hamper, £50, Selfridges
Tea time round your grandma's house is about to get a whole lot more luxurious with this gift hamper from Selfridges. It features biscuits and hot chocolate to name a few.
Gardening birthday presents for grandma
The Joy of Gardening, £12.59, Amazon
The Joy of Gardening is a lovely book your grandma is bound to appreciate, it delves into the happiness that nature brings.
Wellness gift ideas for grandma
Spa Bath Shot Collection, £40, The White Company
For an at-home spa experience, your grandma can choose from four different scented bath soaks for a relaxing soak in the tub.
Nana presents she can wear
Your grandma just became the most stylish grandma in the room – with thanks to Boden (and your impeccable taste). This floral shirt is made from 100% silk, and has been cut with a curved hem and deep cuffs for the most flattering fit.
Crafty gift ideas for grandma
Embroidery Starter Kit, £9.86, Amazon
No doubt your grandma is a sewing, embroidering, crocheting and knitting whiz. On the slight chance she isn't, though, treat her to this starter kit to get her going.
Cosy grandmother gifts
Hooded Velour Robe, £75, The White Company
A luxury dressing gown will forever be one of the chicest gifts for women you can buy, and the new-in hooded velour robe from The White Company has got our vote of the season. Luxuriously soft inside and out, it features an absorbent cotton inner to keep her dry when she steps out of the bath – plus practically large pockets and a cosy hood. Consider her cocooned in warmth.
Gifts for organised grandmas
Rifle Paper Co. 2023 Mayfair Softcover Planner, £16, Anthropologie
With this 2023 diary she'll be able to keep track of all her plans, especially the ones where she's seeing you. Cute!
Gardening gifts for grandma
Shetland Bird House, £25, Garden Trading
Your grandma will love hearing the sound of birds in the garden, and this bird house welcomes feathery friends and provides a safe place for them to nest.
Interiors gifts for grandma
Peonia Lustre Pink & Orange Glass Vase, £29.50, Oliver Bonas
Whether it's flowers collected from her garden or a delivery of letterbox flowers, your nana will need somewhere to display beautiful blooms and this ombre glass vase has a lustrous finish that shines when it catches the light.
Nana birthday gifts to keep her occupied
Laurence King Publishing World of Jane Austen Jigsaw Puzzle, £14.99, John Lewis
Keep her occupied during the long, cold nights with this jigsaw puzzle – which will have her piecing together the world of Jane Austen and immersing herself in the lives of Anne Elliot and Mr Darcy. It's 1,000 pieces, so it'll keep her going for a while.
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Gifts for grandma: Snuggly throw
Betty Leaf Yellow Jacquard Throw, £39.50, Oliver Bonas
Movie nights with your grandma have never looked more cosy; this throw blanket is big enough for the both of you to snuggle under.
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Present ideas for grandma
Your Daily Routine with Skin Repair Rich Cream Kit, £49.50, Liz Earle
Containing Liz Earle favourites including the Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser, Instant Boost Skin Tonic, Skin Repair Rich Cream and Gentle Face Exfoliator, your nan will soon have better skin than you.
Luxury gifts for grandma
LORETTA CAPONI + Villeroy & Boch Porcelain Plate, £90, Net-a-Porter
An elevated piece of dinnerware which she can display on her sideboard is a thoughtful gift for grandmas. Enter: this collaboration piece between Loretta Caponi and Villeroy & Boch, which is crafted from premium porcelain and adorned in roses.
Gifts for grandmas who love to read
Kindle Paperwhite, £94.99, Amazon
She can personalise the text size of whatever book she's reading with a Kindle, plus she can adjust the lighting to suit the mood. She's bound to love it.
Personalised gifts for grandma
Memory Keepsake Dish Set, £211, Uncommon Goods
Turn your nana's treasured memories into keepsake dishes. Ceramicist Melissa Reddick glazes photos in timeless black and white onto a stoneware dish with a sparkly gold rim for a truly special memento.
Gifts for grandmas who love to garden
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew by Spear & Jackson Gardening Gloves, £12.49, John Lewis
For the grandmas who can't get enough of time in the garden, these cream leather and pink gardening gloves are a practical gift. They have an adjustable rip-tape strap to ensure a comfortable fit, and they have leather palms to give her a good grip in wet weather.
Recipe journal for nanas
Moleskine Passion Recipe Journal, £20.61, Amazon
Gift this recipe journal to grandma and make her day. She'll be able to keep all of her favourite dishes in one place, and even let you in on her secrets.
Grandmother gifts
Graham's White Port Hamper, £125, John Lewis
This beautifully-made classic willow hamper is complete with a large picnic rug, four stemless unbreakable glasses, a fruit chopping board and a 75cl bottle of Graham's Blend No.5 White Port. Perfect for all those picnics your nana plans.
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Kitchen gifts for grandma
Hand-Carved Heart Serving Spoon, £25, Uncommon Goods
The secret ingredient in all grandma recipes is love, so this heart shaped hand carved spoon is the perfect utensil to help her out in the kitchen.
Presents for grandmothers
Wire Shape Gold Metal Cheese Knives, £27.50, Oliver Bonas
If she's prone to a cheeseboard she will love this knife set from Oliver Bonas. They're crafted with a brushed metal finish.
Pyjamas for grandma
Hanro Natural Comfort Woven Pyjama Set, £138, Selfridges
Pyjamas are the perfect gift to give your nana, especially when she comes to visit and sleep over. She'll appreciate the supreme softness of this set from Hanro.
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Christmas gifts for grandma
Comfort Cuff Boot Slippers, £24, John Lewis
These comfort cuff boot slippers are the perfect nana gift as they feature a super warm faux fur lining, guaranteed to keep her tootsies cosy.
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Bath gifts for grandma
Sunday Rain Sleep Easy Lavender Soaking Salts, £6, Oliver Bonas
Everyone loves an indulgent soak in the tub, and if your nan is especially prone to a good bath then she's sure to love these soaking salts. Shop more bath gift sets here.
