Every magazine and shop has a gift guide this time of year. The best ones are often written by independent writers: one person with good taste and no shop to fill. These are our favourites, sorted by who you're buying for. Each is this year's edition, checked on November 11th, and we'll add more as the season goes on.
For her
- Christmas gift guide 2026, Poppy Almond. A well-chosen mix, from stocking fillers to knitwear.
- The Christmas edit, Think Style by Sam Preston. A stylist's tried and tested beauty, home and stationery picks.
For him
- The best Christmas gifts for him, Luxury London. For a generous Christmas: watches, whisky, good tailoring.
For the cook
- The ultimate gift guide for foodies, Add A Little. Proper kitchen kit and cookbooks, all from UK shops.
- The best luxury hampers, Luxury London. Thirteen hampers, from Fortnum's to Daylesford.
For readers
- New books to give this November, In Good Company by Sam Burgess. This season's books, sorted by the kind of reader you're buying for.
- YA books for Christmas 2026, Fiction Rebellion. New young adult books for the teenager who reads.
For the traveller and the homebody
- Gift guide 2026, The Next Stop Edit by Laura Mcleod. Travel, home and food, sorted by who it's for.
- 2026 holiday gift guide, Habitually Chic. One American voice, with luxury picks from Fortnum's to Bottega.
For the gardener
- Stocking fillers and present ideas, The Green Weekend. Good secateurs, gardening books and a 2027 calendar.
Before you buy
Order by early December for anything that needs to travel. Royal Mail's last posting dates are on our posting dates page.
