Christmas gifts under £20
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Twenty pounds is the sweet spot for Christmas presents. It’s enough for something engraved, printed or properly made, but not so much that it feels like a stretch for siblings, friends, in-laws or the couple down the road. Every idea below is about £20 or less at the time of writing, and each one has been picked because it looks and feels like more than it cost.
Engraved and made to keep
A gingerbread-house board for the Christmas cheese
A wooden chopping board engraved with a gingerbread-house design and personalised with their name. It earns its place on Christmas Eve under the cheese and crackers, then gets brought out every December after. About £14.99.
A pair of Mr and Mrs flutes for under £20
Simple, elegant engraved champagne flutes for a married couple: parents, newlyweds or friends celebrating a milestone year. Two glasses for the Christmas toast and every anniversary that follows. About £19.99 for the pair.
A Traitors glass for the fan who suspects everyone
The hooded Traitor on one side, “100% Faithful” on the other, in a choice of six glass styles from wine glass to pint. Perfect for the friend who shouts at the telly every episode. About £11.99.
A Level Complete pint glass for the gamer
An engraved controller design with “Level Complete”, their age and up to three lines of your own text, so it works for a birthday or Christmas. Add their gamer tag for bonus points. About £11.95.
Photos and memories
A favourite photo printed on slate for under £12
One photo of a couple, printed directly onto a piece of real slate. It looks rustic and expensive on a shelf, and it’s a brilliant way to give a photo that isn’t just another frame. About £11.95.
A slim photo book of their 2026
Gather the year’s best photos of them, from holidays to ordinary Sundays, and turn them into a small printed book. Photobox photo books start from about £12, so a short softback fits comfortably under £20.
Evenings out of the box
Two murder mysteries for under £20
Cold Case Inc’s online cases are about £9.99 each, so two cost less than £20, and each takes one to four hours to solve in a browser. A gift voucher lets you pick the case, add a message and choose the delivery date.
A Christmas coupon book for under £15
Twenty-seven tear-out coupons of festive moments to share through December and beyond, with blank pages for your own. A lovely gift for a partner, a friend or the whole family. About £14.99.
An old-school date-night coupon book
A nostalgic take on date nights: tear-out coupons for retro outings like cinema trips and bowling, plus a few blank pages. A thoughtful choice for parents or a long-married couple. About £14.99.
A printed star Gift Pack for £19.99
Name a real star. A heartfelt gift they’ll cherish forever. Our sister company, The Star Naming Co., posts a printed Gift Pack free in the UK, with the certificate and sky chart ready to frame. It’s symbolic rather than official. £19.99.
Getting the most from £20
- Check the personalisation is included. Most of the prices above include engraving or printing, but always read the options before checkout.
- Add a £4 extra. A personalised card or a small bar of good chocolate rounds out a £15 gift nicely.
- Order made-to-order gifts early. Personalised items usually need several working days to make; check each shop’s Christmas cut-off on its delivery page.
More personalised ideas: Engraved gifts at You Personalise · Coupon books at Cupidly · Christmas photo gifts at Photobox · Christmas cards at Lush Lobster
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