Forget the stress of last-minute gift shopping! Our list of 14 genuinely thoughtful gifts that can be bought online, signed up for, or booked right now will make your life easier. These experiences, vouchers, and subscriptions are perfect for those who don’t need more stuff or are impossible to buy for.
Cultural Events: Surprise someone with tickets to a gig, play, show, or exhibition at London’s National Theatre, Strictly winner Chris McCausland’s comedy show Yonks! or Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism at the Royal Academy. You can also treat them to a year’s streaming of National Theatre Live.
Coffee Subscription: Give the gift of great coffee delivered to their door with subscriptions from Rise and Yellow Bourbon, starting from £24 and £8.25 per month respectively.
Creative Workshops: Treat your giftee to a pottery workshop in Lewes or browse Eventbrite for a wide range of courses near you.
Art and Design: Gift a museum membership at the V&A or a National Art Pass, which offers free entry to over 250 museums across the UK.
Cinema Tickets: Surprise someone with a cinema ticket voucher from Odeon or Picturehouse Cinemas, starting from £10 and £65 respectively.
Spicy Subscription: Treat them to SimplyCook’s ready-to-use spice blends and recipe cards.
Afternoon Tea: Gift a posh afternoon tea at any nationwide spot, such as Corinthia in London or Fitzbillies in Cambridge.
Foodie Gift Card: Let your giftee choose their favourite delicacy with a gift card from Delli or Sous Chef, starting from £25 and £0 respectively.
Beauty Treatments: Surprise someone with a deep tissue massage or manicure at Treatwell.
Wine Subscription: Treat them to a monthly wine subscription or a one-off delivery from Majestic.
Flowers by Mail: Gift an indulgent flower subscription from Bloom & Wild, starting from £15 per month.
Book Subscription: Sign your giftee up for Good Book Club or Happily Ever After mystery books box, starting from £16.99 and £15 respectively.
Olive Oil Delivery: Treat the health-conscious in your life with a monthly olive oil delivery from Citizens of Soil, starting from £15 per month.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2024/dec/20/last-minute-christmas-gift-ideas