Absolutely Magazines is here to rescue you from Christmas shopping stress. We’ve stuffed our 2024 Christmas Gift Guide with goodies for everyone on your nice list – from foodies to tech geeks, fashion lovers to furry friends. Trust us, you’re about to sleigh this holiday shopping!
Gourmet Experiences
Afternoon Cheese on a Barge, The Indytute
For: Her/Foodies
Price: From £59
Afternoon Cheese on a Barge on the Regents Canal in London is the perfect gift for any cheese lover. Discover six kinds of delicious British cheese with a carafe of house wine alongside crunchy crackers, and wait for it… a wonderfully gooey cheese sandwich.
This foody adventure is found at The Indytute, an independently owned experience gift company. You’ll only find experiences that you long to go on here! There’s lots to choose from in London, Sussex, and beyond.
Tech Marvels
Loewe We. HEAR pro speaker x Kylian Mbappé
For: Techies
Price: £245
Loewe and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé have created the We.HEAR pro Bluetooth speaker. Available in denim, neon, or black, each speaker proudly displays Mbappé’s initials. Enjoy powerful, pristine sound, customised controls, and up to 24 hours of playtime.
The pre-match playlist just moved up a league. A device to feel every moment and every soundtrack with an intensity that only Loewe and Kylian Mbappé can deliver. Imagine immersing yourself in your playlists and feeling every beat and every note as if you were at a live concert. With 100 watts of pure audio power and a battery life of up to 24 hours, you’ll always have the perfect companion for your personal music moments.
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Marshall Minor IV
For: Teens
Price: £119.99
With 30+ hours of wireless playtime, Minor IV make it impossible to miss the music when you need it most. Featuring a re-designed earbud and stem, angled for a truer fit, the refinements improve acoustic performance and all-day comfort with touch controls and audio preferences customisable in the Marshall app.
Classic looks and Marshall signature sound for all ages. Marshall signature sound always takes centre stage in our products and Minor IV is no different. These earbuds are acoustically tuned to unleash an expertly balanced sound that commands attention. When you need to take a break from the music, their superior call quality means you can always pick up the phone without any distractions.
Cozy Comfort
Hush Puppies Jade Slippers
For: Her
Price: £70
Treat someone special to a cozy pair of Jade slippers from Hush Puppies this Christmas. Perfect for the festive season, these stylish slip-ons feature a grippy EVA sole, ideal for cold winter days. Pair them with chunky knit socks for a snug and warm look.
Crafted with real suede uppers and lined with soft faux fur, the contoured lightweight cork footbed ensures ultimate comfort and warmth. These on-trend mules bring a modern touch to traditional slippers, making them a must-have gift for comfort lovers. Give the gift of style and coziness this holiday season with the Jade slippers.
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ARIAT Women’s Moresby Waterproof Boots
For: Her
Price: £165
Surprise someone special this Christmas with the Women’s Moresby Waterproof Boot from Ariat. These boots are the perfect blend of style and function, crafted to handle both urban and outdoor settings with ease.
Made from premium, eco-friendly leather and suede, they feature a Waterproof PRO™ construction to keep feet dry and comfortable in wet conditions. The versatile design, paired with a durable yet lightweight sole, ensures all-day comfort. Whether it’s for long winter walks or everyday wear, these boots make an ideal gift for anyone who values practicality, style, and comfort during the colder months.
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For Thrill-Seekers
Goodwood Race Simulator Experience
For: Teens
Price: From £50
Unleash your inner racing driver with an epic virtual experience at the legendary Goodwood Motor Circuit! Feel every part of the challenging track as you get to know its fast-sweeping corners, quick straights and tight chicane. The Exsim VR5 Simulators use next-level D-Box actuator technology to bring the action to life with realistic motion, making you feel like you’re really behind the wheel. It’s the perfect gift for any teenage thrill-seeker or motorsport fan this holiday season!
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Stylish Accessories
London Transport Museum Tube 160 Wallace Sewell Scarf
For: Her
Price: £70
The perfect gift for all London Underground fans; the Tube 160 Wallace Sewell Scarf from London Transport Museum was made in collaboration with London textile studio, Wallace Sewell to celebrate the Underground and its influence on the city.
The contemporary design weaves together the colours of the iconic Tube map into a striking geometric pattern making it instantly recognisable, yet subtle enough to be worn by anyone.
Made in the UK from pure wool, it’s the ideal scarf to keep warm this winter while adding a pop of colour to any outfit to brighten up the cold and darker days.
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Bottles
Personalised Stacker of ‘The World’s Best Liqueurs’
For: Him/Her
Price: £55
Why not treat someone special this Christmas with this personalised stacker of liqueurs from the Oxton Liqueur Company, including ‘The World’s Best Vodka 2020’, ‘The World’s Best Gin 2022’ and the ‘Best Scottish Whisky 2023’.
Oxton Liqueurs is a family business making dangerously delicious award-winning liqueurs, including Christmas Vodka, voted the World’s Best Vodka 2020, Raspberry Gin, voted the World’s Best Gin 2022, and Bramble Whisky, voted the Best Scottish Whisky Liquor 2023.
Available in a variety of beautiful bottles, from Christmas Baubles to Hip Flasks to their iconic three-flavour Stacker, all of which can be personalised with a handwritten message of your choice, such as “Happy Christmas, Mum.”
Gift with Purpose
Moments That Heal
For: Him/Her
Price: £288
Journaling can be a transformative meditation tool that guides you on a journey of genuine self-reflection and healing. Grey Wolfe’s Moments that Heal luxury Guided Journal is the perfect gift, enhancing traditional journalling through a creative lens.
The gift set includes a minimalist instant camera and ten films, alongside a carefully curated journal designed to spark creativity through prompts and ideas that’ll inspire authentic moments of self-discovery. It is available to pre-order exclusively at Grey Wolfe now for £288.
Mediterranean Delights
Megan’s Gift Cards: Mediterranean Magic
For: Foodies
Price: From £10
Treat your loved ones to the gift of Megan’s Mediterranean magic this festive season with their gift cards & experiences.
Having been voted the most romantic restaurant in London, Megan’s is the ultimate setting for a magical Christmas celebration. With its Eastern Mediterranean-inspired menu and twinkly interiors, it whisks you away to sunny places all year round.
This Christmas, feast on hot honey pigs in blankets, their famous Christmas kebab, and sticky date pudding, all in a magical, fairy-lit setting.
Looking for a private space? Their stunning venues are available for private hire on a minimum-spend basis. Email them at [email protected] or call 020 7348 7139 to book an unforgettable Christmas party. Gift cards are available from £10.
For Kids
CONNETIX 106 Piece Pastel Ball Run Pack
For: Kids
Price: £89
The interactive and action-packed CONNETIX 106 Piece Pastel Ball Run Pack has been thoughtfully crafted to elevate magnetic tile play and STEAM learning opportunities. This pack features a range of exclusively designed clear fluted tubes including an “X” shape to re-direct the action, double entry bowls to race and play, PLUS special effect staircases – providing not only varied and interesting builds, but also incredibly satisfying soundscapes as the wooden balls zoom through the track. A strikingly aesthetic product that looks as great as it feels to explore, children discover concepts such as gravity, motion, force, engineering, magnetism, balance and so much more!
Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box
For: Kids
Price: £14
Make family game time extra special this Christmas with Orchard Toys Doggy Doggy Woof Woof and Peter Rabbit™ Don’t Wake Mr. McGregor! Children will love matching the dogs’ heads and tails and pretending to wag their tails in the hilarious matching game Doggy Doggy Woof Woof! Meanwhile, Don’t Wake Mr. McGregor is perfect for fans of Peter Rabbit™ where children will creep around the board collecting vegetables and trying not to wake Mr. McGregor!
For an extra special treat, Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box is filled with festive surprises to make the night before Christmas magical. These gifts not only entertain but also encourage key early learning skills.
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WDC Adopt a Dolphin
For: Kids
Price: From £6 a month
This Christmas, adopting a whale or dolphin, starting from just £6 per month, is the perfect educational gift for young ocean enthusiasts. With 12 whales and dolphins to choose from, whether that’s Fife the orca or Rainbow the dolphin, you’ll receive a special welcome pack filled with goodies, including a personalised certificate, badge, and colouring book. And because there’s so much to learn about whales, dolphins and the ocean, your budding ocean explorer will receive four issues of Splash! magazine throughout the year. Plus, your adoption will help to create a world where every whale and dolphin is safe and free.
Hand-embroidered ABC wall-hanging tapestry, ‘Sumbal’
For: Kids
Price: £185
Moppet’s multi-award-winning wool tapestries make a perfectly unique heirloom gift for a special little someone. Meticulously hand-embroidered in tiny batches, no two pieces are the same. Each tapestry is slowly crafted over two months, creating a one-of-kind craft piece to be treasured for generations.
Designed by Moppet and slowly and sustainably handmade in the Valley of Kashmir, each tapestry marries the ancient local folk aesthetic and technique with a contemporary colour palette to create the most beautiful focal point in any little bedroom. We should not forget Moppet’s sustainable and ethical practices, which make this heirloom gift a planet-friendly choice, too.
For Hampers
Copas Free Range Whole Bronze Turkey
For: Hampers
Price: £104-£199
Copas Traditional Turkeys has been providing the centrepiece for Christmas dinner since 1957. Their high-welfare, free-range turkeys are grown to maturity and game-hung, resulting in a flavourful layer of fat and moist, tender meat. Delicious without laborious brining and basting, Copas turkey takes some of the stress out of the holidays. Order now for home delivery, farm gate pickup in Cookham, or collection via a growing number of Click & Collect points.
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For Furry Friends
Soopa Selection Box
For: Pets
Price: £6.99
This gift-ready selection box features a delicious combination of superfood dental sticks and healthy bite-sized pieces of festive joy in the award-winning British brand’s best-selling flavour combination: Cranberry & Sweet Potato with added natural flaxseed for happy tummies.
Grain-free, with nothing artificial added, low calorie, hypoallergenic, and 100% plant-based ingredients – they’re a ‘pawsome’ Christmas gift your pooch will love!
