10 last-minute Christmas gift ideas
you can buy online
1. Netflix subscription gift card from £25
Love a Netflix binge? Who doesn’t! Give your friend or family member the gift of endless entertainment. What If they’ve already got Netflix? Not a problem, the gift card works like cash so can be added to an existing account and taken off your current subscription!
Buy here > netflix.com/gift-cards
“Inspire the person who inspires you”. From Samuel L. Jackson and Steve Martin, to Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams, you can give the person you love a virtual masterclass with some of their favourite celebs. Send your electronic gift card immediately or select a special date for it to arrive via email.
Buy here > masterclass.com/gift
3. Airbnb Virtual Experience – Discovering culture online from £1
It might be a little late (or expensive) to set up a cultural trip or send your friend on an adventure, but that doesn’t mean they can’t experience something new! With airbnb’s online experiences, you can gift anything from a wine tasting session to an online yoga class with people from around the world.
Buy here > airbnb.co.uk/s/experiences/online
4. Audible membership – Give the gift of sound from £7.99
Know somebody who loves podcasts and audiobooks? An Audible membership will give them access to unlimited listening of all top content whether it be Michelle Obama’s podcast or the latest Dan Brown novel.
Buy here > audible.co.uk/ep/giftcentre
5. Concert tickets – There’s nothing quite like live music, from £10
This Ticketmaster gift guide makes it easy to find who’s touring from Elton John to Iron Maiden. This is a great gift because you can go with your friend so it’s a present for you too – just make sure they actually like the artist and it’s not just your favourite…
Buy here > guides.ticketmaster.co.uk/gifts/
6. Book an experience or event – Something to remember from £9.99
A classic gift when you’re running out of time and can’t think of something physical. With over 3,000 experiences to choose from, you can give your friend a voucher to choose their own, or pick one and if they don’t like it they can always swap it for another!
Buy here > buyagift.co.uk
7. Online alcohol voucher – How about a Christmas tipple? From £5
You can’t go wrong with alcohol (unless the gift recipient doesn’t drink, of course). With items on Majestic wine starting from just a fiver, you can let somebody know you’re thinking about them without it costing the earth. Can’t decide? Send them a voucher and let them choose their own tipple.
Buy here > majestic.co.uk/giftcards
8. Bring them flowers in the pouring rain from £20
The leaves may have fallen off the trees but it doesn’t mean you can’t give the gift of Spring. With a monthly flower subscription starting from just £20, you can ensure that the special person in your life receives something that’s sure to brighten their day, week or month.
Buy here > bloomandwild.com/gift-subscriptions
9. Headspace subscription – Treat them to less stress from £9.99
A Headspace subscription provides access to guided mediation and a personalised plan. This is a thoughtful gift for somebody who is into meditation and wellbeing, or if you just want to help somebody get some time to themselves. Purchase, personalise and send!
Buy here > headspace.com/buy/gift
10. Pret subscription – Give the gift of morning coffee from £25
Get the morning coffee run in, for the next month! If you know a fellow brew lover, give a subscription to Pret so they can caffeinate to their heart’s content! In the words of Pret “If our Baristas brew it, blend it or steam it, you can have it!”.
Buy here > pret.co.uk/en-GB/pretcoffeesub
