Looking for the perfect present for your Secret Santa giftee this Christmas?
We’ve got the lowdown on the best Secret Santa ideas this year, with options for every budget and recipient. From beauty gifts and cosy winter accessories to unusual gifts you won’t find on the high street, we’ve got plenty of ideas from a wide range of retailers.
You'll also find our top tips for saving money on gifting this holiday season, as well as an exclusive sign-up bonus for new TopCashback members.
Keep reading to find the ideal Secret Santa Christmas gift this winter.
A few top picks for Secret Santa 2025 gifts
Here are a few of our top picks for a range of different giftees this year. If you know your recipient’s hobbies and interests well, this will make choosing the right Secret Santa gift a lot easier.
FOR A PET LOVER: Personalised Pet Keyring (from £15 £13.50)
FOR A BOOKWORM: Personalised Leather Corner Bookmark (£12.50)
FOR A DIY-ER: Magnetic DIY Wristband (£11.99 £9.99)
FOR AN ARTIST: POSCA Pen Pastel Set of Eight (£24.95)
FOR A BUDDING COOK: Great With Steak! BBQ Rubs Gift Set (£27)
FOR A FITNESS GURU: Weight Plate Coasters (£13.99)
FOR A COLLEAGUE YOU HARDLY KNOW: Henry Desk Vacuum (£14.99)
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Our favourite Secret Santa ideas for 2025
Let’s face it, there are thousands of things on the internet you could get for your Secret Santa recipient. And with so many options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and sidetracked.
Office Secret Santa exchanges can sometimes be tricky (particularly if you don’t know your recipient all that well), but sometimes it's the people you know best who are the hardest to buy for.
Whoever you're buying for, check out the list below for some Secret Santa inspo. We’ve sorted them into price brackets to help you stick to your budget. Don't forget to activate your £15 sign-up offer if you're new to TopCashback:
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Gift ideas under £5
Looking for seriously cheap Secret Santa gifts? Check out these gift ideas, all under £5 each.
With such a low budget, you’ll probably need to stick to finding a novelty gift, or perhaps some sweet treats like a chocolate gift set. These fun, cheap gifts also make great stocking fillers.
Pastel Everlasting Plant Labels
Price:
£4
These durable pastel-colored planters will brighten up their garden while helping them keep tabs on their plants. A great gift for gardeners, with custom combinations available.
Where to buy: Not On The High Street
Crazy Cat Lady Pen
Price:
£2.75
This charming ballpoint pen is the purr-fect gift for cat lovers, especially those with a quirky sense of humour.
Where to buy: Dean Morris Cards
Strawberry Cleansing Face & Body Bar
Price:
£5 £3
This Body Shop face and body bar is a must for anyone who likes a sustainable self care made with natural ingredients. This soap has an irresistible fragrance of strawberry, vanilla and pineapple, perfect for sweetening the Christmas season.
Where to buy: The Body Shop
Little Pocket Penguin Hug
Price: £4.99 £3.99
This charming glass Pocket Penguin Hug is a petite 2.6cm by 2.3cm symbol of comfort and joy. Perfectly sized for a pocket or palm, this trinket comes with a gift box and card.
Where to buy: Amazon
Gift ideas under £10
With a budget of around £10, you’ll find plenty of options for personalised gifts. These are great for Secret Santa because they add a personal touch that’ll immediately make your gift feel much more meaningful.
We've also included a range of other funny Secret Santa gifts, plus some tasteful home accessories.
Personalised Keyring
Price:
£9.99+
Treat them to a personalised photo keyring like this one from Etsy. Perfect for cherishing memories, this is thoughtful gift that combines sentimentality with everyday functionality.
Where to buy: Etsy
Ring For Tea Bell
Price: £5.99
Perfect for brew enthusiasts, this green metal bell playfully beckons for a cuppa. This tongue-in-cheek Secret Santa gift will add a royal touch to all future office tea breaks.
Where to buy: FindMeAGift
MR SPLATMAN Stress-Relief Toy
Price: £5.25
These fun stress relief toys make ideal gifts for colleagues who always seem overworked, or anyone in your life prone to worry or anxiety. It’s great for all ages and you can choose from six available colours.
Where to buy: Amazon
Fetch My Keys (Key Finder)
Price:
£8
This is a brilliant perfect Secret Santa gift for the forgetful or those always on the go. The Fetch My Keys key finder responds to your whistle, making your keys beep and flash.
Where to buy: Prezzybox
Personalised Wooden Coaster Set
Price:
£9.95
Buying a Secret Santa gift for your favourite couple? Celebrate love with this beautifully crafted couples coaster set. Personalisation and gift-wrapping options are available.
Where to buy: Etsy
Grow Your Own Christmas Tree
Price:
£8
For the eco-conscious person in your life, why not treat them to a Grow Your Own Christmas Tree kit from BEEcycle? You'll be giving the gift of watching a plant grow from seed to centrepiece, and that's quite beautiful.
Where to buy: Not On The High Street
Rubik's Cube
Price:
£8.99
A Rubik's Cube is a timeless puzzle, making it a fabulous Secret Santa gift for anyone who likes a challenge. Suitable for people of all ages, this present idea is bound to provide endless Christmas entertainment.
Where to buy: John Lewis
Gift ideas under £15
Once your budget reaches the £10+ mark, you’ll likely have more options to choose from. You can get something more practical, or perhaps buy something unique from a small business.
Floral Pocket Mirror
Price: £14 £10.50
This handy little pocket mirror with a sweet floral design will make a thoughtful yet practical gift. Measuring 7.6cm across, it's the perfect size for carrying around in a handbag, purse, or make-up pouch.
Where to buy: Etsy
A bottle of Baileys
Price: £22.50 £10
Perhaps the most festive tipple on the market, a bottle of Baileys will make a great gift for someone who likes a boozy beverage. We're keeping tabs on where you can get the cheapest bottle of Baileys, so check out our guide for up-to-date prices.
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Marbrasse Wooden Office Desk Organiser
Price: £12.99
With 18 compartments and a sleek, varnished finish, this desk organiser is a stylish yet functional gift. This will be the perfect present for a colleague who always has a cluttered workspace.
Where to buy: Amazon
London At Christmas Tea Towel
Price: £13
Add a festive touch to your giftee's kitchen with the London At Christmas Tea Towel from Emma Bridgewater. Featuring an classic snowy London scene, this charming tea towel is both practical and decorative. Ideal for those who love holiday-themed home accessories.
Where to buy: Emma Bridgewater
Arm Chair Caddy
Price:
£10
Enhance their lounging sessions with the Arm Chair Caddy from MenKind. Designed to hold cups, phones, and remotes, it seamlessly fits various armchairs and sofas. A perfect Secret Santa gift for the ultimate couch potato.
Where to buy: MenKind
Checkerboard Recycled Shopping Bag
Price:
£13.95 £10.95
This pink and orange checkerboard shopping bag from Kind Bag is both fashionable and functional. Made from six recycled plastic bottles, Kind Bag's accessories make thoughtful gifts for environmentally-aware shoppers.
Where to buy: Kind Bag
Wave Fountain Pen
Price: £14 £11.20
Crafted from matte copper with a playful wavy clip, this refillable pen offers a smooth and weighty feel. Perfect for those who appreciate the art of handwritten notes and seek a touch of elegance in their stationery.
Where to buy: Papier
Gift ideas under £20
If your budget is up to £20, you’ll find a wide range of gifting options for every type of person. Here are a few of our favourite higher-end Secret Santa ideas for 2025.
Grow Your Own Birth Flower
Price: £19.95
No matter if their birthday is near Christmas or not, the Grow Your Own Birth Flower kit makes a meaningful gift. Ideal for green-thumbed individuals or those looking to get their hands dirty.
Where to buy: Not On The High Street
'The Ultimate Book of Cocktails'
Recipe Book
Price: £18
The Ultimate Book of Cocktails has over 100 cocktail recipes, ideal for a recipient who likes a nice tipple. It covers everything from classic drinks to inventive creations, with drinks for every season and occasion.
Where to buy: John Lewis
Desktop Punch Bag
Price: £15
Does your Secret Santa recipient need to unleash a bit of stress? This fully inflatable mini punching bag, complete with an air pump, offers bounce-back action for those tense moments.
Where to buy: MenKind
Jolly Gingerbread Fred Teddy
Price:
£19.99
For fans of teddy bears, this adorable gingerbread man from Jellycat will make a delightful companion. With textured fleece fur, embroidered buttons and a red tartan bow, he'll make a heartwarming, festive gift.
Where to buy: Temptation Gifts
Save money on your Secret Santa gifting
Whether you snap up a bargain ahead of time in the Black Friday sales or hunt down some last-minute discount codes, there are plenty of ways to make savings on festive gifts.
You can find fun gifts for friends, family or colleagues without going over budget with these simple, affordable gifting tips.
💰 Stick to your budget
The higher your budget, the more pressure you might feel to choose something good. On the other hand, if your budget is lower, you’ll be more limited on what you can get for your money.
If your group hasn’t decided on a budget, it’s worth having that conversation so you don’t overspend. Going over budget obviously isn’t ideal. Can you find the same item (or a similar one) on a different website?
Personalised gifts often cost more, whereas smaller items like stress balls, bath bombs, travel mugs and tea towels will tend to be more affordable.
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Tips for a successful Secret Santa
Picking the perfect Secret Santa gift is all about knowing your audience. They can be lighthearted and funny, thoughtful, or purely practical. Personalised gifts are another great idea, depending on who you're buying for.
Whether you’re doing Secret Santa at home with your family, with your group of friends or at work, you can give a thoughtful gift without going over budget. Here are some handy tips for successful Secret Santa gifting.
🎁 Use an online tool to draw names
Using an online tool like Draw Names is a quick and easy way to kickstart the Secret Santa process. These tools will prevent you from picking your own name by accident. They also help keep things anonymous, as you can get your giftee’s name sent straight to your email.
📋 Submit a wish list
Help your fellow gifters out by submitting a wish list to give them some inspiration. If everyone in the group can do this, you’ll all find it easier to buy presents. You’ll also be more likely to receive a gift you actually like. You can use Draw Names for wish lists too.
🤫 Keep it a secret!
Don’t spoil the fun by blabbing about who you’ve got. If you’re really stuck for ideas, ask someone who’s not taking part to help you out. So, if you’re doing a gift exchange with your group of friends, you could ask a family member for help. If you’re exchanging with family, why not ask a colleague for inspiration?
Secret Santa: a Claus for celebration…
No matter what your budget is or who you’re buying for, there are some fantastic Secret Santa gift ideas to be found online.
From quirky joke gifts to beauty gift sets with a touch of luxury, Secret Santa is the perfect opportunity to think outside of the box. For more gifting inspiration, check out our festive guides for the best stationery advent calendars, jewellery calendars and even cheese calendars.
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What’s the most memorable Secret Santa gift you’ve ever gifted or received? Let us know in the comments.
I got a bargain book about Blondie for my Mama (who sings Blondie in a band!)#atomic!
I managed to get 80 pound off my holiday 😊
I bought a rattan table and chairs a Christmas present for myself saved over £1000