She’s one of your favourite people in the whole world and she’s always been there for you. When choosing gifts for grandma, you want to find her something special, that she will treasure and that will be meaningful. Like gifts for your mum and other women in your life, your presents for grandma can recall good memories and create new ones.
This selection of gift ideas for grandma is sure to have something that’s just right for your nan, whether you’re looking for a gift that is decorative, amusing, thoughtful, or practical. It could be personalised jewellery, garden tools, a trip to Kew Gardens, or a funny book about cats that she will enjoy reading and re-reading. Presents for grandma can also be practical, like kitchen tools to make her life easier, or warm booties to add an extra touch of comfort on cold winter evenings.
1. Gardening Seat and Tool Holder
A handy gift for a grandmother who loves her garden
If she’s an enthusiastic gardener, a handy folding seat with spacious pockets for all tools and odds and ends is a thoughtful gift for your grandmother. The bag can be detached and carried separately, and has lots of room for tools. Plus, the large pocket under the seat can hold a drink or snack, to enjoy during a brief rest.
The lightweight steel and nylon construction makes it easy to carry around, and to fold up out of the way when it’s not in use.
Other handy gifts for gardeners you could consider are a harvest basket or gardening gloves in a floral print.
2. Strawberries and Cream Pamper Pack
A luxurious way to relax and recharge
If anyone deserves pampering, it’s your grandma, who has spent years and years spoiling her grandchildren. Here’s your chance to say thank you for all the treats, the love and the encouragement, with a thoughtful gift she’ll enjoy.
A luxurious pamper pack contains goodies like a scented bath tea bag, bath bomb, face mask and candle. A traditional scent like strawberries and cream make it an ideal present for your grandmother in the UK.
Similar gifts would be a bath tea bag box or a luxury spa set.
3. Funny and Heartwarming Book
For the grandma who’s a cat lover
A funny book about her favourite pets is a gift for nan that she will cherish forever. What Your Cat is Really Thinking is full of surprises, helpful ideas, and laugh-out-loud passages she will want to share with all her friends. And underlying all the fun and laughs is a sound knowledge of cats, that will help her better understand and care for her own furry friends. The cute pictures add to the appeal of the book.
Other cat-themed books your gran might enjoy are 365 Days With My Bossy Cat and Is Your Cat a Genius?.
4. Personalized Old Fashioned Lantern Light
A sentimental gift for grandma
This is a softly sentimental take on a traditional lantern, with windows on four sides and a candle that flickers realistically. Your grandmother can use the lantern light as a nightlight or a decorative accent, on the mantelpiece, windowsill or hanging from the hoop. A personalised message card inside the lantern makes it a special gift that she will cherish.
The candle uses a long-lasting battery to light up her living room or bedroom for a long time.
Similar gifts for grandma would include a personalised votive candle holder or a personalised tea light holder.
5. Chocolate Covered Sea Salted Almonds
A luxurious and healthy snack
This is for all the times nana came through for you when you were just a hungry and troublesome little tyke. She always had biscuits, or a slice of cake, to tide you over until the next meal or to soothe away various hurts. A luxurious snack shows how much you appreciate the care she has lavished on you.
Sea salted caramel almonds in milk chocolate sound seriously decadent, but the almonds make it healthy. The attractive gift jar will have many decorative and practical uses as well.
Other gifts of this type you may want to consider for grandma are hazelnut chocolate truffles or shortbread.
6. Luxury Country Home Escape
An overnight stay at a grand country home
When you’re looking for a unique gift for your grandma in the UK, an overnight visit to a grand country home or castle checks all the boxes. It’s a chance for her and a companion to explore the countryside, experience a slice of history, and enjoy a luxurious dinner. The package includes breakfast as well. With locations all over the UK, it will be easy for her to pick a destination she’s always wanted to visit.
Gran may also enjoy short getaways like an overnight luxury spa visit or a two night stay at a deluxe hotel.
7. Wireless Charger
Tech is one of the best grandma gifts
There’s an unwritten rule that it is the grandchildren’s job to keep Nan supplied with the latest tech, and to show her how to use it. A wireless charger for her mobile phone and tablet will fit neatly into her life, making it convenient to have all her devices powered up and ready to go.
This way you can be sure that your beloved nan has access to all the convenience and entertainment that mobile devices provide, without worrying about finding cables and chargers.
Other tech gifts you could look at for grandma are a fast wireless charging station or a decorative wireless charging tray.
8. Mead
Wine with a difference
A bottle of Welshmead is an unusual gift for an unusual person. Mead is honeyed wine, and when it’s made the traditional way, it has a unique taste with touches of flowers and berries. If you time your gift right to coincide with a visit, you’ll get to share a glass as well.
When you’re looking for a special Christmas present for grandma, this bottle of golden cheer might be the perfect choice.
Similar choices for gifts for grandma might be a Cherry Bakewell Liqueur or a Norwegian cloudberry sparkling wine.
9. Classic Perfume
A classic scent for an elegant grandma
Timeless grace is how you think of her, and a classic scent is the best way to express that. A gift of perfume for grandma, for her birthday or for Christmas, will always be welcome. It could be her own signature scent or one that you’re sure she will love. For example, Paris by YSL evokes happiness and hope, with its notes of rose and blackberry. It’s suitable to wear for any occasion and any time of day.
Other classic perfumes that would make good grandma gifts are La Vie Est Belle from Lancôme and Signorina by Salvatore Ferragamo.
10. Solar Light Garden Globes
Ecofriendly lights for the garden path
Gran may have been one of the earliest environmentalists in the family, and these solar powered garden light globes will delight and fascinate her. They’re works of art and also extremely practical, and can be used to light up paths or dark corners. The painted designs are beautiful by day or night.
Gran will love the combination of beauty and technology that goes into the making of these light spheres. She’ll also appreciate the light they bring to make the garden a safer place to walk in the evenings.
Similar gifts to consider are solar tea lights and bellflower garden chimes.
11. Milk Jug
A proper cup of tea needs a proper milk jug
This is the ideal gift for your grandma in the UK. Milk jugs are an essential part of the English tea drinking ritual, though people hardly seem to use them nowadays. This sentimental reminder of how to make a cup of tea will help her to recreate the taste of a properly brewed and served cup. Nothing will make her happier than to have you stop by at tea time, to taste the difference for yourself.
Other tea accessories you might consider as gifts for grandma are faux leather coasters and a tea bag tidy.
12. Birth Month Jewellery
Graceful and personalised
Tell gran how precious she is with personalised birthstone jewelry. She will be touched and delighted with a handmade sterling silver bracelet with a Swarovski crystal in her birth month colour. A small silver disc pendant can be engraved with her name, for a unique gift for grandma that she will want to wear every day. The bracelet is designed to be worn with a variety of dresses and is suitable for all settings and occasions.
If you’re looking for personalised jewelry for a present for grandma, an engraved birthstone necklace or an engraved trinket box are also good choices.
13. Afternoon Tea Hamper
Packed full of delicious treats
Afternoon tea is always gran’s special time, when she can relax by herself or with visitors. A traditional afternoon tea hamper packed with goodies is a delightful and practical gift for grandma. Full of treats like assorted cakes, biscuits, tea bags and spreads, it shows her that you’re thinking of her on a special occasion. Of course, you don’t even need a special occasion to send this thinking-of-you gift.
Other gifts in this category could be a luxury cream tea hamper or a classic food and wine hamper.
14. Repurposed Sari Silk Scarf
Colourful, elegant and useful
This brightly coloured scarf would be a great Christmas gift for nan. There are so many things she will like about it – the bright colors, the patchwork design, the fabric patterns that match and mingle, the soft feel of silk and cotton, and that it was handmade by traditional artisans.
A repurposed sari silk scarf has many uses, in any season. It will add warmth and comfort on a cold day, and a splash of bright color to any dress.
Similar gifts for grandma would be a repurposed silk sari infinity scarf or a repurposed sari patchwork apron.
15. Family Tree Photo Frame
A unique gift for grandma
A family tree photo frame holder is an unusual and unique gift for gran. A striking design with frames hanging from a beautiful tree makes a great setting for her treasured family photos. Extra frames can be added if necessary, as the family grows.
Gran will enjoy looking at the photos of all the generations, and the photo frame tree will also become a conversation piece for visitors.
For similar gift items for gran, you could check out a creative family photo frame holder or a hanging photo frame holder.
16. Coffee Table Book: Botany for Gardeners
Everything she wants to know about her garden plants
Coffee table books combine stunning visuals with solid knowledge, which is why they will appeal to your gran. She’s never stopped learning about the world around her, and this book from the Royal Horticultural Society is full of gardening interest.
Gran can use it as a reference to find out more about her garden plants and to plan future plantings. She’ll also derive hours of pleasure browsing the beautiful illustrations and photographs.
Other gifts of this kind you might choose for your gran depend on her interests. You could get her the Chanel book of style or pictures of Old Ireland in Color.
17. Throw
A touch of comfort and colour
A soft throw always adds a note of color to any room, making this a practical as well as decorative gift for grandma. Muted colors and fine weave go with any decor, and brighten up any chair, sofa or divan. It provides extra warmth on chilly evenings, giving gran the comfort she deserves.
This is a thoughtful gift for grandma that says you’d like to wrap her in comfort and warmth any time of the year.
Other gifts of this type you might want to consider for grandma are a super soft teddy throw or a tartan throw.
18. Fresh Flowers
A gift of beauty
A gift of fresh flowers will brighten any day. It tells your grandmother that you’re thinking of her even if you can’t be there. An elegant bouquet of roses and freesia with their own natural scent will last for days and add to the beauty of her surroundings.
You can choose different combinations of flowers and styles, such as summer flowers, cheerful sunflowers or a cottage garden flower bouquet. For an extra touch, you can add chocolates and wine to the gift.
You could also choose a flower subscription for gran, that will deliver bouquets every month or pick a floral bouquet by colour.
19. Decorative Chopping Board
A kitchen basic with a personalised touch
A personalised chopping board with an attractive floral design will occupy pride of place in grandma’s kitchen. There’s room to add the grandchildren’s names and a short message, which will bring a smile to her face every time she starts a new recipe.
A decorative chopping board is pretty enough to use as a serving board for cheese and snacks as well, so it will be seeing a lot of use. This is a practical and decorative gift that she will enjoy using for years.
Alternatively, you could consider a personalised chopping board with a recipe or a handy conversions table.
20. Lavender Scented Heat Pillow
Warmth and comfort for tired joints
A microwave heat pillow that can be applied to tired and sore muscles and joints is a welcome addition to any home. Filled with lavender and barley, it will bring soothing warmth and the healing scent of lavender to gran at the end of a long day. It makes a thoughtful gift for grandma, especially if she has trouble with arthritis or aching joints.
A scented microwavable pillow is also great for getting rid of headaches, or just to relax before bedtime.
Other gifts of this kind include cherry pit filled heat pillows, and lavender eye masks.
21. Make Up and Toiletries Bag
Charming and incredibly useful
Charming and useful, a makeup and toiletries bag with a floral design and her name in flowing letters is a good choice when you’re looking for personalized grandma gifts. The spacious interior will hold everything she needs for a day out or a longer trip.
Zip pockets for jewelry and other small items keep everything safe. The elegant design makes this a travel accessory she will be proud to take anywhere. This gift will show grandma how she inspires you with her lovely, classic style.
Similar gifts for gran would be a personalised compact mirror or a personalised photo make up bag.
22. Jigsaw Puzzle
Hours of entertainment
If your gran has always been a jigsaw puzzle fiend, a 1,000 or 2,000-piece jigsaw puzzle will keep her busy and entertained for hours. And when it’s complete, she’ll have a picture of adorable pups to admire. Or she can save it for the next family get-together and make it a collaborative project.
She’ll also love that it comes from her favourite charity shop, because it shows that you were brought up right.
Similar gifts for nan might be a jigsaw puzzle of curious kittens, or a magnificent Swiss landscape.
23. Family Recipe Book
A handy book for recipes and kitchen memories
Grandma’s kitchen is the focus of so many happy memories, of hundreds of delicious meals she’s cooked for you, and the fun times when she let you loose with the cookie dough. A family recipe book helps to preserve all these memories and the recipes that you’ve all loved and shared.
There’s plenty of room to put down favourite recipes, grandma’s special tips and tricks, and even photographs of memorable dishes and meals. Grandma will love that it helps her share her recipes with the younger generations, and to pass on her kitchen lore to the family.
Personalised books can help you collect family memories. Consider a book of questions for gran about her life or one where you can list the reasons why you love her.
24. Personalised Mug
A morning cup of cheerfulness
Every grandma needs her special mug for coffee or tea, and it’s your job to make sure she has one with her proper title. A cute design and personalised message will help start off each day just right, with a smile and a shot of caffeine. This makes your love and care for gran part of her daily routine.
A cheery picture sets the tone for the rest of the day, and for all the days to follow.
Similar gifts you could consider are a personalised glass mug or an engraved Swarovski wine glass.
25. Adopt a Wild Animal
Her own pet penguin
This is an unusual gift for grandma, and one that she will love. Especially if she was a ‘70s tree hugger, or just loves animals, this would make a great birthday gift for grandma, or a Christmas surprise. The Adopt a Penguin gift pack helps the Galapagos Conservation Trust to preserve habitat for penguins and other arctic creatures. The pack comes with a wealth of information about penguins, their habitat, and conservation work.
The Adopt a Wild Animal packs have many choices, including sea turtles and pandas.
26. Jar Opener Kitchen Tool
A thoughtful gift for grandma
This jar opener may become one of grandma’s favourite kitchen tools. It makes short work of stubborn lids and caps, and requires no effort or strength to operate. That makes it very useful for the elderly, people who have trouble with arthritis, and anyone with weak hands.
The jar opener is easy to use and easy to clean, because it is dishwasher safe.
If you’re looking for useful kitchen tools for grandma, you could also consider a vegetable chopper or an electric wine bottle opener.
27. Warm Indoor Boots
Fleece with style
Indoor booties with style make a great gift for nan in the wintertime. The deliciously warm and fleecy boots will keep her feet and ankles cozy on those cold winter days. She can pair them with a warm fleece robe and settle down with a book or her favourite tv show.
Boots can be popped into the microwave for extra warmth. The lavender fragrance makes this a therapeutic experience. The boots can be cleaned easily with a damp sponge.
If you’re looking for gifts for grandma that will keep her warm and cozy, take a look at this fleecy hot water bottle or a cuddly fleece hamster hot water bottle alternative.
28. Visit to Kew Gardens
It’s not very far from London
It’s tradition, it’s magic, it’s Kew Gardens in lilac time. It’s an essential part of the English summer and a must-visit for every nature lover. This is one of the best birthday gifts for grandma if she’s a keen gardener. The gift package includes a visit to the Hive exhibit.
The visit ends with a cream tea for two in the Orangery, completing the perfect summer day’s outing. This is a day she will remember and cherish for a long time.
You can choose other destinations for gran, such as a sightseeing river cruise in Stratford-upon-Avon or an Agatha Christie London tour.
29. Butterfly Friendly Wildflower Seeds
For a colourful garden
This is a unique gift for a gardening grandma. The small packet of butterfly-friendly wildflower seeds brings together some of her favourite things – colour, beauty, movement. Wildflower seeds that attract butterflies can be planted in the garden, in window boxes, allotment, or any open space. The wildflowers are easy to grow and care for.
The flowers and the butterflies they attract will make a bright garden display that gran can enjoy along with her neighbours and friends.
Similar gifts that you might consider are bee friendly flower seeds or a colourful birdhouse.
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