Your mum has been there for you your entire life, and you want to show her how much you appreciate her. But if you thought shopping for a gift for Dad was a challenge, you might quickly realise that finding that perfect present for the woman who is your Mum is anything but simple. Whether you’re searching for that perfect present for a birthday, Christmas or Mother’s day, check out this list below for a variety of unique gifts for mums in the UK and you’re sure to get inspired!
1. Premium Stand Mixer
A perfect gift for the mum who has everything
If Mum can be found in the kitchen more often than not, then she’s sure to appreciate a little help. Give Mum the gift of a quality stand mixer and she’ll put it to good use for years to come. Plus, you’ll get to reap the benefits of her delicious baked goods!
You can also consider a more affordable and portable hand mixer instead!
2. Handmade Decorative Cushion Cover
Sweet and simple gift idea for mum
You know that your mum’s house is a haven and a safe place to go no matter what’s going on in your own life. If your mum has spent years creating a beautiful and welcoming home, show your appreciation and give her a handmade cushion cover to warm up her space and make her think of you each time she spots it!
If you’re looking for some other excellent and unique home decor options for Mum, try a handmade wall tapestry or scented candle!
3. Blooming Tea Gift Set
Show-stopping birthday gift mum won’t forget
Give her the gift of a beautiful and unique teatime experience that she’ll love to share with others. Blooming tea sets are a show-stopping and novel way to explore new flavors and varieties of teas, and Mum is sure to have fun showing off to her guests. A gift set will give her the chance to try out different varieties and find a brand new favorite!
For maximum impact, consider gifting Mum a clear glass teapot to give her a full view of the flower blooming.
4. Family Photo Locket
Sweet and sentimental gift idea for mum
Sometimes the right kind of gift is the one that will bring on a smile and maybe a couple of tears as well. If your mum is the sentimental type, she’ll love and appreciate the chance to carry her loved ones with her everywhere she goes. Consider giving her a beautiful locket that she’ll be able to wear every day, with a family photo carefully tucked away inside.
Want to find another amazing jewelry item that Mum is sure to love? Try a hoop earring set or bracelet with the initials of her children.
5. Designer Womens Fragrance
A luxury gift for fussy mums
If your mother often likes to have things “just so”, she’ll love a designer fragrance that will take her everyday appearance to the next level. With the right perfume, a woman feels confident and capable of taking on the day with her head held high. Give her a special gift that she’ll use every day and she’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness with every spritz!
If you’re looking for a more affordable option, try a body spray as an alternative!
6. LED Wind Chimes
Light up mum’s garden with this quirky gift idea
Are you looking for a fun and unique birthday gift for your mum that feels like a new and interesting take on a classic? Light up Mum’s garden at night with a beautiful and unique LED wind chime. She’ll have a blast sitting out on a summer night enjoying the beautiful multicolor lights, or it could be a charming conversation piece at her next garden party!
Looking for other garden decor ideas for Mum? Try a light-up garden statue or bird bath.
7. Baking Cookbook
The perfect gift for mums who love to bake
Does your mum spend more time in the kitchen than anywhere else in your home? Do you have fond memories of watching her whip up delicious and beautiful baked goods? Show some support for her passion with a baking cookbook by her favorite celebrity chef or baker. She’ll enjoy challenging herself with new recipes and, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to reap the rewards of her labor!
To further show your love for Mum’s baking, consider a beautiful cake stand to show off her creations or a new baking dish.
8. Personalised Song Photo Plaque
Treat Mum to a one-of-a-kind and meaningful gift idea
Music has an incredible way of connecting us together and making us feel closer even after years or miles apart. If you and your mum have a special song that reminds you of fond memories, share the love with a special custom plaque detailing the song title and a family photo. You can even choose to include a Spotify code so she’ll be able to play your song with the touch of a finger!
Of course, traditional music is another excellent way to go. Try getting her a vinyl copy of your song!
9. Luxury Designer Gold Charm
Give Mum an heirloom gift to last a lifetime
Sometimes the best gifts are only the beginning. Consider getting mum a collectible charm that she can include on a bracelet or necklace. If it’s part of a collection, you can add charms every birthday, Christmas or Mother’s Day, and before you know it she’ll have a beautiful statement piece that’s as unique as she is!
You can’t go wrong with a quality necklace chain or a pair of earrings to go with it!
10. Electric Kettle
a practical Christmas gift Mum will use for years
You don’t always have to spring for something extravagant in order to give your mum a gift she’ll love. If your mum prefers useful gifts that help her out in her day to day life, think about an item she uses everyday that could do with replacing. Kettles are a staple in any kitchen and an electric kettle heats up water much more quickly than its stovetop counterpart.
For some more useful gifts that can replace a worn out household item, consider an iron or handheld vacuum.
11. Spa Day Package
Spoil mum with a relaxing day out
There’s no one more deserving of a relaxing day out than a hardworking mother. Oftentimes she’s so busy taking care of everyone else that she doesn’t give herself time to rest and recuperate. Give her the gift of a spa day (or even a spa weekend!) and she’ll instantly know how much you care!
Is mum not the spa type? Try giving her a wine tasting excursion or city tour.
12. Tea Service for One
Unique and cute gift idea for mums
Sometimes, instead of entertaining or pulling together a teatime for others, Mum just wants a few minutes to herself to enjoy a nice cup of tea and hold off on her worries for a bit. Give her a beautiful tea set for one, and she’ll have her own special item that’s always there when she needs a moment to wind down. A service for one includes a small teapot, teacup and saucer!
Perhaps mum’s not really much of a tea drinker. If so, consider a special water bottle to hold all her cold drinks throughout the day.
13. Chocolate & Prosecco Bouquet
Fun and unusual edible gift for Mum
Does your mum love surprises? Then have a lovely edible gift delivered right to her door! This is also an excellent gift idea if you live a long way away, since you can order them to be delivered anywhere in the UK. She’ll enjoy the chocolates and wine for days, and she only has to share if she wants to!
Is your mum not much of a chocolate fiend? Try a beautiful fruit bouquet instead! (Fresh fruit and doughnuts are only available for delivery in Central London.)
14. Spice Rack
Practical gift for mums who love to cook
Oftentimes, the kitchen can be the heart of the home, but it can also be a chaotic place, especially if there’s a large family to feed. If your mum is struggling to stay organized, she’ll appreciate this beautiful and practical rotating spice rack that will help keep her cupboards from overflowing. As a bonus, offer to help her get things in order if you have a weekend free!
If you’re searching for more gift ideas to help Mum stay organized, explore ideas like a set of refrigerator containers or a cupboard shelf set.
15. Handmade Wine Glass
Give Mum a beautiful and unique birthday gift
Where’s the fun in having the same glass as everybody else? If your mum loves a glass of wine once in a while, get her a beautiful wine glass that’s unique to her. Try one with her birth month set right into the glass, one that’s painted with her favorite bird. From now on she’ll always reach for her special glass and think of you each time.
For other fun alcohol-related gifts for your mum, consider a cute corkscrew or wine rack.
16. Hand Cream Gift Set
Spoil Mum with a thoughtful gift
Some of the best gifts give us the opportunity to relax. Give Mum an excuse to spoil herself with a beautifully packaged set of hand creams in a variety of scents! With a beautiful gift set, the act of putting on hand cream will go from a boring part of her morning routine to a small moment to brighten her day!
Looking for other ideas for a small but special gift? Try a set of shower steamers or nail polish!
17. Personalised Family Rules Sign
Make Mum smile with a special Christmas gift
Ever hear the phrase, “Don’t do anything you wouldn’t do in front of your mother”? Sometimes we could all use a little reminder to be on our best behaviour. Give her a custom sign detailing a series of family rules -don’t worry, these don’t have anything to do with washing up or laundry!
Looking for some more wall art ideas? Try a wall hanging or custom shadowbox to give Mum a gift as special as she is!
18. Enamelware Casserole Dish
Christmas gift that Mum will love
Mum knows that a piece of cookware that can last several lifetimes is worth its weight in gold. Enamelware is an excellent choice because it’s durable, attractive, and versatile. From soups and steps to casseroles and pies, the right bakeware can make all the difference in the kitchen, and Mum will love you for giving her a practical gift she’ll use everyday.
For more gifts for the mum who loves to cook, consider a kitchen knife set or serving platter.
19. Fairy House for Garden
Give Mum a quirky garden gift to make her smile
Does your mum have a fun sense of humour and an appreciation of the whimsical parts of life? Then she’ll love this adorable handcrafted fairy house! She can place it anywhere in her garden as a small home for any fairies and elves that may be passing through. It’s a beautiful bit of decoration that will bring a smile to her face every day!
If you’re looking for other unique ways to brighten up mum’s garden, consider a stone plaque or funny garden gnome!
20. 3-Piece Luggage Set
Thoughtful gift idea for mums who love to travel
Mum is likely looking forward to spending her time travelling and experiencing all the fun that comes with getting older. Help her along with a colorful and durable luggage set. With a variety of sizes, she’ll be all set for a weekend getaway or a month-long adventure, and she’ll have you to thank!
For more travel-inspired gift ideas, try a UK passport wallet or quality neck pillow for the plane ride.
21. Contemporary Fiction Novel
Gift mum with a captivating story
Any avid reader can tell you that it doesn’t matter how long their ‘to read’ list is, there’s always room for more books! If Mum always has a book with her, then she’ll appreciate you giving her a new story to dive into. With so many amazing tales coming out in the last couple of years, it’s easy to find a captivating story that she won’t be able to put down!
Book accessories are always a perfect gift idea. She’ll appreciate a quality bookmark or book light to help her see!
22. Womens Fashion Trainers
Help Mum get in shape with this special gift
As we get older, it can get more and more difficult to keep moving without a quality set of footwear to help prevent back or foot pain. Keep Mum stylish as she’s on the go with a new pair of fashion trainers with good sole support and a comfortable stretch top. With the right shoes, there’s nowhere she can’t go. As a bonus, offer to take her on a walk, just the two of you!
Looking for a few more ideas for the mum who’s trying to stay active? Try a nice pair of sunglasses or a quality wind jacket for those long autumn walks.
23. Custom Photo Puzzle
A heartfelt personalised gift for your Mum
Puzzles are a calming and peaceful activity that you can do alone or with a group, and there’s no better subject for a puzzle than your own family! Simply upload a favorite picture of her kids or grandkids and you’ll be sent a custom jigsaw puzzle in the size of your choice. She’ll love piecing together a photo of her favorite people, and she’ll love it even more with help from the family!
Once she’s finished with her puzzle, get her a frame so she can hang the family photo forever!
24. Raised Garden Planter
Ideal gift for mums who garden
If mum spends most of her time out in the garden, she knows that hours on the ground digging flower beds can be taxing on the knees. Help her out with her very own standing garden planter, and she won’t have to bend down to reach her flowers or vegetables again!
A mum who gardens will always appreciate a new set of garden gloves or shears to help her along!
25. Relaxing Heat Pillow
Give Mum the gift of a relaxing birthday
Whether she’s got a headache, a backache, or simply wants to lay down and relax, she’ll love a scented heating pillow to help her take the edge off. Get her one that she can fill with any weight or whatever scent she likes and she’s sure to use it daily!
For more relaxing gift ideas for your mum, try a massager gun or weighted blanket.
26. Heated Roller Set
The perfect gift that Mum would never expect
Sometimes we can get set in our routines when it comes to our hair and the appliances we use to style it. If your Mum’s hair rollers have seen better days, consider getting her an upgrade with a brand new heat roller set. She’ll be grateful every morning when she goes to do her hair and realizes how easy and quick it is to get a great look!
For other hair styling options that mum is sure to appreciate, give her a new hair dryer or flat iron!
27. Family Party Game
Give Mum the gift of quality family time
Mums will appreciate the gift of quality family time above anything else, so this year for the holidays get her a fun icebreaker with a family board game. She’ll be able to gather kids, grandkids, cousins and siblings together for a few hours of uninterrupted fun, and she’ll have you to thank for it. Whether it’s a trivia game, a murder-mystery, or a quick-draw card game, the real gift is the laughs and memories it creates.
Looking for more gifts to share with the whole family? Try a family card game!
28. Automobile GPS Unit
Help Mum get around with this useful gift idea
Let’s face it, not everybody is great with directions. If that describes your mother, then you know that she’ll appreciate a car GPS system that helps her get where she needs to go. Featuring seamless integration with her smartphone, she’ll be able to stay connected without ever taking her hands off the wheel. Even better, she’ll be able to get to your place easier for a visit!
If a tech gift will help make Mum’s life easier, consider a smart home device to help her keep track of lists and dates.
29. Handmade Shoulder Bag
Mum will love this special and unique birthday gift idea
Since Mumis a one-of-a-kind woman with her own unique style, she’ll love a hand-crafted item even better! Whether it’s a party clutch or large shopping tote, she’ll think of you every time she steps out with her new bag!
For more sweet and stylish gift ideas for Mum, consider a scarf or sun hat to brighten her day!
30. Acupressure Massage Mat
Spoil mum with a gift idea that will help her relax
Mum could use a massage after all she does for her family, and you would love to see her relax more. Try giving her an acupressure mat that will help ease out any muscle tension in her back and neck. After just a few uses, she’ll be thanking you for such a thoughtful gift!
For more ideas on how to make Mum’s muscle tension disappear, try a foot roller or foot massager!
31. Warming House Slippers
Show Mum you care with this small but special Christmas Gift
In the colder months, we want our mothers to stay warm and stylish, so consider a pair of house slippers and spoil her with a gift she never would have thought of on her own! Mum will love that you thought of her when she unwraps a soft and snuggly set of house slippers on Christmas, and she’ll be thanking you for months to come!
For other warm and cozy gifts to give this Christmas, consider a house robe or cozy pajama set to complete the look!
32. Smartphone Instant Photo Printer
Cool tech gift idea for Mum
Mom loves taking snapshots of her family or of special moments in her life. Try getting her a small photo printer that connects with her smartphone, so she’s always got a photo developer wherever she goes. She’ll love that she can share her special moments with you, her friends and the rest of the family!
Is your mum an aspiring photographer? Other great gifts for mums who love to capture life’s special moments include an instant camera or a photo album.
33. Novelty Bath Melts
The perfect last-minute gift idea for mum
Everyone knows that mothers go above and beyond, and they often don’t take time for themselves. Encourage her to relax and spoil herself with a bath melt gift set. She’ll love the way her skin feels after a relaxing soak! They come in a huge variety of shapes and scents, and you’re sure to find a gift set that’s perfect for your mum.
Whether it’s a Mother’s day or birthday gift, Mum deserves to be spoiled! Try giving her a bath and shower set or scented lotion!
34. Wake-Up Sunrise and Sunset Light
Help Mum start the day off right
Does your mother struggle with getting up and going in the morning when it’s a bit dark out? Does she want a more gentle way to wake up than a loud and annoying alarm clock? Help Mum rise with the sun no matter what time of the year it is and keep those winter blues at bay with a sunrise/sunset imitating clock, and she’ll feel more rested than she has in years!
If you want even more ideas on how to help Mum sleep better, consider a sleep mask or memory foam pillow.
35. Essential Oil DIffuser
She’ll love this Christmas gift from her son
Does Mum love the soothing and relaxing smells of essential oils? It’s no secret that certain scents can make a person feel happier or more relaxed, so an essential oil diffuser is an absolute must! She’ll enjoy diffusing different scents depending on her mood and creating a lovely spa-like atmosphere in her home.
You could also go all in and get her a variety of essential oils that she hasn’t tried, or even a complete spa hamper!
36. Personal Chocolate Pizza
Mum will love this fun edible birthday gift
Does your mum love a sweet every now and then? Instead of finding a new gadget to give her that she may or may not use, try getting creative with this fun and novel chocolate treat. Chocolate pizzas are a fun and novel way to celebrate Mum’s birthday, especially if she’s got a bit of a sweet tooth! She’ll love this fun and original gift, and even more so because she won’t have to share!
For other delightful edible treats that Mum is sure to love, consider a hot chocolate mug set!
37. Television Programme Box Set
Enjoy a night in with this unique gift for mum
Do you have fond memories of gathering around the television with your mum on an evening and watching a classic television program together? Give Mum a trip down memory lane this Christmas with a box set of a favorite show of hers. You two can spend some quality time with the whole family, reliving your childhood (or hers)!
For other nostalgic gifts that will win Mum’s heart, consider a vinyl box set from a band that’s near and dear to her heart!
38. Engraved Diary for Mum
Meaningful gift for mums from daughters
For some, it’s difficult to put into words just how much our mothers have done for us, or how grateful we are for their love and care. Say it with a personalised and engraved diary that she can use every day. She’ll love reading the special message every time she goes to write in it!
If you’re looking for other ways to show Mum how you feel, try giving her a plaque or photo frame!
39. Loose Leaf Tea Variety Gift Set
Give Mum a fun gift she’ll enjoy for months
If Mum loves a cup of tea (or three) every afternoon, consider getting her a set of teas from all over the world to enjoy, and let her enjoy discovering a new taste every time she goes for another cup. She’ll be delighted to find a new tea she’s never heard of, and maybe she’ll share with you!
You can also consider getting her a tin of shortbread to go with, or maybe a fun loose leaf tea filter!
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