The Christmas Wishlist Awards reveal 35 winning gifts for Christmas 2026, from thoughtful everyday treats to statement presents
The 2026 winners include products from brands such as Revlon, Cricut, B&M, Pokémon Center, Ravensburger, TOMY, Cartwright & Butler and more
With RRPs from £3.49 to £739, the list spans seven categories: Home & Garden, Lifestyle, Food & Drink, Children’s, Kidult, Budget (under £15) and Splurge (over £150)
Children’s Gifts winners range from £19.99 to £49.99, with an average RRP of £31.59 across all five winning products
The Splurge Judges’ Pick is the Meccano Pro Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Race Car Set (£200), while the highest-priced winner is FOREO’s FAQ™ 202 Bundle (£739)
The Christmas Wishlist Awards has announced the gifts set to inspire festive shopping in 2026. From the Diddly Squat Farm Plantable Garden Planner and family games to beauty tools, collectables and luxury advent calendars, this year’s winners offer ideas for everyone on the Christmas list. The line-up pairs practical presents with playful discoveries, with prices stretching from small seasonal treats to special splurges.
The awards, part of The Christmas Press Show, celebrate standout gifting ideas across seven categories. This year’s selection includes one Judges’ Pick and four further winners in each category, bringing together 35 products for a range of interests and budgets.
This year’s judging panel included:
- Helen Addis MBE – Former ITV Producer & Broadcast Advisor
- Kate Hardcastle MBE – The Customer Whisperer
- Alex Hobern – Presenter & Broadcaster
- Chloe’s Deal Club – Award Winning Creator
- Rebecca Taylor – Retail Week’s Senior Commercial Content Editor
- Graham Soult – Retail Consultant
- Naseem Majeed – Presenter & Content Creator
- Diane Young – Co-Founder & CEO of The Drum
- Nicholas Found – Retail Insights Expert & Consultant
There is plenty for shoppers seeking an affordable festive find. Dobbies Garden Centres’ Nostalgia Sleigh Cookshop Collection starts at £3.49, while Funko’s Bluey Mystery Minis are £6. All five Budget Gifts winners come in under £15. In Children’s Gifts, Wonderbly’s Goodnight You, Goodnight Everyone and Tonieplay by Tonies are both £19.99, with the category’s five winners averaging £31.59.
Among the standout winners is TOMY’s The Best of Christmas Game (£12.99), which takes the Judges’ Pick in Budget Gifts. Ravensburger’s 3D Puzzle Vase (£14.99) receives the Kidult Judges’ Pick, while the Home & Garden accolade goes to the Diddly Squat Farm Plantable Garden Planner from Blue Diamond Garden Centres (£25). Revlon’s One-Step™ 5-in-1 Multi Air Styler Pink Titanium Edition (£85) is the Lifestyle Judges’ Pick.
Familiar characters feature across the list, from Pokémon Center’s Pikachu Pokémon Holiday Plush and Funko’s Bluey Mystery Minis to Menkind’s Star Wars Sith Lightsaber Umbrella and Loungefly’s KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Glow Cosplay Crossbody Bag. For those looking to splurge, the winners include Menkind’s Miko: Self-Moving AI Chess Set (£449) and the Xootz Asteroid Go Kart from Wilton Bradley (£299.99).
Courtney Rogers, Founder of CIJ Group and The Christmas Press Show, said: “This year’s Wishlist winners show just how much choice there is when it comes to finding a gift that feels personal. From affordable little discoveries to something truly special, the list brings together creativity, fun and practical ideas. We hope it gives shoppers plenty of inspiration and helps them find presents that will make people smile this Christmas.”
All 35 winners, including the seven Judges’ Picks for The Christmas Wishlist Awards 2026, are listed below:
| Category | Winners | |
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| HOME & GARDEN GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
Diddly Squat Farm Plantable Garden Planner by Blue Diamond Garden Centres, £25.00
Available in store only “Like many, I have really embraced my garden over recent years – and enjoyed the serenity and the peace it offers. Many of us still have a lot still to learn – and this planner is functional, helpful and fun.” Kate Hardcastle MBE |
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| HOME & GARDEN GIFTS | Heat & Eat Heated Lunch Box by B&M Retail, £20.00 | |
| Robert Dyas 30cm Shallow Round Casserole Pan in Garnet by Robert Dyas, £39.99 | ||
| Nostalgia Sleigh Cookshop Collection by Dobbies Garden Centres, from £3.49 | ||
| ETO Wine Decanter by ETO, from £139.00 | ||
| LIFESTYLE GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
Revlon One-Step™ 5-in-1 Multi Air Styler Pink Titanium Edition, Revlon Hair Tools, £84.99
“This really does it all, from a trusted household name brand. Gives lots of flexibility and the storage bag is handy too.” Rebecca Taylor |
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| LIFESTYLE GIFTS | Cricut Joy™ 2 Coral Deluxe Bundle by Cricut, £149.99 | |
| Starts With Ends With by Relatable and Evolution PR, £21.99 | ||
| Festivity Bouquet by Prestige Flowers, £29.99 | ||
| Matcha Latte Magic Whisk by Bird & Blend Tea Co., £99.00 | ||
| FOOD & DRINK GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
Night Before Christmas Teatime Selection Light-Up Tin by Cartwright & Butler, £20.00
“The C&B Night Before Christmas – Light Up Night Before Christmas Selection understands how important theatre is to festive food gifting. The illuminated keepsake packaging creates a sense of value and occasion, while the biscuits give it unusually broad appeal for hosts, families and those difficult-to-buy-for recipients.” Nicholas Found |
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| FOOD & DRINK GIFTS | Maldon Salt Gift Pack by Maldon Salt Ltd, £12.99 | |
| Mermaid Spiced Rum by Mermaid, £42.00 | ||
| Townhouse Advent Calendar by English Tea Shop, £18.99 | ||
| Fat Rascals & Shopper Set by Bettys, £35.00 | ||
| CHILDREN’S GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
MicroMAGS Learn Numbers by MAGNA-TILES, £39.99
“Love the dual aspect of this item. The ability to build and explore basic structures through the magnatiles, whilst also helping to learn number and letter recognition is the perfect way to maximise a toy’s function. Also, as their magnets, they can go on the fridge! So you could use it to have a word of the day or alike, perfect family activity. (My son also is obsessed with Magnatiles).” Alex Hobern |
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| CHILDREN’S GIFTS | Goodnight You, Goodnight Everyone by Wonderbly, £19.99 | |
| A Playful Day with Bluey: Tonieplay by tonies, £19.99 | ||
| Pikachu Pokémon Holiday Plush – 10 ½ In. by Pokémon Center, £27.99 | ||
| tickit Lighthouse Island by Playtime PR, £49.99 | ||
| KIDULT GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
3D Puzzle Vase by Ravensburger, £14.99
“I’ve been looking for gifts that will stand the test of time, and I love how this surprisingly beautiful puzzle vase combines the fun of a jigsaw with a practical use, meaning the recipient can keep enjoying it for years to come. It’s very good value too.” Graham Soult |
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| KIDULT GIFTS | Santa’s Express Train Set by Hornby Hobbies, £39.99 | |
| Kitsound HD Digital Camera by B&M Stores, £20.00 | ||
| Star Wars Sith Lightsaber Umbrella by Menkind, £35.00 | ||
| KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Glow Cosplay Crossbody Bag by Loungefly, £75.00 | ||
| BUDGET GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
The Best of Christmas Game by TOMY, £12.99
“I love a game night! This feels like it’d be universally fun for all ages on Christmas or boxing day – low maintenance, easy to follow, and festive fun.” Nas Majeed |
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| BUDGET GIFTS – UNDER £15 | Cosmopolitan Recharge Hot Brush by B&M Stores, £9.99 | |
| 20cm Pig in Blanket Character by Dobbies Garden Centres, £12.99 | ||
| Bluey Mystery Minis by Funko, £6.00 | ||
| Wild Cherry & Vanilla Luxury Travel Wash Bag Gift Set by Baylis & Harding, £14.00 | ||
| SPLURGE GIFTS
JUDGES’ PICK |
Meccano Pro Limited Edition Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Race Car Construction Set by The Entertainer, £200.00
“F1 is so popular right now this would make such an exciting gift for any F1 fan that offers hours of entertainment through the build itself.” Chloe Carmichaelpi |
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| SPLURGE GIFTS – OVER £150 | Miko: Self-Moving AI Chess Set by Menkind, £449.00 | |
| FAQ™ 202 Bundle by FOREO, £739.00 | ||
| Luxury 24 Day Couples Advent Calendar by Lovehoney, £299.00 | ||
| Asteroid Electric Go Kart by Wilton Bradley Ltd, £299.99 |
About the The Christmas Wishlist Award Judges:
Helen Addis MBE, former senior ITV executive, BAFTA-nominated producer, and award-winning media strategist with 25+ years in broadcasting. She was awarded an MBE for services to cancer awareness and fundraising, including her groundbreaking breast cancer campaign that reached millions. With 52k Instagram followers, she demonstrates that multiple careers amplify impact
Kate Hardcastle MBE, renowned as The Customer Whisperer, captivating audiences as a broadcaster and consumer specialist. With her sleigh-full of knowledge, she’ll make our event sparkle.
Alex Hobern, is a dynamic presenter and broadcaster, bringing a fresh, insightful voice both onscreen on channels such as ITV and off screen on social media, connecting with a growing digital audience through honest, raw content on fatherhood.
Chloe’s Deal Club, AKA Chloe Carmichael. This award winning creator has built a trusted community with a mission of helping people enjoy more of life without overpaying. Sharing insider deals, exclusive discounts and smart shopping tips that make everyday purchases go further, Chloe has appeared on major broadcasting channels such as ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 advising people on the best deals available.
Rebecca Taylor, Retail Week’s Commercial Content Editor. She is responsible for helping to grow and deliver bespoke reports and events across themes from stores and the consumer to supply chains and tech.
Graham Soult is a retail consultant, speaker and commentator specialising in high streets, town centres and retail trends. Featuring on BBC, ITV and other major news outlets as a retail expert, Graham offers a unique combination of retail expertise, industry knowledge and practical experience.
Naseem Majeed, a presenter and content creator working across entertainment, sport, TV, film, and lifestyle. Regularly working with leading brands and broadcasters including LadBible, Sky, Disney, the BBC and ITV, to create fun and engaging content that connects with audiences and brings stories to life.
Diane Young, Cofounder and CEO of The Drum, a leading voice in the marketing and media industry. Leading topics of how brands and consumers interact means she has a deep insight into product and marketing.
Nicholas Found, leads thought leadership, research, and media strategy at Retail Economics, for some of the industry’s leading retail brands. Specialising in retail and consumer insights, combining data, economic analysis, and storytelling to uncover the trends shaping the sector. Regularly commentating on retail trends, with insights featured across major media including the BBC and the Times.
For more information about The Christmas Wishlist Awards, or The Christmas Show 2026 email info@cijgroup.co, or visit https://www.cijgroup.co/wishlist-awards.
