Gifts
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
Need a gift and not sure what to buy?
The websites below together offer a large range of unusual gift ideas. If you have more idea of what you want, check out other sites shown by category on the left hand panel.
Withlovefrom
• www.withlovefrom.com
Headers: Engraved Silver Gifts
One of the UK’s leading personalised gift shops. Wide range of quality giftware for all ages for weddings, christenings and other special occasions. Free engraving and choice of free personalised gift box with each gift ordered. Withlovefrom is owned and operated by Select Silverware Ltd, 13-17 Oak Street, Heeley, Sheffield, S8 9UB.
• Gift Wrapping: Free personalised gift box with each gift ordered.
• Free UK Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Gifts Australia
• www.giftsaustralia.com.au
Headers: Vouchers, Novelty, Gizmos, Baby, Homeware, Ladies, romantic, Flowers, Men's, Cigars & Accessories, Gourmet & hampers, Kids & Young Adults, Outdoor Gifts, Games & Puzzes, Special Occasions
Friends in Australia? Gifts Australia is, (believe it or not!) a large Australian online gift retailer, delivering throughout Australia. There is a very wide choice of gifts, with something to suit most tastes, from baby gifts to golfer's gift pack. Gifts Australia is based in Capalaba, Queensland.
• Gift Service: Gift wrapping service and they will include a personal message with your gift and deliver direct to the recipient.
• Free Australia Delivery
AGH Personalised Gifts
• Personalized Genealogy Gifts, Incorporating Coat Of Arms And First Name Meaning
Headers: Genealogy Gifts
Personalized gifts for the person with practically everything - personalized genealogy gifts, incorporating coat of arms and first name meaning. Gifts include coat of arms. family name history, gift certificates, wedding stationery and more. AGH Personalised Gifts is based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
• International Delivery Available (contact for delivery quote)
All Jigsaw Puzzles
• www.alljigsawpuzzles.co.uk
Headers: Jigsaw Puzzles
You might expect a site that is dedicated to selling jigsaw puzzles to have a vast range - and this one doesn't disappoint. There are over 350 wooden jigsaws, 3D jigsaws, cartoon jigsaws, scenic, children's, nostalgia, even personalised, and puzzles suitable for both beginner and jigsaw addicts. This list is almost endless.Plus you can also buy jigsaw puzzle boards and jigrolls. All products a good quality and there is a 90 day money back guarantee. All Jigsaw Puzzles is based in Reigate, Surrey.
• Free Delivery on orders >£30
Anything Left Handed
• www.anythingleft-handed.co.uk
Headers: Essentials sets, Scissors, Childrens products, Educational games, Kitchen implements, Garden and DIY, Golf equipment, Writing equipment, Books and videos, Music and guitars, Stationery, Pocket knives, Clothing, Computer equipment, Clocks and watches, Fun and games
I bought a left-handed knife from Anything Left Handed a while ago and it is one of the most useful kitchen items I have ever bought! But you can get a lot more here than just knives, scissors and corkscrews; there are garden tools, computer equipment - even clothing - plus much more. Essential browsing for left handers. The main office and shop for Anything Left Handed is in Belmont in Surrey plus they have a shop in Central London which, incidentally, opened in 1968 and was the first of its kind in the world.
• Free UK Delivery on orders >£30
• International Deliveries Available
Beautiful Things
• www.beautifuthings .co.uk
Headers: Jewellery, Bags & Belts, Pampering, Home Accessories, Gifts
Beautiful Things offers a small but unusual, sometimes quirky, sometimes stylish, range of items. From a Marilyn Monroe cosmetics bag to a Cuba Corsage Bag to a purple beaded lampshade. These items will probably appeal to the more young at heart. Nice collection of unusual jewellery. Beautiful Things is based in London NW3.
• Gift Wrapping: Free for a message and simple tissue paper. £2.50 for paper wrapping.
The British Museum Store
• The British Museum Online Store
Headers: The Egyptian Shop, The Gift Shop, The Children's Shop, The Exhibition Shop, The Book Shop, Persia, Egypt, Greek & Roman, Britain & Europe, Asia, Africa, Books, Stationery, Kids, Sculpture, Jewellery, Clothing & Accessories
A cornucopia of goodies from the official British Museum shop. Huge selection of books to choose from on a very wide variety of topics plus gifts, games and toys.
• International Deliveries Available
Cadbury Gifts Direct
• www.cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk
Headers: Pick and Mix, Corporate Gifts, Gift Finder
The famous Chocolate maker online. All things chocolate from Roses, to Milk Tray, from Liquorice Allsorts to Caramel Eggs. Also loads of gifts like chocolate dispensers, Chocolate Hampers, Gift Sets, flowers and chocolates, biscuits ... there is even a full size chocolate football.
• Gift Service: You can choose to send different products to different addresses. You can also choose the date you want the items to be sent.
David Hampton
• www.davidhampton.com
Headers: Leather Accessories, Leather Gifts
Make life just a little bit more luxurious - as well as purses, wallets etc, you can get leather CD cases, mouse mats, photo albums, photo frames, sponge bags and much more. Some great gift ideas. David Hampton is based in London.
Firebox
• www.firebox.com
Headers: Gadgets, Boys Toys, Tech Toys, Lifestyle, Audio, Edible, Retro, Games, Work:play, Party, Gifts, Experiences
This website has a great selection of gadgets, and is a stylish and easy to navigate. You can search on price or keyword or just browse around the categories or look at their top twenty. Based in London SW2, Firebox is an established intenet company with a large and unusual product range from insect food to digital photo frames!
• Special Features: 30 day returns policy.
• International Deliveries Available
Flying Flowers
• www.flyingflowers.com
Headers: Bouquets, Plants & Hampers, Wine Gifts & Bears
Flying Flowers have a variety of gifts designed to suit every taste. Range includes bouquets of flowers, chocolates, plants, wine, teddy bears, balloons, hampers and new baby gifts. Bouquets start from around £9! Flying Flowers, established in 1981, is based in Rivenhall, Witham, Essex. Buy online or request a catalogue.
• Gift Service: All bouquets are delivered in a gift box complete with a personal message card, flower food and care instructions and can be sent direct to the recipient.
• Free Delivery
• International Delivery Available
Forbidden Planet International
• www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk
Headers: Cartoons/Animations, DVD, Clothing, Comic Merchandise, Movie Merchandise, TV Merchandise, Graphic Novels, Action Figures, Books, Roleplaying, Other, Posters, Gift Certificates
Europe's largest retailer of TV, movie and comic merchandise with currently over 15,000 products listed online. There is a wide range of items covering both classic and the most recent movies and television. Forbidden Planet was established in 1976 and is based in Maldon, Essex, with 15 stores throughout the whole of the UK.
FramedShare
• www.framedshare.co.uk
Headers: Manchester United, Walt Disney, Harley Davidson, Tiffany & Co, Gucci, WWE, Marvel Enterprises, Titanic (RMS).
Framedshare.co.uk gives you the chance to own a real share in your favourite company! This not only is a unique gift but also entitles the owner to shareholder perks, benefits and even dividends. Offer a wide choice from fashion and toys to football clubs. For instance by being a shareholder in your local club you will start to receive information directly. This can include such things as annual reports, invitations to meetings, a right to vote on issues affecting the football club and dividend cheques. Additionally you may receive free product samples, gift vouchers and VIP treatment.
Global Star Registry
• www.globalstarregistry.org
Headers: star kit, star kit orion, digital certificate
Name a star. The Star Kit from Global Star Registry is complete with a certificate, a sky map and 'The Stars' by Patrick Moore. Prices are in dollars. See also our Eastorecall article 'Naming Stars'.
isubscribe
• www.isubscribe.co.uk
Headers: magazine subscriptions
Buy your magazine subscriptions through isubscribe and get substantial discounts on news stand prices. Hundreds of titles are available, from 'Horticulture Week' to 'Vogue'. New titles constantly being added, and you can even suggest a title yourself and they will try to add it to the site.
• Free Delivery
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