Free gift finder · 18 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Christmas gifts for Grandad: 18 ideas
Grandad is easy to please with something practical: slippers, a flask, gloves, a jigsaw or a puzzle book. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works, including a few for the garden and the birds.
Under £20
#2 · £4
Bird-lover's puzzle book
A good choice for anyone who watches the garden birds.
#5 · £12
Cotton-rich socks, 5-pack
Practical rather than glamorous, and always appreciated.
#6 · £14
Handkerchiefs, pack of 7
An old-fashioned gift that is still useful, especially in winter.
#7 · £15.99
1,000-piece jigsaw: farm
A satisfying job for Christmas afternoon.
#8 · £18
Whisky glasses, pair
Makes the after-dinner dram feel like an occasion; check that the person drinks whisky.
£20 to £50
#11 · £25
Head torch
Hands-free light for the garage, loft, shed, camping and dark winter walks.
#15 · £40
Craft beer gift box
A mixed box of beers to work through over the holidays; check that he drinks.
£50 and over
For a bigger budget.
#17 · £65
Personalised brass sundial compass
An engraved compass for walkers and explorers.
Prices are exact shelf prices in pounds, read from John Lewis and The Works on 5 October 2026: we opened each product page and checked the price, the currency and that the item was in stock. Prices move with sales and Black Friday, so check at the shop. The links open a search at John Lewis, Argos or The Works, with no affiliate tracking: if a link ever earns us a commission, it will not change what we recommend.
How to choose
- Think about what he does on a normal day: garden, walks, crosswords, the match.
- Large-print puzzle books are cheap and used all winter.
- A photo of the grandchildren in a frame is a gift that stays on the shelf.
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