Free gift finder · 17 ideas · prices checked October 2026
Christmas gifts for Nan: 17 ideas
Nan will say she has all she needs, but a warm throw, a box of treats or a framed photo of the family always goes down well. These ideas are sorted by price, each with the reason it works.
Under £20
#1 · £4
Large-print wordsearch book
Easy on the eyes, with hours of quiet fun.
£20 to £50
#11 · £28
White faux-fur hot water bottle
A cosy classic for evenings in front of the telly.
#12 · £30
Traditional photo album
Fill it with this year's photos before you wrap it; the kind of gift that gets kept.
#13 · £35
Reading glasses
Only if you know the strength they use; otherwise pick another gift.
£50 and over
For a bigger budget.
#17 · £69
Electric heated throw
Warms up quickly on the sofa without turning the heating up.
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
- Choose warmth and comfort for the winter: throws, slippers, bed socks.
- Large-print puzzle books are cheap and well used.
- A photo album or frame with the grandchildren is the gift that gets kept.
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