23 gift ideas for grandparents to show them how much you care this Christmas

This beautifully illustrated and personalised Grandad book makes a perfect gift, with the book being narrated by the grandchildren. Gather round with your family and add Grandad's quirky traits and the things he loves to the book for a truly personal gift that he’ll love. One reviewer commented that it's a "beautifully made personalised book and Grandad was delighted." We love the idea of cuddling up and sharing a story on Christmas Day. This is a perfect keepsake too. Although, it is just for Granddad really, so you'll need something else for Grandma.

Grandma’s hugs are always the best. This beautiful ornament with engraved stone will put a smile on her face and look lovely in any room that she displays it in. One reviewer described it as a 'precious little gift'. We think it is beautiful and will make Christmas truly special with its warming sentiment. However, some reviewers commented it is smaller than expected, with one saying, "it’s quite small so be cautious if you think this is a large ornament." However, they did add, "it’s really cute, I bought it for my daughter’s nana and she loves it. Good quality and so dainty!"

If you’re expecting a little one after Christmas, this countdown plaque would make a lovely gift for those excited grandparents. The chalkboard can be easily cleaned when counting down the weeks until their grandchild arrives. This could also be a great way to announce a pregnancy, with one reviewer saying, "I gave this to my parents to announce they will be grandparents. They absolutely loved it." However, it is quite small, and some reviewers were disappointed by the size.

If Grandad loves the newspaper, he’ll love this one even more. The headline, articles and images are all created for Grandad and there are even some puzzles in his own magazine that he can enjoy doing on Christmas night.Plus, designing it is fun for your little ones too, with one reviewer saying, "lovely product which my children enjoyed completing for their grandad. He loved it too!" It is a cute gift for a special grandad, however, you can only fill in the puzzles once, it is not reusable.

Spanning from 1900 to yesterday, this website is confident it can find any original newspaper from a date of your choice. It’s the perfect gift to commemorate a special date for grandparents. Plus it is something that they can always treasure and it might bring with it a lot of fond memories. For grandparents, it might be nice to find the paper from their wedding day, or the date they met, or even when you were born. There are so many special occasions to choose from for over the last 100 years, however, the price does increase the older the newspaper.

Grandparents can never have too many photos of their grandchildren, so this personalised oak photobox with engraved names makes a gorgeous Christmas gift and the perfect place to store those treasured photographs. One reviewer described it as "simple and beautiful and just perfect." With three pull-out albums, each edged in oak, and containing a total of 72 slip-in photo spaces, this will be a real favourite gift on Christmas Day for Grandparents. Plus we love that it can be personalised. However, it might be hard to choose the photo for the front display!

Grandparents don’t ask for much, but if Nan or Pops are always losing their glasses then this personalised stand is a fun gift that they will definitely appreciate! Plus we love that it is practical and cute all in one. One reviewer said, "this is such a simple, well made product that can be personalised as well." It is made from natural solid oak and it’s the perfect place to keep a pair or two of glasses safe. This can be personalised with one message on the front included in the price, however, to add a second message on the back there is an additional charge.

Cups fit for a Lord and Lady! Grandma and Grandad will love drinking their morning cups of teas out of these fine China royal mugs and they will make them feel very special, plus not only do they look lovely, but one reviewer said, they are "nice light mugs that fit nicely in your hand." We think these are a bit of fun but also practical, who doesn't love matching mugs? Grandad and Grandma could even cuddle up in matching Christmas pyjamas to sip hot chocolate together. Some reviewers did comment that these mugs are a bit thicker than bone china though.

This British royal tea set is of high quality and feels sophisticated to drink from, plus it is ideal for all the family when they visit (except little ones might prefer something less breakable!) The set includes six teacups and saucers, six teaspoons, a teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug and one reviewer commented, "great quality, size, looks beautiful, easy to clean." However, do beware that it doesn't come in a gift presentation box with one reviewer saying, "it doesn’t come in a nice box or a presentation box. Just a plain brown cardboard box." However, despite this, we think it makes a luxurious gift that Grandma (and Grandad!) will love to use when they have visitors and you can even choose from four colours and designs.

Christmas might be a little early to start thinking about gardening, but Grandad will really love this decoration that he can hang in his garden. One reviewer said, "we got this as a present for my dad from the kids and he loved the sentiment, he is always outside in his garden doing things and in the shed, so it was a great idea. We think it's the perfect stocking filler, although it isn't a gift which includes Grandma.

This thoughtful gift includes bubble bath, shower gel, milk lotion, hand soap and more! Infused with Jasmine essential oils, this set will let Grandma pamper herself, by hydrating and nourishing her skin, which might be just what she needs after babysitting. One reviewer commented, "the products inside are the best quality." We love that it includes everything for a home spa experience, and it even comes in a decorative gift box, although this might not be a gift appreciated by grandad.

Instead of printing photos constantly, send them straight to this picture frame so that Grandma and Grandad can see them instantly. One reviewer said, "bought this for my parents after owning one myself for a year or so. Easy to use, very good image quality. App for frame and picture management is great." We love that you can create separate frames and invite people to share images, so the whole family can keep Grandma and Grandad updated with the latest pictures at any time. However, one reviewer said, "the USB power cable didn't make a good connection with its mains adaptor," and they had to use a different cable.

Treat them to something practical that they can share. If your grandparents love their books, they will love having a kindle. Not only can they read the screen comfortably with a battery life that can last for 12 weeks, but they’ll also be able to browse a huge selection of books from the comfort of their own home and one reviewer added, "the Kindle itself is the lightest Kindle I've owned, and feels nice to hold." It has adjustable front lights and a glare-free display that reads like printed paper. While they might enjoy some interrupted reading time from grandchildren, reviewers have commented that they wish there were not pop up ads, with one commenting, "you have to pay extra to get rid of ads…I don’t want to have ads so I paid but there shouldn’t be ads on a Kindle period." However, we do think grandparents will love cuddling up with grandchildren to share a story together.

if your grandparents love feeding the birds in their garden, then this extra special bird feeder is perfect for them. Not only can they feed the birds but they can watch them on camera too and tell you all about which little feathered friends visit their garden. We also love that it is solar powered with one reviewer commenting, "the solar panel and built-in battery keep it powered up all day, so won't miss any bird visits." While it can record all the action on the bird feeder, the cloud storage of videos is only free for 30 days. It is great that this feeder and camera is weather proof and can also record night visits too.

This is a great subscription gift for grandparents to keep them up to date with all the family news. It is a monthly personalised newspaper which can be updated by all the family, and which then arrives through your grandparents letterbox. We love how it is an easy and affordable way to share family news and photos between generations. However, for it to work you do have to remember to update family news every month.

This truly is something that special grandma can wear with pride. A beautiful silver locket in the shape of a heart, it can hold 4 photos of their special little ones. One reviewer said, "the results were amazing. My mother loved the locket." We love that this can be engraved too, however, it does incur an additional cost.

For a really thoughtful gift, grandparents will love a personalised calendar filled with photos of their family. It will be magical each month to turn over the page and enjoy yet another fabulous memory and photograph of those they care about. This calendar also has plenty of space for them to write down all those important babysitting dates. This can take a little bit of time to create, but it's a good excuse to look through the year's photos.

Who doesn't love a jigsaw? Both kids and adults will love spending time as a family trying to piece together a puzzle and this lovely one from Ravensburger features a treasure trove of an attic. With extra-thick cardboard this puzzle will even withstand any little fingers trying to help. We also love that it is made from FSC- certified material. While the design is fascinating, it is complicated and could be frustrating or hard on the eyes over time.

This is a lovely way to say thank you to special grandparents who are always spoiling you. It is simple but sweet, and also not expensive if you are looking for a gift on a budget. This does it all and grandparents will appreciate the sentiment. It is a good size too and made of sustainably sourced poplar wood. However, it cannot be personalised but we think the lovely words are enough.

There is nothing better than tea at your grandparents' house and they will be able to share these delicious biscuits and tea with this lovely hamper, unless they keep them all for themselves and we wouldn't blame them. One reviewer said, "this makes the perfect little hamper gift for a person or couple who love tea and biscuits. It's a small box but package is so beautiful with a red bow." While it may be small it is packed full of delicious biscuits including, 5 individually wrapped packets of biscuits with a vintage tin of 45 teabags.

Not only will this look beautiful on any wall, it is also a really thoughtful gift. Each print is personalised with each member of the family's birth flower, and it comes framed too. One reviewer said, "it’s beautiful, and comes in a nice wooden frame and would be a great gift." We love the delicate print, and pastel colours and think it is something which will be treasured for years. Standard size is A4 but for additional cost you can increase the size of the print.

While not an obvious choice for grandparents, this is something they can share and a gift that has multiple uses. From emailing grandchildren (and children) to watching films and videos and even playing games with grandchildren, they will be pleased with this tablet. We love that the battery can last up to 12 hours too. One reviewer said, "this tablet is amazing! The screen is clear and colorful, perfect for watching movies and playing games. The battery life is also very good, and I can easily use it for a whole day without charging." However, some reviewers said the speed was disappointing.

An Echo Spot is great for all ages, and we love that this one includes an alarm clock too (for those early morning school runs!) and it is compatible with other smart home devices. Grandparents will love listening to music with their Grandchildren, or even having a kitchen disco! One reviewer said, "I’m absolutely loving the 2024 Echo Spot in Ocean Blue! It’s more than just a smart alarm clock—it’s a complete home assistant packed into a sleek, stylish design." Whether they use at as a bedside alarm clock or put it in the living room or kitchen, this is an extremely useful gift. However, for a bedside alarm clock some reviewers found the screen too bright, saying, "unfortunately while the digits do indeed dim the screen backlight doesn't & so what you get is a fairly bright square throwing light into the room." We think it will look great in any room because it is available in 3 colours: blue, silver or black.