The best Secret Santa gifts ideas available for under £20
Win the gift exchange game this year.
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The festive season is full of many wonderful traditions and fun activities, like drinking mulled wine, eating pigs in blankets, and non-stop TV.
It's not all good though, because it's at this time of year that we get those super-fun-but-super-hard-to-shop-for gift exchanges. There's normally some sort of draw in which you get someone from the office that you've never actually met, and there's usually a really restrictive price limit.
Sure, you can find something under the limit in no time, but is your money really worth a gag gift that will be re-gifted next year? It can feel almost impossible to find something cheap and useful for a small fee, but this is where we can help.
We have searched all over the internet to bring you an exclusive list of the best Secret Santa gifts, with cheap options that the recipient will want to keep. You can find everything from pet selfie sticks to cool tech in this gift guide, with something for everyone.
These are the best Secret Santa gifts for under £20 in 2025.
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Gym Keg
For The Fitness Freaks
Each plastic drink bottle holds a massive 2.2 litres of water, supporting all-day hydration of any athletes on your list. The built-in carry handle makes it easier to take this bottle to work, the gym, outdoor sports, or hiking. It looks seriously funky, too.
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Super Mario Mushroom Light
For The Mario Fanatic
If you have someone in your life who breaks blocks with their head instead of watching Netflix, this aesthetically pleasing lamp could really light up their day. Even if your pal isn't an avid Mario fan, this lamp is just 10 times more exciting than the traditional lampshade.
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Pet Selfie Stick
For The Dog Parent
We all know that one person who is obsessed with their dog a little bit more than the average person. This gift is for them. This pet selfie stick clip makes taking selfies with their dog effortless — thanks to a tennis ball holding the dog's attention.
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Self Stirring Coffee Mug
For The Coffee Addict
Spice up someone's morning routine with a self-stirring mug. The self-stirring feature makes drinking on the go even more convenient — perfect for lazy mornings.
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Google Cardboard
For The Tech Head
Virtual reality, meet cardboard. OK, so this isn't the most high tech VR headset out there, but for under £10, it's pretty darn impressive. The Google Cardboard is a headset that works with the person's smartphone and an app, allowing them to become immersed in whatever is on their phone screen.
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Truffle Chocolates
For Anyone With A Sweet Tooth
If you’re lost for ideas at Christmas, you can do a lot worse that picking up a box of posh chocolates. This mini box of eight chocolates is especially special, as it combines some of the great indulgent treats — billionaire shortbread truffles by Charbonnel et Walker. Delish.
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Shatterproof Wine Glasses
For The Wine Connoisseur
Everyone knows how risky it is to leave a wine glass sitting in the sink or on the counter (cats are real brats.) A four-pack of shatterproof wine glasses is the perfect, worry-free gift for the wine lover in your life.
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Ear Buds
For The Music Lover
There isn’t a person alive who wouldn’t appreciate a reliable pair of ear buds, whether they’re a gym enthusiast or commuter. These JLab ear buds have a solid connection and blast out an excellent sound quality for the price. They come equipped with a handy charging case so they’re always ready to go.
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Bluetooth Tracker
For The Forgetful Person
If you're shopping for a person who misplaces all of their belongings on a daily basis or constantly leaves their phone lying around in a public place, this is the gadget for them. Give your slightly spacey friend the gift of being able to track and find their phone, wallet, luggage, keys, pet, and all other important belongings with a Bluetooth smart tracker.
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Handheld Pinball Game
For The Nostalgic Gamer
It's sad that arcades aren't really a thing anymore. Wouldn't it be great to while away the hours at the pinball machine like when we were kids? Well it's possible now with this mini pinball game, which fits in the palm of your hand.
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Cold Brew Coffee Maker
For The Trendy Coffee Addict
We all have that friend who has to be the trendy one, whether it's with their fashion or diet. Luckily, this cold brew coffee maker glass can help them out. You won't have to worry about dumping any leftover cold brew in the morning and enjoy a nice cup after work.
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Ticket Stub Diary
For The Nostalgic Hoarder
We all know that one person who keeps everything —wristbands, receipts from special events, and especially tickets. This ticket stub diary is every nostalgic hoarder's dream — with page after page of clear sleeves with multiple pocket sizes and margins below to write down details from the event. Every memory can now be stored in an organised way with this adorable book.
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Galileo Thermometer
For The Self-proclaimed Nerd
If you've got a friend or family member who loves all things science, why not get them a science gift that doubles as a sick decoration? This Galileo thermometer is just as classy as it is functional. The glass spheres on the inside are all different densities that individually rise or fall depending on the temperature. We bet they don't have one of these yet.
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Handbag Light
For The Purse Hoarder
We all have that one friend whose bag is constantly overflowing with stuff. You know they won't change their ways and clean anything out, but you can help them find items faster with a mini handbag light. These tiny lights are motion-sensing, so they'll turn on when your friend begins digging around and help them see what's buried.
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Star Wars Lego
For The Wannabe Jedi
Do you know someone who’d love to find a Star Wars shaped gift in their stocking this Christmas? Of course you do. We all do. You’d could select any one of the many, many Star Wars Lego sets and they’d be happy, but we especially like this Mandalorian and Baby Yoda BrickHeadz two-pack. The Force is most definitely strong with this gift.
