Best gifts to buy your best friend for Christmas 2026
Stuck on what to get your best friend this Christmas? Don't worry, we're here to help this festive season.
We're well into November now, meaning that Christmas will be here before you know it.
From investigating the interests of your Secret Santa to finding the perfect gift for your family members, keeping on top of present admin can feel a little overwhelming.
We're here to help you out with one of the key people on your gift buying list: your best friend.
From card games to premium LEGO® sets, spa treatments and more, we've rounded up the best gifts to help you treat your best friend to a very merry Christmas.
Best friend Christmas gifts at a glance
- UNO Show 'em No Mercy Game | £9
- Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures | £34.99
- Oodie Original |
£65£45.50 (save £19.50 or 30%) - Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree | £54.99
- Game Boy™ | £54.99
- Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Health Clubs and Spas |
£171£69.99 (save £101.99 or 59%) - Tuxedo Cat | £89.99
- Nike Dunk x LEGO® Set | £89.99
- Retro Radio | £89.99
- Shelby Cobra 427 S/C | £139.99
10 gifts to buy your best friend this Christmas
Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures
Stranger Things fever has well and truly seized the nation in the run-up to the fifth and final season.
If your best friend is a Stranger Things fan, then there's no better gift than the Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Brickheadz figures, which celebrate both the show and the power of friendship.
Buy Mike, Dustin, Lucas and Will Figures for £34.99 at LEGO
Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree
It's no secret that looking after a bonsai tree is hard work. The LEGO Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree is straightforward to care for, without compromising on aesthetic quality.
This is the ideal set to unlock your best friend's Zen this Christmas, as well as add a pop of colour to their décor.
Buy Japanese Red Maple Bonsai Tree for £54.99 at LEGO
Tuxedo Cat
This one's for the cat lovers in your life. The Tuxedo Cat LEGO set is an immersive and exciting build which once finished, brings anyone's love of animals to the forefront of their home.
Buy Tuxedo Cat for £89.99 at LEGO
Game Boy™
If you've got a gamer best friend, then we've got you sorted. This new Game Boy™ set from LEGO has been making waves thanks to its authentic details – including Game Paks, buttons and swappable lenticular screens.
This set is an almost 1:1 replica of the original Nintendo Game Boy™ model and comes with a buildable stand.
Buy Game Boy™ for £54.99 at LEGO
Nike Dunk x LEGO® Set
The Nike Dunk x LEGO® Set screams Game On. This is a great gift idea for sneakerhead best friends, as it showcases the colour block style of the original Nike shoe with plenty of hidden compartments to store laces for custom colour swaps.
Buy Nike Dunk x LEGO® Set for £89.99 at LEGO
Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
If your best friend has an interest that they're very vocal about – like classic cars – then that makes your life a lot easier when Christmas rolls around.
The Shelby Cobra 427 S/C will bring a smile to any car lovers face thanks to the sleek replica bodywork, working steering and authentic interiors.
Buy Shelby Cobra 427 S/C for £139.99 at LEGO
Retro Radio
Christmas gifts for your best friend are easy when your bestie is a music lover. Just look at this Retro Radio LEGO set, a charming replica of a '70s transistor radio.
Plus, thanks to an innovative sound brick, you can turn the dial and hear the music play.
Buy Retro Radio for £89.99 at LEGO
Lava Shell Spa Day with Three Treatments at Bannatyne Health Clubs and Spas
We've all got that one highly-strung bestie who needs to learn how to chill out – and you can help them do just that by booking them a spa day.
The Lava Shell Spa Day package includes three treatments, choosing between Lava Shell Back Neck and Shoulder Massage, Swedish Back Neck and Shoulder Massage, Tailored Facial Express, Swedish Leg and Scalp Massage, Scalp Massage and Swedish Hand and Arm Massage, or a Lava Shell Leg Massage and Scalp Massage. Whew!
Oodie Original
Trust us when we say that wearing an Oodie in the colder months is game-changing. With a ToastyTek outer layer, Sherpa fleece lining and an oversized hood, this gift will keep your best friend warm through the winter months.
Buy Oodie Original for £65 £45.50 (save £19.50 or 30%) at Oodie
UNO Show 'em No Mercy Game
The UNO Show 'em No Mercy Game is a gift for your best friend, but also a gift for you, as you can go head-to-head.
As the title suggests, this game takes UNO to the next level. There are more cards with rougher penalties, and even a Mercy card for when things go too far!
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