Your guide to the best Secret Santa gifts 
Make this year’s Secret Santa your most successful one yet. Whether you’ve drawn the name of a colleague at work or you’re having some festive fun in your friend group, we’ve got plenty of options for you to choose from that suit smaller budgets.
Gone are the days of panic-buying novelty socks for your recipient - get ahead of the game and find playful presents, show-stopping surprises, or thoughtful extras they’ll love for under £15 with our Secret Santa guide.
For the office joker
When buying for the person who brightens everyone else’s day with their happy demeanour, give them something that will make them smile this Christmas.
We have an amusing range of card and trivia games perfect for the colleague who likes to be the life of the party, as well as festive joke books that they can use year after year.
For something they’ll enjoy past the festive season, opt for a tabletop game which offers endless fun for all who play.
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For the pet parent
We all know someone whose pet is a key part of their family – and rightly so – so give them a gift that leans into their love of their four-legged friend.
Leave a little something on their desk that reminds them of their perfect pup, like our Dog Personality Test, or a deck of trick and training ideas to turn their furry friend into a superstar.
If you’re buying for a cat-lover instead, wrap up a Cat Quiz to test their knowledge, or gift them a cat-shaped reading light so they can get cosy during the colder months, curled up with their favourite book and a feline-friend by their side.
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For the budding gardener
Whether your Secret Santa grows their own garden at home or has an array of succulents at their desk, find the plant-lover in your life a perfectly paired present.
For the green-thumbed giftee, we’ve got a variety of seed bombs they can shake around their outdoor space when the warmer weather arrives and watch as wildflowers spring in place in the new year.
Or, if you’ve drawn the name of someone who prefers planting produce, grab them a growing kit which comes with everything they need to grow strawberries, chillis, or herbs.
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For the one always on the go
There’s always someone in the office who seems to pass by in a blur, constantly moving in and out of meetings and eating lunch at their desk. For this person, why not use Secret Santa as a chance for them to unwind and relax?
Create a small spa experience just for them, with scented foams, body butters, and hand-creams that can be paired together for a pamper under £15.
From bath bombs to foot lotions, we’ve got everything you need to create a stress-free Secret Santa for you and your giftee.
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For the food lover
If you’ve chosen someone for Secret Santa this year who always seems to be snacking, get them a seriously good treat they can enjoy.
We’ve got a range of festive nibbles to see them through the Christmas season - sweets, chocolates, and biscuits are classic gifts. Plus, you can’t go wrong with a traditional selection box.
For the foodie who prefers sharing their bakes and creations with everyone else, gift them something they can enjoy for themselves this year, like Christmas-themed oven gloves and towels, or a baking set which includes cutters and a rolling pin.
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Secret Santa gifts they’ll love
Whoever you draw at this year’s Secret Santa, you can still get them something thoughtful without breaking the bank. Take a look at our gifts under £20 online for inspiration or visit your local Dobbies to discover our full gifting range. Don’t forget to pick up wrapping paper and a card, too!