27 best Christmas gifts for mum 2023 UK
THE best Christmas gifts for your mum vary depending on your parent's preferences, and budget, some may love beauty treats, others foodie presents or gardening gifts.
Odds are getting your mum something special for Christmas is high up on your list, and if you’re struggling for gift ideas, we’ve rounded up a great selection of the best Christmas gifts for mum so you can really spoil your mother, or mother figure, this Yuletide.
We've rounded up the best Christmas gifts for mums for 2023, and there’s something for every budget for mums of all ages and with all interests, from fashion and beauty to gardening and foodie treats.
Below you’ll find suggestions such as the ultimate face cream, pretty PJs and a hamper of treats that will excite any foodie.
Plus, with suggestions starting from just £3, there's something for every budget.
If you have left buying your Christmas presents to the last minute, don't fret, as there are great Christmas gifts for mum you can shop even if you are a bit behind with your Christmas shopping.
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Here’s our round-up of what to buy your mum for Christmas 2023.
Best Christmas gifts for mums
1. Flower Gift Subscription
Give a gift that lasts beyond Christmas Day with a delivery of fresh flowers through her letterbox every month.
Select from three, six or 12 months of flowers (or even a rolling subscription), and choose to send either classic or seasonal bouquets. You can also choose the delivery date each month.
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You can also download a certificate explaining the gift, so your mum still has something to open on Christmas Day.
- Flower Gift Subscription, from £70 for three months, Bloom & Wild –
2. Taittinger Rosé and Two Glasses Set
Christmas is a time to celebrate, and what better way to do so than with a posh bottle of bubbly?
This gift set includes a bottle of Taittinger’s rosé champagne – with notes of strawberry and raspberry – plus two flutes, so it can be enjoyed with a loved one.
Cheers indeed!
- Taittinger Rosé and Two Glasses Set, £65 from John Lewis –
3. (AD) Pandora Sparkling Infinity Stud Earrings
These inifinity design Pandora studs are a chic gifting option for your mum this Christmas (and affordable for you!).
The subtle infinity curved design is accented with gorgeous cubic zirconia pavé stones to add a touch of bling, and you have the option to select it in silver, gold or rose gold.
Not only are they perfect for party season, but also as a gorgeous everyday piece of jewellery for your mum to adorn herself with.
- (AD) Pandora Sparkling Infinity Stud Earrings, £35 from Pandora -
4. Gin Gift Pack
Is your mum instead more of a gin fan? She’ll love this little trio of spirits from the British gin brand MOM.
Containing three different 50ml bottles – the original MOM gin, MOM Love and MOM Rocks – it’s something a little different for gin drinkers, and also makes a great stocking filler.
- MOM Gin Gift Set, £21.48 from Amazon –
5. Everything H-Box of Chocolates
There’s no end to great gift ideas at Hotel Chocolat – from little £5 treats to extravagant hampers – but here at The Sun we love these H-Boxes, which contain 14 chocolates (and are also very easy to wrap!).
This particular ‘Everything’ box, is a great failsafe option as it contains a selection of Hotel Chocolat’s best-selling flavours, including everything from Caramel Cheesecake to Eton Mess.
- Everything H-Box, £15.45 from Hotel Chocolat –
6. White Lilac & Rhubarb Scented Charity Home Candle
A Jo Malone candle is a real treat for anyone, and this one is particularly special as proceeds from each sale go to charity.
One of six scents in Jo Malone’s charity candles collection, 75% of the price of this gorgeous White Lilac & Rhubarb goes towards the Shining A Light On Mental Health Foundation; which tackles the stigma around mental health and provides support for those who need it..
- Jo Malone London White Lilac & Rhubarb Scented Charity Home Candle, £56 from John Lewis –
7. Me Time Minis Gift Set
Sanctuary Spa is a great choice this Christmas – there are loads of different gift sets to choose from, it’s reasonably priced, and of course, the products are genuinely really good (and smell amazing!).
This trio consists of a body wash, body scrub and body lotion in the brand’s signature scent.
Look out for deals on beauty gift sets at stores like Boots and in the run-up to Christmas, too – they often run 50% off or “three for the price of two” sales.
- Sanctuary Spa Me Time Minis Gift Set, £7.50 (Was £10) from Boots –
8. Nura Round Pearl Fine Chain Necklace
If you’re looking for a timeless piece of jewellery, you can’t go wrong with gold and pearls.
This delicate necklace features a delicate 18ct gold vermeil chain with a round pearl pendant charm.
It’s understated and elegant, and your mum is guaranteed to love it.
- Nura Round Pearl Fine Chain Necklace, £120 from Monica Vinader –
9. Beautiful Magnolia L'Eau Eau de Toilette
If you’re looking for a modern-day classic perfume to buy your mum this Christmas, Estée Lauder’s Beautiful Magnolia L’Eau is an excellent choice.
Feminine and elegant, there are notes of lavender, rose and musk alongside magnolia in this timeless eau de toilette.
- Estée Lauder Beautiful Magnolia L'Eau Eau de Toilette 50ml, £87 from Boots –
10. Sheepskin Slippers
Ensure your mum’s feet stay warm and stylish this winter with a pair of these traditional, hand-made, moccasin-style slippers.
Sheepskin slippers can be expensive but these ones are excellent value and feel super soft on the inside.
The only downside is that you can’t pick your colour (it’s a lucky dip) – but we think they all look great!
- Onaie Lucky Dip Women's Sheepskin Slippers, £28 (Was £35) from Not On The High Street –
11. Charlotte’s Magic Cream
If you want to get your mum a new face cream for Christmas, Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream is a cult classic for a good reason.
Famously used by make-up artist Charlotte on her celebrity clients and backstage at fashion shows, this luxuriously rich moisturiser gives instantly plumper, more hydrated-looking skin, and makes a great base for make-up.
It’s available to buy in 30ml, 50ml and 150ml tubs, as well as 15ml minis.
- Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream, from £52 for 30ml from Charlotte Tilbury –
12. Personalised Family Names Heart Necklace
Give your mum a meaningful memento that features the whole family by buying her this cute customisable necklace.
Select the chain length, and chain colour and add up to three little heart-shaped charm pendants from three metals, which can be each engraved with a family member’s name.
- Lisa Angel Personalised Family Names Heart Necklace, from £21 from Not On The High Street –
13. Velvet Bee Embroidered Cushion
If you’re looking to buy your mum something for her home this Christmas, we love this luxe-looking cushion from high street hero Marks &; Spencer.
Made of soft velvet and with detailed embroidery, it’s a dead ringer for a more expensive designer cushion and has hundreds of five-star ratings online.
It’s also available in mustard yellow and teal colours.
- Velvet Bee Embroidered Cushion, £17.50 from Marks and Spencer –
14. The M&S Collection Hamper
Christmas is a time for indulging, and what better way to do so than with a gorgeous hamper full of tasty food and drink treats?
This basket is filled with plenty of delicious snacks, from moreish cheese biscuits and fruity chutney to buttery shortbread and rich red wine.
Plus once it has all been enjoyed, the wicker basket can be reused for a smart storage solution.
- The M&S Collection Hamper, £55 from Marks and Spencer –
15. Relaxation for Two Experience Box
Does your mum deserve a moment or two of me-time? This thoughtful gift is the perfect treat to give her the day of pampering and relaxation she deserves.
This voucher is valid for spa entry or two beauty treatments for two people at hundreds of spas across the UK and is valid for 24 months.
If you’re lucky, perhaps your mum might bring you as her guest!
- Relaxation for Two Experience Box, £59.99 from Buy A Gift –
16. Leopard Blanket Scarf
Who said practical clothing needs to be boring? This cosy scarf will not only keep your mum’s neck warm this winter but also look super cool too.
It looks great paired with any colour winter coat, or flung over a leather jacket like in the image above.
It’s not too thick, either, meaning it can be worn through crisp spring days too.
- Checked Blanket Scarf, £16.80 (Was £24) from Accessorize –
17. Heattech Pile Thermal Socks
Looking for a small or inexpensive gift for your mum?
This cosy pair from Uniqlo are under £10, and are thermal so you know the lucky recipient will not get cold feet this Yuletide.
They come in three colours, including red, blue and a neutral hue, which come in one size to fit shoe sizes 4 to 7, so one size fits all.
They also make a great little stocking filler or Secret Santa present.
- Heattech Pile Thermal Socks, £7.90 from Uniqlo –
18. Flannel Button Through Pyjamas
A new pair of pyjamas is probably something your mum wouldn’t normally buy herself, and so it makes a great Christmas gift.
This matching set is made of super-soft flannel material and features a pretty paisley print.
It’s also available in regular or tall sizes (so no cold ankles this winter!).
- Floral Fox Flannel Button Through Pyjamas, £38 from Next –
19. Lower Back Massager
Our mums are on their feet all day long, whether it is doing domestic chores, running errands, working, and exercising.
If you want to treat your parent to a spa experience, but may not be able to afford the hefty prices of spa days, the Lower Back Massager is a welcome alternative.
This can be strapped, and adjusted, to fit securely around the waist and back, while the mechanism works its magic in kneading out those knots.
- Lower Back Massager, £12 from Prezzybox -
20. RoC Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream
RoC skincare brand has proved the test of time, but it has recently crept on our radar once again with the backing of Sex And The City icon Sarah Jessica Parker.
Sarah has revealed she can't live without this Dual Eye Cream, which soothes, hydrates and plumps the eye area, both under the eye and the eyelid.
The formula is enriched with retinol and peptides to tighten, plump and lift the eye area for a brighter and youthful complexion.
- RoC Derm Correxion Dual Eye Cream, £39.99 (or £20 with an Advantage Card) from Boots -
21. A Fragrance Paintbrush
Fans of Jo Malone may want to try her own brand, Jo Loves, which includes home scents, fragrances, as well as fragrance paintbrushes, as well as body washes and lotions.
The Fragrance Paintbrush is perfect for those mums on the go, as this compact scent can be thrown into their handbag for a top up during the day.
This design makes applying fragrance an art, thanks to the paintbrush design, which you sweep on your skin.
Pomelo is Jo Loves' signature scent, but there are plenty of other fragrances to shop too.
- A Fragrance Paintbrush, £40 from Jo Loves -
22. DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask
Does your mum struggle to sleep? We know ours does.
Why not treat your parent to a decent night's rest with Drowsy's Silk Sleep Mask? This Mask is padded and super soft on the skin, which means it protects your hair and skin, while also helping to get some shut eye.
It's perfect for the evening slumber, or nap times in the day.
- DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask, £69 from Amazon -
23. Neom Wellbeing Pod
Neom is a leading brand many know and love, as it champions relaxation and self care, which all mums need.
There are plenty of items to shop, from individual candles, diffusers, curated bundles, and much more.
The Wellbeing Pod can be filled with essential oils, which are released to leave your home smelling fresh, while also helping you sleep, boost your mood and energy levels at the touch of a button.
- Neom Wellbeing Pod, £95 from Neom -
24. Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings
Beaverbrooks is a failsafe shopping destination when buying special gifts for a special someone, no matter the occasion.
The Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl earrings are simple but elegant, and perfect for mums, as well as other maternal figures in your life.
These studs are stylish and timeless, and we know any mum will be pleased to receive these accessories.
- Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings, £25 from Beaverbrooks -
25. Vienna Bedspread
If your mum is anything like ours, they are not only house proud, but have the best bedding, which is as neat as a pin too.
If your mum is the same we recommend treating them to a new bedspread to decorate their bedroom, or the spare bedrooms, which you can claim when you come to stay.
- Vienna Bedspread, £50 (Was £116) from Dusk -
26. Energising Candle
Is your mum looking a little tired and burnt out this year? We're not surprised after running around sorting presents, as well as the dinner, and making the home look super festive for all the Christmas fun.
While quality time with loved ones will fill her cup, we anticipate an energising candle may also help too.
ESPA has a wide variety of stunning home scents and soothing products for mums who need some self care this season - because, let's face it, they never prioritise themselves.
- Energising Candle, £25 (Was £37) from ESPA -
27. Thermowarmth™ Hooded Longline Duvet Coat
Christmas season can see mum running around completing last minute errands, and braving all the elements to ensure her family has the best day.
But going out in the cold winter days means they need a warm and cosy coat to keep them protected from the elements.
This top-rated longline puffer coat is like a duvet - hence the name - as it is long in length, features padding detail, a hood and M&S' signature thermowarmth technology to keep the wearer super warm and dry.
- Thermowarmth™ Hooded Longline Duvet Coat, £99 from M&S -
What to get mum for Christmas
What to buy your mum really depends on what she’s into, what sort of gifts your family usually buys each other, and how much you want to spend.
If in doubt, a simple gesture like a bunch of flowers, a posh box of chocolates or a gift voucher for her favourite store will always make a lovely gift.
Where to buy Christmas gifts for mum
If you’re shopping far enough in advance, almost anything is available to buy online. Just be aware of delivery charges and final delivery dates in the run-up to Christmas.
Or if you’ve left it a bit late, the high street has plenty of great options for mum, from clothing and beauty to posh food and drink.
If you’re still struggling, you’ll find lots of last minute gift ideas here.
How much should I spend on my mum for Christmas?
How much you spend is down to what you feel comfortable with, and what is appropriate within your family. If in doubt, it might be a good idea to discuss a budget for gifts with your family in advance.
You don’t have to spend a fortune to show your mum how much you care, though – see above for some great gift suggestions starting from just £3.
What to get mum and dad for Christmas
One nice idea is to buy your mum and dad a joint gift that they can enjoy together. Why not buy a lovely food hamper, a nice bottle of wine or a voucher for a day out?
Alternatively if you’re looking for an individual gift to buy your dad, check out our best Christmas gifts for him.
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You’ll find more great gift ideas for her here, and if you’ve got a partner to buy for, here are our best gifts for girlfriends.
Got young people to buy for? We’ve got lots of suggestions for teens and for kids that they’ll love.
Or if you’re struggling to find a good Secret Santa present, we’ve got a gift guide for that too.
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