Christmas Gifts for Kids

4. For budding witches and wizards, how about giving their tree a touch of wizarding magic this Christmas? We love this Hogwarts Crest™ Metal Ornament, £14.95 – little ones will love hanging it in pride of place for all to see. Starting a collection or choosing a side? You can pick ornaments according to your Hogwarts house too (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw). Only the sorting hat will decide!

5. Grizzly and gruesome, a Horrible Histories digital magazine subscription, £14.99 is the ideal read for young history lovers who tend to enjoy the more gory of stories! Filled with fun facts and fearsome features, each issue of Horrible Histories covers different areas throughout history, from Vikings to Victorians. Expect to learn lots – just don’t save it for bedtime reading…  

6. Drag them away from the TV – why not make this Christmas screen-free (even if it’s only for a few hours)? There’s nothing more fun than a group project, so make it something you can all enjoy with Lego! The LEGO Creator 10249 Winter Toy Shop, £64.99 is not only lovely to look at when it’s complete, but it’s got plenty of parts for all members of the family to get stuck into, beginners included. That means you Nan!

7. Glasses on, it’s time to take a closer look! A Discovery – Microscope, £22 brings hours of fun. Suitable for ages 8 , this 40 piece set contains a magnification microscope (with a handy light to make viewing easier). You can magnify your chosen subject 50/100/150x - try a slice of bread or a leaf or two! Just don’t do it with the next spider lurking in the bathroom (unless you want to lose sleep).