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Secret Santa gifts under £10

22 gift ideas

Our selection of Secret Santa gifts under £10: fun, useful ideas such as card games, a keyring torch and a tea advent calendar. Every gift here was under £10 on Amazon UK when we checked, so they fit the usual office budget.

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  1. Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, 200g

    Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, 200g

    A 200g box of Lindt Lindor milk chocolate truffles, roughly 16 of them, each with Lindor's smooth melting centre. It's a safe, crowd-pleasing Secret Santa gift that costs well under the budget.

    Pros

    • Well under £10.
    • Almost everyone likes them.
    • Comes as a gift box.

    Cons

    • Not for anyone avoiding dairy or sugar.
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  2. Luckious finger chopsticks for gamers, 4 pairs

    Luckious finger chopsticks for gamers, 4 pairs

    Finger chopsticks clip onto a gamer's fingers so they can eat crisps without getting grease on the controller or keyboard. There are four pairs in different colours, so the whole squad can have one. They're a silly, cheap present that solves a real problem.

    Pros

    • Keeps controllers and keyboards clean.
    • Four pairs in different colours.
    • Very cheap.

    Cons

    • Takes a minute to get used to.
    • Only a handful of reviews.
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    From our gifts for gamers guide.

  3. Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens

    Tombow Fudenosuke brush pens

    Fudenosuke pens are the favourite for modern brush lettering. The small, springy tips make it easy to switch from hairline upstrokes to thicker downstrokes, and this pack has one hard tip and one soft so they can find their style.

    Pros

    • Easy thick and thin strokes.
    • Hard and soft tip in the pack.
    • Great for beginners.

    Cons

    • Works best on smooth paper.
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    From our gifts for calligraphers guide.

  4. UNO card game

    UNO card game

    UNO is the classic colour-matching card game for 2 to 10 players aged 7 and up. It's cheap, quick to learn and good for an office break room or the family Christmas.

    Pros

    • Cheap.
    • Plays up to 10 people.
    • Easy to learn.

    Cons

    • They may already own a pack.
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  5. Top Trumps Supercars card game

    Top Trumps Supercars card game

    This Top Trumps pack is all about supercars, with cards for the Aston Martin DBS, McLaren Senna, Bugatti Chiron and more. It's a nostalgic, pocket-sized Secret Santa for anyone who likes cars.

    Pros

    • Under £6.
    • Fun for car fans.
    • Fits in a stocking.

    Cons

    • Best for people who like cars.
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  6. Light My Fire Spork Original, two-pack

    Light My Fire Spork Original, two-pack

    Each spork has a spoon at one end and a fork with a serrated edge at the other. They're reusable plastic and easy to add to a picnic bag or camping food kit. This pack has two, in orange and black.

    Pros

    • Spoon, fork and serrated edge in one utensil.
    • Reusable and dishwasher safe.

    Cons

    • The serrated edge won’t replace a food-preparation knife.
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    From our gifts for outdoor lovers guide.

  7. Sakura Pigma Micron fineliners, set of 3

    Sakura Pigma Micron fineliners, set of 3

    Pigma Micron pens are a favourite for inking drawings and sketchbooks. The ink is pigment-based and archival, so it won't fade, and it's waterproof once dry, which means they can paint watercolour over the lines. This set has 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5mm tips.

    Pros

    • Waterproof once dry, so it's safe under watercolour.
    • Archival, fade-resistant ink.

    Cons

    • Fine tips can wear down if pressed hard.
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    From our gifts for artists guide.

  8. Rhodia No.16 dot pad, black

    Rhodia No.16 dot pad, black

    The No.16 dot pad has 80 sheets of 80g acid-free paper with pale dots every 5mm, handy for notes, lists and planning. The sheets tear off cleanly along a micro-perforated top, and the cover folds right back.

    Pros

    • 80g acid-free paper.
    • Micro-perforated sheets tear out cleanly.

    Cons

    • A stapled pad, so it won't lie flat like a notebook.
    • Dot grid only.
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    From our gifts for writers guide.

  9. Paladone Nintendo NES cartridge coasters

    Paladone Nintendo NES cartridge coasters

    These coasters look like classic NES game cartridges, with designs from Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, Metroid and Super Mario. There are eight, all double-sided and officially licensed by Nintendo. They're a cheap, fun present that a retro gamer will actually use under a drink on game night.

    Pros

    • Officially licensed by Nintendo.
    • Eight double-sided coasters.
    • Inexpensive.

    Cons

    • Thin card, not cork or wood.
    • A small present on its own.
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    From our gifts for retro gamers guide.

  10. LEGO Batman keyring

    LEGO Batman keyring

    A LEGO Batman minifigure keyring, with the black-suit Batman on a sturdy chain. It's a fun little gift that actually gets used, and it suits LEGO and Batman fans of any age.

    Pros

    • Under £8.
    • Useful as well as fun.
    • Official LEGO.

    Cons

    • A novelty rather than an essential.
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  11. Moleskine Cahier pocket journals, set of 3, black

    Moleskine Cahier pocket journals, set of 3, black

    A set of three pocket Moleskine Cahier journals with ruled pages, card covers and visible stitching. They're light enough to carry everywhere, so they suit anyone who likes to jot down lists or ideas.

    Pros

    • Three notebooks for under £10.
    • Pocket size.
    • Moleskine quality.

    Cons

    • Thin card covers.
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  12. Chuckit Ultra Balls, medium two-pack

    Chuckit Ultra Balls, medium two-pack

    You get two bright orange-and-blue rubber balls for fetch. These medium balls measure 6.5 cm across, they float, and they work with compatible Chuckit launchers. With a pair, the owner has a spare without adding a big piece of kit to their walks.

    Pros

    • Bright orange and blue, so it’s easy to spot.
    • Floats, so it works for fetch in water.
    • Two balls, so there’s a spare.

    Cons

    • The 6.5 cm size won’t suit every dog or launcher.
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    From our gifts for dog lovers guide.

  13. Mike's Hot Honey

    Mike's Hot Honey

    Hot honey has gone from pizzeria secret to cupboard staple, and Mike's is the original. It's pure honey infused with chillies, sweet first with heat that builds. It's brilliant on pizza, fried chicken, cheese boards and roast veg.

    Pros

    • Sweet heat that builds.
    • Goes on almost anything.
    • The original hot honey.

    Cons

    • Easy to get through quickly.
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    From our gifts for hot sauce lovers guide.

  14. Twinings tea advent calendar

    Twinings tea advent calendar

    The Twinings advent calendar hides a different individually wrapped tea behind each of its 24 doors, including green teas and herbal infusions. It's a perfect Secret Santa for a tea drinker, especially if it's handed over before December.

    Pros

    • 24 different teas.
    • Under £9.
    • Great for a tea lover.

    Cons

    • Best given before December starts.
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  15. Toilet basketball hoop set

    Toilet basketball hoop set

    This is the joke present for the fan who can't stop shooting hoops, even in the bathroom. A mini hoop fixes near the loo, and the set comes with balls so they can practise their jump shot while they sit. It sets up in a few minutes and is cheap enough to be a stocking filler.

    Pros

    • Guaranteed to get a laugh.
    • Quick to set up.
    • Very cheap.

    Cons

    • A new listing with no reviews yet.
    • Not everyone wants a hoop by the loo.
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    From our gifts for basketball fans guide.

  16. Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game

    Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game

    Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is a fast, noisy card game where everyone races to slap the pile when the card matches the word being said. It takes seconds to learn and is brilliant at office parties.

    Pros

    • Under £10.
    • Learned in seconds.
    • Great for groups.

    Cons

    • Gets loud and competitive.
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  17. Heat Holders Lite thermal socks, women's 4–8

    Heat Holders Lite thermal socks, women's 4–8

    Heat Holders Lite are the thinner version of their thermal socks, so they fit inside everyday shoes while still keeping feet warm. This listing is for women's UK sizes 4 to 8 and comes in plenty of colours.

    Pros

    • Warm but thin enough for shoes.
    • Lots of colours.
    • Under £10.

    Cons

    • One pair only.
    • Women's sizes 4–8 only.
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  18. Rubik's Cube 3x3

    Rubik's Cube 3x3

    The Rubik's Cube has been around since 1980, with over 43 quintillion ways to scramble it and only one solution. The current cube has plastic tiles instead of stickers, so the colours won't peel, and a smoother mechanism that turns more easily. A beginner's guide can be downloaded for anyone starting out.

    Pros

    • Tiles instead of stickers, so they won't peel.
    • Smoother, faster mechanism.

    Cons

    • Speed cubers may already own a faster cube.
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    From our gifts for puzzle lovers guide.

  19. Tabasco Scorpion sauce

    Tabasco Scorpion sauce

    Tabasco is the name everyone knows, and Scorpion is its hottest sauce. Made with scorpion peppers, guava and pineapple, it's fruity up front with a heat that lingers. It's made in small batches on Avery Island, Louisiana.

    Pros

    • Tabasco's hottest sauce.
    • Fruity, lingering heat.
    • Small batch.

    Cons

    • Very hot, so not for the faint-hearted.
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    From our gifts for hot sauce lovers guide.

  20. Clover Pom-Pom Maker, extra large

    Clover Pom-Pom Maker, extra large

    A bobble hat isn't finished without a pom-pom. Clover's Pom-Pom Maker has two arches that open out, so they wrap yarn round them, cut it and tie it off. This is the extra large size, for big bobbles on hats. It's a handy way to use up the odds and ends left over from other projects.

    Pros

    • Uses up leftover yarn.
    • Wrap, cut and tie with no cardboard template.

    Cons

    • Makes one size only.
    • They'll need a sharp pair of scissors.
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    From our gifts for knitters guide.

  21. Dobble card game

    Dobble card game

    Dobble is a quick-fire spotting game where every pair of cards shares exactly one symbol, and players race to find it. The small tin is easy to wrap and carry, and the whole family can play.

    Pros

    • Under £10.
    • Small tin.
    • Fun for all ages.

    Cons

    • They may already have a copy.
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  22. Lumintop EDC01 keyring torch

    Lumintop EDC01 keyring torch

    The Lumintop EDC01 is a tiny keyring torch that puts out up to 120 lumens from a single AAA battery. It's IPX8 waterproof and has three modes, so it's a Secret Santa gift that will genuinely get used.

    Pros

    • Up to 120 lumens.
    • IPX8 waterproof.
    • Fits on a keyring.

    Cons

    • Runs on AAA batteries rather than USB charging.
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How we chose these gifts

We picked each product because it makes a good present for this kind of person and has an exact listing on Amazon UK. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews. Amazon shows the current price and delivery.

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