What to Put in a Christmas Hamper: Ideas Under £25 & £50

A homemade hamper is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give, but working out what to put in a Christmas hamper isn’t always easy. You want it to feel personal, look impressive and stay within budget. To make planning easier, we’ve grouped our hamper ideas by budget: under £25 and under £50. Each idea shows what to include and roughly what it costs, along with simple tips for packing a hamper that looks far more generous than it cost.

Christmas Hamper Ideas Under £25

A small budget doesn’t mean a small gesture. These hampers are ideal for neighbours, colleagues, teachers and Secret Santa. Each one feels thoughtful, without the big price tag.

1. The Festive Home Scent Hamper: £22.50

Best for: neighbours, colleagues, Secret Santa
When you don’t know someone’s tastes well, home fragrance is a safe and welcome choice. This hamper brings a touch of festive cheer to any home, looks lovely on the doorstep or the office desk, and comes in comfortably under the usual Secret Santa limit. What’s inside:

• Reusable Jute Santa Sack – £8.00
  A natural jute sack that replaces the basket and wrapping paper in one go. It can be brought out again every Christmas.

• Christmas Room & Pillow Spray – £6.00
  Available in five festive scents. A quick spritz makes the whole room smell like Christmas.

• Small Gold Crackle Glass Warming Dish – £5.00
  A pretty gold crackle-glass warmer for wax melts or fragrance oils. It looks lovely even when it isn’t lit.

• Crystal Wax Melts, Emerald Forest – £3.50
  A forest-inspired scent with crystal chips mixed into the wax, and a natural match for the warming dish.

2. The Mini Pamper Hamper: £24.24

Best for: mum, sister, best friend
Perfect for the person who’s always looking after everyone else. It’s a simple way of saying “take some time for yourself” over the busy festive season. What’s inside:

• Reusable Furoshiki Fabric Gift Wrap – £3.95
  Soft gauze fabric that ties around the gifts in a neat bundle and can be used again and again.

• Christmas Bath Bomb Gift Set – £12.00
  A festive set of handmade bath bombs, made in the UK, for a fizzing, colourful soak.

• Oat & Honey Epsom Bath Salts – £5.00
  Warm, comforting oat and honey scented bath salts to turn an ordinary bath into a treat.

• Watercolour Christmas Stockings Card – £3.29
  A pretty watercolour card for your own handwritten message, often the part people keep.

Christmas Hamper Ideas Under £50

These hampers are for the people who matter most: partners, parents, grandparents and the friends who always host. With £50 to spend, you can combine a few thoughtful gifts into one hamper that feels personal, generous and beautifully put together.

1. The Tea Lover's Hamper – £43.29

Best for: tea lovers, grandparents, in-laws
Everything they need for the perfect brew, all in one box. Unlike a simple box of teabags, this hamper includes the teapot and cups as well as the tea, so it’s ready to use the moment it’s unwrapped. What’s inside:

• Flat-Packed Gift Box with Ribbon – from £6.00
  Choose a colour to suit the recipient.

• Tea Gift Set – Diffuser Teapot, Cups, Storage Jar & Scoop – £22.00
  A complete tea set with a built-in diffuser, so loose leaf tea is easy to brew.

• Artisan Loose Leaf Tea Blends × 2 – £12.00
  Pick two blends to fill the storage jar and get them started

• Watercolour Christmas Stockings Card – £3.29
  Add a personal note.

2. The Ultimate Pamper Hamper – £48.28

Best for: partner, mum, a friend who deserves a treat
For the person who would love a quiet evening to themselves. This hamper pairs a long, scented soak with the soft glow of candlelight, so it feels like a complete night in rather than a handful of separate gifts. Presented in a ribboned gift box, it looks every bit as special as it is. What’s inside:

• Flat-Packed Gift Box with Ribbon – from £6.00
  A sturdy gift box with a matching ribbon, available in three sizes and five colours.

• Eco Bath London Epsom Salt Gift Set – £16.99
  Epsom bath salts blended with essential oils, ready to pour straight into the tub.

• Agnes + Cat Glass Votive Candle, Tea and Roses – £15.00
  A delicate tea and rose scented candle in a glass votive, lovely on the edge of the bath.

• Shower Steamers Zen Wellness Gift Set – £7.00
  Vegan-friendly shower steamers for those who prefer a shower to a soak.

• Watercolour Christmas Stockings Card – £3.29
  Finish with a handwritten message.

A thoughtful hamper doesn’t need a big budget, just a little planning and a few well-chosen gifts. Start with one of the ideas above, swap in anything you think they’d love, and add a handwritten card to make it truly personal. Browse our Christmas Gifts and Home Spa Gifts collections for more inspiration, and remember that most orders over £20 come with free UK delivery.