Amazon Echo Show 8 (bundle with Ring Battery Video Doorbell)
Video calls with the family, photos and clear on-screen reminders, bundled here with a Ring video doorbell.
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Warmth, comfort and easy ways to stay close to the family.
Top picks
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Aura Carver digital photo frame
Family members can add photos from their phones, from anywhere.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Silentnight heated throw
Cosy warmth on the sofa without heating the whole house.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Isotoner women's terry mule slippers
Comfortable, warm slippers with a supportive sole.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Ravensburger Diddly Squat Farm jigsaw puzzle
Hours of absorbing fun for the quiet days after Christmas.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 wake-up light
A gentle simulated sunrise for dark winter mornings.
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Stay Connected
8 ideas
Digital Photo Frame WiFi
Family photos, sent from phones.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Anna Bella 32 GB Digital Photo Frame WiFi
Family photos, sent from phones.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Amazon Echo Show 11
Video calls and reminders on a screen.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Bstorify Scrapbook Photo Albums 60 Pages
Turn phone photos into a printed keepsake.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Popotop Photo Album 4x6
Turn phone photos into a printed keepsake.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Vienrose Photo Album Self Adhesive Book
Turn phone photos into a printed keepsake.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Echo Dot (2022 model)
A smart speaker for music and news.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Amazon Echo Dot Max
A smart speaker for music and news.
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Warm & Cosy
12 ideas
Heated Blanket Heating Blanket 160x130CM
Warmth without heating the whole house.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Electric Throw Blanket
Warmth without heating the whole house.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)VeraCosy Men's Two-Tone Memory Foam Slippers
Comfortable, supportive slippers.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Misolin Womens Slippers With Memory Foam Fluffy Slip-on Winter House
Comfortable, supportive slippers.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)EverFoams Women's Fuzzy Slippers Cosy Memory Foam Indoor Warm House
Comfortable, supportive slippers.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)DMD Collective - Heated Blanket
A cosy bed on cold nights.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Silentnight Comfort Control Electric Blanket
A cosy bed on cold nights.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Hocerlu Thermal Socks for Men
Warm feet all winter.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)SukModen Women's Thermal Socks
Warm feet all winter.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Merino Wool thermal socks for Men & Women
Warm feet all winter.
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Puzzles & Games
11 ideas
Extra Large Print Crossword Puzzle Book for Adults
Easy-to-read crosswords.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Daily Mail Large Print Quick Crosswords Volume 1
Easy-to-read crosswords.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)The Telegraph Large Print Cryptic Crosswords 1
Easy-to-read crosswords.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Dominoes in Wooden Box Dominoes Set for Children
A classic game for all the family.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)28-Piece Black & White Tin Dominoes Set for Adults
A classic game for all the family.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Double 6 Dominoes Set
A classic game for all the family.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Mattel Games Scrabble Board Game
The classic word game for all the family.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Scrabble Board Game
The classic word game for all the family.
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Garden & Nature
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Green Haven Bird Feeders 3-Pack
Watch garden birds up close.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Oakdale Premium Filled Seed Bird Feeder
Watch garden birds up close.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Gardman A01044 Heavy Duty Seed Feeder
Watch garden birds up close.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Supa Wild Bird Multi-Purpose Nesting Box
A home for nesting birds.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Heavy Duty Portable Foldable Foam Padded Garden Kneeler With Tool Bag
Gentler on knees.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Crystals Heavy Duty Portable Foldable Foam Padded Garden Kneeler
Gentler on knees.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Spear & Jackson KNEELER382KEW Kew Gardens Collection 5 Layer Garden
Gentler on knees.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)RSPB Pocket Guide to British Birds
Identify garden visitors.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)RSPB Handbook of British Birds
Identify garden visitors.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)RSPB Pocket Birds of Britain and Europe 5th Edition
Identify garden visitors.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)RSPB - Fat Balls for Wild and Small Birds
Food for garden birds.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Fixmend Garden Tools Set
Lightweight garden tools.
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Everyday Help
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ARTDOT 10X Magnifying Glass
Reading small print made easy.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Nazano 10X Handheld Magnifying Glass for Senior Reading
Reading small print made easy.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)10X Magnifying Glass
Reading small print made easy.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Portable Weekly Pill Box Organiser
Keeps tablets on track.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Black Weekly Pill Box Organiser
Keeps tablets on track.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Gritin 9 LED Rechargeable Book Light for Reading in Bed-Stepless Dimming
A bright light for reading.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Gritin Book Light Rechargeable
A bright light for reading.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Otstar Jar Opener & Bottle Opener for Weak Hands
Opens stubborn jars easily.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Brabantia Tasty+ Universal Opener
Opens stubborn jars easily.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)OXO Good Grips Twisting Jar Opener
Opens stubborn jars easily.
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Treats & Keepsakes
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Magical Reindeer Sleigh Belgian Biscuits Square Tin
A tin of treats to share.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Giant Bourbon Biscuit Tin
A tin of treats to share.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Cartwright & Butler Triple Chocolate Chunk Biscuits
A tin of treats to share.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Pukka Herbs Premium Herbal Tea Selection Gift Set
A selection of teas.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Clipper Tea Organic Herbal & Green Tea Selection Gift Box 45 Teabags
A selection of teas.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Tetley Herbal & Green Tea Variety Pack
A selection of teas.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Memories for My Grandchild
A book to record their stories.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Dear Grandma, From You To Me
A book to record their stories.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Grandparent's Keepsake Album
A book to record their stories.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Whittard of Chelsea Hot Chocolate
A cosy hot chocolate treat.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Whittard Sticky Toffee Pudding White Hot Chocolate 350g
A cosy hot chocolate treat.
Check current price on Amazon (opens in a new tab)Walker's Shortbread All-Butter Fingers
A tin of classic shortbread.
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Questions
What do you get grandparents for Christmas in the UK?
Ideas in this guide include Amazon Echo Show 8 (bundle with Ring Battery Video Doorbell), Aura Carver digital photo frame and Silentnight heated throw. Comfort, warmth and ways to see family photos are popular choices.
Where can I buy these gifts in the UK?
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Will it arrive in time for Christmas?
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