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Gifts for a 10-year-old: ideas for Christmas 2026

Gifts for 10-year-olds: bigger builds, controllers, telescopes, sports kit and games to play with friends.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
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£16.99 at Amazon
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Runner-up
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£10 at Amazon
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Also good
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£14.99 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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F-91W Digital Watch
1. F-91W Digital Watch Our top pick
£16.99 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Our verdict
Our verdictResearched

A well-loved classic for a man who likes simple, no-fuss watches.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if he wants a smartwatch or a premium finish: this is a plain, lightweight watch.

      £10 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
      Our verdict
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      A good gift for a Nerf fan.

      Good
        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you dislike darts around the house: they scatter.

          £14.99 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
          Our verdict
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          A practical spare for a Switch player who needs another controller.

          Good
            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they need wireless play or motion controls.

              £29.99 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
              Our verdict
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              A good present for a puzzler who likes London landmarks.

              Good
                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they prefer flat jigsaw puzzles.

                  £51.19 at Amazon
                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                  Our verdict
                  Our verdictResearched

                  A fun gift for an active child.

                  Good
                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you don't want an app for a child.

                      £37.95 at Amazon
                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                      Our verdict
                      Our verdictResearched

                      A good gift for a family with a Switch.

                      Good
                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they dislike party games: luck is a factor.

                          £41.49 at Amazon
                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                          Our verdict
                          Our verdictResearched

                          A good gift for a family that likes active games.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you have little space: it needs room to move.

                              £30.13 at Amazon
                              as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                              Our verdict
                              Our verdictResearched

                              A good gift for a family with a Switch.

                              Good
                                Worth knowing

                                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they dislike spooky games: it has ghosts.

                                  £38.99 at Amazon
                                  as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                  Our verdict
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                                  A good gift for a Zelda fan.

                                  Good
                                    Worth knowing

                                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want to play as Link: Zelda is the lead.

                                      £49.99 at Amazon
                                      as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
                                      Our verdict
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                                      A good gift for an RPG fan.

                                      Good
                                        Worth knowing

                                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they want fast action: it's turn-based.

                                          £13.25 at Amazon
                                          as of 4 Nov 2026, 23:24 GMT · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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                                          Our verdict
                                          Our verdictResearched

                                          A good present for someone who has solved a 3x3 and wants more.

                                          Good
                                            Worth knowing

                                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they haven't done the 3x3 yet.

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                                              Check the age rating on games, and that gadgets work with the phone or console they have.
                                              How we choose

                                              We unbox and build what we can at home, hand it to someone the age it's sold for, and check prices and stock at UK shops through the day. Every pick is labelled: Tested at home when we've had it in our hands (bought, or sent free by the brand, and the review says which), Researched when we haven't. Commissions never change a pick or its place on the list. Read our full methodology →

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