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Gifts for grandparents

Presents for grandparents, including a photo frame the family can fill from their phones, a video-call screen, games and chocolate hampers sent to their door.

By Sam · Updated 4 November 2026

Our picks

Our top pick
Researched
£27.72 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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.
In stock
Runner-up
Researched
£31 at Amazon
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Also good
Researched
£179 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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.
In stock

All 7 compared

Rummikub (Goliath)
1. Rummikub (Goliath) Our top pick
£27.72 at Amazon
as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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 family game that grandparents and children can play together.

Good
    Worth knowing

      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a quick party game: Rummikub is a thinking game.

      £31 at Amazon
      as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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 mug that gets used every day; pick a pattern they'll like.

      Good
        Worth knowing

          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if they already have a cupboard full of mugs.

          £179 at Amazon
          as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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 grandparents.

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            Worth knowing

              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the home has no Wi-Fi: it needs Wi-Fi.

              £199.99 at Amazon
              as of 4 Nov 2026, 12:51 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 way for grandparents to make video calls.

              Good
                Worth knowing

                  Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if the person doesn't want a smart speaker in the house.

                  Our verdict
                  Our verdictResearched

                  A safe hamper for a chocolate-loving household, sent straight from Cadbury.

                  Good
                    Worth knowing

                      Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a hamper with savoury food or tea in it: this one is all chocolate.

                      Our verdict
                      Our verdictResearched

                      A big family hamper for a Christmas gathering, and the hand-woven basket can be used again.

                      Good
                        Worth knowing

                          Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if it is for one person: over 2kg of chocolate is meant for a family or a party to share.

                          Our verdict
                          Our verdictResearched

                          A good gift for a family that likes chess and LEGO.

                          Good
                            Worth knowing

                              Who shouldn't buy it: Don't buy it if you want a quick build.

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                              Before you buy
                              A screen or a photo frame needs Wi-Fi at their home and someone to set it up. If they have neither, a game or a hamper is the kinder present.
                              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 →