Searching for the BEST Christmas gift ideas for kids?! Then look no further! This article is packed with awesome toys, cool games, books and more

Books, books and more books

christmas gift guide | five National Geographic Kids book titles - 'Weird but True' annual 2025; 'History: Find it! Explore it!'; 'Animals: Would you rather?; 'The world's most amazing places'; and 'Animals: Find it! Explore it!'

Why we love it: Whether you’re a huge bookworm or someone who prefers looking at beautiful illustrations, there’s something special about being transported by a book. Plus, there are tons of options, from fascinating non-fiction books to fun quiz books and more!

How much? Prices range from £6 to £20+

Where can I buy it? Check out the above titles at the National Geographic Kids online shop or visit your favourite bookshop to browse their selection.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

christmas gift guide | an image of Sonic x Shadow Generations, showing hedgehog characters running along underneath a dark red city in the sky, with a green world beneath them

Why we love it: Prepare for a brand-new quest with the world’s most heroic hedgehog and his iconic rival! When a mysterious creature creates time holes in their universe, Sonic and Shadow set out on a high-speed adventure to save the world. Find out more.

How much? Prices start from £44.99. Available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, and PC.

Where can I buy it? The official Sonic X Shadow Generations website, plus Argos, HMV and more.

Sensory Science Kit

christmas gift guide | a box containing the Explorer Science Series Sensory Science Kit

Why we love it: Explore the amazing textures of sands, slimes and putty with this sensory science kit! Try out six awesome moulds in five cool colours, and discover ten epic experiments that’ll have you scrunching your hands in delight.

How much? £32.99

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

National Geographic Kids subscription

an advert for Nat Geo Kids magazine, which reads 'Give the gift of discovery this Christmas' above a yellow button that says 'Subscribe'. It also shows a magazine cover with a white hare in the snow, an iPad showing a digital version of the magazine, and a bauble which reads 'Get 13 issues for (struck through) £77.87 (not struck through) £39'. There is also a small coloured box at the bottom that reads 'Free book worth £6.99' and shows a picture of the Nat Geo Kids 'True or False?' book

Why we love it: Packed with amazing stories from around the world, brain-boggling facts, fascinating features about history, geography, science and more, plus tons of fun and games, a Nat Geo Kids subscription is a fantastic gift (if we do say so ourselves!) that keeps giving the whole year round.

How much? From £22–£46+ depending on subscription term.

Where can I buy it? Right here! Visit our subscription page for more information.

If Nat Geo Kids isn’t quite right for your family, how about a Nat Geo Little Kids subscription? All the fun and learning, but designed for kids aged 3–6, it’s created to read together and help boost their early learning skills!

Bananagrams

christmas gift guide | a yellow cloth bag in the shape of a banana contains small letter tiles each with a letter of the alphabet on it. It reads BANANAGRAMS on the side. To the right of the image is a small crossword puzzle built using the letter tiles.

Why we love it: Players race to build crossword grids in this fast and frantic game. You’ll have a bunch of fun as you sprint to the finish by using all your letter tiles first. It’s the perfect stocking filler present and a great travel-friendly game to play with the whole family this Christmas! Find out more.

How much? RRP £15.99

Where can I buy it? Waterstones

National Geographic Walkie-Talkies

christmas gift guide | two National Geographic walkie-talkies. Each one has a yellow front and black back. There are five buttons on the front including power, torch, volume up and down and menu, and a small screen showing the radio frequency.

Why we love it: This set of two walkie-talkies is the must-have piece of gear for any outdoor adventure! Keep in touch with your pals over an ultra-long range of up to 6km (if there are no obstacles in the way) and even use it hands-free or with headphones! There’s even a built-in torch just in case night falls…

How much? £44.99

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

Dino Fossil Dig Kit

christmas gift ideas for kids | a blue box with a yellow edge reads 'National Geographic Dino Fossil Dig Kit'. It has a picture of a Tyrannosaurus rex on the front. Leaning against the box is a card that reads 'Dinosaur poop', a digging implement, a small brush and a magnifying glass, as well as a brown block with a white dinosaur skull on it.

Why we love it: An exciting, hands-on adventure for budding dino experts! Get digging, scraping and brushing with the tools provided to discover dinosaur remains within the dig brick. What else will you uncover on your epic excavation mission?!

How much? £13.00

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

Build Your Own Volcano

christmas gift guide | two kids watch intently as water is poured into a small red, orange and yellow model of a volcano

Why we love it: Create an eruption with this exciting volcano building kit. Mould your volcano from plaster, then paint it before the final showcase – making it blast with eruption powder! Learn all about these amazing structures and wow your friends and family with your cool creation.

How much? £12.99

Where can I buy it? Available from the National Geographic Kids online shop.

BrainBox: The World

christmas gift guide | the game box for BrainBox: The World, which reads 'The Ten Minute Brain Game' on it. There are two cards displayed, one for New Zealand and one for United Kingdom, as well as a small sand timer and blue die. There are also four cards spread out in front, showing the question element of the game - these are for Argentina, Jamaica, Nigeria, and Thailand.

Why we love it: BrainBox is a fun memory and observation card game which tests your eye for detail. Study the card in 10 seconds, roll the die to select a question and then see if you can remember the answer. Discover maps, cities and iconic sights from 55 countries all over the world! Find out more.

How much? RRP £13.00

Where can I buy it? John Lewis

National Geographic Telescope + Microscope Set

wo kids against a starry background, one dressed in green and holding the microscope, one dressed in white and holding the telescope, which rests on a small tripod.

Why we love it: Discover hidden worlds with this epic telescope and microscope set, which brings faraway stars closer and helps you reveal tiny creatures invisible to the naked eye. Unleash your inner scientist and see what you can spot!

How much? £59.99

Where can I buy it? Available on the National Geographic Kids online shop.

Magnetic Marble Run

a box containing the Magnetic Marble Run. It reads 'Infinite ways to build' on the lid, and the front of the box reads 'National Geographic / STEM engineering, Magnetic Marble Run: a super puzzle for creative minds. 75 piece set.'

Why we love it: Get ready for a wild ride with this super-creative puzzle! Including 42 tracks and connectors, 17 trick pieces and 15 marbles, there are tons of combinations to explore – the only limit is your imagination. How far and fast can your marbles go?

How much? £74.99

Where can I buy it? Available on the National Geographic Kids online shop.

What’s on YOUR list? Tell us your top Christmas gift ideas in the comments, below!

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  • Louise

    more dad stuff!

  • Cadyn

    I always wanted real walkie-talkies

  • abby

    cool

  • Mae

    Every year, I like to make a native plants and flowers wreat to hang on any door in my house. You can buy a wooden wreath base at the shops, and then collect flowers or leaves ( make sure to only take things that have dropped to the ground,) and dry them. Then you use wire and plyers to wind them into the wreath.

  • These gifts are so cool!

  • vampire isabel

    great

  • Pady

    Needed more cheep gifts cos I don't get enough pocket money.

  • Alison

    The Aecho-TECH house looks AMAZING

  • Kaydense

    i would like some books please oh can i also have some panda clothes pretty please and thank you

  • viv

    i like the dino fossilkit

  • Flo

    Good choices

  • Safi

    I want the microscope!

  • Tabitha

    I really want a sketchbook so I can draw lots of cool things!

  • Sophia

    I like the idea

  • Margot

    Such amazing gifts I think if I opened those on Christmas I would be very happy

  • JANILSA

    i will love this

  • sophie brennan

    amazing gifts such an insparation

  • Hi

    These gifts are the best

  • CHICKEN-NUGGET

    I Want The Telescope!

  • AzariyhaJones

    love these gifts.

  • amaiakayser

    love these gifts. SO COOL

  • i love the microscope and telescope set

  • person

    (: nice stuff!

  • India

    love these gifts . SO COOL

  • Sophie

    Cool!

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