Make the most of the festive season with these incredible gifts, foodie delights and merry experiences
Make the most of the festive season with these incredible gifts, foodie delights and merry experiences
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Make the most of the festive season with these incredible gifts, foodie delights and merry experiences

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Make the most of the festive season with these incredible gifts, foodie delights and merry experiences

From fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy to gifts that will have your loved ones feeling extra special, we’ve got everything you need to get ahead of the game this Christmas. Looking for an exciting destination to host your Christmas party this year? Located in the heart of Covent Garden, Bat & Ball is the ideal spot for intimate festive gatherings or a full-blown venue takeover this December. A far cry from your usual room-for-hire, this buzzing, playful bar can host up to 450 people and has rooms for karaoke, ping-pong, shuffleboard and darts. Plus, there’s always a live sports game on the big screens. This festive season, you can choose between the £45 per person Treat Yo Elf package or instead opt for Santa’s Big Night Out at £65 per person, featuring chicken strips, mushroom croquettes, pigs in blankets, pizzas, cinnamon dough balls and many more delicious nibbles to enjoy, as well as four bottles of beer or one bottle of wine per person. With a resident DJ and a fully stocked bar, this is sure to be a festive celebration to remember. Book your Christmas party or festive night out today and visit thebatandball.com or call 020 7100 2500. If you have a camera lover in your life, or perhaps fancy gifting yourself something special this Christmas, photography powerhouse MPB will have the perfect product. As the UK’s top camera reseller, MPB has a huge range of top-of-the-line used photography and videography gear, each stamped with the MPB seal of approval, so you know you can trust every item. Plus, rather than buying a brand-new piece of equipment, opting for second-hand is cheaper and a lot more sustainable. You can even trade in your old or unused kit to help fund your new purchase. The transfer will be made through a free, fully insured courier collection process that picks up your old gear right from your door. Then, simply scroll through the thousands of cameras, lenses and accessories from every major brand on the MPB website and take your pick. Easier, quicker and safer than dealing with some marketplaces, MPB is the perfect option for camera lovers this Christmas. Buy today from MPB. Home to best-in-class football, Emirates Stadium is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike this festive season. With an array of matches on the schedule, the Emirates will be filled to the brim with spectators, especially those going to see Arsenal Women take to the pitch for Barclays WSL home games. Among the upcoming matchday fixtures, January will see Arsenal Women face Manchester United Women in what promises to be a dramatic showdown. After last season’s unforgettable 4-3 victory in front of 45,000 fans, the atmosphere is set to be electric once again. Perfect for a day out with friends and family, a match at Emirates Stadium combines world-class sport with unbeatable energy and excitement. Tickets start from just £18 for adults and £9 for children, making this the ultimate Christmas gift for any football fan. Book your tickets now at arsenal.com/women. Give your child calm, creative and educational digital experiences with Moshi's suite of apps for kids, created by the BAFTA-winning team behind Moshi Monsters. Moshi Kids is a sleep and mindfulness app, clinically proven by NYU Langone Health to help children fall asleep an average 28 minutes faster, stay asleep 22 minutes longer and wake 50 per cent less often. With calming bedtime stories, lullabies and meditations, it supports emotional regulation and better sleep and naptimes. Moshi Play turns learning into adventure, featuring fun, educational activities that fuel pre-school development with math mini-games, puzzles, bubble pop, drawing, dress up, shopping games, stickers and problem-solving all through joyful ad-free play. Moshi Coloring World inspires children’s imagination and focus, letting them colour, paint and design their own digital masterpieces in a safe and mindful space. Trusted by millions of parents, child development experts, teachers and sleep scientists worldwide, these apps make screen time purposeful and help children to play, sleep and learn better wherever they are. Download all three apps from iOS or Android app stores. The best celebrations are the ones where you can really throw yourself into the moment – sharing food, laughter and late-night stories, while knowing you’ll feel just as good the next day. That’s what Sentia is here for. Sentia drinks contain 0% alcohol and can be used in cocktails or enjoyed straight with ice. Created with natural botanicals, every drink has been designed to help you enjoy the moments that matter most and connect with friends and family without the dreaded next-day hangover and all the side effects that come with it. This festive season, you can experience all the wonders of your usual Christmas gatherings, parties and regular social lives while making long-lasting memories and sipping on a delightful non-alcoholic tipple or two. Discover alcohol-free drinks that taste great at sentiaspirits.com. Gifting clothing never goes out of style, and T.M.Lewin’s new collection of rugby shirts and quarter-zip sweatshirts are no exception. Crafted from premium organic cotton and recycled fibres, each quality piece is comfortable and versatile, ideal for both work and weekend wear. The rugby shirt reimagines a sporting classic for the modern wardrobe with a relaxed fit with sharp detailing for effortless layering. The quarter-zip sweatshirt delivers a contemporary take on casual dressing, with soft brushback fleece for warmth and all-day ease. Designed to pair perfectly with jeans, chinos or tailored trousers, these elevated essentials are built to last beyond the season. Mix and match any two for £80 and refine your winter wardrobe. Shop the collection at tmlewin.co.uk. Give the gift of calm this Christmas. Pulsetto is an innovative wearable neck device designed to help build a routine that could support calm and balance. Trusted by more than 100,000 users worldwide, including leading wellness experts, Pulsetto draws on clinical research that suggests it may contribute to a sense of wellbeing. There’s no need for manual operation – its intuitive mobile app lets you select a programme to suit your comfort level and enhance each session with guided meditations, breathing exercises and positive affirmations. Compact, comfortable and effortless to use thanks to its magnetic, clip-on design, Pulsetto offers a thoughtful way to unwind, making it the perfect festive gift. Buy now with code RELAXGIFT at pulsetto.tech. Embrace the beauty of Scandinavian simplicity with Samsøe Samsøe. The Copenhagen-born label champions thoughtful design and enduring quality, and its garments make perfect gifts that will feel special long after they’re unwrapped. Its luxurious cashmere knitwear and accessories bring warmth and understated indulgence, while its coats are crafted with MWool® by Manteco® and combine style and innovative materials. Each piece embodies the brand’s signature minimalism: elegant, functional, and made to last. Shop the range of cashmere, accessories, and outerwear, and explore the full gift guide at samsoe.com. Some gifts are soon forgotten, others become part of your daily routine. Since 2005, C-IN2 has earned a cult following for men’s fashion underwear that looks as good as it feels. Designed for those who value comfort, confidence and craftsmanship, each piece is made of luxury cotton and flexible stretch fabrics with modern, masculine tailoring. A staple stock in major department stores, C-IN2 now thrives online, known for premium men’s underwear that feels indulgent yet effortless. This underwear is for comfort with added luxury that you’ll reach for daily, not just on occasion. Use code OFFER25 for 25 per cent off at c-in2.com. Promotion ends on 12 December 2025. The magic of the season starts with Baxters gourmet hampers. These festive foodie gift boxes are a celebration of classic flavours and nostalgia, from rich soups and fruity conserves to tangy chutneys and artisan treats. Each item is crafted with care and steeped in family heritage. The Christmas Cracker hamper offers the perfect balance of sweet and savoury indulgence, with 10 items to relish including Baxters’ milk chocolate bar, lemon shortbread, tablet and vegan fruit jellies. The Christmas Extravagance is a show-stopping collection made for sharing, complete with cheeses, crackers, oatcakes, chutneys, relish, pickled gherkins and silverskin onions paired with a fine champagne. Whether you’re gifting loved ones or impressing guests with your own festive table, the Baxters range brings a touch of Scottish tradition to every get-together. Discover the full collection with prices from £40 to £190 at baxtersofscotland.com. Take the first step toward renewed confidence with Smile Hair Clinic, an advanced hair transplantation and restoration clinic. Founded by Dr Mehmet Erdoğan and Dr Gökay Bilgin, the clinic ensures medical precision and aesthetic expertise to deliver natural, long-lasting results. Here, incredible techniques are paired with a range of exciting treatments and there’s a commitment to transparency, trust and medical excellence. Accredited with the world’s first and only A-Rating by TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation, Smile Hair Clinic is dedicated to patient safety, comfort and care. Whether redefining the hairline or enhancing eyebrows or beard, every treatment is personalised to your requirements. Begin your transformation at smilehairclinic.com. This content is brought to you by Living360, a digital lifestyle destination keeping you up to date with health and fitness, food and drink, homes and gardens, beauty, travel, finance trends and more

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