The most magical time is nearly upon us, a season of twinkling lights, crackling fires, and that unmistakable sparkle of anticipation in the air. Christmas is calling, and with it comes the joy of finding those perfect little treasures that make children’s eyes light up on Christmas day.

Our gift guide is bursting with imagination, wonder, and festive cheer, featuring enchanting surprises.

The Photo Creator Video Projector Camera 

Got a budding creator at home? Spark their imagination with the 3-in-1 Video Projector Camera from Photo Creator, the ultimate gift for kids who love to capture, create, and share their world. They can snap 48MP photos, record HD videos, and then project their masterpieces in full colour, perfect for a solo showtime or a fun family viewing night.

Packed with 27 playful effects, including digital frames and filters, every moment becomes a chance to experiment and personalise their creations.

The Photo Creator Video Projector Camera promises endless creative fun and hours of imaginative play.

Price: RRP £74.99

Available from Smyths Toys, Argos, Amazon 

Spell Seekers The Magical Quest Interactive Spellbook

The perfect gift for little wizards and witches, where they will uncover the mystical secrets of Etornia and see if they have what it takes to become the next legendary Spell Seeker. Following a quest map and choosing a path through a land full of wondrous surprises, magical spells, and enchanting adventures.

They will have fun waving the wand, casting incredible spells, brewing bubbling potions, and meeting curious new friends.

Price: £29.99 

Available from SmythsToys.com

Techno Gears Marble Mania Twin Twister 

The Techno Gears Marble Mania Twin Twister is an action-packed marble maze packed with colourful twists, turns, and thrills that will keep kids entertained for hours.

This clever construction set helps kids think, build, and problem-solve while boosting their confidence and fine motor skills. It’s a brilliant mix of creativity, engineering, and hands-on fun. The perfect Christmas gift for builders, tinkerers, and future engineers. 

Price £50.00

Available from Next

Toniebox 2

This clever, kid-powered audio player turns storytime, singalongs, and playtime into pure imagination magic. With the Toniebox 2, children can listen, learn, and explore through their favourite stories, songs, and beloved Tonie characters, all brought to life in a whole new, interactive way.

And with its brand-new dynamic Light Ring, the Toniebox 2 doesn’t just sound magical, it looks it too. Glowing in a spectrum of rainbow colours, it gives helpful visual cues and creates a beautifully immersive playtime experience. Take storytime to the next level with the Toniebox 2.

Toniebox 2 is £94.99 and can be purchased HERE (£94.99)

Tonieplay bundle which comes with two stories can be purchased HERE and priced at £119.99.

The Gruffalo and Paddington are available for £14.99 each also at tonies.com

CONNETIX Magnetic Tiles Light Star Pack

The Connetix Magnetic Tile Set is the ultimate gift for curious, creative kids who love to build, stack, and explore.

With a mix of pentagons, squares, and triangles in eight dazzling colours (plus a magical, rechargeable light-up tile!), every build transforms into a glowing masterpiece. Kids can choose from three brightness levels and light up one or both sides to create a colourful light show that sparkles with wonder.

Price: £59

Available from John Lewis

Create Crazy Bubbles

The Bubble Science Kit lets kids create a whirlwind of wibbly, wobbly, wonderfully fun bubble activities, from giant bubbles and cube bubbles to bouncing bubbles and so much more. 

With easy step-by-step instructions and online tutorials, they can master 9 exciting bubble experiments, while learning the cool science behind them. It’s the perfect mix of play and discovery, guaranteed to fill the day with laughter, amazement, and a whole lot of bubbles.

Price: £10.00 

Available from Amazon 

BLOPENS Fantasy Creative Studio Set

Little artists will love bringing their wildest imaginations to life with the Ultimate Airbrush Art Kit, bursting with fantasy-themed stencils, a fold-out easel, and everything they need for a whirlwind of colourful fun.

When the fun’s done, everything packs up neatly into a handy carry case, perfect for creating on the go or showing off their sparkling artwork to friends and family. It’s everything a young creator needs to blow, sparkle, and shine their way into a very merry and colourful Christmas.

Price: £24.99 

Available from Smyths Toys

TOMY Extreme Silence Game!

This side-splitting game is guaranteed to have kids and grown-ups alike in stitches this Christmas. It’s the ultimate holiday challenge, complete hilarious physical tasks… but whatever you do, don’t make a sound. 

Whether you’re tearing wrapping paper, tiptoeing like Santa, or trying to hum a carol under your breath, every tiny sound is tracked by the real working Decibel Detector. Make too much noise and and the alarm goes off, and your turn is over. Stay silent to win the card and claim victory, but beware, it’s harder than it looks when everyone’s laughing.

Price:  £24.99 

Available from Smyths, Argos and Amazon

Cool Chemistry

The Brainstorm Toys Chemistry Lab Set is packed with mind-blowing experiments, from bubbling potions and swimming jellyfish to vibrant, shifting magma. Every experiment is like a mini science show waiting to unfold right before their eyes.

Perfect for curious minds and budding scientists, this set turns learning into pure holiday fun.

Price: 9.99 

Available from Waterstones

Electronic Spirograph Machine

Let their imagination whirl into action as they create dazzling designs that dance across the page. All they have to do is pick a pen, choose a mode, and watch as mesmerising spirograph patterns magically come to life before their eyes.

With endless combinations of swirls, loops, and twists, every spin is a brand-new masterpiece waiting to happen. It’s creative fun that keeps on turning, the perfect gift for kids who love art, colour, and a little bit of magic.

Price: RRP £21.99 

Available from Smyths Toys