Our guide to the best stocking fillers this Christmas

Good old St. Nick. Known best for his generosity, he played a major role in the Christmas sock tradition. As tales of his kindness spread, children began hanging stockings in the hope of receiving a gift from him.

If you’re searching for something more exciting than a satsuma and a pound (or a lump of coal) for your loved ones’ stockings this year, then look no further.

We’ve searched high and low for the best stocking fillers under £15 to make sure all those faces light up on December 25.

And better still, some still have Black Friday discounts on them… so what are you waiting for?

Tasty treats from Popcorn Shed

With a reputation for creating innovative and artisanal popcorn flavours, Popcorn Shed founders Sam and Laura promise to delight taste buds with their amazing selection of festive gourmet popcorn gifts.

With something for all tastebuds, dietary restrictions and budgets, the brand has created an extensive range of Christmas themed flavours and products. This year they’ve got gingerbread, Christmas pudding and chocolate orange.

Popcorn Shed also offers gift baubles and letterbox gifts.

Buy: Popcornshed.com prices from £4.50

Critically Endangered Socks

Check out the super cute offerings from Critically Endangered Socks. The company sells sustainable, organic cotton socks with a mission to save species – and they’re embroidered with endangered species. With everyone from babies catered for, a pair of these would make anyone smile. In addition, 10% of its sales are donated to charity partners including WWF. 15% off your order if you sign up soon!

Buy: criticallyendangeredsocks.com, prices from £12

Inflata Nation gift voucher

For those who can’t sit still, let them jump around with a fun-tastic Inflata Nation gift voucher. Give your recipient an exhilarating experience they will never forget at any of its inflatable theme parks across the UK.

Gift vouchers are in different denominations and presented in a colourful Inflata Nation branded gift wallet.

Buy: inflatanation.com, prices from £5

Self-heating mask

Unlike many other heated eye masks, our Sensory Retreats Divine Eyes Self-Heating Eye Masks can be worn all night as a blackout mask plus they’re ideal for meditation.

Stress, tension headache or eye strain? Let this lavender-infused eye mask being calm to your soul. Its air-activated double Ecosteam technology helps deliver a soothing sensory sensation perfect for anyone having trouble sleeping or wanting a spa at home.

Buy: sensoryretreats.com/products/christmas-eye-mask-double-treat-box-divine-eyes £10

PLAYin CHOC treats 

PLAYin CHOC‘s ToyChoc Boxes are a great stocking filler for kids over three. A 100% recyclable option, it’s the three-time consecutive winner of the 2023 Best Vegan Milk Chocolate, pioneering vegan, cruelty, allergen, and plastic-free chocolate boxes. 

Their gorgeous Christmas range offers delightful family entertainment, including the Xmas ToyChoc Box with 2 allergen-free organic chocolates, a 3D Christmas card puzzle toy, and a fun fact card. 

Buy: Amazon, prices from £2.25

Notebook

For the one who likes to be organised, one of these delightful lined A5 notebooks from Manchester brand Hello Day is a winner this year. These notebooks are available in two iconic designs – Carrara and Boho, and have metal corners for extra protection when being carried in a bag.

Buy: hellodayplanner.com, £12.50

Novelty tote bags 

If it’s nostalgia you’re after, check out these awesome vintage Kellogg’s tote bags from Dexam. The bold creations are available with Tony the Tiger of Frosties’ fame and the Coco Pops monkey on the front.

Made from 100% cotton, they have looped shoulder straps and funky matching items including aprons and oven gloves are available too, if you can’t get enough! 

Buy: dexam.co.uk, £15

Classic candle

If in doubt, a candle will please most people! The Copenhagen Company is offering some gorgeous scented ones this year, including grapefruit, which has notes of blackcurrant, passionfruit and even a little vanilla.

And with a burning time of around 45 hours for the small size, it’s the perfect option for an adult’s stocking!

Buy: thecopenhagencompany.com, prices from £13

Travel beauty set

For those on the go, the Q+A Travel Trio Gift Set is the perfect gift. It includes body care favourites that will leave your skin feeling perfectly buffed, cleansed and hydrated. 

With a fab range of scents, from vanilla to almond, this set is a treat for body and mind. The set features: Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash, AHA Exfoliator Body Scrub, and Q+A Ceramide Body Lotion.

Buy: facethefuture.co.uk prices from £9