Top 10 Fun, Quirky & Thoughtful Secret Santa Gifts To Buy in 2025

Top 10 Fun, Quirky & Thoughtful Secret Santa Gifts To Buy in 2025

Finding the perfect Secret Santa gift can be tricky… you’re looking for something fun, a little unexpected, and just thoughtful enough to show you care. Whether you’re shopping for a work colleague, your best friend, or your boss, St. Pancras International’s mix of high-street favourites and boutique brands has you covered.

From small luxury treats to festive self-care picks, here are 10 of the best Secret Santa gift ideas for 2025, all easily found around the station. And while you’re here, don’t forget to check out our 2025 Christmas tree, browse Christmas events and activities in the station, explore other Christmassy things to do in London, or get inspiration from our Christmas gift ideas for the whole family blog.

1. Mini Soaps Set – Oliver Bonas (£9.50)

Scrub up in festive style with Oliver Bonas’s Mini Soap Set. Each soap comes wrapped in beautifully designed paper and tied with a red velvet bow. With fragrances like Wildflower & Sandalwood, Grapefruit & Pomelo, and Rose, Sage & Mint, it’s a small but thoughtful pampering gift, ideal for a Secret Santa or as a stocking filler.

👉 Find it at Oliver Bonas

2. Winter Spice Bath Bomb – Oliver Bonas (£8.50)

For the person who loves a cosy night in, this Winter Spice bath bomb adds instant relaxation. Drop it into a warm bath and enjoy its comforting notes of spice and citrus. Packaged in a festive red and green gift box that can even hang on a tree, it’s a fun and fragrant Secret Santa gift idea.

👉 Shop at Oliver Bonas

3. Hand-Finished Mugs – Oliver Bonas (£12.50)

Nothing beats a classic mug gift, especially when it’s hand-finished and full of personality. Choose from playful designs like the cream and orange “Bestie” mug or the speckled white and blue “GOAT” mug. Perfect for caffeine lovers and office tea rounds alike, they make lovely, useful Secret Santa gifts for friends or co-workers.

👉 Available at Oliver Bonas

4. Praline Stars Gift Box (4 pack) – Läderach (£12)

For a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, gift a luxury box of Swiss chocolate. This selection of four star-shaped pralinés includes Hazelnut, Almond, Marzipan, and Single Origin creations, each one indulgent, and alcohol-free. A great Secret Santa gift for anyone with a sweet tooth.

👉 Find it at Läderach

5. Beaded Christmas Decorations – Accessorize (£8–£9)

Bring a little sparkle to their Christmas tree with Accessorize’s beaded festive ornaments. From glittering Christmas trees to classic London telephone boxes, these decorations add a touch of fun to any home during the season.

👉 Shop the range at Accessorize

6. Cosy Fluffy Socks – Accessorize (£6–£8 per or 3 for 2)

Because you can never have too many pairs of comfy socks! Accessorize’s soft-touch designs come in fun checks and stripes, making them a simple, affordable, and feel-good Secret Santa gift idea.

👉 Find your favourites at Accessorize

7. Winter Hanging Votive Candle – The White Company (£12)

Infuse their home with the scent of Christmas. This votive from The White Company’s iconic Winter range blends cinnamon, clove, and orange, a warm, spicy fragrance that’s been a seasonal favourite for over 20 years. Presented in a beautiful gift box tied with a ribbon, it’s the perfect Secret Santa gift for colleagues, friends or family.

👉 Discover more at The White Company

8. Christmas Ornament Gift Set – L’Occitane (£15)

L’Occitane’s mini ornaments are the perfect blend of beauty and luxury.
Choose from:

• Shea Butter Ornament – a nourishing trio featuring Shea Shower Cream, Ultra Rich Body Cream, and Hand Cream for silky-soft, hydrated skin.
• Verbena Ornament – an energising collection scented with lemon and grapefruit notes, including Shower Gel, Body Lotion, and Cooling Hand Cream Gel.
• Almond Ornament – filled with almond-scented favourites such as Almond Shower Oil, Milk Concentrate, and Delicious Hands hand cream.
• Fleurs de Cerisier (Cherry Blossom) Ornament – inspired by Provence’s springtime blooms, this set includes Cherry Blossom Shower Gel, Body Lotion, and Hand Cream.

All four options look perfect hanging on the tree, and even better under it. An ideal Secret Santa gift idea for co-workers or beauty lovers.

👉 Find your favourite at L’Occitane

9. Hot Chocolate Stirrers – Fortnum & Mason (£9.95)

Add a little festive cheer to their hot chocolate. Choose between Fortnum’s Milk Chocolate Snowman Stirrer (with hidden mini marshmallows) or the Vegan Chocolate Gingerbread Man Stirrer, both made from single-origin Colombian chocolate. A fun and festive Secret Santa gift that’s as good to look at as it is to taste.

👉 Shop at Fortnum & Mason

10. A Christmassy Read – Hatchards (£9.99)

For the bookworm in your Secret Santa circle, Hatchards has plenty of seasonal reads. We love A Knight Before Christmas by Cara Stout, a feel-good romantic comedy that’s full of Christmas joy. A thoughtful Secret Santa gift for friends or colleagues who love to unwind with a good book.

👉 Browse festive reads at Hatchards

Wrap it up

From indulgent chocolates and beauty treats to cosy home comforts, St. Pancras International has all the best Secret Santa gifts for 2025 in one place. Pop in before your next trip and pick up something fun, thoughtful, and quirky.

And for the finishing touches, stop by Curiocity to find festive cards, wrapping paper, gift bags and more!