Last updated: October 2026
The best Christmas gifts for nan bring warmth, comfort and people: something cosy for winter evenings, a treat she would never buy herself, a keepsake from the grandchildren, or a date in the diary to spend time together. Under £20 buys a thoughtful extra; £20 to £50 a proper themed gift. Ideas checked October 2026.
Below: ideas by type of nan, gifts from the grandchildren, by budget, time together, gifts for both grandparents and our own picks.
Which Evopure gift suits nan?
If you’d like one of ours in the mix, choose by the part of her day you want to make cosier (checked October 2026).
| Product | Format | Suits a nan who | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex | Hot chocolate powder | Always has the kettle on | Cocoa, coconut sugar, reishi mushroom, maca, cinnamon, stevia. Contains a little natural caffeine |
| Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex | Berry drink powder | Likes a calm evening routine | 148mg magnesium a serving. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue |
| CBD Balm, Muscle and Joint Support | Massage balm | Gardens, walks or already uses CBD | A cosmetic balm, not a supplement. Cooling, with peppermint, eucalyptus and juniper |
Gift value: put two or more products together on our bundle builder: 5% off two items, 10% off three and 20% off four or more (checked October 2026).
The FSA’s 10mg a day figure is precautionary advice rather than a legal limit, set while longer-term safety research continues. At Evopure we think it is a very cautious figure, and many adults use more. If you go above it, increase slowly, and check with your GP or pharmacist first if you take any medication.
iIf she takes any regular medicines, check with her GP or pharmacist first.
- All three are vegan, alcohol-free and made in the UK.
- Our CBD Balm is broad spectrum and THC free, on the FSA public list linked to validated applications, and every CBD batch is third-party tested at ISO 17025 labs (reports on request via our lab testing page).
- Sent as a small parcel by Royal Mail Tracked, free over £45 (delivery details). Unopened, unused items can be returned within 14 days of delivery (returns policy).
They are food supplements and a cosmetic, not medicines. For a nan who loves a cuppa, start with the reishi cacao; for one who likes a quiet wind-down, the Magnesium Sleep Complex.
Our pick
Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex
Reishi Cacao is a hot chocolate made with reishi mushroom, cacao and maca: a cosy mug for the nan who always has the kettle on. It contains a little natural caffeine from the cacao, so it suits the afternoon or early evening.
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View productChristmas gift ideas by type of nan
Which of these sounds most like your nan?
The nan who lives alone
Age UK estimated in December 2025 that 1.5 million older people would eat Christmas dinner alone, and that about half of older people (6.8 million) hoped for a phone call on Christmas Day. So the best gifts bring people in: a digital photo frame you fill from your phone, a magazine subscription in her name, or a card with a standing weekly call written inside. Add a soft throw and a hot water bottle for the evenings. If she’d like a chat at any hour, The Silver Line Helpline (0800 4 70 80 90) is free and open 24 hours a day, Christmas Day included. Our guide to loneliness at Christmas has more gentle ideas.
The nan who loves a cuppa
Build on the ritual: a teapot for one, a fine bone china mug, loose-leaf tea or a tin of bakery biscuits. For evenings, add a caffeine-free blend such as chamomile tea. For a change, our reishi cacao is a mushroom hot chocolate; compare the options in mushroom hot chocolate. Find jars and sets in hot chocolate gifts, and if she avoids milk, check labels with our dairy-free hot chocolate guide.
The nan who sleeps lightly
The NHS suggests getting up at the same time every day, relaxing for at least an hour before bed and keeping the bedroom dark and quiet, so gifts that help her wind down make sense: bed socks, a soft eye mask, a cosy dressing gown, or an audiobook or radio with a sleep timer. Our light sleeper guide has more ideas. An electric blanket makes a bigger present; check it has an automatic switch-off. Our Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex is a berry drink for her evening routine, and magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue (see magnesium for sleep). More in sleep gifts.
The nan who feels the cold
The NHS advises heating the rooms you use most to at least 18°C if you can, and wearing shoes or slippers that fit well, don’t slip off and have a good grip. So warm, practical gifts are kind ones: slippers with a firm grip sole, thermal socks, a fleece-lined gilet, a heated throw or a good flask for trips out. See always feeling cold, and add a rich hand cream for winter dry skin.
The nan who loves her garden
Try a bird feeder for the window she sits by, spring bulbs, a padded kneeler, or garden centre or National Trust membership. A gentle Japanese walking plan suits a nan who likes to keep moving. A cooling massage balm, such as our CBD Balm with peppermint and eucalyptus, makes a nice extra for a nan who already uses CBD (see the checks below).
The nan who is hard to buy for
If she says “don’t buy me anything”, give things she will use up or do: good marmalade, her favourite hand cream, a lunch out or a donation in her name. A “tell me your story” memory journal, or her handwritten recipe framed, gets kept for years. A letter about what she means to you often means the most.
The great-nan
A framed four-generation photo is hard to beat. Add a handprint card from the newest baby or a visit with the little ones, and keep gifts light to hold and easy to open.
The nan in a care home
Ask the staff what’s useful, as space is tight. Soft cardigans and bed socks labelled with her name, a family photo board and large-print puzzle books work well. Visits matter most, so put the next one in her card.
The nan living with dementia
Keep gifts simple and familiar. The NHS describes reminiscence work, sharing stories from the past with photos, objects and music, and lists singing among activities that are good for mood and wellbeing. That points to a memory book of family photos with names written in, songs from her younger years on an easy player, a soft blanket, or a dementia-friendly cinema screening together.
The new nan
For a first-time grandmother, see the keepsake ideas in our gifts for mum guide.
Gifts for nan from the grandchildren
- From baby: a “nanny’s first Christmas” bauble, a framed print of the baby’s hands and feet, or a photo calendar with a new picture each month.
- From toddlers and young children: anything they made: a painted plant pot, a salt dough handprint decoration, a framed drawing of “me and nan” or a card full of kisses.
- From older grandchildren: an afternoon baking together, a playlist of her favourite songs, or help setting up video calls.
- From adult grandchildren: lunch out with just the two of you, a lift to see family, help with a job she has been putting off, or a recording of her life stories.
Gifts for nan by budget
| Budget | Ideas | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Under £10 | Bed socks, a framed photo, posh biscuits, a puzzle book, a handwritten letter | Stockings, add-ons |
| £10 to £20 | A memory journal, a teapot for one, a hot water bottle, a photo calendar | A thoughtful small gift |
| £20 to £50 | Grip slippers, a soft throw, afternoon tea for two, a bundle of two Evopure products | Most nans |
| £50 plus | A digital photo frame, a heated throw, a theatre trip, garden membership | A family gift |
Grandchildren clubbing together often buys something better. For a gift box, try the “5 gift rule”: something she wants, needs, wears, reads and does, all in one box (our self-care hamper guide shows how). More price-led ideas in wellness gifts by budget and small extras in stocking fillers. Shopping over Black Friday weekend (27 to 30 November)? See Black Friday at Evopure.
Time together and experiences
Ask most nans and you’ll hear “just to see you all”. The NHS lists connecting with other people, being active and learning new skills among its five steps to mental wellbeing, and a shared plan can do all three.
- Festive outings: a matinee or pantomime, a carol concert, or a drive to see the Christmas lights.
- Food together: afternoon tea, a garden centre lunch, or cooking her favourite recipe with her.
- Learn something: a wreath-making or pottery class for two.
- A nan date book: one plan a month for 2027, each with a date already chosen.
Put a date on it. A voucher with a date in the diary happens; an open one often doesn’t. For a calmer day, see Christmas stress.
Christmas gifts for grandparents
Buying for nan and grandad together? Joint gifts work best when they’re about home, memories or time:
- Memories: a photo book of the year, a framed family photo, or a calendar with every grandchild’s birthday marked.
- For the house: a digital photo frame, a bird feeder for the window, or a cosy throw for the sofa.
- Things to share: a hamper of their favourite food, a hot chocolate set for two, or a bundle of two Evopure products, one each.
- Time out: afternoon tea, a heritage railway day or a meal out, with a lift there and back.
Grandparents who have everything usually want memories and company: a recorded family message or a day out you plan for them. For grandad, see our Christmas gifts for grandad, and for nan’s sisters and friends, wellness gifts for her.
Before you give nan a supplement or CBD
- Adults only. All our products are for adults (18+).
- Medicines. CBD can interact with some medicines, so if she takes any regular medicines, a quick check with her GP or pharmacist first is wise, for supplements too. See CBD and medication.
- CBD suits a nan who already uses it, or has asked about it, better than a surprise.
- Pregnancy. We don’t recommend our products during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you’re buying for the whole family, choose something else for anyone expecting or breastfeeding. See CBD in pregnancy.
- Caffeine. Our reishi cacao contains a little natural caffeine from the cacao.
- Ordering for Christmas. We deliver within the UK only, and our parcels don’t fit through a letterbox, so someone may need to be in. For Christmas order dates, check our delivery page. You can enter nan’s address as the delivery address at checkout.
If you can’t be there in person, our thinking of you gifts guide covers what to post and what to write.
Our guide to CBD for older adults explains the FSA’s advice on medicines in full.
Buying CBD for a nan? Read CBD for arthritis if you’re over 60 first, including the medicines check.
Related guides
- Before buying vitamins as a gift, see our guide to vitamins for women over 60.
- For more joint gift ideas, including for older couples, see Christmas gifts for couples.
- Shopping for the in-laws as well? Our Christmas gifts for mother-in-law guide has ideas by type and budget.
- More ideas: our guide to Christmas gifts for dad.
Sources 8
- Age UK. Age UK issues urgent call to end loneliness crisis (14 December 2025).
- NHS. Winter vaccinations and winter health: keep warm.
- NHS. Falls: how to prevent falls.
- NHS. Insomnia.
- NHS. Dementia activities.
- NHS. 5 steps to mental wellbeing.
- Food Standards Agency (gov.uk). Cannabidiol (CBD) guidance.
- Food Standards Agency (gov.uk). CBD products linked to novel food applications (public list).
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Evopure makes the Reishi Mushroom Adaptogenic Complex, Magnesium Glycinate Sleep Complex and CBD Balm.
