15th December 2025, by Audrey Jones | Read time: 3 minutes
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Even the most organised among us end up with a few last-minute names on the Christmas list. Fortunately, this year’s gift guide includes some beautiful, thoughtful presents that arrive quickly, without looking rushed. From elevated Christmas hampers to travel necessities, these are the fast-delivery favourites guaranteed to impress. Consider this your curated edit for a stress-free festive season.
Need a last-minute gift for the woman who has everything? Stackers’ chic jewellery cases are available on Amazon and in an array of colours. Make that Prime Delivery work overtime.
Need a crowd-pleasing present fast? You can’t go wrong with the Little People, Big Dreams book sets. Each collection features five stories about five different legends, and you can choose by theme – like inspiring artists, trailblazing women, or people in music.
No time to shop, or stumped by a tricky teen? This is your answer. Since they all love Five Guys on the weekend, their next burger, fries, and shake fix can be on you with a handy gift card. Credit starts at just £10.
You can’t go wrong with a delectable food and drink hamper this Christmas. The classic Selfridge’s black and yellow-trimmed basket is an instant delight, packed with everything from panettone to mince pie caramels and a warming red wine.
In a rush? Their Next Day Delivery will do the job.
This 100% silk curler gives big bouncy curls with zero heat. Plus, order on Amazon for delivery within 24 hours and no one will know you almost forgot.
Ditch the iron. Steamery’s sleek, efficient steamer keeps your clothes perfect, whether you’re home or traveling. Available with next day delivery and in this cool new colourway, it’s the perfect gift for any discerning style maven.
The perfect gift for beauty-loving, jet-setting types. 111SKIN’s best-selling eye masks are the ideal antidote to long-haul flights (or long weekends) and come complete with a handy travel pouch. Shop them at Space NK for speedy delivery and gift wrapping when you’re short on time.
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1. Eligibility: This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over only. Proof of age may be required.
2. Prize: The prize consists of: A £250 bar tab to be used at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf 90 minutes of shuffleboard for a group of up to six (6) people at Electric Shuffle.
3. Redemption: The prize must be redeemed within six (6) months of the winner being notified.
-The prize can only be used at the Canary Wharf venue.
-The £250 bar tab must be used in one single visit. No change will be given for any unused portion of the bar tab.
-The shuffleboard booking for six people is for a duration of 90 minutes.
-Redemption of the prize is subject to availability.
-Advance booking is essential and should be made directly with Electric Shuffle, quoting the prize.
-Certain dates or times may be excluded due to high demand or private events.
4. Exclusions: The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion, or voucher.
5. General: The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and there is no cash alternative. The promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with an alternative of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond their control make it
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