Best gifts with next-day delivery for Christmas 2023 and beyond

Gone are the days when a last-minute gift meant a hastily chosen selection box and a bottle of generic bubble bath. Even if you leave Christmas shopping to the very last minute, you can still buy thoughtful gifts that will delight the receiver, thanks to incredible next day delivery services.

For a present they’ll never know was bought at the last minute, here are the best gifts with next-day delivery for Christmas 2023.

Our edit of the best gifts for next day delivery takes into consideration how much it costs for next day delivery, whether the store offers a collection if you’re not going to be home - and we of course only included thoughtful gifts that the receiver will love.

If you’re still stuck for ideas, head to our roundups of the best Christmas gifts for women, best Christmas gifts for men, and the top Christmas toys for 2023 to help you find what you’re looking for.

Here are the best gifts with next-day delivery.

1. Best next day delivery flowers: Bloom and Wild Next Day Delivery Bouquets

Price: From £24 | Buy now from Bloom and Wild

Key specs

Delivery: Included in the cost | Subscriptions: Yes, available | Care instructions: Delivered with each package

Reasons to buy

• They last longer than other flower deliveries

• Letterbox sized, so don’t require a signature for delivery

• Allow the recipient to display them as they wish

Reasons to avoid

• Perhaps not the best choice for the person who is notorious for neglecting plants

• May wish to avoid if recipient suffers from pollen allergies

Our verdict

A huge upgrade from bunches of flowers grabbed at the local petrol station, Bloom and Wild’s bouquets are an explosion of beautiful colours that arrive in a letterbox sized package, ready to spring into life, creating a pretty display. They make the receiver feel special without fail, bringing a huge smile to their face when they realise what’s inside the unassuming package, plus they arrived in bud, so they last and last.

The bouquets are so lovely the receiver will never suspect they were a last-minute gift, with prices ranging from £24 right up to £85. You can also order wreaths and Christmas trees, as well as a yearly subscription to the bouquets, which costs £240. Plus, the next day delivery is included in the prices with Bloom and Wild.

2. Best next day delivery chocolates: Hotel Chocolat Everything Sleekster

Price: £24.50 | Buy now from Hotel Chocolat

Key specs

Delivery: £4.95 | Subscriptions: Yes, available

Reasons to buy

• Luxury chocolate gift

• Variety of different flavours to please everyone

• Fancier than your usual selection box

Reasons to avoid

• Some include nuts, watch out for allergies!

• Fairly pricey for chocolates

Our verdict

When it comes to chocolates, nobody does it better than Hotel Chocolat. While a box of Roses snapped up in the supermarket is undeniably tasty, Hotel Chocolat’s selection boxes are on a different level, and the receiver will assume a great deal of thought went into the present.

There are endless different options for next day delivery chocolate gifts, but we think this box is best. It houses 27 of Hotel Chocolat’s most iconic creations, and is the perfect introduction to the brand if the receiver hasn’t tried them before. Plus they can be gift-wrapped and you can add a personalised note in too, for a special touch.

This selection box has 395 five-star reviews on site, with one fan writing: “Had these chocolates given to me as a gift, they look stunning, presented beautifully and each flavour is absolutely delicious. The favours are very distinctive leaving you in no doubt what you are tasting. Pure perfection in a box. Highly recommended.”

Another person who received this selection box as a gift wrote: “Received as a birthday gift, absolutely amazed by all the different varieties, Lovely and light and was able to share with friends. Loved them all, especially the pecan nut.”

Next day delivery costs £4.95.

3. Best next day delivery gift for him: BrewDog Craft Beer Gift Set

Price: £19.95 | Buy now from BrewDog

Key specs

Delivery: £6.95 | Subscriptions: Not available

Reasons to buy

• Good introduction to BrewDog

• Thoughtful gift for beer loves

Reasons to avoid

• Receiver may not like all of the beers

• Bulky to store

Our verdict

If you’ve got a beer lover on your Christmas shopping list, this next day delivery pack of craft beer is the perfect choice.

It includes six of BrewDog’s most iconic beers, and a glass too, and as long as you order by 3pm, you can opt for next day delivery, which costs £6.95.

When it comes to ordering, you can add a gift message so they know it’s from you - and know who to thank when they discover their new favourite beer.

Whether the receiver is a longtime BrewDog fan, or this is their first introduction, they’ll be pleased with this thoughtful gift.

4. Best luxury next day delivery gift: Jo Malone Mini Candle Trio

Price: £41 | Buy now from Jo Malone

Key specs

Delivery: £8, free over £60 | Subscription: Not available

Reasons to buy

• Luxury gift

• Long-lasting gift

• Three gifts in one

Reasons to avoid

• Receiver might not like the fragrance

• Candles can be dangerous around children and pets

Our verdict

Jo Malone candles never fail to impress, and this trio of the brand’s most popular scents makes for a gorgeous next day delivery gift that seems like you’ve spent ages thinking about it.

The set includes festive Pine and Eucalyptus, zesty Lime Basil and Mandarin and mellow English Pear and Freesia, all housed in a luxe seasonal polka dot gift box, wrapped in the iconic black ribbon.

This is a limited edition trio, so if the person you’re buying for is familiar with Jo Malone, they’ll be thrilled with this special release.

For next day delivery, which costs £8, orders must be placed by 3pm. Or, if you’re spending over £60, next day delivery is free.

5. Best next day delivery gift for her: Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Honey Bath

Price: £45 | Buy now from Space NK

Key specs

Delivery: £5 next day delivery | Subscription: Not available | Matching items available

Reasons to buy

• Luxury gift

• Long-lasting gift

• Smells amazing

Reasons to avoid

• Receiver might prefer showers

• Receiver might not like the fragrance

Our verdict

Space NK is an Aladdin’s cave of treasures when you’re looking for a last-minute gift, and as long as you order by 5pm, you can select next day delivery for a fee of £5.

This luxury bubble bath is one of the loveliest we’ve tried, and makes for the perfect next day delivery gift for someone who needs some self-care and a little bit of me-time. It smells comforting and cocooning, and creates soft, fluffy bubbles that will make you feel like you’re in a luxury spa, even in the most cramped of bathrooms.

The soft scent lingers long after your bath has drained away, leaving a subtle memory of your moment of luxury.

Don’t just take our word for it, though. One reviewer of this decadent treat said: “Laura Mercier is expensive but lasts a long time and smells heavenly. This honey bath is delish. It leaves your skin so soft and smelling amazing and somehow manages to scent out the whole house. Love it.”

Another fan wrote: “An absolute decadent, luxurious product! Honestly feels like such a treat to use and is so so so relaxing after a full day at work on my feet. The smell of the product is divine and so long lasting. I love the packaging and the wooden tool, it really makes my bathroom look luxurious! Although i have to hide in my room so my partner doesn't get to it.”

6. Best absolute last minute next day delivery gift: Molton Brown Discovery Bathing Collection

Price: £21 | Buy now from Cult Beauty

Key specs

Delivery: From £5.95, same day delivery also available | Subscription: Not available

Reasons to buy

• Lots of variety

• Last minute delivery

• Good for frequent travellers

Reason to avoid

• Lots of plastic bottles

Our verdict

Another next day delivery bath treat, but with a more affordable price, is this collection of 10 Molton Brown bath and shower gels.

Ideal for trying out all of Molton Brown’s scents to decide which is their favourite, this is a fabulous gift for anyone who loves bath time, or travels a lot as they’re all mini size.

The positive reviews are pouring in from fans of this set, with one writing: “I bought these for a friend's birthday and she was very pleased with them. She said her bathroom smells lovely, they might be small but they pack a punch.”

The best thing about buying from Cult Beauty is you can leave it to the very last minute - as long as you place your order by 11:30pm, it will come the next day for £5.95, and you can even select same day delivery if you’re based in Manchester, which costs £9.95, needing to be placed by 11:30am.

7. Best luxury next day delivery gift for him: The White Company Men’s Nightwear Gift Set

Price: £110 | Buy now from The White Company

Key specs

Delivery: £7.95 | Subscription: Not available

Reasons to buy

• Cosy gift for festive period

• Gift-wrapped

• Luxury brand

Reasons to avoid

• Socks and pyjamas are a cliché Christmas

• Quite a personal gift - not good if you don't know them well

Our verdict

People sometimes make jokes about receiving nightwear as a Christmas gift, but there’s nothing funny about this incredibly luxurious men’s gift set, which includes The White Company’s Classic Cotton Robe and Cashmere Bed Socks.

The socks are ribbed and super-comfy, while the robe is pleasingly heavy, making it the perfect Christmas morning attire. The set even comes in a gift box, so there’s no worries about needing to wrap it.

The White Company also does a women’s version of this set, with a white robe, in case you need to buy next day delivery gifts for a couple.

Next day delivery costs £7.95, and orders need to be placed by 7pm.

8. Best technology gift with next day delivery: Apple AirTag

Price: £99 for four | Buy now from Amazon

Key specs

Delivery: Available next day via Amazon Prime, £8.99 per month, £95 per year

Reasons to buy

• Genuinely useful gift

• Several items per pack

• Long-lasting

Reasons to avoid

• Only compatible with Apple devices

Our verdict

If you know someone who is forever misplacing their wallet or keys, this is the ideal gift to buy them - plus it’s on Amazon Prime, so if you’re a subscriber, next day delivery comes as standard.

These nifty devices stick onto your items and help you keep track of them. You link it with bluetooth to your phone, and then when you misplace something, one tap on your phone sets off an alert on the AirTag so you can find it - genius!

Each tag lasts up to a year, and you can buy a singular tag for £29.

They have 81% five-star reviews on Amazon, with fans saying they use these on their luggage to stop it from going astray on holiday and in airports. Even technophobes approved of these, with one reviewer writing: “As for setting up, they’re exactly what you’d expect from Apple, extremely easy and straightforward!”

9. Best thoughtful next day delivery gift: Biscuiteers Christmas Biscuits

Price: From £7.95 | Buy now from Biscuiteers

Key specs

Delivery: From £2.99, same day delivery available in London from £15 | Subscriptions: three, six or 12 month subscriptions avaialable

Reasons to buy

• Gorgeous biscuits

• Tasty treats

• Thoughtful and festive

Reasons to avoid

• Not all Biscuiteers biscuits are vegan

• Not long-lasting (need to be eaten quickly!)

Our verdict

Biscuiteers make the cutest biscuits you’ll ever lay eyes on, in wow-worthy shapes including Christmas decorations, The Snowman, polar bears and even stockings that can be personalised - plus, the biscuits taste delicious, and they’re intricately iced with incredible levels of detail.

You can order single biscuits, or tins full of delicately iced Christmas biscuits, which make for an adorable, thoughtful next day delivery gift.

Biscuiteers offer next day delivery as standard, priced between £2.99 and £3.99, while customers in London can opt for same day delivery, which costs between £15 and £25.

10. Best next day delivery gift for teenagers: Lush The Art Of Christmas Bathing set

Price: £95 | Buy now from Lush

Key specs

Delivery: £6.95 | Subscription available: Yes

Reasons to buy

• Long-lasting gift

• Exclusive products

• Smells incredible

• Good sustainability credentials

Reasons to avoid

• Bath bombs can irritate sensitive skin

• Strong scents which some people find overpowering

Our verdict

We look forward to the Lush Christmas special edition creations every year, and this year's collection does not disappoint, with 17 of the store’s most festive treats in this bumper set.

They’re housed inside an exclusive, reusable box, with bath bombs and bubble bars in the most Christmassy of shapes hidden inside. It’s a treasure-trove for bath bomb fans, and can be ordered for next day delivery for £6.95, as long as you order by 10pm.

If £95 seems a bit steep to spend on bath bombs, Lush has countless other festive offerings for more budget-friendly prices, but this show stopping set is the one that caught our eye…

What are some good last minute gift ideas?

Last-minute gifts have come a long way since the panicked present buying on Christmas Eve, which often left the receiver with novelty socks and a bottle of supermarket Prosecco. Now, many websites offer next day delivery, meaning you can get almost anything delivered pronto.

If you’ve left the present buying to the last minute because you had no idea what to buy, a luxury bath set is always a good option, as are fancy pyjamas (perfect for wearing for the snuggly Christmas period) and candles are a hit with most people.

Beautiful bunches of flowers are great too (not bought from the petrol station, mind you) or even a voucher for somewhere they love to shop, or for somewhere like Selfridges or John Lewis, where everyone can find something they love.

What websites are the best for next day delivery?

Amazon immediately springs to mind when it comes to next day delivery, thanks to their Prime service - and the online retailer is a good place to visit if you know what you’re looking for.

If you’re stuck for what to buy, websites such as Next, John Lewis and Marks and Spencer offer next day delivery for gifts for the whole family, while beauty destinations including Cult Beauty and Space NK have a next day delivery option too if you’re looking for a luxury gift.

Many stores offer next day collection too, if you’re able to go and pick up your gifts.

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