Gifts for grandparents: photo calendars from £10.99 and a jigsaw of their birthday

Grandparents often say they don't need anything. The presents that tend to land are the personal ones: family photos, a puzzle about a place or a date that matters to them, or something that makes winter a bit more comfortable. We picked 17 ideas from Boots Photo, The Happy Puzzle Company and Cosyfeet, with prices checked on 8 November 2026. Several are made to order.

At a glance

• Cheapest: a small square photo book from £8.99 at Boots Photo.
• Most personal: a What's In A Date? jigsaw of their birthday with your own message, £22.99.
• For cold feet: Cosyfeet's Super-soft Seam-free Bed Socks, £22.
• Offer: 3 for 2 on selected Boots Photo gifts with code GIFT3FOR2 until 1 December.
• Allow time: made-to-order jigsaws take up to 7 to 10 days to arrive.

Photo gifts

Boots Photo prices include VAT but not delivery, and the photo product prices are "from" prices, so a bigger book or extra pages cost more.

• Small Square Photo Book (about 15 x 15cm): from £8.99.
• Small Square Personalised Desk Calendar: from £10.99.
• Square Photo Book (about 21 x 21cm): from £11.99.
• Large Personalised Wall Calendar for Kitchen: from £13.99.
• Large Portrait Photo Book (about 21 x 28cm): from £14.99.
• A4 Personalised Wall Calendar: from £16.99, in portrait or landscape.
• Kids Photo Board Book (about 14 x 14cm, 22 pages): from £19.95.

Jigsaws made for them

• Historical county map jigsaw: £19.99 at The Happy Puzzle Company. A 400-piece puzzle of one of John Speed's 17th-century county maps, so pick the county they grew up in.
• What's In A Date? jigsaw: £19.99, or £22.99 with a personalised message of up to 24 characters. There's one for every day of the year, with news stories and birthdays from that date, in 400 pieces.
• Postcode map jigsaw (Landranger, 255 pieces): £25.99. A map centred on a postcode you choose, such as their first home or where they live now. The 400-piece version is £34.99.
• The Times front page jigsaw: £29.99. A 400-piece puzzle of the front page from a date of your choice since 1 January 1927, such as their wedding day. Some bank holidays and strike days aren't available.

Warm and comfy

Cosyfeet specialises in roomy and extra-wide footwear, which can help if feet swell. Its slippers have adjustable touch-fastening straps and removable insoles.

• Gripped Socks: £16. Slip-resistant, with a soft lining.
• Super-soft Seam-free Bed Socks: £22. Cosyfeet says they're ideal for poor circulation or cold feet at night. An Extra Roomy version is £23.
• Holly slippers: £49, or £40.83 for buyers who qualify for VAT relief.
• Richie slippers: £55, or £45.83 with VAT relief.
• Soxon Sock Aid: £20.50, for anyone who finds bending down to put socks on difficult.
• Handi-Grip PRO: £24.50, a reaching aid.

A worked example: one gift from the grandchildren

Say three grandchildren want to club together, at about £10 each:

• What's In A Date? jigsaw of Grandad's birthday, with "From Amy, Leo and Ben": £22.99
• Delivery from The Happy Puzzle Company: £3.95

That's £26.94, or £8.98 each.

What to do now

1. Gather photos now, at full size rather than screenshots.
2. Order made-to-order jigsaws by late November. The Happy Puzzle Company asks you to allow up to 7 days for date and newspaper jigsaws, and says postcode jigsaws can take 7 to 10 days.
3. Double-check the details: the postcode, date and message are printed exactly as you give them.
4. Check slipper sizes. Cosyfeet offers free UK returns within 90 days, but socks must be sealed and unused.
5. Use the 3 for 2 code on Boots Photo gifts before 1 December if you're buying several.

Questions

Can I return a personalised jigsaw? Usually not for a change of mind. The Happy Puzzle Company says it can't offer refunds or exchanges on postcode jigsaws unless they're faulty, because each one is bespoke, and the 14-day right to cancel online orders doesn't cover personalised goods.

What does delivery cost? Cosyfeet charges £5.75 for standard UK delivery, or £7.50 for tracked priority despatch. The Happy Puzzle Company charges £3.95, free on UK mainland orders over £60. Boots Photo adds delivery at checkout.

Is a photo calendar easy to post? Yes. It's flat and light, so it's simple to send.

Ways to save

Boots Photo has 3 for 2 on selected photo gifts with GIFT3FOR2 until 1 December, and our page also lists 15% off photo calendars with code CAL15, free delivery over £40 with FREEDEL40, and Boots Advantage Card points on photo orders. The Happy Puzzle Company gives 5% off a first order when you sign up for emails, and our Cosyfeet page lists its latest offers. For more ideas, see our personalised gifts from £7.99.

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