Christmas with older and children and teens can be a time to find ways to get them away from screens and enjoying the fun to be had during this festive period. Here are some gift ideas we hope will prove to be a hit amongst them.

1. Waboba Moonshine Moon Ball – a kid’s favourite which now lights up.
2. Nerf Minecraft Pillager’s Crossbow – when Nerf and Minecraft combine to make the perfect present for Minecraft mad kids without having them fixed to a screen.
3. Britney Pompadour Easy Embroidery Kit – get the kids up cycling with these easy embroidery kits. There are a multitude of designs to choose from.
4. Ridge Skateboards – these boards look the part and have translucent bases and can even come with light up wheels.
5. Marks & Spencer Metal Light Up Letter – add an interior design element to your kid’s bedroom.
6. Lego Vincent Van Gogh Starry Night Set – not only a beautiful Lego set, but one which will keep them busy beyond 10 minutes!
7. The Silver Spoon for Children – this title should not fool you. Older tweens and teens will find this cookbook really useful if they fancy having a go in the kitchen.
8. Earthly Goods Organic Lip Balm Making Kit – a great gift for anyone who loves beauty, craft and science. it covers so many gifting bases.
9. Keith Haring 2-in-1 Backgammon and Checkers Set – this eye-catching set is surely going to tempt the kids to play.
10. Redux Light Up Capture the Flag – this set makes the classic game of Capture the Flag even more fun.
11. Tatty Divine Personalised Name Necklace – cool and one of a kind.
12. Zorbi Magic Flying Saucer – we’ve seen this in action nd are still none the wiser as to how this seems to hover in the air!
13. St Bert’s Hoodie – these striking, slightly retro designs of St Bert’s are always a hit.
14. Happy Hair Chalk Kit – this set contains no nastiest and colourful strands can mix with ombre streaked hair. It washes out easily too.
15. Revolving Disco Bluetooth Speaker – this is sure to get the party started.
16. Lava Lamp – the lava lamp has stood the test of time and features in teen bedrooms up and down the country for a relaxing cool look.
17. Chicken vs Hotdog – a truly interactive game for all the family to get involved in.