This year, skip the stress of hopping all across town — Meridian Shopping Centre has a great range of shops to hit your Christmas list.
Whether you’re after fun stocking fillers, thoughtful mid-range gifts, or something a little more luxurious, you’ll find options here.
Let me walk you through gift ideas by budget, featuring real stores from Meridian.
🎄 Gifts Under £10
Perfect for stocking fillers, Secret Santa swaps, or little extras to make people smile.
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Card Factory — Great for Christmas cards, small keepsakes, cute gift wrap, and little novelty bits.
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The Works — Ideal for puzzles, colouring books, craft sets, or small stationery gifts.
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TG Jones — A reliable go-to for stationery, card sets, small books, or calendars.
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Costa Coffee — Gift someone a treat-voucher or a festive drink as a cosy mini gift.
These stores offer plenty of low-cost options you can pick up quickly while doing your main shopping.
🎁 Gifts Under £25
Here’s where you step up a bit — more thoughtful, useful, or just nicer than a little trinket.
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Equivalenza — Look for gift sets: fragrance and beauty bundles inspired by your favourites.
- FatFace — A cosy scarf, hat, or accessory from their winter collection might fall in this range.
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Holland & Barrett — Health, wellness or natural beauty kits (lip balms, bath salts, herbal sets) make thoughtful gifts.
Pair something from one store with a small item from The Works or Card Factory to make a custom bundle.
✨ Gifts Under £50
When you want something more special — a gift that feels substantial and memorable.
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F.Hinds — Stepping up to a nicer piece of jewellery or accessories such as bracelets, earrings, a quality keepsakes.
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FatFace — Look for higher-end clothing items like comfy winter sweaters, fleeces, hoodies.
- Holland & Barrett — Premium natural health kits, supplements, or higher-end wellness bundles.
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O2 — Consider gadget accessories, wireless earbuds, or phone accessories as a tech treat.
These stores allow you to step up to something more memorable without going overboard.
🎅 Bonus Ideas & Shopping Tips
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Take a break mid-shopping with a festive drink or snack; recharging your energy helps you shop smarter.
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Grab a small gift (Card Factory) plus a mid-tier item (FatFace) and present together for better perceived value.
This Christmas, Meridian is your one-stop festive shopping hub — with gift ideas for every budget. From charming stocking fillers under £10 to thoughtful mid-range gifts and meaningful presents up to £50, the centre’s stores like Card Factory, The Works, F.Hinds, FatFace, TG Jones, Holland & Barrett, and more have you covered.
So grab your list, set aside a few hours, pause for a coffee, and enjoy the festive atmosphere — shopping at Meridian makes Christmas gifting easier, local, and full of charm.
