Ten Kingston-themed Christmas gift ideas
By Tilly O'Brien 18th Dec 2025
By Tilly O'Brien 18th Dec 2025
Christmas is just one week away, and we all know the stress of finding the best and most unique Christmas gifts, but what better way to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them than with gifts personalised to our beloved town?
TEN – Kingston-themed items on Etsy
There is a lot of London-themed memorabilia out there, but not as much that is specific to Kingston.
So, if you've got a loved one who just loves Kingston, why not get them some Kingston-themed items from Etsy?
From paintings to t-shirts, to beer mats, Kingston lovers are sure to be in for a treat with one of these gifts.
NINE – experiences in Kingston
Now you can't get more Kingston themed than an experience in Kingston itself.
Ideas for experiences could include tickets to a show at the Rose Theatre or booking your loved ones a trip down our beloved Thames on a GoBoat.
Knowing when someone is free without asking them can be tricky, but have no fear, GoBoat Kingston also sells gift cards so your giftees can choose when to take the trip.
EIGHT – Personalised gifts at Sostrene Grene
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You can create your own personalised gift at Sostrene Grene in Kingston (Credit: Sostrene Grene)
What better way to treat your loved ones this Christmas than with a personalised gift made in Kingston?
You literally get to make it yourself.
Whether it is jewellery, needlework, or painting, you can find the supplies at Sostrene Grene on Thames Street.
Get inspired by Anna and Clara's carefully thought-out product displays and discover something new and exciting behind every corner.
SEVEN – Christmas gifts at John Lewis Kingston
There's no better place to shop for Christmas presents than John Lewis Kingston.
It literally has everything from fashion and beauty to homeware and technology.
SIX - Vinyls from Banquet Records
Banquet Records is Kingston's independent vinyl store, so what else screams Kingston-themed gift than a record from this local store?
Whether you're into Taylor Swift, The Wombats, Olivia Roderigo, or Linkin Park, there is a vinyl there for everyone.
FIVE – Trinkets and treats from Kingston's Christmas Market's stalls
Shopping at Kingston's Christmas Market in the Ancient Market Place runs from 10am – 6pm from Sunday to Wednesday and 10am – 8pm from Thursday to Saturday with the stalls closing at an earlier time (5.30pm) on Christmas Eve.
This year, the market is hosting a variety of stalls selling items ranging from festive-themed trinkets to German chocolate.
Why not enjoy a mulled wine or two and soak in the market's live entertainment while you are there to make your shopping experience more enjoyable?
FOUR – Holiday package from Surbiton's independent travel agent
Maybe you are hoping to escape the borough (and the UK) in the new year, so why not treat yourself and a loved one to a holiday?
Surbiton's independent travel agent, 7Seas Holidays has a variety of holiday packages available for the new year ranging from cruise packages to city breaks.
You can checkout 7Seas' various holiday packages on its newly launched website here.
THREE - Books from Surbiton's independent book shop
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Regency bookshop is an independent book shop in Surbiton (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
One idea for finding the perfect Kingston-themed gift is to shop local.
And for any book lovers out there, Surbiton's independent local book shop, Regency Book Shop, is the best place to do this.
Situated on Victoria Road, Regency sells a variety of books from fiction to non-fiction.
And if you need help finding the best books to gift, Regency even has a gift guide for 2025, which includes the best books published in 2025 from food & drink to popular fiction and paperback fiction, to art and culture.
TWO – vintage clothing from The Yard Vintage Showroom
On the subject of shopping local, why not buy your loved one some pre-loved garms from one of Kingston's independent clothing stores like The Yard Vintage Showroom on Old London Road?
From T-shirts to coats, to baseball jackets, to cardigans, your bound to find something here for someone who loves to dress a little edgy.
ONE – Artwork from Clarendon Fine Art
Artwork is always a very thoughtful gift so why not gift some artwork to your loved ones from a local art gallery like Clarendon Fine Art, which is on the second floor of the Bentall Centre?
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