Guardian’s 38 thoughtful UK Valentine’s Day gift ideas for 2026

The Guardian’s Filter has published a round-up of 38 thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas for UK shoppers in 2026, presented as options “to last well beyond 14 February” and ranging from romantic treats to practical and experiential presents. The guide highlights small, personal items such as the card game What’s My Jam?, the Lelo black pepper and pomegranate massage candle that doubles as massage oil, Milly Kenny-Ryder’s Britain’s Best Bakeries 2026 book, and customizable jewellery including a Duo baguette birthstone ring and a men’s silver ring from Missoma.

Food and outdoors gifts feature too: suggestions include a Black+Blum double-cup flask for sharing on adventures, Kiehl’s Buttermask for lips, a personalised movie snack tray, stained-glass flowers or a Freddie’s Flowers subscription, and a Pasta Evangelists pasta-making kit for a hands-on date activity.

Comfort and everyday-use presents in the list include underwear from Lemonade Dolls and trunks from David Gandy Wellwear, a Silentnight weighted blanket, mugs and home items, grooming products such as Le Labo beard oil, coffee kit picks like the Zero Japan dripper, and fragrances from Vyrao and Malin+Goetz alongside budget options from M&S that the guide notes have been compared to higher-end scents.

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