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The Great British Gift Guide: Christmas 2025

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Explore our Great British Gift Guide featuring quality British-made presents for home lovers, adventurers and cosy moments.

November 25, 2025 — Bethan John

Comforting Gifts That Show You Care

A guide to thoughtful, comforting gift ideas from The British Blanket Company. Find meaningful ideas to say get well soon, express sympathy or send a care package.

October 13, 2025 — Bethan John

Wrapped Together: The Art of Giving Joint Gifts

It's lovely to give a joint gift that’s made for sharing. In this guide we recommend thoughtful blanket gifts made to be shared, or joint gifts from a group.

July 11, 2025 — Bethan John

Summer Gifting Wrapped Up

Summer is full of occasions to celebrate, from Father’s Day, to weddings, seven-year wool anniversaries and joyful birthdays, we have lots of great gift ideas.

May 26, 2025 — Bethan John

Pink Wool Blanket From The British Blanket Company

The Ultimate Valentines Day Gift Guide

This Valentine’s Day, thoughtful gifts paired with meaningful moments make all the difference. From timeless woollen accessories, to curated gifts sets, read our Valentine's Day Gift guide and show your love.

January 21, 2025 — Charlotte Binning

Top Shops For Eco-Friendly Gifts

As the festive season approaches, many of us are looking for thoughtful and sustainable gift ideas that are kind to the planet.

December 06, 2024 — Charlotte Binning

wool gift ideas for a 7th wedding anniversary such as wool picnic blankets

Wool gifts to celebrate your 7th wedding anniversary

Reaching your seventh anniversary is a milestone marked traditionally with gifts made from wool. We've brought together the very best wool gift ideas in this guide.

June 18, 2024 — Bethan John

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Cosy and Gorgeous Gifts She'll Love

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect occasion to show some love to those incredible women in our lives.

March 01, 2024 — Bethan John

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The Best of British: 15 Luxury Gift Ideas

If you're searching for the crème de la crème of Christmas presents, The British Blanket Company offers an exquisite range of high-quality, British-made gifts that are sure to impress.

December 11, 2023 — Bethan John

A person opens a box containing various items, including a jar of cream, a gift card, and a book, with visible clothing nearby.

New Cosy Gift Boxes for Christmas

Get ready to step-up your Christmas gifting game with The British Blanket Company's all-new collection of Cosy Gifts! Our luxurious wool blankets are always popular Christmas presents and this year, we're taking it a step further with blanket gift boxes. Christmas gifting just got cosy!

November 08, 2023 — Bethan John

Hand holding a wrapped Christmas gift over a blanket-strewn bed

Best British-made gifts for all the family

A thoughtfully woven wool blanket makes a fantastic heirloom gift, something to be used and treasured for years to come.

November 23, 2022 — Becca Parker

A blanket with a tag features a Christmas tree design, showcasing green hues and festive ornament details.

The best wool gifts for everyone on your Christmas list

From merino lambswool baby blankets to armchair-sized wool throws for your Granny – get all your Christmas gifts sorted with The British Blanket Company.

October 31, 2022 — Becca Parker