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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

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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

Our first artist collaboration with Grace Gillespie

Introducing The British Blanket Company’s very first artist collaboration with Bristol-based artist and printmaker, Grace Gillespie.

October 08, 2024 — Bethan John

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Father's Day Gift Guide

This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of comfort, style, and heritage with a present from The British Blanket Company. Our luxurious wool blankets, stylish picnic rugs, cosy scarves, and curated gift sets offer something special for every dad.

May 29, 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

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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

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Wool gift ideas for a 7 year wedding anniversary

If you're celebrating your 7th wedding anniversary this year, congratulations are in order! After seven wonderful years of love, laughter, and shared memories with your partner, what better way to celebrate this special milestone than with these traditional seventh wedding anniversary gift ideas.

August 01, 2023 — Bethan John

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The perfect cosy gifts for any occasion

Struggling to find a cosy gift? We've got ideas that will suit any occasion, from thick woollen throws, snuggly baby blankets and soft merino scarves. Blanket gifts are a thoughtful choice.

August 02, 2022 — Amanda McCullough

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Is it really made in Britain? The savvy shopper’s guide to British made gifts

90% of consumers would pay more for British made products compared to similar items made outside the UK. However, buying British isn’t always as easy as some brands try to ‘fake it British’. We’ll help you become a savvy shopper when seeking to buy British and spot the clues.

November 19, 2021 — Bethan John