Christmas Gift Ideas for Gardeners & Outdoor Lovers
Not sure what to buy the garden lover in your life this Christmas? To make things easier, we’ve put together a list of thoughtful gifts available at Oxford Garden Centre to inspire your festive shopping. You’ll find ideas to suit all budgets, from great-value stocking fillers to larger outdoor living presents. So whether your recipient enjoys wildlife watching, nurturing plants or al fresco cooking, browse our garden-themed gift guide to find something that’s just right for them.
Christmas gift ideas under £25
If you’re after a small-but-special treat or a Secret Santa present, we stock a range of home accessories, high-quality tools and stunning house plants that make great affordable gifts! Pop into the garden centre to peruse our dedicated displays or find our top picks below…
Tenderflame Oil Candles
For a cosy seasonal gift, the TenderFlame Lilly 10 Oil Candle is a lovely, budget-friendly option. Compact yet stylish, this clean-burning candle produces a consistent flame for up to 8 hours. It can also be used indoors or out to create a warm, inviting glow with up to 200 watts of gentle heat – perfect for evening meals or cooler evenings on the patio. The Lilly 10 is the smallest design in the range, priced at just £24.99, with FREE 500ml TenderFuel included. And we also stock larger models, including the three-wick Café 18 and sculptural Amarylis 25.
Pots & Plants
House plants make excellent Christmas gifts for anyone who enjoys adding a bit of greenery to their home – especially during the winter months. Popular choices include Schlumbergera (Christmas Cactus) with its vibrant seasonal blooms priced from £9.99, elegant Anthurium with glossy leaves and long-lasting flowers £22.99, and trailing Ceropegia woodii priced from £25.99, known for its heart-shaped foliage, and our ever-popular Bird of Paradise at £31.99.
To complete the gift, why not add on a pot or planter? We have various indoor and outdoor styles available, from hand-thrown terracotta designs to modern slate-effect cubes and lightweight Granito pots. You’ll also find classic trough planters and decorative ceramics to match your chosen plants.
Gardening essentials
For a more practical gardeners gift, our Kent & Stowe 2-for-£14 offer includes quality stainless steel tools such as hand trowels, forks and secateurs which are perfect for everyday use. In fact, we stock over 120 garden tools from leading brands, with prices starting from just £2.99. Otherwise, our gloves, watering cans and vegetable seed packets are all customer favourites.
This year, we’ve also introduced a Wild Seed Advent Calendar which is suitable for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. For just £19.99, your giftee will receive 24 packets of different native wildflower seeds to add colour and encourage more bees and butterflies into their garden.
Present ideas for bird & wildlife lovers
Staying with the wildlife theme, we have a number of gardening Christmas gifts for anyone who wants to attract more birds too. Our handcrafted Tom Chambers nest boxes start from only £10,99 and include designs suited to robins, sparrows, great tits and other much-loved garden visitors. Built from robust timber and made in the UK, these boxes provide safe, sheltered nesting sites in spring.
Alternatively, you could choose one of their popular bird feeders – we even have squirrel-resistant models! We also stock seed mixes and energy-rich treats to support garden birds through the colder months too. For a ready-to-wrap present, our Peckish gift sets include a feeder and peanuts.
If your budget can stretch a little further, why not treat someone special to a bird table or bird bath? The Tom Chambers Baby Bedale Bird Table (£99.99) made from Swedish redwood with a slate roof offers a premium handcrafted look. Otherwise, the Bird Inn Bird Table (£79.99) is a slightly smaller, simpler alternative. For something decorative and practical, Woodlodge’s frost-proof ceramic Heritage Bird Bath (£89.99) gives birds a reliable water source year-round.
Christmas gifts for outdoor cooking enthusiasts
Barbecues
For classic charcoal flavour, the Weber Compact Barbecue (£99.99) is a great choice for smaller gardens or balconies. Its porcelain-enamelled bowl and lid hold heat brilliantly while resisting rust, and the traditional kettle shape helps to ensure even cooking. With charcoal rails, tool hooks and a straightforward ash-cleaning system, it’s a great-value all-rounder.
Seeking a gift for a camper or caravanner? For barbecuing on the go, the Everdure Cube offers authentic charcoal cooking in a compact, stylish design. Now just £149.99, it boasts heat-shielded chrome handles, a removable grill, integrated prep board and storage tray, making it perfect for picnics and overnight trips. For something more substantial, the wheeled Weber Traveler Portable Gas Grill folds flat for easy transport. Yet, it has enough grilling space for 15 burgers or 20 sausages – ideal for caravanning or smaller gardens. Save £90 now.
BBQ accessories
We also stock a comprehensive range of Weber accessories, including the iGrill 2 thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked meat by monitoring temperatures through a phone app. The GBS Poultry Roaster enables you to cook a whole chicken alongside vegetables at the same time, making outdoor meals easier and more efficient. And our stainless steel tongs and spatula sets with soft-touch grip make a thoughtful add-on for anyone who loves barbecuing. Explore the collection online.
Pizza ovens
If freshly baked pizzas are more their thing, a pizza oven could be the perfect Christmas gift! The La Hacienda BBQ Pizza Oven, now £49.99 (half price), fits on top of any gas or charcoal BBQ and heats up in just 10 minutes. With a removable stone base and a built-in temperature gauge, it delivers crisp pizzas and can be used to cook fish, vegetables and fresh bread too.
If you want to take things up a notch, Ooni’s pizza ovens are hard to beat. The gas-powered Ooni Koda 12 offers the fastest cooking times, reaching 500°C and turning out pizzas in just 60 seconds! While the Ooni Karu 12 provides the same rapid performance using real wood or charcoal, while producing minimal ash. Prices start from £299.99, with festive deals on now.
For something in between, the Kettler Cozze 13" Gas Pizza Oven, now £199.99 (save nearly £60), is a great alternative. With a pizza stone, thermometer and gas regulator, it heats quickly and cooks pizzas in 2 minutes. Compact and portable, it’s perfect for patios and balconies.
Gifts for those who enjoy relaxing outdoors
Fire pits & patio heaters
If your recipient loves spending time outside, the Kettler Kalos outdoor heating range is well worth exploring – and it’s currently on offer with a fantastic 50% off. Discover tabletop heaters, lantern-style warmers, freestanding models and hanging pendants, available in wicker-effect, copper and graphite finishes. With 800–1800W outputs, some models offering remote control, and all including a 12-month warranty, they’re a great way to extend outdoor living into the chillier months.
For more traditional gardens, we also have a wide selection of fire pits, from simple steel bowls such as the La Hacienda Albion fire pit priced at only £29.99 and the popular Brava at £159.99 to the impressive stone-effect Kettler Kalos gas fire pit with 50% off, now only £299.99! Some models include grill tops for dual use, while others feature built-in log storage to keep firewood close at hand. Whichever you choose, they make attractive focal points for garden lovers while providing practical warmth.
Garden benches
Looking for a classic, long-lasting Christmas gift? Our wooden garden bench range starts from only £124.99 and includes modern acacia hardwood designs and more traditional redwood styles, with a choice of simple slats or decorative lattice backs. Brands include Alexander Rose, Kettler, Tom Chambers and Woodshaw, and most benches come in sizes to seat two or three people comfortably. One not to miss this season is the Woodshaw Thornton Bench – a rustic yet ergonomic design made from pressure-treated wood for weather resistance. Available to buy now with 15% off for only £169.99!
Water features
Water features are a beautiful way to add movement, sound and atmosphere to any garden. They also make excellent Christmas gifts for gardeners who want to create a calmer outdoor space or attract more wildlife. Better yet, we have some great seasonal offers available starting from only £89.99.
For a rugged, natural look, the Bubbling Brook Water Feature, now £149.99 (was £199.99), and Como Springs, now £199.99 (was £229.99), offer gentle cascading effects over realistic faux stone. Or, if your giftee prefers modern designs, the Spiral Showers Water Feature (£299.99) makes a striking statement with its swirling form and integrated LEDs. And the Cascading Moon Water Feature (£399.99) provides a tranquil bubbling effect around an eye-catching stone-effect sphere to suit contemporary gardens. Whichever you prefer, both have £100 off the RRP now!
Shop garden-themed gifts in-store and online
Whether you’re shopping for an experienced gardener, a wildlife enthusiast or someone who simply loves spending time outdoors, Oxford Garden Centre has plenty of Christmas gifts to choose from. From affordable tools, seeds and planters, to pizza ovens, fire pits and garden furniture, there’s something for every interest and budget.
If you’d like some help picking out the perfect gift, our friendly team will be happy to guide you in store. We offer fast, free local delivery to OX postcodes with no minimum spend, or you can choose click & collect if you prefer to shop online. We can also supply National Garden Gift Cards prepaid with any value from £5 to £250, which can be used in garden centres across the UK – including ours – giving your recipient the freedom to pick out something they truly want.
However you celebrate, we hope these gift ideas help make Christmas extra special this year!
Festive events at Oxford Garden Centre
A much-loved tradition is returning to the garden centre for Christmas 2025. From Saturday 22nd November to Sunday 21st December, visitors can enjoy a free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie every weekend. No purchase is needed – just pop in and enjoy a treat while you’re here. Our real Christmas trees have just arrived, and you can enjoy 15% off in our café when you buy a real cut or potted tree, so what better excuse for a festive shopping trip? Read more about our seasonal range here.