The Gift Guide for Kids 2025: Festive Fridays – Earn Points on Your Christmas Shopping

It’s that magical time of year! The fairy lights are up, Mariah Carey is back on repeat, and the excitement of festive shopping is in full swing. Finding gifts for kids can feel like a mission, but it doesn’t have to be stressful, especially when you can earn Avios or Virgin Points while ticking off your list.

Whether it’s for your little builder, the budding adventurer, or the future Hogwarts student, starting your shop through the Avios Store or Virgin Shops Away/Virgin Red portal means each gift goes even further. Think extra treats, future flights, or even that next big family getaway.

With Advent Calendars, Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him all ticked off the list, it's now time for Part Four of our gift guide series: The Gift Guide for Kids 2025. A curated roundup of gifts they’ll genuinely love, plus space for you to earn rewards on every single one.

1. The Night Bus – LEGO

Why it’s a good option: All aboard the Knight Bus! This LEGO Harry Potter set is a detailed, fun build for kids ages 8+. The triple-decker bus opens for play with moving beds, a swinging chandelier, and comes with 5 characters, Harry, Ernie Prang, Stan Shunpike, a sleeping witch, and Padfoot. Accessories include a lamppost, Harry’s trunk, and a Daily Prophet piece. A brilliant gift for young wizards ready to recreate magical moments from The Prisoner of Azkaban.

How to earn rewards: With Lego, customers can earn generous rewards across both Avios and Virgin Points. When shopping through the Avios portal, you’ll earn 10 Avios per £1 on purchases over £150 (excluding VAT and delivery), 5 Avios per £1 on spends under £149.99, and 3 Avios per £1 on exclusive products—plus an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer collecting Virgin Points, from 01/10/2025 to 31/12/2025 you’ll receive 4 Points per £1 on orders over £150, 2 Points per £1 on spends under £149.99, and an elevated 8 Points per £1 on exclusive products.

Price: £44.99

2. Borg Fleece-Lined Shacket (2–8 Yrs) – M&S

Why it’s a good option: Perfect for chilly days, this cosy borg shacket features a soft fleece lining, classic collar, button-down front, and practical chest pockets. Comfy and stylish, it’s a go-to layer for any young adventurer.

How to earn rewards: With M&S, customers can earn rewards whether they’re new or returning. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 8 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 4 Avios per £1, with an additional 50% Avios bonus available for Black Friday. If you prefer collecting Virgin Points, from 19/10/2025 to 27/12/2025, new customers earn 6 Points per £1, and existing customers earn 3 Points per £1 when shopping M&S Clothes, Home & Beauty via Virgin Shops Away.

Price: Now £17.60, was £22

3. Banwood Bonton Star Bike Helmet – John Lewis

Why it’s a good option: Safe and stylish, this adjustable helmet grows with your child (ages 3–7). Available in a variety of colours and patterns, it combines top-level protection with classic Banwood charm, a perfect gift for little riders.

How to earn rewards: With John Lewis, customers can earn rewards across both Avios and Virgin Points. When shopping through the Avios portal, you’ll receive 1 Avios per £1 on all other products, plus an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll earn 1 Point per £1 on your purchases when shopping via Virgin Shops Away.

Price: £45

4. Planetarium Projector – Oliver Bonas

Why it’s a good option: Bring the Milky Way into their bedroom! This projector casts the night sky in brilliant colour with three light settings, turning bedtime into a magical, starry experience.

How to earn rewards: With Oliver Bonas, shoppers can earn rewards on both full-price and sale items. Through the Avios portal, you’ll earn 5 Avios per £1 on full-price items and 2 Avios per £1 on sale or markdown products, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll collect 4 Points per £1 on full-price items and 1 Point per £1 on sale or markdown purchases when shopping via Virgin Shops Away.

Price: £16.50

5. Amuseables Peach – Jellycat

Why it’s a good option: Sweet, soft, and full of personality, this plush comes with a velvet “notebook” and playful character. Perfect for little ones (or grown-ups!) who love quirky, story-filled toys.

How to earn rewards: With Jellycat UK, customers can earn rewards whether they’re new or returning. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 8 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 6 Avios per £1. If you prefer collecting Virgin Points, new customers receive 6 Points per £1, and existing customers earn 4 Points per £1 when shopping with Jellycat UK through Virgin Shops Away.

Price: £23.00

6. Book – The Big Dreaming – Waterstones

Why it’s a good option: A magical bedtime story by Michael Rosen with illustrations by Daniel Egnéus. Little Bear embarks on a brave adventure to find enough dreams to survive the Big Sleep, discovering happiness, home, and hope along the way. A comforting, timeless tale.

How to earn rewards: With Waterstones, new customers can earn 4 Avios for every £1 spent, while existing customers collect 1 Avios per £1, plus an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you’d prefer Virgin Points, new customers receive 4 Virgin Points per £1, and existing customers earn 1 Virgin Point per £1 when shopping through Virgin Shops Away.

Price: Currently £6.49, was £7.99

7. Quilted Sleeping Bag – The White Company

Why it’s a good option: Keep little ones snug without loose blankets. Lightweight (1.0 tog) with a zip-around design and poppers, this sleeping bag prevents wriggling and is perfect for naps or bedtime. Finished with a delicate Minnie floral print, it’s practical and pretty.

How to earn rewards: With The White Company, you’ll earn 1 Avios per £1 on every transaction, plus enjoy an additional 50% bonus Avios as part of their current reward offer. If you prefer to shop through Virgin Shops Away, you’ll collect 1 Virgin Point per £1 on your purchases.

Price: £38.00–£42.00

8. Peter Pan-Collared Jumper – H&M

Why it’s a good option: A fine-knit jumper with a soft brushed finish and lace-trimmed Peter Pan collar. Buttoned keyhole back and ribbed cuffs make it comfy and charming, perfect for little wardrobes.

How to earn rewards: With H&M, shoppers can earn rewards on both full-price and sale items. Through the Avios portal, you’ll collect 3 Avios per £1 on all other purchases and 1 Avios per £1 on sale items, plus enjoy an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll earn 3 Points per £1 on all other purchases and 1 Point per £1 on sale items.

Price: £9.99

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9. My 1st Xmas Bauble – Mama’s & Papa’s

Why it’s a good option: Hand-painted glass bauble marking a child’s first Christmas. Features festive characters like Santa, Boo Bear, Beau Bunny, and Dash Reindeer. Comes in a gift box for safekeeping and makes a treasured keepsake for years to come.

How to earn rewards: With Mama’s and Papa’s, customers can earn rewards on orders of all sizes. Through the Avios portal, you’ll earn 5 Avios per £1 on orders over £1,000, 3 Avios per £1 on orders between £150 and £999.99, and 2 Avios per £1 on orders up to £149.99, with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll receive 2 Points per £1 on orders over £1,000, 1 Point per £1 on orders between £150 and £999.99, and 1 Point per £1 on orders up to £149.99.

Price: Was £15.00, now £11.25

10. Woodland Wrist and Ankle Rattle Set – JoJo Mama Bebe

Why it’s a good option: Stimulate little senses with soft cotton wrist and ankle rattles featuring woodland characters. Hook-and-loop fastenings make them easy to attach, while colours and textures engage sight and hearing. Perfect for playtime and gifting to new arrivals.

How to earn rewards: With Jojo Maman Bébé, customers can earn rewards whether they are new or returning. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 5 Avios per £1, while existing customers earn 2 Avios per £1, plus enjoy an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll receive 5 Points per £1 on all purchases.

Price: £18.00

11. Herd Mentality – Hamleys

Why it’s a good option: A fun party game for family and friends. Test your ability to think like the crowd, but beware, following the herd too closely might backfire! Quick to learn, endlessly playable, and perfect for laughs.

How to earn rewards: With Hamleys UK, shoppers can earn 4 Avios per £1 on all purchases through the Avios portal, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll receive 2 Points per £1 on your purchases.

Price: £24.99

12. Hogwarts Legacy – Currys

Why it’s a good option: Step into the magical world on Nintendo. Explore Hogwarts, cast spells, and forge friendships in an open-world adventure set in the 1800s. Perfect for Harry Potter fans ready to create their own magical legacy.

How to earn rewards: With Currys, customers can earn up to 3 Avios per £1 on all purchases through the Avios portal, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll earn 2 Points per £1 on Gaming, Mobiles, and Apple products, and 0.5 Points per £1 on all other products, valid from 21/11/2025 to 27/11/2025.

Price: Was £25.99, now £22.00

13. Minecraft Digital Watch – Very

Why it’s a good option: Fun, official Minecraft watch with printed strap, round case, and clear digital display. Perfect for little gamers to tell the time in style. Gift-ready in official packaging.

How to earn rewards: With Very, customers can earn rewards whether they are new or existing. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 12 Avios per £1 and existing customers earn 7 Avios per £1, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, from 20/11/2025 to 21/12/2025, new customers earn 10 Points per £1 and existing customers earn 5 Points per £1 on their purchases.

Price: Was £10.00, now £7.50

14. Sulley Large Soft Toy – Disney Store

Why it’s a good option: Bring the lovable terror of Monsters, Inc. home! Big, fluffy, and huggable, this soft toy is ready to claw its way into playtime and add a roar of fun.

How to earn rewards: With Disney Store UK, shoppers can earn 4 Avios per £1 on all purchases through the Avios portal, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, you’ll receive 3 Points per £1 on your purchases.

Price: Was £40.00, now £20.00

15. Little Dutch Tractor with Trailer – Mori

Why it’s a good option: Little farmers will love this wooden tractor and detachable trailer. Includes peg doll farmer and 5 animals for endless pretend play. Durable, long-lasting, and perfect for creative play.

How to earn rewards: With Tori, customers can earn rewards whether they are new or returning. Through the Avios portal, new customers earn 5 Avios per £1 and existing customers earn 1 Avios per £1, along with an extra 50% Avios bonus for Black Friday. If you prefer Virgin Points, new customers earn 3 Points per £1, while existing customers earn 0.5 Points per £1 on their purchases.

Price: Was £26.95, now £24.25

Final Festive Thoughts

Before diving into the last of your Christmas shopping, a few golden rules:

• Always start from the portal. Whether it’s the Avios Store or Virgin Shops Away/Virgin Red, if you skip this step, you skip the points.

• Watch discount codes. Some may void your points, so double-check before applying.

• Screenshot everything. Confirmations, tracking pages, and receipts. If points don’t appear, you’ll have the evidence ready.

Remember, your Christmas shopping isn’t just about gifts, it’s building future adventures. A weekend away, a flight upgrade, a family holiday. Spend smart, earn big, and make your festive season even brighter.

Now, grab a mince pie (it’s never too early!) and feel smug knowing you’re gifting beautifully and collecting travel rewards at the same time.

Helena

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