The school summer holidays are approaching, which means it’s time to think of a thoughtful gift to say thank you for everything their teachers have done over the past year. Here are some suggestions to make your shopping a little easier.
Bel Nada Trio Le Botanique, L’Apertivo, and Lépicé Alcohol-Free Trio, £80
With a global movement toward mindful drinking, this trio includes L’Aperitivo, a vibrant floral spritz alternative with grapefruit, rose, lavender, and rosemary; Le Botanique, a crisp alpine-inspired gin alternative featuring juniper, Swiss pine, and herbal botanicals; and L’Épicé, a tropical, spice-led 0% rum alternative that’s both rich and warming. www.belnada.co.uk
Pampeano Hombre Washbag, £59
Crafted from premium brown leather and navy canvas, this washbag is finished with elegant cream stitching and Pampeano’s iconic pampa diamond. Designed for the modern explorer, it balances refined practicality with an understated look, keeping essentials organised and easily accessible. www.pampeano.com
Lily Charmed Gold Plated Story Book Charm, £70
Hand-finished, this double-sided 3D story book charm boasts a polished surface and an engraving on the front that reads Once Upon a Time. Featuring page and book bind detailing, this charm makes an ideal jewellery gift to add a touch of magic and wonder to their day. www.lilycharmed.com
Rotary Greenwich GT1 Automatic Watch, £329
This motorsport-inspired watch’s 41mm gunmetal stainless-steel case houses a partially-skeletonised, multi-layer slatted redial. Turn the watch over and the exhibition caseback reveals the movement in full; a nod to the tradition of celebrating engineering. www.rotary.com
Boundless Plus Membership, £78
Treat their teachers to a year of days out, big savings and exclusive benefits. This membership includes a National Art Pass, access to all National Trust for Scotland places, Ramblers membership, WWT wetland access, cinema and restaurant discounts, and savings on top high street brands and supermarkets. www.boundless.co.uk
Rosetta Stone Language Learning App, from £44.85 for three months
A thoughtful gift for teachers who love to travel, immerse themselves in culture, and learn something new, this language-learning software is designed to master new languages through immersive techniques using images, sounds, and real-life context. Languages include German, Chinese, Russian, and many more. www.rosettastone.com
Splitflask Dual Chamber 850ml Tumbler, £44.99
This 2-in-1 insulated water bottle and tumbler has been designed to carry a hot drink and cold water simultaneously in one sleek, stylish tumbler. Featuring patented dual-chamber technology, it ensures their favourite coffee or tea stays hot and fresh, while water remains ice-cold and refreshing for hours. www.splitflask.co.uk
Cerita Realm of Reverie Essential Oil Candle, £38
Uplifting and comforting, expect citrus notes of bergamot, a floral heart of rose geranium, and warming whispers of clove. Together with an earthy base of patchouli, this candle is 100% natural, vegan and cruelty-free, and has a burn time of 40 to 45 hours. www.thecerita.com
Nordh Lip Treatment, £19
This Scandinavian lip balm has just two ingredients: medical-grade lanolin and safflower seed oil – that’s no fragrance, fillers, and unnecessary actives. It’s also universally useful, as it works on lips, cuticles, and dry skin, as well as under the eyes and on cheekbones for a natural dewy look. It even sets concealer without creasing. www.nordhskin.com
One4All Thank You Teacher Gift Card, up to £120
With this card teachers can shop local, in-store, or online, with 10,000+ brands nationwide including John Lewis, Champneys, Pandora, Waterstones, and Superdry. They can also use the card to dine at over 14 restaurants, as well as using it on theatre tokens and other outings. www.one4all.com
Douvall’s Luxury Argan Gift Set, £48
Give them the gift of beautiful healthy skin with this deluxe trio, which features the brand’s best-selling 50ml Organic Argan Oil Moisturiser, 150ml all-in-one Argan Cleanser, and a muslin cloth to gently exfoliate skin. All of which comes packaged beautifully in a Moroccan inspired luxury gift box. www.douvalls.com
Green People Soothing Hand Essentials, £25
Suitable for all skin types comes this organic, vegan, alcohol-free, and cruelty-free hand trio. Included is a Revitalising Hand Cream made with shea butter and squalane; a Softening Hand Cream with rose geranium; and a Nourishing Hand Cream scented with ginger and clove. www.greenpeople.co.uk
Green Pan Padova Reserve 3-ply Stainless Steel 2-piece Frying Pan Set, £104
Everyone needs a good set of pans – but has their teacher got some? Regardless of whether they have or haven’t a new set’s always welcome, with these stainless steel frying pans ideal for golden searing, deep caramelisation, or restaurant-quality results on meats and sauces. www.greenpan.co.uk
