# Gift ideas for grandparents: personalised gifts they'll keep on show > Gift ideas for grandparents that win hearts: a personalised Nan mug, Grandad tankard, photo frame or garden solar light. Made to your words in 1–3 working days. - Published by Your Personalised Gifts: 2026-10-16; last reviewed 2026-10-16 - URL: https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/guides/gift-ideas-for-grandparents ## Key points - Their name on a gift beats any shop-bought extra. Every pick here is made to the words you type. - Mugs, a tankard and a glasses case are easy wins for Nan and Grandad. - Photo frames turn your family snaps into something they can show off. - Garden gifts and Christmas treats work well for grandparents who have everything. - Everything is made in 1–3 working days, then sent Royal Mail Tracked 24. Check your spelling before you order. ## What are the best gift ideas for grandparents? **The best gift ideas for grandparents are personalised ones with their name on.** A mug, a tankard or a glasses case gets used every day. Each one is made to the words you type, so it feels like theirs alone. Want more choice? Browse all our [personalised gifts for grandparents](/personalised-gifts-for-grandparents). **For Nan:** [Personalised Me To You Nan Mug](/products/personalised-me-to-you-nan-mug-uk) (£9.99) is a ceramic mug with one message line of up to 30 characters. The message wraps around the mug and appears as entered. Put her name or a short sentence on it. It suits birthdays and Mother's Day. **For Grandad:** [Personalised No Better Friend Than Grandad Mug](/products/personalised-no-better-friend-than-grandad-mug-uk) (£9.49) says "There's No Better Friend than Grandad" in fixed wording. You add a four-line message on the reverse, up to 20 characters a line. It is ceramic, so it is ready for his tea. **For the grandad who likes a pint:** [Personalised Grandad Glass Pint Stern Tankard](/products/personalised-grandad-glass-pint-stern-tankard) (£13.99) carries a fixed "No.1 Grandad" and two lines of your own, up to 20 characters each. It comes in a folding gift box, so it is ready to hand over. Tip: avoid block capitals, as this one is case sensitive and shows as entered. **For anyone who loses their specs:** [Personalised Glasses Case](/products/personalised-glasses-case) (£11.99) is chrome plated and lined inside. An elasticated loop secures the spectacles. Add two lines of up to 25 characters for a name or a message. It is small, smart and used every single day. - [Personalised Me To You Nan Mug](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-me-to-you-nan-mug-uk): £9.99 - [Personalised No Better Friend Than Grandad Mug](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-no-better-friend-than-grandad-mug-uk): £9.49 - [Personalised Grandad Glass Pint Stern Tankard](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-grandad-glass-pint-stern-tankard): £13.99 - [Personalised Glasses Case](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-glasses-case): £11.99 ## What photo gifts do grandparents love most? **Grandparents love photo gifts that show off the grandchildren.** A frame puts the family on the shelf where everyone sees it. Our [personalised photo gifts](/personalised-photo-gifts) range has more to explore. You add the photo yourself, so pick a favourite. **The classic:** [Personalised The Best Grandparents Photo Frame](/products/personalised-the-best-grandparents-oak-finish-photo-frame) (£9.49) has an oak veneer finish and holds a 4x6 portrait print. Below the photo sits a two-line message of up to 30 characters a line. "The best Grandparents belong to" is fixed, so you add the names. All text prints in block capitals. **The big family wall piece:** [Personalised Grandchildren Multi Photo Frame](/products/personalised-grandchildren-multi-photo-frame) (£18.99) comes in black or white. It showcases 12 grandchildren moments, with photos of 5.4 cm x 5.4 cm. Add one line of up to 50 characters, which prints in fixed uppercase. At 30.5 x 38.2 cm, it makes a real statement. Both frames are made just for them, so check the spelling before you order. - [Personalised The Best Grandparents Photo Frame](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-the-best-grandparents-oak-finish-photo-frame): £9.49 - [Personalised Grandchildren Multi Photo Frame](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-grandchildren-multi-photo-frame): £18.99 ## What do you give grandparents who have everything? **For grandparents who have everything, give something personal for the garden.** They may own plenty of things. They won't own one with their name on it. Gardens are a good place to start. **A pot with their name:** [Personalised Gardening Terracotta Plant Pot](/products/personalised-gardening-terracotta-plant-pot) (£11.99) is terracotta and 14 cm tall. It is engraved with three lines of up to 12 characters, in fixed uppercase. It has a drainage hole at the bottom and works indoors or out. Great for a plant lover. **A glow for the evenings:** [Personalised Gnome Garden Outdoor Solar Light](/products/personalised-gnome-garden-outdoor-solar-light) (£28.49) needs no batteries or wires. It has 11 colour and light modes and mounts on a ground rod or a wall. Add two lines of up to 15 characters, printed in fixed upper case. Fun, and a talking point. **A Nan-friendly pick:** [Personalised Me to You Garden LED Solar Light](/products/personalised-me-to-you-garden-led-solar-light) (£30.99) has a Tatty Teddy floral design. It is solar powered, with no batteries or wires. Ground rod or wall fixing is possible, and screws are included. You get five lines of text: line 1 up to 12 characters, then four lines of up to 30. - [Personalised Gardening Terracotta Plant Pot](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-gardening-terracotta-plant-pot): £11.99 - [Personalised Gnome Garden Outdoor Solar Light](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-gnome-garden-outdoor-solar-light): £28.49 - [Personalised Me to You Garden LED Solar Light](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-me-to-you-garden-led-solar-light): £30.99 ## What are the best Christmas gifts for grandparents? **The best Christmas gifts for grandparents mark the season with their name or the family's.** Browse more in our [personalised Christmas gifts](/personalised-christmas-gifts). For timing, see the [Christmas last order dates](/delivery). **A new-grandparent treat:** [Personalised First Christmas as Grandparents](/products/personalised-first-christmas-as-grandparents-tree-decoration) (£8.49) is a heart-shaped tree decoration. "First Christmas as" is fixed text. You add two lines of up to 15 characters, and a year of up to 4 characters on line 3. Line 1 appears in upper case. It measures 7.7 x 7 x 0.3 cm, so it hangs neatly. **A countdown for the whole family:** [Personalised Family Advent Calendar](/products/personalised-family-advent-calendar) (£21.49) has two lines of up to 20 characters each. Line 1 appears in Title Case, and line 2 appears as entered. The pockets measure about 7.5 x 6.5 cm. It measures 40.5 x 80 cm, so it fills a wall nicely. **A cosy glow for Nan:** [Personalised Me to You NAN Pillar Candle](/products/personalised-me-to-you-nan-pillar-candle) (£13.99) carries two message lines of up to 30 characters. It burns for approximately 58 hours and comes in an organza bag. Case is kept as you enter it. - [Personalised First Christmas as Grandparents](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-first-christmas-as-grandparents-tree-decoration): £8.49 - [Personalised Family Advent Calendar](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-family-advent-calendar): £21.49 - [Personalised Me to You NAN Pillar Candle](https://yourpersonalisedgifts.co.uk/products/personalised-me-to-you-nan-pillar-candle): £13.99 ## How much should you spend on a gift for grandparents? **Spend what feels right. A thoughtful personalised gift works at any budget.** The name on it does the work, not the price tag. **Small budget:** Browse [personalised gifts under £10](/personalised-gifts-under-10). The Christmas tree decoration, the photo frame and both mugs from the sections above are good places to start. **Mid budget:** Try [personalised gifts under £20](/personalised-gifts-under-20). This is where the tankard, the glasses case, the plant pot, the candle and the multi photo frame sit. **Bigger budget:** Look at [personalised gifts under £30](/personalised-gifts-under-30). The advent calendar and the gnome solar light are in this range. **Want a bundle?** Pair a mug with a frame. Spend over £60 on gifts and we pay the first £6 of delivery. ## What should you write on a gift for grandparents? **Write short, warm words: their name, the grandchildren's names or a year.** Short text looks neat and fits every limit. **Ideas to try:** - Nan, Granny, Grandad or whatever the family calls them - The grandchildren's names, one after another - A year, such as the year they became grandparents - A short line, such as "Love from all of us" Each gift has its own limit on lines and characters. They are listed in the product sections above, so check them as you pick. **Before you order:** We print exactly what you type, in plain letters and numbers. That means no accents, emoji or most symbols. Check your spelling twice. Some gifts print in fixed upper case, and some show text as entered, so read the details on each one. ## How does personalisation work and how long does it take? **Every gift is made to the words you type, in 1–3 working days.** Then it goes by Royal Mail Tracked 24, usually 1–2 working days. Gifts with the "Next day available" badge offer paid Express delivery at checkout. **Good to know:** - Personalised gifts are made to your words, so they can't be returned for a change of mind. - If a gift is misprinted, faulty or damaged, we remake or refund. - Want it to go straight to Nan or Grandad? Send direct: add their name and address at checkout. A free e-card is emailed to them at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive. - Spend over £60 on gifts and we pay the first £6 of delivery. Ready to choose? Shop all our [personalised gifts for grandparents](/personalised-gifts-for-grandparents) and make their day. ## Questions ### What are good gift ideas for grandparents? A personalised Nan or Grandad mug, a tankard, a glasses case, a photo frame or a garden solar light all work well. Each is made to the words you type, so it feels like theirs. ### What should I write on a gift for my grandparents? Keep it short. Use their name (Nan, Granny, Grandad), the grandchildren's names or a year. Each gift has its own character limit, so check it. We print exactly what you type, in plain letters and numbers. ### How long does a personalised gift for grandparents take? Every gift is made in 1–3 working days. It then goes by Royal Mail Tracked 24, usually 1–2 working days. Gifts with the "Next day available" badge offer paid Express delivery at checkout. ### Can I send the gift straight to my grandparents? Yes. Add their name and address at checkout. A free e-card is emailed to them at 8am on the first day the gift could arrive. ### Can I return a personalised gift if I change my mind? No. Personalised gifts are made to the words you type, so they can't be returned for a change of mind. If one is misprinted, faulty or damaged, we remake or refund. ### What can I give grandparents who have everything? Try a personalised garden gift: a terracotta plant pot, a gnome solar light or a Me to You garden LED solar light. Or choose a photo frame that shows off the grandchildren.