Stanfords Christmas Catalogue: Maps Globes Travel Books

Browse through a selection of our favourite Christmas gift ideas to help you get in the festive mood – from globes to wall maps and all sorts of books to kids' toys, you’ll find beautiful gifts at Stanfords to thrill everyone this season.

Also at Stanfords, we have some great Christmas events lined up that will really get you into the seasonal spirit – from an exciting book signing event with the wonderful Michael Palin to our atmospheric Christmas shopping evenings every Thursday from now until Christmas Day…

Globes

Spin someone’s world around with Stanfords’ wide range of globes of the Earth that will grace any home or office space. In all different sizes and designs, globes for children, or globes for elegance, you’ll find them here…

Wall Maps

Take a fresh look on the world with our selection of modern maps of the world in all sorts of designs, according to your taste and interest. There are even quirky versions available such as wallpaper, a magnetic noticeboard and a desk pad. There’s a beautiful map especially to get children interested in the world as well.

Children's

Stanfords stocks a range of kids’ toys, games, gimmicks and travel books, from fairytales to picture books, activity books and children’s novels. Fiction, fact or just plain funny, these will inspire and entertain children of all ages this Christmas.

Historical Reproduction Maps

Gain a fascinating look into the past with these various historical reproduction maps – see how the world was seen in the 17th century, see the extent of poverty in Victorian London, or get a view of the capital as if you were in a hot air balloon above Hampstead Heath! These beautiful reproductions will make a great addition to any wall, or map collection.

Travel Accessories

Travellers, trekkers and sports enthusiasts alike will be thrilled with any of these super-handy travel accessories and outdoor gadgets.

Stationery

Stanfords stocks stationery gifts to suit all ages and tastes, from diaries and calendars to notebooks and passport covers, these all make attractive, and extremely useful, presents.

Cartography Books

Get a fascinating look into the past with these history books that recreate the world of yesteryear with superb reproductions of maps and atlases.

Illustrated Books

These beautiful illustrated and photographic books make great Christmas gifts. With their gorgeous images of places, people and animals all round the world, they’re bound to inspire and intrigue, too.

Illustrated Guides

These sumptuously illustrated guidebooks offer all you need to know on the world – in a gorgeous and glossy format that makes them ideal Christmas gifts.

Stocking Fillers

Here’s a selection from our huge range of books about the world that make perfect gifts. From fascinating facts and figures, to historical reproductions or cheeky humour, you’re bound to find books at Stanfords to please everyone this Christmas. We've thrown in a few quirky items that will make them smile too...

Atlases

Whatever your interest in the world, there is an atlas to suit everyone. From wine to oceans, humorous to conventional, Stanfords has got it mapped.

Novel Destinations

Escape to a different world with this selection of riveting fiction novels, by talented writers from all over the globe.

Travel Literature

Stock up on these great travel reads – from classic travel writers to famous actors, the authors of these books will take you away to faraway lands. Look out for signed copies for that extra special touch, too.

Christmas Events at Stanfords

Join Stanfords for festive Christmas Shopping Evenings in our stores. With special late-night openings every Thursday (from 29th November) until Christmas, we will be offering 20% off everything* and mince pies and wine to help get you in the seasonal spirit!

There is even the chance to shop with Robert Joseph - one of the most widely travelled wine writers in the world. He'll be signing his books, too.

Christmas at Stanfords