Gifts

Lost for ideas? Searching for something amazing for your loved ones or for a last minute gift to a friend abroad?

Here at Stanfords you can easily solve those present dilemmas. From the quirky to practical, and from the extra special and impressive to the little gift, we have wonderful ideas for anyone of any age, whether they're planning the trip of their lifetime or they just want a cuddle and some fun.

And for those finishing touches, we also offer original wrapping paper and greetings cards. So, go on... spoil them!

Extremely popular with kids of all ages, the Hugg-a-Planet makes a great cuddly toy that helps children learn about the world too. Build up a huggable solar system with the Hugg-a-Mars and Hugg-a-Moon also available.

Hugg-a-Planet
£19.95 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

As seen in 'Friends', refresh your geographical knowledge while you wash with these quirky world map shower curtains. In easy-care vinyl, it features seven-colour political mapping of the world against clear ocean areas. They’re ready to hang and fit all shower rails.

Shower Curtain - Clear Political World Map
£19.95 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

In its first edition, John Speed's "New and Accurate Map of the World" of 1627, was one of the earliest world maps to show the famous misconception of California as an island and to include portraits of the explorers Drake, Cavendish, Van Noort and Magellan. It now feature on one of our special note cards.

Stanfords World 1627 Notecards - pack of 10
£7.99 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

Brighten up your home or office with this world map wallpaper. Often seen in interior design magazines and on film sets, the wallpaper design is based on one of Stanfords' bestselling and most impressive world maps, the Defence Mapping Agency Physical map of the World.

World 8-sheet wallpaper pack
£99.95 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

An original way to display notices or to plan world trips, this magnetic wall map of the world comes with magnetic dots to mark places of interest and stronger magnetic pins to hold notices. It also has a write-on/ wipe-off surface and is available in various striking colour combinations.

Magnetic Wall Maps Of The World

See how the world has changed in the past few centuries with these unique jigsaw puzzles. Choose from Stanfords’ 750-piece jigsaws with reproductions of the map of the world 1627 or London 1690, or a 550-piece jigsaw puzzle depicting an extract from the beautiful and finely crafted National Geographic Society map of Mount Everest.

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The weight of the world on your shoulders just got lighter. This lovely stress ball in the shape of planet Earth is fun and will help you relax after a hard day. You'll find yourself day-dreaming of all the magical, mystical places on this earth, then you'll squeeze it.

Squeeze The World
£3.99 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

A brilliant and useful idea, this is the most stylish and practical way to carry your Oyster card for travelling round London. The wallet is entirely covered in the Underground map, showing the complete system. It’s also the perfect-sized wallet for carrying a few cards and notes.

Underground Map Oyster Wallet
£5.99 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

The Global Warming Mug is a novelty mug par-excellence, as it has an ethical message for you each and every time you enjoy a hot drink: as the mug heats up, the coastlines displayed begin to disappear. Show your concern for the planet with this great gift from the Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild.

Global Warming Mug
£8.99 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

A great gift idea for kids of all ages (and professions), this is a lampshade that decorates and educates! Featuring brightly coloured countries, country names and either a light-blue sea or cream background, these globe lampshades look fantastic whether the light is on or off.

Lampshade Globe (Blue)
£9.95 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

These delicious little chocolate balls take the phrase “it’s a small world” quite literally. Each of these milk chocolate balls come foil-wrapped with an image of the world printed on each. The 12 individually wrapped delights come in a clear plastic tube or box, perfect for a small gift or a guilty pleasure.

It's A Small World (tube) - Foil Wrapped Milk Chocolates
£2.98 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours

Indiana Jones fans and adventure lovers alike will be thrilled with this shoulder bag. Where Indiana kept ancient artifacts, you will find room for tickets and passport, SLR camera, water bottle, guide books and more. Use the compartments underneath the buttoned-down flap to keep your contents zipped away safely into dividers.

Indiana Shoulder Bag
£19.99 In stock: usually dispatched within 48 hours