Four people will each win a £250 voucher to spend at Waitrose or John Lewis, offering a welcome boost as the festive season approaches. The competition is now open, with entries closing on 15 November.
Top toys for Christmas 2026
John Lewis has unveiled its top ten toys for Christmas 2026, with a range of options for all ages. The Plus-Plus Learn to Build Space Super Set, priced at £49.99, is designed for ages five and up and encourages children to construct their own planets and astronauts.
For stocking fillers, the Momiji Sugar Plum Wood Message Doll costs £14.99 and is a collectable blind box doll with an age rating of 15 and over. The Marvin's Magic Treasured Tricks Wooden Set, aimed at children aged six and up, is £39.99 and offers a screen-free way to put on a family show at home.
Gifts for younger children
The Mon Ami Colette Duck Soft Toy is £40 and suitable from birth, making it a sweet gift for a newborn. The Connetix Ball Run Launcher Pack Set, priced at £45, is designed for ages three and up.
For older enthusiasts, the LEGO Icons Winter Village Collection Holiday Express Train costs £109.99 and is exclusive to John Lewis and LEGO, with adult supervision recommended. The Micro Scooters Mini Micro Eco Gruffalo Foldable LED Scooter, at £116.95, is expected to be a top seller amid demand for all things Gruffalo.
Premium and affordable options
The most expensive item on the list is the Le Toy Van Paddington Doll's House at £299.95, which comes with a Paddington doll and mid-century furniture. More affordable picks include the Mattel K-Pop Demon Hunters Singing Doll for £34.99 and the John Lewis Wooden Breakfast in Bed Set for £24, aimed at two-year-olds.
At Waitrose, the No.1 Sausage Roll Yule Log is the priciest item in the 2026 Christmas bakery line-up at £25 for 850g, featuring a pork, turkey, ham and chestnut filling in all-butter pastry. The new Polly the Polar Bear Cheesecake costs £14 for 1kg, while the No.1 Woodfired Tartiflette Sourdough Pizza is £6.75 for 437g.
Festive treats and how to enter
Mince pie fans can look to the No1 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac, which cost £4 for six and were a Which? Best Buy for the second year running. For those avoiding gluten or dairy, the Free From Cranberry & Orange Blondies are £3.75 for a pack of four.
To enter, fill in the form provided. The competition closes on 15 November.
