B ecause there is no doubt your teen thinks they know better than you, we took them at their word and asked what they think makes the perfect gift for Christmas (or other religious festival they celebrate).

To ensure the selection was truly tried and tested, we asked them only about presents they have already received, love and use constantly. We also made sure to ask a broad range of teens – from book lovers to tech fiends and plenty in between – to try to represent the myriad tastes of this age group.

The best Christmas gifts for teens in 2026

Lego lovers

Lego retro roller skate

£18.74 at John Lewis

£18.74 at Amazon

Lego keeps you entertained for a long time. You can keep coming back to it, take it apart and rebuild it, and it’s really good to collect.…