Christmas Gift Guide: Subscriptions for Children

Books & Activities Subscription, from £4.99 a month, Bookabees.

It's like a library but you can buy what you like heavily discounted, or return once you have read.

Mini Bakers Club, from £27.99 for 3 months, BKD.

A boxful of bright and colourful baking and crafting fun - and a firm favourite with the BG Kids.

Mud & Bloom, £7.95 a month,
Cratejoy.

Two activities: one gardening and one craft aimed at teaching children about the seasons, nature and the outdoors.

Classic Beano Subscription, £25 for 15 issues, DC Thompson.

Go old school with the Bash Street Kids, Minnie the Minx, and of course Dennis and Gnasher. 

Young Honeytree Stationary, from £10.50 a month, Honeytree Club. 

A curated box of stationery surprises will make them reach for a pen instead of a keyboard.

Tween Baebox, from £16 per month, Baebox. 

At least 4 fun products along with positive messages printed on cards. Aimed at those aged 8-12.

The Explore Box, £9.50 a month, Letterbox Labs.

Innovative science kits with illustrated instructions and everything you need to have science fun.

Projects plus Magazine, from £16.99 a month, Trunkaroo.

Focus on making STEAM (Science, Technology Engineering, Art and Maths) interesting and magical.

Letterbox Club, from £6.95 a month, Rainy Day Box.

Seasonal themed activies - at least 3 per box - including arts and crafts.

Anorak Magazine, £24 for one year subscription, Anorak.

Aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years old but enjoyed by the whole family - both Lu and I love reading this one!

History Box, from £7.95,
Mysteries in Time.

Travel through time with an exciting historical adventure and fun activities for 7-11 year olds.