The best gifts for freshers are ones that will prepare them for the ups and downs of adulting. For example, a cookbook will prevent them from living off of instant noodles and baked beans for the rest of their lives. And let’s face it, that’s a fate worse than death. A planner is also a must-have, because let’s be real, they’re going to spend their student loan on beer and regret if they don’t keep track of their finances. A laundry hamper or laundry bag is also a lifesaver, because no one wants to live in a room that smells like a gym locker.

The products below come in handy during those late-night study sessions or when your fresher is nursing a hangover from a wild night out. These gifts may seem small, but they’ll help freshers spread their wings and soar like the majestic, slightly awkward birds they are.

1. The ultimate outdoor speaker – small, water-resistant and packs a loud punch

The University Party Speaker – £29.99

For those seeking a speaker that can match their wild nights and love for music, the JBL Go is the perfect choice. Despite its small size, these speakers are known for delivering high-quality sound that can keep up with any party or study session. Whether one is hanging out with friends or throwing a rager in their dorm room, the JBL Go will prove to be a reliable companion. After all, nobody wants to be known as the person with the subpar speaker at the party. Investing in a JBL Go is a wise decision that will undoubtedly be appreciated by both the listener and their future party guests.

2. 90L laundry hamper – discreet with separate baskets inside 

Joseph Joseph 90L laundry hamper £88.00

Laundry day just got a whole lot more exciting with the Joseph Joseph Tota 90-Litre Laundry Separation Basket! This bad boy is the superhero of laundry baskets, with its multiple compartments for separating your dirty clothes like a pro. And let’s be real, if you’re like most students, your laundry pile can grow taller than the Eiffel Tower, so the 90-liter size is a godsend. Plus, it’s got a stylish design that will make you feel like you’re living in the lap of luxury, even if you’re doing your laundry in a dingy basement. Say goodbye to the days of digging through a pile of clothes, and hello to the world of organized laundry with the Joseph Joseph Tota. Your mum will be so proud.

3. One Tin Cookbook – to make life as easy as possible 

Cook delicious meals with minimal cleanup £13.59

Looking for a cookbook that will take your taste buds on a wild ride around the world? Look no further than Penguin’s The Roasting Tin Around the World Book! This holy grail is packed full of quick and easy one-tin recipes that will have you feeling like a world traveler without ever leaving your kitchen. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be a gourmet chef to make these dishes. Just throw some ingredients in a roasting tin and let the oven do the rest of the work. With 75 recipes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. And the best part? You won’t have to break the bank to become a culinary globetrotter. So what are you waiting for? Order your copy today and get ready to take your taste buds on a trip (with minimal cleaning efforts)!

4. Epic music playing sleep-mask

 Give the gift of deep sleep and music – £25.00

Freshers, listen up! Are you tired of being kept up all night by your noisy dorm mates or the constant hum of the city outside? Fear not, because the Bluetooth Sleep-mask is here to save the day (or night, rather)! This isn’t your granny’s sleep mask, folks. No, no, no! With its built-in Bluetooth speakers, you can listen to your favorite tunes or white noise tracks to drown out the world and get some much-needed shut-eye. And let’s be real, who needs a significant other when you have a comfortable sleep mask that also plays music? Upgrade your sleep game to the next level with the Bluetooth Sleep-mask and become the envy of all your dorm mates. Trust us, your brain (and your body) will thank you for the extra Z’s.

5. Turn their room into the open night sky

Any boring room can be transformed into a planetarium  £179.00

Attention, space cadets! Have you ever wanted to explore the mysteries of the cosmos from the comfort of your own home? Look no further than the Sega Homestar Theatre Planetarium Flux! This bad boy is like having your very own planetarium, with its stunning projection of stars and constellations on your ceiling. Plus, it’s super easy to use, so you can impress your friends with your newfound knowledge of the night sky. And let’s be real, who needs to go outside when you can have the universe right in your own bedroom? Upgrade your space game to the next level with the Sega Homestar Theatre Planetarium Flux, and reach for the stars (without ever leaving your bed).

6. Heated Travel Mug 

ALWAYS have a warm drink at hand – £25.00

Tired of your morning coffee getting cold before you even make it to your 8 am lecture? The Heated Travel Mug is here to save the day (and your taste buds)! This mug is like having your own personal barista, with its ability to keep your coffee or tea hot for hours on end. Plus, it’s perfect for those chilly morning walks across campus. Sometimes, we all need a little pick-me-up to get us through those early morning classes. Upgrade your caffeine game to the next level with the Heated Travel Mug and become the envy of all your classmates. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

7. Superfood Juice Detox bundle 

Give the gift of a week-long superfood detox. Because you know they’ll be drinking their body-weight in alcohol – £209.00

Feeling a little rough around the edges after those wild nights out? No worries, because the Superfood Juice Detox bundle is here to save the day (and your liver)! This bundle is like having your own personal superhero, with its delicious and nutritious superfood juices that will give you the strength to conquer any hangover. Plus, it’s perfect for those mornings when you’re feeling like a hot mess. And let’s be real, we’ve all been there. Upgrade your detox game to the next level with the Superfood Juice Detox bundle and become the hero of your hangover because your body (and your liver) deserve it.

8. This cool PlayStation Alarm Clock 

For the gamers out there £24.99

Introducing the ultimate addition to any gamer’s bedroom – the PlayStation Controller Clock! This funky clock is shaped like a classic PlayStation controller and will make a statement in any room. The clock face is easy to read, so you won’t have to squint to check the time during those late-night gaming sessions. Plus, it’s the perfect gift for any PlayStation enthusiast in your life. With its sleek and stylish design, the PlayStation Controller Clock is not just a timepiece, but also a conversation starter. So why settle for a boring old clock when you can have one that shows off your love for gaming?

9. This Lazy Man 3-in-1 Pan

This is for those who can (kind of) cook £20.00

Get ready to revolutionize your cooking game with the 3 in 1 Pan! This versatile pan is like having three pans in one, with its unique design that allows you to cook multiple dishes at once. Whether you’re whipping up a stir-fry, cooking a full English breakfast, or grilling your favorite meats, the 3 in 1 Pan has got you covered. Plus, it’s non-stick, so you won’t have to worry about food getting stuck and burning. With its easy-to-clean design and compact size, the 3 in 1 Pan is perfect for any kitchen, big or small.

10. The Clever Fox Budgeting

Make sure they’re not spending every last pound on booze – £15.99

This planner is like having your own personal financial advisor, with its easy-to-use design that helps you track your income and expenses. With sections for monthly bills, savings goals, and even a debt tracker, the Clever Fox Budget Planner will help you stay on top of your finances and avoid those dreaded overdraft fees. Let’s be real, who doesn’t want to save a few quid while at uni?

Starting university can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time, but with the right tools and gifts, students can feel more prepared and confident as they embark on a new chapter in their lives. Whether it’s a practical gift like a planner or a fun gift like a board game, the right gift can make all the difference. So, consider these top 10 gift ideas for freshers starting university and give a gift that will help them thrive in their new environment. Wishing all freshers the best of luck in their academic journey!

If you’re in a hurry and are looking for same-day or next day delivery products, check out the following:

• Same Day Gift Delivery
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The answer to this is to buy funny gifts. Something semi-practical and entirely entertaining. So here’s our breakdown of funny gifts for millennials this Christmas.

*Note at the time of writing, all gifts are available for next day delivery right up until the 16th December as long as they are ordered by 7pm unless otherwise specified. For more information please double check the retailers websites.

1) Sushi Socks 

Amazing sushi socks for any sushi fan
£8.99 per pair or £39.99 for all 7

As we all know, no Christmas is complete without a pair of novelty socks. And what could be better than a pair of socks with sushi on them? Choose from 7 different designs, including top favourites salmon sushi, tuna sushi, prawn, masuzushi, octopus, red caviar and of course traditional Japanese egg. Each pair rolls up to look like an actual sushi dish and when worn displays the deliciousness of Japanese cuisine at its finest. Especially good for people who have smelly feet as they’ll finally be able to have an excuse!

Each pair is made from soft polycotton and they come in one size fits most (22 – 27cm)

2) Star Wars Themed Light-Up Chopsticks

Choose your allegiance with colours: Yoda Green, Darth Red or Luke Blue
£16.99

Continuing with our Asian theme we have some Light Sabre chopsticks. Officially licensed by Lucas Films, these bad boys are ready to light up at the sight of every hungover Chinese takeaway day. Perfect for people living on their own, or even better as a gift to people living together. Let each meal become a battle to remember.

3) The Ultimate Beard Bib

Bibs come in either white or black (we recommend white as it makes it easier to clean – unless his beard is grey). They also come with a nice little travel pouch for trips over to the parents, girlfriend or for their next business trip.

The tea is caffeine free so is perfect before going to bed. It’s made from soothing Camomile, Passion flower petals, Lemon Balm, Anise, Cinnamon, Orange Pieces, Hops, Roobios and Hops. Highly suggested to drink as is – without milk or sugar.

>This pan is made from die-cast aluminium with a double non-stick coating, meaning cleaning is a total breeze. It’s also dishwasher friendly, meaning it’s even quicker and easier to clean.

These balls are made from water resistant high grade silicon and can be switched off with a (gentle) squeeze. Three light modes allow the red LED inside to run continuously, with a slow flash or with a fast flash. They’re powered by 2 CR2032 batteries which are easily replaceable and the batteries last for approximately 100 hours on solid light mode, or 190 hours whilst flashing. If you think these are too rude – they were fully funded within 3 days on their KickStarter launch – showing the world is ready for a bit of entertainment.

7) Toast Shaped Heated Pillow

Live in denial of ageing with a nose hair trimmer shaped like a Ray Gun
£12.99

As we get older, we find our bodies are starting behaving in ways we don’t expect, even when we still feel like children on the inside. Let your millennial live in denial of ageing by making this rather sad experience of removing unwanted excess nostril hairs a lot more fun. Instead of violently plucking nose hairs and crying in front of the mirror, all the owner needs to do is pull the trigger on this baby to shave away all the shame. It works fantastically on any unwanted ear hair as well – double win!

It comes in red and runs off of a single AA battery (not included).

9) A bottle of Unicorn Tears (more commonly known as Gin Liqueur)
Let the tears of unicorn ignite a drunken evening

This gin liqueur is made from genuine Unicorn tears at a top secret location using free range Unicorn by Firebox. Unicorns are force fed tonnes of citrus fruit, along with juniper berries, boxes of coriander and pieces of licorice. Combined with their brand new emotional harvesting technology, this bittersweet gin experience comes with a dazzling glittery appearance, guaranteed to blow the mind of anyone who consumes it. Simply swirl the bottle before opening to behold its shimmering majesty.

*No unicorns were harmed during the unicorn tear extraction process and the gin produced is even 100% vegan.

10) A hot & cold holdable, customised with any face you’d like!

Stay warmed with your favourite face

£14.99

These wonderful huggable heatable bags can be customised with just about any face you’d like to add. If you’d like to troll someone with a photo of Nicholas Cage, or simply remind them of your existence every time they feel cold, this is the perfect solution. All you need to do is upload a good and clear picture of any face with our friends at Firebox. They’ll then get this printed quickly so it can be sent over to your favourite millennial.

These awesome bags also work as a cold compress – simply put it into the fridge to keep cool.

For heating up, pop into the microwave. Once warmed it’ll stay hot for up to 2 hours.

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Bask in these adrenaline filled gifts:

1) Chopper Ride over Central London –

Helicopter over Central London – £129

Ever thought you’d see London by helicopter? Now you can. This incredible journey lasts for an hour, which is split into a 30 minute preparation and safety session, and 30 minutes in the helicopter soaring above the London skyline. Your Captain will give you a full commentary on what is below you at all times, keeping you well informed (and safe) for the duration. Trips are available year round, just make sure you choose a clear day! This is priced per person, so if you’d like to go along too, don’t forget to get yourself one as a present for being kind!

2) Tandem Bungee Jump Gift Experience

Perfect for a couple of thrill-seekers – £120

 If you’ve always wanted to try bungee jumping but haven’t quite had the courage to do it on your own, why not get someone a tandem bungee jump as a gift (and obviously take you as their partner!). This tandem experience starts with a safety induction session before you hurl yourself off a ledge with a loved one. You’re then treated to half a bottle of bubbly to celebrate still being alive afterwards, and even get a certificate to prove it to others. Available in multiple locations, including Bristol, Windsor, Huntingdon, Belfast, Salford, Braehead and Kingsbury.

3) Wakeboarding or Waterskiing Adventure – £80 – £135

Ski or board the wake – £80 – £135

 Starting with an on-shore lesson at the Marina, you’ll be shown how to look super cool on water before you get taken off to prove your learning ability. The £80 session lasts for 2 hours, while the £135 lasts for 3 hours. Guests and spectators are welcome, but this package is just for one, so if you’d like to go as well, make sure you purchase an additional voucher. This offer is available only in Devon, between April and October.

4) Jetskiing Experience for Two – £150

Tour by Jetski – £150

 Tour the beautiful Poole Harbour in Bournemouth by the best vehicle ever – the jetski. Speed away with the Jurassic Coastline on one side and your friend desperately clinging on to the other. This jetski experience is for two people aboard one jetski. All equipment, including wetsuits and safety gear is provided (minus a towel and swimwear). The voucher lasts for ten months, so pick it up now and prepare for your next roadtrip to Bournemouth as fast as today.

5) Jet-Lev Experience at London Docklands or Northampton – £120

Tell Jack you’re the real King of the world – £120

When it comes to cool activities, nothing quite beats the Jet-Lev. The JetLev picks you up and launches you up into the air at 50 mph up to 45 feet up, so you’re guaranteed to get a massive adrenaline rush with this one. Before you start you get a full briefing on safety and how to operate the machine, before you get wrapped up into a provided wetsuit and tossed into the water where you’ll prepare for lift off. This is an ultimate Instagramming experience and will guarantee you more than 10 likes on Facebook, so make sure your recipient has someone around for picture taking. This experience is available from April – October at London Docklands or Northampton, vouchers valid for 10 months.

6) Tandem Skydiving Experience – £299

Skydive with someone who knows what they’re doing – £299

 If tandem bungee jumping doesn’t raise enough adrenaline for you, how about a tandem skydiving experience? This extreme gift starts with a training session, where you get shown the ropes (literally) and taught things like how not to scream for the entire duration. After you feel comfortable, you’ll be securely attached to a very qualified instructor who will hurl you out of the plane with them, and pull the parachute cord at the right time (roughly about 30 seconds after you leap out the plane). You’ll be jumping from 10,000 feet up in the air, so once the parachute is up you have plenty of time to enjoy the scenery as you slowly glide back down to the world below you. Available in Peterborough, Brigg, Beccles and Swansea.

7) Zombie Apocalypse Gift Experience – £198

Experience a Zombie Apocalypse with your friends – £198

If your friend is the kind of person that shouts out all the things people should be doing when watching things like The Walking Dead, why not treat them to a real life zombie apocalypse experience? This gift will outdo any other. When your recipient arrives, they’ll be given a safety induction before being handed a BB gun and plenty of ammo. Once armed and loaded, they’ll be introduced to their team mates and meet the opposing team (roughly 45 people in total). After a bit of friendly banter, the teams are separated and missions are put into place. The whole thing lasts for around 3 hours but is an incredible experience and one that is sure to be remembered. Available in Milton Keynes.

8) Medieval Jousting Experience Day – £199

Joust away on horseback – £199

If your friend is sick of waiting for the next season or book of Game of Thrones, this is the perfect gift to relieve them of their hard wait. This insane day lasts for around 6 and a half hours, where you’re given a riding assessment, a weapons overview and a whole host of activities and challenges to get through. This is available to people of reasonable fitness only, and novice horse riders are welcome. Available from April – October in Warwick, and vouchers are valid for 10 months from the purchase date.

9) Tank Paintballing – £96

Paintballing just got a bit more extreme – £96

You’ve heard of paintballing – but have you heard of paintballing in a TANK? Starting the day off with a safety induction, you’ll then be put into some sexy combat gear and shown your team (generally of 3). Each person gets a turn driving the tank, both at the top of the tank and through the periscope, and get practice shooting with a 40mm cannon. The day ends with a full on battle where each team takes on the others in the ultimate tank paintball war. This amazing experience is available in Lutterworth, Leicestershire.

10) Segway Rallying

Segway race your friends and family – from £19

If you’ve gotten through this list thinking everything is just that little bit too extreme – why not try out a family friendly Segway gift experience? Experiences start from £19 for one or £39 for two at 14 different locations throughout Britain. You’ll be given ample safety gear before you take your segways offroad to start racing around circuits specially made for the experience. Time on the Segway is normally around an hour.

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Scroll through our list of retailers who can deliver the perfect gift – same day, UK wide. Everything you could possibly want delivered can be!

Are you in need of same-day or last-minute gift delivery?
You’re in luck as many retailers offer this service. Whether it’s for an anniversary, birthday, or Christmas gift, you can find the last minute gift you need. With this list, you’ll never have to order way in advance again. You can get everything you want delivered, same day, anywhere in the UK.

BuyAGift – UK Wide

BuyAGift stocks a fantastic range of experiences, including segway rally racing, hot air balloons, massages, and spa pampering packages. It’s a great pick if you want to give someone a nice day off. Online yoga, cocktail lessons, and date night picnics are among their same-day gift options.

When buying from BuyAGift, receive a printable voucher for easy gifting. The voucher can be sent via email to your recipient. Perfecto!

Amazon.co.uk

Amazon offers same-day delivery to many UK postcodes, making it a great choice for last-minute gifts. Double-check that the recipient’s address is typed into the delivery address section, search for ‘Prime Today’ products at the top of the page, and choose from a wide range of items. You can also opt for an Amazon gift voucher if you can’t decide.

If you need an up-to-date review of which retailers work best, check out our main page for same day gifts.

Interflora – UK Wide

Interflora has been the savior of many people at some stage in their lives. They offer same-day delivery UK-wide, provided the order is placed by 2 PM GMT Monday to Saturday. Interflora offers same-day delivery of beautiful flowers, plants, and alcohol gifts, including Whiskey sets and champagne with balloons.

Double-check the time and place your order quickly!

Red Letter Days – UK Wide

Pick from a variety of gift experiences at Red Letter Days, owned by Dragon’s Den stars Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones. Once you find the perfect option for your recipient, select the ’email voucher’ option at the end, and gift your loved ones an experience to remember. Red Letter Days offers a variety of experiences, even ones that can be done from home. Skydiving, spa days, theatre outings, zorbing experiences, speedboats down the Thames, and lovely hotel packages to the Lake District are all great choices!

Another great advantage of Red Letter Days is that if your recipient doesn’t like the gift, they can enter the voucher code onto the website and exchange it for different valued gifts. All the gifts have prices taken off. This feature ensures that your loved one will always receive a gift they love.

Lastminute.com – UK Wide

LastMinute.com always searches for the cheapest and best deals, ensuring you get a bargain on whatever you’re looking for. They offer last-minute flights, same-day discount theatre tickets, and restaurant deals. This makes it ideal for occasions like anniversaries, birthdays, or Christmas presents. To use their service, simply print out the voucher/booking details, and you’re good to go. Keep your forgetfulness a secret with LastMinute.com’s discreet service.

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