Editor's PickbeautyLookFantastic Beauty Box
Monthly beauty box from the UK's leading online beauty retailer, containing 6+ products worth over £50. Includes skincare, haircare, and makeup from top brands.
4.4 (3,200)
£15.00per month
SubscribeGift Subscription Boxes
The best subscription box gifts in the UK. Perfect for birthdays, Christmas and special occasions.
Subscription boxes make some of the most thoughtful and well-received gifts available in the UK. Unlike a one-off present that is used once and forgotten, a gift subscription keeps on giving, delivering a curated selection of products every month for as long as the subscription runs. Whether you are looking for a birthday gift, a Christmas present, or something to mark a special occasion, there is a gift subscription box to suit every interest and budget. Love Sub compares the UK's best gift subscription boxes across beauty, food, books, flowers, wellness, and more.
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Editor's Pickbeauty
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Most PopularfoodHelloFresh
The world's leading meal kit company, delivering pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes to over 1 million UK households. Flexible plans from 2 to 5 meals per week.
4.3 (12,400)
from £2.99per serving
SubscribeThe Willoughby Book Club
The Willoughby Book Club is the UK's number one book subscription service, offering hand-selected monthly book subscription boxes. They provide a personalised reading experience, choosing books based on your individual preferences.
4.8 (926)
from £40.00per month
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booksThe Beautiful Book Company
The Beautiful Book Company offers personalised book subscriptions and literary gifts for all ages. Their subscriptions feature handpicked books, beautifully gift-wrapped and delivered to your door.
4.0 (100)
from £44.99per month
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booksModern Classics - Book and Luxury Chocolate Subscription
Our cosy and autumnal monthly book subscription, the perfect gift for book lovers, bookworms, bibliophiles and readers. Including a surprise modern classic book and a delicious bar of luxury artisan handmade chocolate, gift wrapped and delivered straight to your door each month.
4.0 (100)
£23.00per month
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booksPersephone Books
Persephone Books offers a book subscription service delivering one book per month for six or twelve months. They specialize in reprinting neglected fiction and non-fiction by women writers from the mid-20th century.
4.0 (100)
£18.00per month
SubscribeCraft Gin Club
The UK's biggest gin club, delivering a full bottle of craft gin plus mixers, snacks, and a magazine every month. Over 100,000 members across the UK.
4.7 (2,341)
from £40.00per month
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Editor's PickalcoholNaked Wines
A wine subscription that funds independent winemakers in exchange for exclusive prices. Angel members save up to 33% on wines and get free delivery.
4.4 (5,600)
£20.00per month
SubscribeEnchanted Drinks
A magical cocktail subscription box delivering premium spirits, mixers, and cocktail recipes to make at home. Each box has a different theme and seasonal ingredients.
4.6 (420)
from £29.99per month
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adultTreatly
Treatly offers a luxury lingerie subscription service, delivering thoughtfully curated and beautifully gift-boxed sets monthly. They provide cup-sized sets in an extensive size range, focusing on comfort, quality, and style from various luxury lingerie brands.
4.0 (100)
£47.99per month
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adultTeaserbox
Teaserbox provides mystery sex toy and sex health subscription boxes, with options for individuals and couples. They offer discreet UK delivery of hand-selected products designed to surprise and delight, ranging from playful taster boxes to full-sized adult toy boxes.
4.0 (100)
£30.00per month
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giftsLetterbox Gifts
Letterbox Gifts are a unique selection of hand-picked British gift sets delivered straight through the door. They offer subscriptions for 3 or 6 months, with monthly deliveries of curated gifts.
4.8 (2,651)
from £24.00per month
SubscribegiftsBiscuiteers
Beautifully hand-iced biscuit subscription boxes for every occasion, from birthdays to seasonal celebrations. Each box is a work of art, perfect for gifting.
4.7 (2,800)
from £35.00per box
SubscribeEditor's PickgiftsHotel Chocolat
Premium chocolate subscription from the UK's leading luxury chocolatier. Monthly boxes include seasonal collections, truffles, and exclusive member-only creations.
4.7 (5,600)
from £22.95per month
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giftsFortnum & Mason
The 'Friends of Fortnum's Membership' offers an exclusive welcome parcel, complimentary drinks, free UK delivery on orders over £25, a bespoke gift, and seasonal gifts throughout the year. It is available to UK customers only.
4.0 (100)
£100.00per year
SubscribeTreat Trunk
A monthly mystery subscription box filled with snacks, sweets, and treats from around the world. Each box contains 10-15 full-size products.
4.4 (560)
from £19.99per month
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Most PopularcoffeePact Coffee
Freshly roasted speciality coffee beans delivered direct from ethical farms around the world. Choose your roast, grind, and delivery frequency.
4.7 (2,341)
from £7.95per delivery
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Editor's PickfoodPipers Farm
Ethically reared meat and seasonal produce from a network of small family farms in the West Country. Subscription boxes delivered nationwide.
4.8 (980)
from £45.00per box
SubscribeEditor's PickalcoholThe Whisky Exchange
The world's leading online whisky retailer offering curated whisky subscription boxes. Explore Scotch, Japanese, Irish, and world whiskies with expert tasting notes.
4.8 (2,100)
from £35.00per month
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alcoholDrinks by the Dram
Monthly whisky, rum, gin, or brandy subscription boxes featuring 30ml drams of premium spirits with tasting notes. Perfect for discovering new favourites.
4.6 (1,340)
from £29.95per month
SubscribePop in a Box
The world's largest Funko Pop subscription service, delivering your most-wanted figures every month. Set your collection preferences and never receive a duplicate.
4.4 (2,100)
from £9.99per month
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snacksUniversal Yums
International snack subscription box featuring snacks from a different country each month. Includes a booklet with recipes, games, and cultural facts.
4.5 (3,400)
from £14.99per month
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Editor's PickfoodThe Spicery
Monthly spice subscription delivering a new world cuisine kit with freshly blended spices and a recipe card. Explore global flavours from your own kitchen.
4.7 (890)
from £14.99per month
SubscribeEditor's PickbooksThe Folio Society
Beautifully illustrated, collectible editions of classic and contemporary literature. Membership gives access to exclusive editions and member pricing.
4.8 (1,200)
from £29.95per book
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Premiumfor womenCocoon Luxury Handbag Club
Rent designer handbags from brands like Gucci, Prada, and Chanel with a monthly membership. Swap as often as you like and access bags worth thousands.
4.7 (312)
£79.00per month
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Most PopulargiftsBloom & Wild
The UK's most-loved flower delivery service, with a letterbox-friendly subscription delivering fresh seasonal flowers monthly or fortnightly. Free next-day delivery.
4.7 (8,900)
from £27.00per delivery
SubscribegiftsFreddie's Flowers
Weekly or fortnightly seasonal flower subscription delivered to your door with a care card and styling tips. First box free for new subscribers.
4.6 (4,200)
£25.00per delivery
SubscribegiftsPatch Plants
Indoor plant subscription delivering a new plant to your door each month, with expert care advice. Choose from easy-care, pet-friendly, and air-purifying varieties.
4.5 (2,100)
from £9.00per month
SubscribeHow to Choose a Gift Subscription Box
Choosing a gift subscription box is about matching the box to the recipient's interests and deciding on the right length of subscription.
Match the box to their interests
The most important factor in choosing a gift subscription is relevance. A beauty box is ideal for someone who enjoys skincare and makeup. A book box suits an avid reader. A craft beer box is perfect for someone who enjoys discovering new breweries. A generic gift box is rarely as well-received as one that reflects the recipient's actual hobbies.
Prepaid vs. rolling subscription
For gifts, a prepaid subscription of three, six, or twelve months is almost always preferable to a rolling monthly subscription. A prepaid gift does not require the recipient to cancel at the end, and it gives you control over the total spend.
Presentation and gift wrapping
If the subscription box is being given as a physical gift, check whether the service offers gift wrapping, a personalised message card, and attractive packaging. Some subscription boxes are designed specifically as gifts and include premium presentation as standard.
Delivery timing
Check when the first box will be delivered before ordering a gift subscription. Some services allow you to specify a start date, while others dispatch immediately. If you are buying for a birthday or Christmas, confirm the delivery schedule in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about gift subscription boxes in the UK.