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Secret Santa

What are the secrets in Santa's Sack? Will he be taking Neil from reception for a spot of harmonica, Melanie from accounts stargazing, or IT Ben to a life drawing class that's considerably more colourful than he's expecting? Santa can't decide, so over to you. 18 experiences, from £14, all safely under most office Secret Santa limits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are good Secret Santa gifts that don't feel like a joke present?

The London Spy Walking Tour explores real underground tunnels and Cold War history for less than a round of drinks, from £29. Harmonica Masterclass teaches an instrument you can pick up in an hour and get genuinely good at over a lifetime, from £25.

Are there creative options for the office Secret Santa?

Naked Neon Life Drawing brings glow paint to a traditional life class — considerably livelier than the name suggests, from £19. Design, Make Beeswax Wraps has the recipient create their own reusable, eco-friendly alternative to cling film, from £39.

What if the budget stretches a bit further?

Reach for the Stars is a guided stargazing session for anyone who's never actually used a proper telescope, from £99. Neon Light Workshop, Wakefield teaches real neon-making with two tutors and a piece to take home, from £195 — for the office Secret Santa with genuinely no spending limit.

Is there something for the colleague who's impossible to buy for?

Urban Photography Safari takes a fresh look at the capital through a camera lens, no experience required, from £30. Historical Street Hunt is a self-guided walking-tour-meets-murder-mystery, ideal for someone who likes solving things more than being told things, from £45.

Can I keep a Secret Santa gift genuinely secret?

Yes — choose eVoucher delivery, forward it anonymously, and the recipient won't know who it's from until they want to say thank you. It lands within 15 minutes, so there's no need to plan days ahead.