Romford Market affordable Christmas gift ideas for under £15

Christmas is fast approaching and if you are still stuck for present ideas, a trip to Romford Market is the perfect way to tick a few more gifts off your list.

The Recorder has done the hard work for you, braving the freezing temperatures one frosty market day to find the best bargains.

Whether you are buying for a West Ham super fan, fashionista or Christmas lover, there is something for everyone at the market.

Fashion

Flower cardigans for £12.99 (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

There are a huge variety of clothing options at the market, but some fun cardigans and cosy jumpers caught our eye for the winter season.

These cardigans with flower details are only £12.99, while many of the knitted jumpers will set you back £10.

Scrunchies would make great stocking fillers (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

Colourful scrunchies for just £2.50 would work great as a stocking filler, and if someone you know needs a New Year’s outfit, there are plenty of sparkly options for £10.

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Games, books and fun

Gifts for all the family (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

At one stall towards the centre of the market, you can find literally any colouring book, stationary item or board game you can think of – with most buys costing only a fiver.

Some of our favourites include a dot painting book, a snakes and ladders set and a fashion design book (yes all of these are £5).

Most of the items here are only £5 (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

Elsewhere, a dartboard will set you back £15 for a bigger gift.

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Football

Scarves, mugs, hats and signs for football fans (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

For the football fans, hats, scarves, travel mugs and even metal plaques can be found at one market stall for a range of teams.

To give an idea of pricing, the scarves are between £10 and £15, while the metal signs cost between £8 and £10.

A fun gift for only £3 (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

Another great option for an even more affordable gift is a West Ham colour-in puzzle for only £3 – or two for £5.

Everything Christmas

Tea towels for only 50p (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

Perhaps these last items could be bought as a treat as we enter the festive season, or alternatively gifted to any Christmas lovers on your list to prepare for next year.

Some bargains here include fun cushion covers for £2.50 each, Christmas tea towels for only 50p (for a pack of two), or duvet sets for £7.

Perfect for Elf on the Shelf (Image: Charlotte Anderson)

Back to the books and games stall again and an adorable Santa’s little elf toy and storybook will cost you a fiver.