Win £250 at Waitrose or John Lewis – 4 lucky winners

Four lucky shoppers could win a £250 voucher to spend at Waitrose or John Lewis, as part of a festive giveaway now live ^[1]. The competition, hosted by Mirror and Daily Star, closes on 15 November ^[2].

The vouchers can be used across both retailers, offering a wide range of Christmas treats and gifts. Among the top picks at John Lewis for 2026 are the Plus-Plus Learn to Build Space Super Set (£49.99) and the LEGO Icons Winter Village Collection Holiday Express Train (£109.99), an exclusive item requiring adult supervision ^[1].

For those seeking bigger splurges, the Le Toy Van Paddington Doll's House costs £299.95 – just £49.95 more than the voucher ^[1]. The Micro Scooters Mini Micro Eco Gruffalo Foldable LED Scooter, priced at £116.95, is also expected to be a top seller ^[2].

Waitrose’s festive food line-up includes the No.1 Sausage Roll Yule Log at £25 for 850g, a rich, all-butter pastry with pork, turkey, ham and chestnut filling ^[1]. For dessert, the new Polly the Polar Bear Cheesecake, a 1kg Belgian chocolate treat with a gold-nosed snow topping, is priced at £14 ^[2].

Other standout items include the No1 Brown Butter Mince Pies with Cognac, which were a Which? Best Buy last year, and the Free From Cranberry & Orange Blondies at £3.75 for four ^[1].

To enter, readers must fill in a form on the Mirror or Daily Star website ^[2]. The competition is open to UK residents and ends on 15 November ^[1].

What happens next? Winners will be notified by email after the closing date, with no further details confirmed.