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The UK celebrates Father’s Day on Sunday June 18 this year, which means it’s time to start thinking about presents.
Although it’s traditionally a day where we recognise our dads, it’s a perfect time to give credit to the men who’ve helped shape us as people over the years: granddads, uncles, family friends and male role models alike.
A heartfelt card can go a long way, but it’s always nice to give the father figure in your life a token of appreciation to say thanks.
That’s why we’ve rounded up our favourite Father’s Day gifts, with something to wow every patriarch and options for a range of budgets.
They’re split into sections – food and drink, grooming, funny and unique, and practical – so you can tailor your search to his preferences.
Whatever you go for, he’ll love the effort you’ve put in… and at least it’s not another pair of boring socks.
Food and drink gifts
The M&S Collection Food Hamper
There’s plenty in here to get your dad’s tastebuds tingling, including chutney, Cornish Cruncher biscuits, sourdough crackers, milk chocolate Florentines, a single origin chocolate bar, all butter shortbread fingers, and a bottle of Cote du Rhone Villages red wine.
La Cafetiere Pisa Coffee Cafetière, Stone, 8 Cup
A decent cafetiere will be a prized present of any coffee lover, and this one is as sleek as it is functional. With a rust-resistant stainless steel frame and a heat-resistant borosilicate glass jug it’s a sturdy kitchen staple, but it’s nice enough to keep on your countertop between brews. Plus, the beaker is dishwasher safe.
Personalised Special Year Flavoured Gin With Music
For the music lover as well as the foodie, these keepsake gin bottles feature Spotify Code which, when scanned, plays a specially curated playlist of hit songs from your chosen year. Choose from Sloe Gin liqueur, Raspberry Gin liqueur, Rhubarb and Ginger Gin liqueur, or Spiced Gin liqueur with sparkly golden flakes.
Mixed Biskie Box of Six
Does your father figure have a sweet tooth? Cutter and Squidge Biskies are a cake/biscuit hybrid, filled with lightened buttercream and covered in delectable toppings. Have a box delivered right to their door and become their new favourite.
U’Luvka Apple and Coriander Vodka Gift Set
The flavour of this Polish vodka is super unique – and the bottle looks great on a drinks trolley too. Along with 100ml of the expertly-distilled spirit, the set comes with two U’luvka glasses that are equally as charming.
Grooming gifts
Sweet Dreams Gift Set
Give him the gift of relaxation this Father’s Day with this sleep-promoting set from Body Shop. It includes a dreamy Pillow Spray and Body Cream, all packaged up in an FSC certified toiletry bag.
Ameliorate Super Exfoliating Duo
Exfoliation isn’t just key to a good bodycare routine, it also feels amazing and can turn a standard shower into a proper pamper session. This scrub buffs away dead skin with biodegradable bamboo granules and nourishes with coconut oil, while the woven mitt gets rid of any flakes and bumps. It’s so easy, even the dad who exclusively uses 4-in-1 shower gel will get the hang of it in no time.
Versace Dylan Blue Eau de Toilette 30ml
Dylan Blue is a woodsy and distinctive scent, featuring bergamot, grapefruit, violet, black pepper and patchouli, with musk, tonka bean, and incense notes in the dry down. It has hundreds of five-star reviews from fragrance fans and would make a great Father’s Day present for the discerning dad.
Buy for £40.50 (was £46) at Superdrug
Earl of East Japanese Bathing Ritual Hand Balm
This soothing hand balm deserves pride of place in any bathroom, with an uplifting medley of notes like peppermint, eucalyptus and neroli. From the ethical retailer Earl of East in Hackney (famed for its fragrances) it’s blended to evoke the Japanese Onsen hot springs and is packed with nourishing butters for soft and fresh-smelling hands.
Funny and unique gifts
My Papercut Forest DIY Paper Boat Craft Kit
This kit has everything your crafty dad needs to start creating their very own piece of paper art: a craft knife, mat, instruction booklet with photos, dome, papercutting patterns, book pages, a sticker, and even an extra 2D project to complete after their masterpiece is done.
‘Fluent In Dad Jokes’ Men’s T Shirt
Novelty gifts are ideal if you’re buying for a joker, and this tee couldn’t be more relevant. Let your father figure wear their comedy nous on their chest, with a range of colour options to choose from.
Buy for £23 at Not on the High Street
Where’s Bowie? 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Whether your gift recipient is a Bowie fan or a puzzle lover, this 500-piece option will provide them with hours of fun. Once the puzzle itself is finished, they can get to work finding the many iterations of Ziggy Stardust himself within the image.
Meet The Meerkats Experience for Two
The animal-loving dad will be over the moon with this experience gift. It gives him and a plus-one the chance to get up close and personal with meerkats, from rubbing their tummies to perfecting their signature post, at a choice of seven locations around the country.
Practical presents
Nike Running Handheld Water Bottle
For dads on the go, this water bottle is a fantastic staple. It has a removable cover so it can easily be held while running, along with a handy zip pocket for all his essentials.
Dock and Bay Cooling Sports Towel
These towels are seriously ingenious, wicking sweat in no time and folding down into a compact, gym bag-friendly pouch. This option also has dual layered cooling technology with added Jadestone to keep skin cool for up to six hours.
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
Does your dad prefer to marathon TV shows than pound the pavements? No sweat (literally). Upgrade his box set game with this Fire Stick that turns a regular TV into a Smart TV and lets you stream from all the major broadcasters and plenty more. The Alexa voice remote also makes searching mega easy.
Mens HUGO Smash Watch
A nice watch is a gift to treasure. We love the sleek, modern style of this HUGO option which adds a pop of subtle colour to any outfit. Along with looking great, it’s also water resistant to 5ATM and will help your giftee keep to their strict dad schedule.
Colourblock Undated Daily Planner
Get the organised man in your life this planner for Father’s Day. In a range of colourways, it features 16 undated weeks of scheduling perfection, as well as a mind map page and space for reflections or goal setting. Add in personalisation and you’re on to a winner.
Bike cufflinks
These jazzier cufflinks make an interesting change from sample old styles – plus are perfect for bike enthusiasts. Plus, the inject a little more personality into formal attire.
UGG Tasman mules in black suede
Give the gift of comfort this Father’s Day – and you really can’t argue with that. These slip-on UGGs are sleek and soft – ideal for lounging around the house.
YETI, Hopper Flip 12 zip-around woven soft cooler bag
Great for BBQs at home or summer days out, this cooler bag is ideal for storing cold cans. It even comes with a zip-around opening, handles on side and a removable shoulder strap for easy access and portability.
Make sure to check back on Metro’s Lifestyle and Shopping pages for our latest gift picks across style, skincare and more!
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