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The best Father's Day gifts in the UK for dads, grandads, uncles and friends. We’ve tried, tested and rounded up 62 thoughtful gifts – from gardening gloves to a cold brew coffee maker and a parkrun keyring – to make the father figure in your life feel special.
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The best Father's Day gifts in 2026
Accessories
Roka London Carnaby wallet – £22.95 at Roka London or Amazon. This wallet has three sections for cards, notes and coins. Made from recycled, durable materials, it comes in over 50 colours.
Personalised AirTag keyring – £15 at Not Another Bill. Make keys unlosable with an Apple AirTag and this vegan leather case. For an extra £5, get it personalised with initials.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife – £45 at Victorinox. A pocket-sized tool ideal for impromptu picnics, birthday cards, or on-the-go repairs with its screwdrivers.
Owala FreeSip water bottle – £32 at Next or £27.45 at Amazon. Easy to clean, leak-free, and narrow enough for a car cupholder, this bottle helps him stay hydrated.
Self-care
Horace face and body sunscreen, 100ml – £19 at Horace or £22 at the Grooming Clinic. SPF50+ protection without the chalky feel, more like a moisturiser.
Rains Hilo wash bag – £45 at John Lewis or Rains. Waterproof and spacious, with adjustable buckles for travel.
Fussy deodorant – £26 at Fussy or Amazon. Refillable with delightful scents like Night Tales (cedar and cinnamon).
Braun beard trimmer series 5 – £74.99 at Braun or £59.99 at Amazon. Waterproof with 40 length settings and a mini foil shaver head.
Elizabeth Arden hand balm, 75ml – £24 at Lookfantastic or £30 at John Lewis. Eight Hour cream soothes cracked hands and absorbs quickly.
Kiehl’s facial fuel face wash, 75ml – £12.80 at Boots or £16 at Sephora. Menthol-packed cleanser, travel-size and long-lasting.
Aesop mandarin facial hydrating cream, 60ml – £42 at John Lewis or SpaceNK. Citrus-scented, quick-absorbing, sheen-free finish.
L’Occitane almond shower oil, 500ml – £43 at Lookfantastic or Amazon. Luxurious, 99% biodegradable, leaves a great scent.
Home and garden
Donkey gloves – £15.95 at Donkey Gloves or Amazon. Durable for gardening, wallpaper stripping, and more.
Ikea Trixig tool kit – £9 at Ikea. 15-piece set for basic DIY, with screwdriver bits for flat-pack furniture.
White Denim 13 LP – £27.99 at Rough Trade or £29.99 at HMV. Expansive rock, funk, soul, and country album.
Football commentary chart – £29.99 at Not on the High Street. Clive Tyldesley’s charts detailing every game and goal of the season.
Stadium print – £9.95 at Etsy. Classy print of his team’s home stadium, or request a bespoke design.
Earl of East americano candle – £40 at Earl of East. Coffee scent for working from home; ceramic mug reusable after wax burns.
Hori Hori gardening knife – £32 at Niwaki or Burford. Japanese-made blade for trowel, bulb planter, weeder, and sawing.
Bose Bluetooth portable speaker – £119.95 at John Lewis or Bose. 12-hour battery, well-rounded sound for trips and garden gatherings.
Food and drink
Hard Lines coffee, 250g – £11.50 at Hard Lines. Cardiff-based, freshly roasted, whole beans or ground.
Good & Proper Assam tea, 90g – £7 at Ocado or £7.20 at Good & Proper. Brockley Breakfast favourite, also herbal infusions.
Loveramics Bond Coffee hand-painted mug – £15.95 at Redber. Thick porcelain keeps drinks warmer longer.
Chimac sriracha caramel sauce, 350ml – £9 at John Lewis or £10 at Amazon. Sweet, spicy, ideal marinade for tofu, chicken, or fries.
Victorinox chef knife – £39 at Victorinox or Amazon. 15cm blade, easy to maintain with synthetic handle.
Trio of beers gift pack – £12 at Pretty Decent Beer. Mix of pale ales and pilsner from Walthamstow brewery.
Burrow Hill sparkling cider, 50cl – £3.25 at the Whisky Exchange. Served at Glastonbury’s Cider Bus.
Corona Cero alcohol-free beer, 4 x 330ml – £4 at Ocado or £4.90 at Amazon. Tastes like the real thing, gift with a lime.
Patrón XO Cafe, 70cl – £46.49 at Master of Malt or £44 at Amazon. Coffee-based tequila liqueur, smooth and subtle.
Hario cold brew brewer – £25 at Origin or £33 at Amazon. Makes barista-quality cold brew overnight.
Sparkling water maker – £59 at ProCook. Soda water on tap, though not quite matching premium seltzer.
De’Longhi Stilosa coffee machine – £126 at John Lewis or £126.99 at De’Longhi. Budget espresso machine that rivals pricier models.
AnySharp knife sharpener – £20 at John Lewis or £17.49 at Amazon. Safe suction cup design, sharpens serrated knives.
White Mausu peanut rāyu, 240g – £6.95 at Ocado or £7.39 at Amazon. Sweet, salty, spicy condiment for any meal.
BBQ chimney starter – £23.99 at John Lewis or £21.59 at Amazon. Weber chimney for perfect white-hot coals.
Pump Street craft chocolate tasting box, six x 20g bars – £20 at Pump Street. Single-origin and creative concoctions from Suffolk.
Tech and gaming
Flip 7 card game – £7.99 at John Lewis or £7.79 at Amazon. Luck and strategy game for three or more players.
Lego Star Wars New Republic X-Wing Starfighter – £59.99 at Lego. 558-piece replica with adjustable wings and three characters.
Anker Nano power bank – £19.99 at Argos or Amazon. Pocket-sized charger for smartphones, earbuds, even laptops.
Catan on the road card game – £9.99 at Waterstones or Amazon. Travel version of the popular board game.
Fitness and outdoors
Running socks – £19 at Sums Club. All Seasons socks for comfort and blister-free runs.
Therabody Theragun Mini massage gun – £169 at Healf or Theragun. Compact with three attachments for knots.
Joola Essentials pickleball paddle – £56.21 at Amazon. Great for beginners, versatile for the court.
Montane dart nano T-shirt – £30 at Go Outdoors or £32 at LD Mountain Centre. Lightweight, breathable, made from recycled plastic bottles.
Personalised parkrun barcode keyring – £5.99 at Etsy. Saves printing barcode or taking phone.
Tripp Holiday 8 cabin suitcase – £52 at Tripp or Amazon. Lightweight, durable, cabin-sized for most airlines.
Books
The Quick Roasting Tin cookbook by Rukmini Iyer – £19.80 at Guardian Bookshop or £16.39 at Amazon. 75 traybake recipes ready in 40 minutes.
Oasis Live ‘25 book – £65 at Guardian Bookshop or Amazon. Behind-the-scenes photography of Oasis’ comeback tour, out 27 June.
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout – £16.14 at Guardian Bookshop or £15.76 at Blackwells. Pulitzer-winner’s novel about life’s big questions.
Thirst by John Robins – £17 at Guardian Bookshop or £16.36 at Amazon. Memoir on alcoholism with humour and harrowing moments.
Fashion
Bold square sunglasses – £19.90 at Uniqlo. Tinted lenses evoke the 90s and protect from UV.
Washed brown cap – £35 at Wax London. Five-panel cotton cap, 12 colourways, worn-in look.
Adidas sliders – £19.50 at M&S or £19.95 at Amazon. Versatile and durable for home, garden, or pool.
Arket twill overshirt – £95 at Arket. Overdyed chore jacket, made to last.
Finisterre swim shorts – £70 at Finisterre. Relaxed fit, quick-drying recycled polyamide.
Klättermusen tote bag – £65 at End. Durable, water-repellent, packs into internal pocket.
Cotton T-shirts, three pack – £55 at M&S. Plain crew-neck basics for wardrobe refresh.
Ralph Lauren Polo sleep shorts – £65 at John Lewis or £47 at Flannels. Cooling comfort for summer nights.
Seersucker chef shorts – £39 at Fenwick or £65 at Service Works. Hard-wearing, comfortable, drawstring waist.
Subscriptions and vouchers
Mubi Go – £49.99 for three months at Mubi. Access to indie film library and weekly cinema ticket.
Plant subscription – £128 for three months at Bloombox. Monthly house plant delivery with care tips.
Meat subscription – From £43.43 at Field & Flower. Quality meat boxes, ready-made or customisable.
Charlie Allenby is a health and fitness journalist and new parent, testing gear around nap times or with his running buggy.
