Father’s Day Gift Guide 2023
It’s nearly that time of year where we think of our dads, and give him the love and attention he deserves on Father’s Day! He’s the main man, but what do you buy him…?
Father’s Day falls on June 18th this year. Here’s our essential guide to all the gifts that he’ll love getting from his kids this summer…
Tech Dads
Jabra Elite 4 earphones
The new Jabra Elite 4 are essential for work and play. Whether your dad is making big moves at work or moving to his favourite song in the kitchen, these fast-pairing, noise-cancelling true wireless buds deliver the best of both worlds, slipping seamlessly between your devices so you never miss a moment. From £99.99, available at Jabra.co.uk
Myzone Heart Rate Monitor
Did you know the accuracy of your heart rate monitor can be affected by the workout you’re doing? While wrist-worn trackers are convenient, they lack the accuracy of chest-worn trackers for certain exercises, and while chest strap trackers are incredibly accurate, they are not always convenient. Myzone has launched the world’s very first heart rate tracker that can be worn on the chest, wrist and arm – maximising convenience, comfort and most importantly, accuracy. Regardless of the activity you’re doing, MZ-Switch provides a complete pathway for accurate monitoring and ensures there are no blind spots in a user’s physical activity measurement. £139.99 www.myzone.org
TOZO Golden X1
Combining design aesthetic with performance and quality, the TOZO Golden X1 earbuds are perfect for Dads who want the best in sound quality. The Active and Environment Noise Cancellation combine with dynamic drivers and balanced armatures to pack a balanced and powerful sound that can be tailored to suit individual preferences. Price: £149.99 from amazon.co.uk
Skullcandy Hesh Evo headphones
Skullcandy’s Hesh Evo headphones are the perfect everyday headphones. Paired with outstanding sound, they offer an ergonomic, folding shape, over 36 hours of battery life and ability to “ring” them if they are lost through an accompanying app. Engineered with just the right amount of added features..even your dad can use them! RRP £69.99 from Skullcandy.co.uk
Skullcandy Push Active wireless headphones
Skullcandy’s Push Active’s offer a comfortable, true wireless package for a game-changing price. They come with a 44-hour battery and hands free voice control as well as sweat/water resistance. With summer around the corner, Skullcandy’s Push active headphones offer all the features to help work off that dad bod! £59.99 HERE
HyperX Alloy Origins 65
The HyperX Alloy Origins 65 is a balanced keyboard which blends compactness and functionality, but compromises nothing. With a durable, full aluminium body, and balanced HyperX switches rated to withstand 80 million keypresses, it’s as reliable as it is compact. Let your style shine bright with the HyperX switches’ exposed LED design, and stunning lighting effects. Further customize your keyboard with macros, personalized lighting profiles, and more with HyperX NGENUITY software. Price: £109.99 from uk.hyperx.com
Huawei Watch GT 3
This Huawei smartwatch makes getting fit fun, with an AMOLED touchscreen that’s easy to use and a heart rate monitor that’ll keep track of your activity. The water-resistant design means you can swim or run in the rain. You can personalise the watch face by choosing from designs and photos.
£199 from ao.com
The Gift of Alcohol
8 Track Rum
For the music and spirits loving Dad in your life, 8Track Rum presents the perfect gift – creatively packaged to look like a music speaker, the gift box contains a 70cl bottle of 8Track Rum, a branded high ball glass, 8Track pin badge and selection of music-inspired cocktail ideas. Owing its name to the iconic recording kit, 8Track was born from a love of music and celebrating good times. It is committed to supporting the independent music industry, whilst doing good for our people and the planet. £39.95 from 8trackrum.com
Cranes Cider Gift Set
A Cranes Cider Gift Set is an ideal present for any cider loving Dad this Father’s Day. The premium set includes a pint glass and 3 ciders: Blueberries & Apples (Fruity, fresh, ripe berry), Cranberries & Limes (clean, crisp, enjoyably tangy), and Raspberries & Pomegranates (luscious, ripe, refreshingly fruity) Price: £16.99 from Amazon Prime
Oxford Rye Whisky, Easy Rider
The Oxford Artisan Distillery latest Oxford Rye Whisky, Easy Ryder is a blend of nine unique casks, including American Oak of varying toasts, chars, sizes and cooperages, and Moscatel Roxo for its sweet, fresh flavours, the resulting whisky is creamy with notes of pastry, chocolate, refreshing spice and a pronounced savoury character. £55.00 from theoxfordartisandistillery.com
Manchester Drinks Company Gin Liqueurs
For fans of a refreshing gin liqueur, Manchester Drinks Company offers a great selection of fantastic gin liqueurs at affordable prices with three delicious flavours: Parma Violet, Mystical Unicorn (infused with candy floss and marshmallows) and Rhubarb and Ginger. Available in Home Bargains and Quality Save for only £7.99, the 500ml gin liqueurs are perfect for every occasion and capture the flavours of spring and summer nights. manchesterdrinks.com
Great Newsome gift box
The Great Newsome gift box features three bottles of modern ales with a classic twist, or two bottles and a pint glass. Great Newsome is an award-winning microbrewery based in East Yorkshire. Available for £8.50 from greatnewsomebrewery.co.uk
Eden mill Golf Gin
This botanically rich spirit incorporates ingredients that can be spotted around local grassland and coastal golf courses in Scotland. Inspired by the ocean view of St Andrews Links, Eden Mill created a seaweed base, with fresh pine to transport us to windswept fairways, and quintessentially Scottish heather adding a floral undertone. RRP: £30 from edenmill.com
Scotch Malt Whisky Society Membership
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a worldwide whisky club with almost 40,000 members who enjoy trying and experiencing whisky in its purest form. There are four venues across the UK. A gifted membership to the society would be the perfect Father’s Day present. Starting at £85, the lucky recipient will have access to the Members’ Rooms, where they can sign up to three guests on each visit, join virtual and in-person whisky tastings and get advice and personal guidance on whisky. Membership costs £85, and can be purchased from smws.com
Bushmills 10-Year-Old Single Malt
Matured for a minimum of 10 years in bourbon-seasoned barrels, this whiskey is fresh and zesty with aromas of honey, vanilla and milk chocolate. Approachable and supremely smooth, the fruity flavours of the 10-Year-Old are delicious served neat, over ice, or mixed in a range of classic and creative cocktails. RRP: £36.00 from waitrose.com
Two Shores – Irish Single Malt Whiskey Cask Finish
This sugar-cane distilled rum from Panama, has undergone a unique aging process. After aging for 6 years in Central America, it is then brought the West Coast of Ireland where it was matured for a minimum of 6 months in casks that previously held 19-year-old single malt whiskey. The result is a fascinating and flavourful gift that would be perfect for Dad. £50, Master of Malt
Drinks for Dad
Clean W – alcohol free Bourbon
Clean W from CleanCo is like Bourbon Whiskey, but without the alcohol. A characteristic Bourbon nose with classic notes, oak and sweet vanilla, underpinned by rich spice, apple and figs, with a smooth finish. CleanCo is the premium non-alcoholic spirit brand founded by Spencer Matthews, who offers a selection of premium non-alcoholic spirits that taste just like the real thing across gin, rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey, allowing consumers an alcohol-free alternative without compromising on taste or social interaction. RRP: £16.00 from www.clean.co
Remedy Drinks
The Remedy Rainbow Pack is a delicious and colourful multipack containing 24 fizzy and refreshing drinks that are sugar-free and great for your gut! The perfect alcohol alternative or to spruce up your soft drink selection, this set includes six stunning flavours of Remedy Kombucha that will tantalise your tastebuds – Raspberry Lemonade, Ginger Lemon, Mango Passion, Peach, Cherry Plum and Wild Berry. £31.49 from remedydrinks.com
Pineapple & Almond Soda
This decadent soda received the prestigious title of Taste Master at the 2023 Tonic & Mixer Masters – crowning it the very best mixer of 2023. The dual-flavours provides a tropical hit, contrasted by a smoky finish and nutty aroma, blended with the perfect balance of carbonation. Try with fruit and coconut flavoured rums. RRP: £20 for 24 x 200ml bottles from https://franklinandsons.co.uk
Löfbergs Coffee
Now this is the perfect coffee to accompany a Father’s Day fry-up, pour in a thermos-flask for an adventure or even an afternoon Fika with Dad. Brew a cup of the Single Origin coffee, to leave notes of fudge and hazelnuts. Or why not try the Organic Dark Roast, for a fruity, chocolatey flavour. Either way, it’ll be a hit with Dad. Price: £5.50 from Tesco
Outside Dads
Grangers Odour Eliminator
Quickly eliminate the source of odours that linger on non-washable items with Grangers easy-to-use, spray on. Whether it is your festival wellies or even your sleeping bag that you want to freshen up, Grangers simple, but highly effective, spray-on solution will work to remove unpleasant smells from most activewear or gear. RRP: £10.50 from grangers.co.uk
Grangers Tent + Gear Cleaner
Over time, even the best outdoor gear will begin to lose its ability to repel water. Grangers Tent + Gear Cleaner is here to help with a powerful sponge-on cleaner designed to clean dirt, dust, pollen and all other performance-impairing impurities from outdoor gear. RRP: £7.50 from grangers.co.uk
Hydro Herb
Grow your own herbs without the need for soil or electricity with these Hydro-Herb kits. Handmade in the UK from recycled, recyclable and biodegradable elements their perfect for the Dad who likes to cook or make a mean mojito! 12 herbs available. All kits uses hydroponic fluid which is certified vegan friendly. £25 each from www.hydro-herb.co.uk
Montane Anti-Freeze Lite Jacket
The men’s Anti-Freeze Lite hooded down jacket is a minimalist master of lightweight insulation. Weighing just 330g makes this down jacket ideal for fast-paced activities, where low weight is critical for performance. From fast packing adventures to running remote trails – this lightweight down jacket will keep you warm when you need it and can easily be stashed away in its own stuff sack when things heat up on the trail. Built with recycled outer fabric and responsibly sourced down, this down jacket offers a sleek layering option, or can act as a stand-alone piece of kit in milder conditions. RRP: £180 from www.montane.com
CEP The Run Socks
The ideal choice for the running dad, CEP ‘The Run Socks’ are available in a variety of colours and styles, featuring a comfortable blend of materials helping to prevent blisters, reduce muscle vibration through the legs. The Smart Dry Extreme Air Yard technology also helps to wick away sweat, keeping active dads cool, dry and comfortable. RRP £44.95 available from cepsport.co.uk
Polarn O.Pyret Adult Waterproof Fleece Jacket
The perfect gift for all the adventure Dads out there! This 100% recycled navy adult fleece jacket repels water to keep you dry. Not forgetting you can also match with your little one for your next adventure! Have you ever wished for a fleece jacket the same as your child? Well, the wait is over as our adult fleece jacket is here! £70 from polarnopyret.co.uk
VonHaus Pressure Washer
Featuring a wobble pump for self-priming, this pressure washer is powered by a tough carbon brush motor with a thermal protector to prevent overheating. Dad can use this safely, as a total stop system allows for the washer to be instantly shut down when needed. The pressure can be adjusted between 90 and 130 bar, and the water flow is between 5L/min to 6.5L/min to power wash your patio, car, and more. RRP: £99.99 from vonhaus.com
Dads & Cars
VonHaus Random Orbital Polisher Kit
Dad can get his car (or boat or motorcycle!) looking like a new pin with this VonHaus Random Orbital Polisher Kit. High shine, perfectly smooth and protected – achieve the finish you want. Thanks to multiple accessories, this tool is designed to suit a variety of materials – including plastic, aluminium & tiles. RRP: £84.99 from vonhaus.com
Armor All Tyre Foam
The Armor All Tyre Foam has a fast-acting formula, which lifts dirt & grime from the tyre, leaving a fantastic shine. It protects against the elements, which in time can crack & fade the sidewalls without damaging the wheels or wheel covers. RRP: £6.29 available at halfords.com
All Armor Dashwipes
The Armor All Matt Dashboard Wipes will keep your car’s interiors looking as new as ever. Quick and easy to use, these handy wipes leave a streak-free, pristine finish. Definitely worth stashing a pack in your glovebox! £2.99 from halfords.com
Armor All Waterless Wash & Wax
The perfect solution to save time and effort and ultimately gives drivers the freedom to enjoy doing the things they want to do rather than spending it in the driveway. The easy to use spray formula provides a waterless way for consumers to quickly clean and shine their vehicle between washes and helps maintain that `just washed look`. RRP: £8.49 from halfords.com
Fabulosa interior car cleaner
Let dad keep his car interior looking and smelling better for longer. Buy him Fabulosa’s Car Interior Antibacterial Spray, in the designer-inspired fragrance ‘Silver Shades’! This powerful ready to use spray cleans and protects while leaving a long-lasting shine! Kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, and eliminates unpleasant odours. £1.99 from Bmstores.co.uk
Self-Care and Fashionable Fathers
Made With Liberty Fabric Print Shirts
This Made with Liberty Fabric Petal Print Semi-Cutaway Collar Shirt in Indigo Blue from Charles Tyrwhitt is a stylish addition to any father’s wardrobe. The shirt is made from high-quality Liberty Fabric with a charming petal print and features a semi-cutaway collar for a smart look. Perfect for both formal and casual occasions. Price: £79.95 from charlestyrwhitt.com
StepOne Underwear
This Father’s Day gift the special man in your life some STEP ONE underwear. The Aussie brand makes the comfiest, sustainable, anti-chafe range of Boxers, Sport, Trunks and Leggings, in a great range of colours, styles and original prints. Made from super soft viscous made from bamboo, they’re available in a great choice of colours, prints and styles. All of the production processes are designed to minimise the impact on the environment and the company is 100% transparent, aiming to have the smallest possible footprint on our planet and a positive impact on workers throughout the manufacturing process. The production of STEP ONE bamboo does not contribute to natural habitat loss or destruction. From £18 at uk.stepone.life
Adidas Unisex Code Four Watch
The Adidas Unisex Code Four Black Watch is a sleek and stylish timepiece designed for both men and women. It features a black silicone strap with a digital display that shows the time, date, and stopwatch functions. Water-resistant up to 50 meters, this watch is perfect for everyday wear and active lifestyles. RRP: £87.20 from www.acotisdiamonds.co.uk
Watson Adventurer Bucket Hat
The Adventurer bucket hat from Little Hotdog Watson is designed for all your summer adventures, with a soft brim all the way round with reinforced stitching to hold its shape and shade the face. With UPF50+ protection, inbuilt mosquito repellent and keep cool fabric this hat is the perfect accessory for sunny days and holidays. RRP: £35.00 littlehotdogwatson.com
Revive shower gift set
Invigorating shower set with Peppermint & Eucalyptus essential oils. Our all-over body scrub removes dead skin cells as it contains exfoliating Himalayan pink salts. The gentle soap bar is packed with organic ingredients. RRP: £31.50 from boostology.co.uk
Arran Gift Box Set
Arran’s best-selling Men’s Bath & Shower Gels are now available in a beautiful Arran Gift Box set. Machrie & Lochranza Bath & Shower Gels have been expertly blended with enlivening essential oils and natural extracts to leave skin, body and mind feeling fresh, renewed and revitalised. £30 from rebrand.ly
Bedew Moisturiser
Treat dad to an ultra-healing, silky moisturiser suited to all skin types and designed with a range of vitamins, oils and extracts to deeply moisturise and hydrate, resulting in a healthy glow. Non-sticky and quick absorbing. An ultra-healing, silky moisturiser suited to all skin types and designed with a range of vitamins, oils and extracts to deeply moisturise and hydrate, resulting in a healthy glow. Non-sticky and quick absorbing. £8.99 from bedewskin.co.uk
Bedew Skin – The Almond Oil Cleanser
The Almond Oil Cleanser is handmade by Bedew Skin using a formulation that has taken over 2 years to develop. This unique blend contains enzymes which eat away at dead skin allowing it to be buffed away. It also contains lactic acid to provide acne prone skin with gentle but thorough exfoliation, willowbark extract which works like salicylic acid to treat breakouts, and hydrating ingredients such as squalene, glycerin and organic shea butter to nourish and soften. £8.99 from bedewskin.co.uk
Household & Kitchen Dads
VonShef Ultrablend Smoothie Maker
Faster than a bullet, fiercer than a ninja; high performance is top of the agenda with the VonShef UltraBlend. Powerful 1000W motor combined with 25,000 RPM speed and razor-sharp 301 stainless steel pro extractor blades makes lightning fast work of blitzing fruit and veg, pulverising seeds, stems and skins to extract and lock in those all-important nutrients. Great for taking to the office, college, gym or on the go. £54.99 from www.vonhaus.com
Stellar Poise, 5 Piece Knife Block Set
Help Dad chop, slice, dice, mince, peel, crush and carve to perfection with the Poise knife block set. Poise provides a premium, well-balanced chopping experience with an ambidextrous design for left and right-handed use and a sharp blade for precision meal prep. The wooden block stores a 3.5″ paring knife, 4” utility knife, 8” carving knife, 8” bread knife and 6” cook’s knife. RRP: £125.00 from stellar.co.uk
Melitta AromaFresh II Filter Coffee Machine
Does Dad love his coffee? The durable ceramic grinder in the new Melitta® AromaFresh with variable grinding fineness adjustment helps to highlight them all and thus guarantees particularly aromatic coffee enjoyment. Freshly ground, carefully brewed and perfectly filtered. No matter how many cups you select, with the new Melitta® AromaFresh, each filter coffee will be a spectacle of coffee aromas. RRP: £235 from melitta.co.uk
Pro Cook Modena Beer Glasses
This set of two Beer glasses measure in at 470ml, and Dad will look the part drinking his favourite lager and light beer from this contemporary, short-stem designed glass. Sold as a set of 2, RRP: £14 from procook.co.uk
ProCook Cafetiere Gift Set
This stylish set includes a 600ml glass cafetiere and 2 glass cups so you can enjoy a coffee with dad over breakfast. It features double walled glass to keep your coffee warm longer and the cafetiere includes stainless steel mesh and perforated filter plunger Perfect gift for coffee loving fathers. RRP: £24 – www.procook.co.uk
Stainless Steel Soap
Once dad has finished cooking up a storm, he can use this clever Stainless Steel Soap to remove unwanted odours from his hands! The soap removes strong scents from the skin such as garlic, onion and fish. This handy little bar is also great to keep in a car glove box as its formulation is designed to remove even the toughest of oil or dirt, ideal for after topping up petrol or carrying out mechanical maintenance. RRP: £5.95 from cleanlivingint.com
Omnifiz
The Drinkmate OmniFizz is a leading home beverage carbonator. And it’s different from others like Sodastream because it lets Dad carbonate ANY beverage. From tea, juice, coffee, to wine, and cocktails, it adds sparkle to any beverage with a press of a button. Available from Lakeland stores and online in a variety of colours including red, white, black, and arctic blue. RRP: £89.99 from lakeland.co.uk
Tracklments Hamper
Spoil your dad with the NEW Tracklements Father’s Day Bundle. It’s easy to order and it’ll be sent, sustainably packed, in a Yum Yum Yum box. The bundle includes Wholegrain Chilli Mustard, Sweet Mustard Ketchup, Fresh Chilli Jam, Tomato & Chilli Chutney, Particularly British Piccalilli. RRP: £21.95 from www.tracklements.co.uk
HORL 2 Sharpener
The HORL 2 sharpener is a great choice for the father who loves gadgets and cooking. This innovative new sharpener has been hailed as a ‘game changer’. It simplifies the process of knife sharpening offering a 20° grinding angle for every day blades and 15° angle for finer blades like Damascus steel. Available for£159 from russums-shop.co.uk
Dads With a Sweet Tooth
JustChoc
JustChoc boxes are an adult-friendly hit of creamy, dreamy chocolate, sized perfectly. Each individually wrapped chocolate is so intense, so delicious you need less for a satisfying treat. A little of what you fancy does you good! These thoughtfully designed boxes make the perfect gift on fathers day. Just the choc, the whole choc, and nothing but the choc! 100% organic, Dairy, Nut, Gluten Soy & Plastic FREE. 1 x 60g £3.30 playinchoc.com
Sweet Shop Favourite Gift Box
For sweet lovers who are after some non-chocolate sweets this Father’s Day, Swizzels offers their iconic Sweet Shop Favourites Gift Box, including some of the UK’s most well-loved sweets: Love Hearts, Refreshers, Parma Violets, Drumstick, Double Lollies and more. It’s available nationwide from major retailers and supermarkets and from amazon.co.uk from £2.50.
Love Hearts Chocolate Coin
The Chocolate Coin features a ‘FOR YOU’ message, making it suitable for sharing with anyone. It’s perfect for Father’s Day or any other occasion to make a loved one smile. Available from swizzels.com for £2.49
Slow Crafted Collection
The Slow Crafted collection provides a depth of sophisticated textures and flavours that will melt in the mouth, perfect for those looking to outdo themselves with an elegant and culinary gift this Father’s Day. The Lakrids By Bulow Slow Crafted collection offers three uniquely delicious flavours; Caramel Date, Mango Vanilla, and Dark Truffle. RRP £20, from lakridsbybulow.com
Books & Games
BBQ for All – Marcus Bawdon
Learn the art of barbecue from the best. Buy dad BBQ For All, Marcus Bawdon’s expert guidance, catering for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans alike in 70 recipes, providing something delicious for everyone. £20, Amazon.co.uk
Genius Square
With more than 62,000 possible combinations to play with,The Genius Squareis perhaps the cleverest game ever invented. Complete the square using the nine coloured shapes, once the seven blockers are in position. Let Dad race his opponent, or challenge himself – it’ll seem impossible, but there’s ALWAYS at least one solution. RRP£19.99 happypuzzle.co.uk
Fatal Equation – Gethyn Jones
Would dad like a heart-warming romantic drama that embraces the music business, international racehorse breeding, county lines drug trafficking and – at it’s heart an age-gap love affair that is tested to the extreme? Gethyn Jones spent 30 years as a producer, presenter and journalist. An accomplished song-writer the novel has a companion EP of six original songs that feature in the novel. RRP: £8.95 from Amazon.co.uk
Genius Gems
In this challenging game, each player receives their own Genius Gems grid and a set of 10 double-sided clusters of gems. Roll the dice inside the shaped shaker and they will land in the five coloured wells, race your opponent to fill every space, so the patterns shown on the dice appear simultaneously on the grid. It may seem impossible, but there will ALWAYS be at least one solution. Price £19.99 www.happypuzzle.co.uk
Other Essential Dad Gifts
Hello Day Hexagon Brass Rollerball Pen
This hexagon brass pen is a rollerball black ink pen, which comes protected in its own faux leather or vintage leather Hello Day sleeve. This pen is a head turner! Stands out on your desk and in your hand. Whether all alone or in its chic Italian faux leather holder, this pen just screams style and sophistication. Not only does it look fabulous, it feels great to hold and it writes flawlessly. RRP £28.50 from hellodayplanner.com
Izmi Essential Carrier
Perfect for all hands-on dads, the Izmi Essential is the latest addition to the expertly designed carrier range, offering parents a great solution for babywearing that won’t break the bank. Designed by babywearing consultant, Emily Williamson, the Essential Carrier combines the soft flexibility of a sling with the secure structure of a carrier, including unique straps to fit snugly across shoulders – a game changer for all new parents! RRP: £54.99 from Cheeky Rascals
Essence Of Time Candle
The Copenhagen Company’s Danish Hygge range of scented soy candles are completely vegan and cruelty free without comprising on quality or affordability. With up to 45 hours of long lasting burning you can enjoy luxury fragrance around your home, in the bath or while having a massage. Inspired by fine fragrance from around the world the Essence of Time candle embodies scents of Cherry, Cedarwood & Oudh. Presented in beautifully designed packaging and a glass jar holder, this collection makes the perfect candle gift for the father’s in your life. Price: £14.00, from thecopenhagencompany.com
Helly Hansen Move Sweat Shorts
The Move Sweat Shorts are made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, and are a casual wardrobe essential. They’re super soft, durable and perfect for training or just relaxing after a long day. Price: £60 from hellyhansen.com
Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket
Thick & Warm, the Bedsure Sherpa Fleece Blanket will maintain the ideal balance between weight and warmth for dad. He’ll enjoy being cuddled up by this soft and calming blanket whenever he’s ready to snuggle up. RRP £24.99 from amazon.com
Comic Mug
There’s only one real-life superhero, and his name is Dad. The personalised Comic Book Photo Mug is a thoughtful gift for any Dad that loves a great cuppa, making him smile every time he sticks the kettle on and reaches into the cupboard (if he’s anything like us, this probably happens quite a lot). Personalise with a photo he loves and create a brew-tea-ful gift that shows why he’s a hero! RRP: £15.00 from Max Spielmann.
