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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. Don't get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here.
The best Father's Day gifts in 2026
Accessories
Roka London Carnaby wallet – £22.95 at Roka London or Amazon. The Carnaby from Roka has three sections split between cards, notes and coins. Made from recycled, durable materials, it comes in more than 50 colours.
Personalised AirTag keyring – £15 at Not Another Bill. Make his keys unlosable by pairing an Apple AirTag with this smart vegan leather keyring case. For an extra fiver, you can get it personalised with his initials.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife – £45 at Victorinox. I keep one of these pocket-sized tools in my car's glove compartment. It's surprising how often it gets used – for impromptu picnics, last-minute birthday card writing, or on-the-go repairs with its screwdrivers.
Owala FreeSip water bottle – £32 at Next or £27.45 at Amazon. If he often forgets to stay hydrated, this bottle came top in our roundup of the best water bottles. Easy to clean, leak-free and narrow enough to fit in a car's cupholder.
Self-care
Horace face and body sunscreen, 100ml – £19 at Horace or £22 at the Grooming Clinic. A daily sunscreen is essential. Horace's SPF50+ protects against UVA and UVB rays but isn't chalky – it feels more like a moisturiser.
Rains Hilo wash bag – £45 at John Lewis or Rains. Danish brand Rains makes products that stand the test of time. The waterproof Hilo wash bag is spacious enough for daily toiletries but has adjustable buckles to reduce its size for travel.
Fussy deodorant – £26 at Fussy or Amazon. Upgrade his deodorant to a refillable option. Fussy's subscription-based scents are delightful: Night Tales' blend of cedar and cinnamon is a go-to.
Braun beard trimmer series 5 – £74.99 at Braun or £59.99 at Amazon. This waterproof trimmer has 40 different lengths for precise cuts and comes with a minifoil shaver head for a smoother look.
Elizabeth Arden hand balm, 75ml – £24 at Lookfantastic or £30 at John Lewis. Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour cream transforms even the most hardened hands. It's moisturising, nourishing, and absorbs quickly.
Kiehl's facial fuel face wash, 75ml – £12.80 at Boots or £16 at Sephora. Kiehl's menthol-packed cleanser provides a refreshing start and end to every day. The small bottle is travel-size, and a little goes a long way.
Aesop mandarin facial hydrating cream, 60ml – £42 at John Lewis or SpaceNK. Upgrade his skincare routine with this citrus-scented revitaliser. It absorbs quickly with a sheen-free finish.
L'Occitane almond shower oil, 500ml – £43 at Lookfantastic or Amazon. This almond-infused shower gel feels luxurious and is made with 99% biodegradable ingredients. The big draw is how it makes you smell post-shower.
Home and garden
Donkey gloves – £15.95 at Donkey Gloves or Amazon. No DIY job is undertaken without Donkey gloves. Gardening, wallpaper stripping and rodding a blocked drain have all been tackled with durable hand protection.
Ikea Trixig tool kit – £9 at Ikea. This 15-piece tool set is ideal for basic DIY jobs. The screwdriver bits are an upgrade on hex keys included with flat-pack furniture.
White Denim 13 LP – £27.99 at Rough Trade or £29.99 at HMV. The 13th LP from James Petralli's rotating cast touches on rock, funk, soul and country. A must for the 6 Music dad.
Football commentary chart – £29.99 at Not on the High Street. Give him one of Clive Tyldesley's football charts detailing every game and goal of the season, or a matchday poster.
Stadium print – £9.95 at Etsy. A classy print commemorating his team's home stadium is sure to be a winner. If his club isn't listed, request a bespoke design.
Earl of East americano candle – £40 at Earl of East. Nothing beats the smell of freshly ground coffee beans. This candle brings the scent to life. Once the wax is gone, the ceramic mug can be used for actual brews.
Hori Hori gardening knife – £32 at Niwaki or Burford. No gardener's armoury is complete without this Japanese-made blade. It's a trowel, bulb planter, weeder, and sawing tool all-in-one.
Bose Bluetooth portable speaker – £119.95 at John Lewis or Bose. Amp up his audio with this Bose speaker. It boasts up to 12 hours of battery life and well-rounded sound, great for day trips, DIY, and garden gatherings.
Food and drink
Hard Lines coffee, 250g – £11.50 at Hard Lines. Cardiff-based Hard Lines serves one of the best home brews. Freshly roasted, available as whole beans or ground.
Good & Proper Assam tea, 90g – £7 at Ocado or £7.20 at Good & Proper. Good & Proper Tea's blends come in bags or loose-leaf. Brockley Breakfast is a favourite, but it also has well-balanced herbal infusions.
Loveramics Bond Coffee hand-painted mug – £15.95 at Redber. This weighty porcelain mug keeps contents warmer for longer with a hand-painted finish.
Chimac sriracha caramel sauce, 350ml – £9 at John Lewis or £10 at Amazon. Chimac's award-winning sauces include kimchi ketchup, but sriracha caramel is the star – sweet, spicy, and moreish, ideal as a marinade.
Victorinox chef knife – £39 at Victorinox or Amazon. This 15cm blade is a dependable do-it-all. Small enough for delicate tasks, easy to maintain with a synthetic handle.
Trio of beers gift pack – £12 at Pretty Decent Beer. A mix of pale ales and a pilsner from Walthamstow brewery. The session IPA I Could Get Better At T*sco For A Quid is a favourite.
Burrow Hill sparkling cider, 50cl – £3.25 at the Whisky Exchange. Served at Glastonbury's Cider Bus, this sparkling cider lets him enjoy a glass at home.
Corona Cero alcohol-free beer, 4 x 330ml – £4 at Ocado or £4.90 at Amazon. Corona Cero tastes like the real thing without the headache. Gift with a lime for a last-minute idea under a fiver.
Patrón XO Cafe, 70cl – £46.49 at Master of Malt or £44 at Amazon. This coffee-based tequila liqueur is smooth and subtle. Discontinued in 2021, it made a welcome return last year.
Hario cold brew brewer – £25 at Origin or £33 at Amazon. This brewer makes barista-quality cold brew – fill the filter with coffee, add water, refrigerate overnight. Minimal mess.
Sparkling water maker – £59 at ProCook. Make soda water at home whenever you please. It can't match premium seltzer's mineral notes, but it's convenient.
De'Longhi Stilosa coffee machine – £126 at John Lewis or £126.99 at De'Longhi. This espresso machine rivals much more expensive models, making it the budget pick in our best coffee machines roundup.
AnySharp knife sharpener – £20 at John Lewis or £17.49 at Amazon. A blunt knife is bad, so this sharpener is a must. Safe with a sturdy suction cup, it can even sharpen serrated knives.
White Mausu peanut rāyu, 240g – £6.95 at Ocado or £7.39 at Amazon. This condiment is sweet, salty, spicy, and tasty. It's a well-balanced addition to almost any meal.
BBQ chimney starter – £23.99 at John Lewis or £21.59 at Amazon. For the barbecue boss, this Weber chimney solves the problem of white-hot coals. Fill with charcoal, light firelighters underneath, leave for 30 minutes.
Pump Street craft chocolate tasting box, six x 20g bars – £20 at Pump Street. Bougie chocolate bars from Suffolk's handmade chocolatiers. A selection of single-origin and creative concoctions.
Tech and gaming
Flip 7 card game – £7.99 at John Lewis or £7.79 at Amazon. This card game takes the luck and strategy of blackjack for three or more players. Quick and fun for all ages.
Lego Star Wars New Republic X-Wing Starfighter – £59.99 at Lego. A 558-piece replica with adjustable wings and three characters from The Mandalorian.
Anker Nano power bank – £19.99 at Argos or Amazon. This pocket-sized charger was top in our guide to best power banks. Its foldable USB-C connector charges smartphones, earbuds, and even laptops.
Catan on the road card game – £9.99 at Waterstones or Amazon. A travel version of the popular board game, this card-based release recreates the fun without a physical board in less time.
Fitness and outdoors
Running socks – £19 at Sums Club. The All Seasons from Sums are go-to for 5ks to ultramarathons, keeping feet comfortable, ventilated, and blister-free.
Therabody Theragun Mini massage gun – £169 at Healf or Theragun. This mini massage gun packs a punch with three attachments to tackle knots.
Joola Essentials pickleball paddle – £56.21 at Amazon. Great for beginners, this paddle's versatility will have him dominating the court.
Montane dart nano T-shirt – £30 at Go Outdoors or £32 at LD Mountain Centre. Lightweight and breathable, made from recycled plastic bottles.
Personalised parkrun barcode keyring – £5.99 at Etsy. Saves printing his barcode or taking his phone. Minimal weight disadvantage for chasing PBs.
Tripp Holiday 8 cabin suitcase – £52 at Tripp or Amazon. Lightweight and durable, it passes as a cabin bag on most airlines.
Books
The Quick Roasting Tin cookbook by Rukmini Iyer – £19.80 at Guardian Bookshop or £16.39 at Amazon. Packed with 75 traybake recipes ready in 40 minutes or less.
Oasis Live '25 book – £65 at Guardian Bookshop or Amazon. Behind-the-scenes photography of Oasis' comeback tour by Simon Emmett. Released 27 June.
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout – £16.14 at Guardian Bookshop or £15.76 at Blackwells. The latest novel from Pulitzer-winner Elizabeth Strout probes life's big questions.
Thirst by John Robins – £17 at Guardian Bookshop or £16.36 at Amazon. Memoir documenting the comedian's life through alcoholism, balancing laugh-out-loud moments with harrowing snapshots.
Fashion
Bold square sunglasses – £19.90 at Uniqlo. Tinted lenses evoke the 90s while protecting eyes from UV rays.
Washed brown cap – £35 at Wax London. A five-panel cap with understated design and 12 colourways. Washed-out options have a worn-in look.
Adidas sliders – £19.50 at M&S or £19.95 at Amazon. Ideal for pottering around the house or by the pool. Durable – first pair lasted a decade.
Arket twill overshirt – £95 at Arket. A chore jacket that looks great at any age. Overdyed option is a fraction of the cost of authentic French-made garments.
Finisterre swim shorts – £70 at Finisterre. Relaxed fit with quick-drying recycled polyamide fabric. Classic and covering.
Klättermusen tote bag – £65 at End. Durable, water-repellent, can be carried as a tote or messenger bag. Packs away into an internal pocket.
Cotton T-shirts, three pack – £55 at M&S. Plain crew-neck basis for any outfit. Crisp three-pack for a wardrobe refresh.
Ralph Lauren Polo sleep shorts – £65 at John Lewis or £47 at Flannels. Cooling comfort for hot evenings. Pony pattern design is a bit Marmite.
Seersucker chef shorts – £39 at Fenwick or £65 at Service Works. Relaxed shorts from a brand bringing chefs' wear to the world. Hard-wearing and comfortable.
Subscriptions and vouchers
Mubi Go – £49.99 for three months at Mubi. Provides access to indie flicks and a weekly ticket to a Mubi-curated screening at a local cinema.
Plant subscription – £128 for three months at Bloombox. Sends a surprise house plant each month with care tips.
Meat subscription – From £43.43 at Field & Flower. High-quality meat subscription with ready-made boxes or build-your-own options.
Charlie Allenby is a health and fitness journalist who became a parent in 2024. He keeps a phone note of gift ideas for loved ones.
