This guide contains some items that have been gifted
Father’s Day is fast approaching, it’s 16th June in case you were wondering, and I have put together this guide with gifts large and small for the father figure in your life…
Gifts for Foodie Fathers
Haier I-Master Series 5 Hand Blender
This is an epic piece of kit. OK, I have only used it to chop ice for cocktails so far but it did that with no problem at all! Any foodie dad will be thrilled to receive this on Father’s Day.
It comes with a Stick Blender, Masher, Chopper & Double Whisk Accessories so you can get rid of a few gadgets and replace them with one.
Reduce prep time and achieve the perfect texture with this stylish addition to your kitchen. The multi-functional Series 5 Hand Blender offers professional results, with adjustable power and a suite of attachments, including its own blender, masher, and dual whisk.
Made for ergonomic precision, its trigger-style handle gives you full control while the dishwasher-safe attachments make clean-up easy. This is the ultimate kitchen tool for anyone who enjoys experimenting with new recipes.
RRP £129 currently on offer £79 from Haier
Just Spices DIY Pizza Kit
For the dad who likes his pizzas like he had in Italy this DIY pizza kit from Just Spices is just the ticket! It comes with all the utensils you need to make authentic pizzas and a few seasonings: Pizza Topping , Spicy Pizza Topping, Tomato Sauce Seasoning, Italian Sandwich Seasoning, 1× fireclay pizza stone, 1× pizza paddle, 1× pizza cutter and 1× recipe booklet. You just need to buy a few ingredients and your favourite toppings.
Usual price £59.99 currently 54.99 from Just Spices
Nirvana No and Low-Alcohol Brewery : Cloudy Lemon Lager & Hefeweizen (wheat) beer
For dads who like a beer but don’t like the alcohol then Nirvana have you covered. There is a wide range of low and no alcohol beer, the latest are the Cloudy Lemon Lager and Hefeweizen (wheat) Beer (pictured).
The Cloudy Lemon Lager (0.2% ABV) draws inspiration from the ‘radler’ beer tradition in southern Germany – mixing Nirvana’s Helles lager 50:50 with sparkling natural lemonade, resulting in a light refreshing beer that has delicious tart undertones. It’s so good that it’s one of very few low-alcohol beers to have won a prestigious ‘Masters’ award from Drinks Business magazine.
The Bavarian Hefeweizen (0.3% ABV) is a naturally cloudy wheat beer that pays homage to one of Germany’s most revered brewing styles. Its high percentage of wheat yeast lends it a sweet and soft taste with hints of banana, cloves and spice.
Nirvana was the first-ever brewery in the UK dedicated to crafting no and low-alcohol beers.
A case of 12 starts at £25 available from Nirvana Brewery
Lola’s Cupcakes Father’s Day Cupcake Box
If your dad has a sweet tooth then these cupcakes will go down a treat, they did here! Available as a box of 6 regular sized cupcakes or 12 mini cupcakes there is a mix of vanilla and chocolate sponge cakes with lashings of buttercream icing and decorated with sprinkles, pearls and slogans.
6 regular cupcakes: £22.20 (available for nationwide delivery) 12 mini cupcakes: £25.20 available from Lola’s Cupcakes online or in store
For the dad who likes his tech:
Netgear Nighthawk M6 Mobile Router – Mobile Hotspot
If Dad works from home or travels a lot and needs a secure and reliable internet connection then this could be the answer to his prayers! It even allows connection for up to 32 devices so the whole family can benefit.
- Ultimate versatility with high-performance, secure, 5G internet with WiFi 6 technology at home or on the go
- Replace slow internet connection and use 5G WiFi as a primary connection for your home or business. Remove battery and use power adapter to boost WiFi coverage and performance. With fast wireless and wired connectivity, M6 ensures reliable high-speed internet
- Ideal as a backup solution when you require 24/7 access to connect your office network, surveillance cameras and smart home devices
- Take M6 on the go as a more powerful and secure alternative to a mobile phone hotspot. Connect up to 32 devices simultaneously, get better WiFi performance, and stop draining your phone battery
- Unlocked to work in over 125 countries, keeping you connected around the world. Swap SIM cards and data plans in seconds
- Get secure, private connectivity with M6 instead of using risky public WiFi networks where data can be easily compromised
- Long lasting battery for up to 13 hours on a single charge*
- Effortlessly set up, change WiFi settings, share access, and monitor your data usage on the 2.4″ color LCD touch screen
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X62 5G Modem-RF System with groundbreaking speeds up to 2.5Gbps
£759.99 available from Netgear
STM Goods Charge Tree Go
This is a great device for Dad to have on his bedside table or on his desk so he can charge his Apple phone, watch and airbuds at the same time. It even folds completely flat and is still able to offer wireless charging.
£49.99 available from Amazon
Edifier TWS1 Pro2 Earbuds
For the dad who likes listening to music or podcasts on the go these ear buds from Edifier are great.
The ear buds are noise cancelling, fast charging, offer AI enhanced called with 4 mics as well as having gaming mode and touch control
£49.99 available from Amazon
Joby Beamo Magsafe
Far the selfie loving Dad, Dads who like to take photos and videos or fans of face time you can help him up his game with the Joby Beamo Magsafe. For those who don’t know, it is an LED light (like a small ringlight) that attaches securely to the back of your phone, tablet or even computer.
It is compatible with both Apple & Android and can flip to the front or back of the device depending on whether you are in selfie mode or not. It even has a mirror so he can check he doesn’t have any stray nose hairs!
RRP £45.95 from Joby
Reflex Active Series 29 Amoled Blue Smart Calling Watch
For dads who would like their watch to do more than just tell the time this smart watch from Reflex Active is just the tick-et (I know, I’m sorry).
Helping your dad to stay in touch he can take and make calls from the watch, monitor his steps and other lifestyle and wellness options like heart rate, control music and much more! You can even choose from different watch faces to personalise it.
£65.00 from Reflex Active
For the DIY dad
BiGDUG Father’s Day 25-piece Storage Kit
For the DIY dad or the Dad who spends ages hiding away in his shed or garage this kit from BiGDUG will make his day!
There will be no excuse for him to have those random tins of nuts, bolts and screws with the parts bins and he can keep his tools all in one place in the toolkit – perfect for transporting them to your house to do those odd jobs you’ve been putting off!
The 25-piece kit includes features two powder-coated blue shelving units – each with a maximum weight capacity of 200kg per level – a professional toolbox, an aluminium step ladder, four transparent lidded boxes, two heavy-duty stackable black boxes, and 15 parts bins for ultimate organisation.
The Storage Kit has a massive saving of over £100 off RRP, coming in at £179.99
£179.99 available from BiGDUG
For the Outdoorsy Dad
Helly Hansen Roamfree HELLY TECH Hiker
For the dad who likes to take to the trails, or walk the dog in style and comfort, these HT Hiker boots from Helly Hansen make a perfect Father’s Day gift.
Despite looking rugged they are surprisingly lightweight and, even better, are waterproof thinks to the HELLY TECH – I don’t know, it’s all a bit scientific. They have been designed to ensure stability and grip as well as to offer all day comfort.
£150 available from Helly Hansen
Unistellar Odyssey Pro Red Edition Smart Telescope
For stargazers this is the perfect gift, albeit the most expensive in this guide! We love spending time as a family looking up at the night sky, we make an evening of it, drinking hot chocolate snuggled under a blanket. The only thing that could make it better would be this telescope, there’s only so much you can see through a pair of binoculars! The fact you can connect it to your mobile phone is awesome.
Unistellar Odyssey is the world’s most powerful and simple-to-operate smart telescope, even in the most light-polluted urban settings.
Easy to transport anywhere, its automatic features eliminate the need for any tricky adjustments. Amateur and professional stargazing dads alike can effortlessly explore the wonders of the Universe and share their observations via their mobile device or tablet. With access to the sky catalogue, they can observe over 5,000 nebulae, galaxies and planets with vivid colours and intricate details
RRP £3999 currently on offer for Father’s Day £3649 from Unistellar
Awesome Wildlife Company Tahera Artisan Bird Nester
We are a bird loving family and particularly enjoy watching the baby birds in the springtime. If your dad is anything like us he will love this bird nester which, as you can see, you can simply hang in a tree or anywhere safe and secure for birds to use. We have already had a few sparrows showing an interest but I suspect we are a bit late for this year.
Tear drop in shape, the nest offers a small cavity space for smaller garden birds who nest alone. With a sturdy inner frame for support, this nest will provide a safe and cosy space for these birds to nest. The Tahera Artisan Bird Nester comes with strong metal hoops and a long loop so you can put this nest up securely and easier to site the nest in vegetation sites.
£17.99 available from The Awesome Wildlife Company
Self Care for Dad
Mavogel Sleep Mask
If your dad is anything like me he will need complete darkness to sleep. This sleep mask from Mavogel is said to be “like blackout blinds for eyes”! This would make a great little gift for dads who travel, work shifts or those who may have an overnight stay in hospital as, trust me, those lights are really bright even at night.
This sleep mask from Mavogel uses a patented bending cartilage design that effectively blocks out all light that may sneak in from the nose area. With a soft cotton triangle wing design to stop the mask from moving and 5 layers of super breathable fabric which gives a ultra soft touch when wearing it.
£6.99 available from Amazon
Simba Hybrid Topper and Hybrid Duvet
Treat your dad to the gift of a good nights sleep with a Simba mattress topper and/or a hybrid duvet. Simba have also put together this handy guide about how much you should spend on a mattress.
The Simba Hybrid Topper:
Transform any mattress in any instant with our comfort-boosting mattress topper. Our innovative design combines up to 2,500 ingenious Aerocoil® springs and a layer of open structured Simbatex® foam. Designed to offer extra airflow compared to a standard memory foam topper for a fresher, more comfortable sleep. Includes removable, washable cover.
The Simba Hybrid Duvet:
This luxurious 10.5 Tog duvet is suitable for year-round use. Our Simba Renew Bio™ fill ensures wonderful, down-like softness and warmth, designed to support airflow for a non-clammy feel; the fresh, cotton outer features our ingenious Stratos® ‘cool-touch’ tech for instant freshness.
WAHL Rapid Clip Hair Clipper
For the Father who doesn’t like the barber (I’m almost a poet, right?) a set of these Rapid Clip hair clippers from Wahl is right up his street!
- ADVANCED LITHIUM POWER
Our latest advanced Lithium Ion technology allows up to 120 minutes cordless run time from a 3 hour charge. There is virtually no battery loss during storage, so the clipper is ready to use at your convenience.
- PRECISION GROUND BLADES
We only use high precision blade grinding technology, ensuring the best cutting performance for you. Our blades offer superior performance, the finer the teeth the finer the quality.
- CORD/CORDLESS HAIR CLIPPER
The Rapid Clip is a high performance cord/cordless clipper, ideal for home haircutting. With precision ground blades and adjustable taper lever for a wider variety of cutting lengths. The Rapid Clip clipper has a slim, curved handle which enables optimal grip for comfort and control.
- QUICK CUTTING
The close-cutting stainless steel blade feeds the hair quickly for a smooth cut that cuts more hair in one pass. The lightweight, compact design makes it easy to work around the contours of the head for an easier, quicker cut.
£49.99 available from Wahl
Gillette Labs Razor Champion Gold Edition
For the ultimate shave treat your dad to this rather handsome razor. Monsieur Incidental has the black version of this so he can upgrade to the gold while I will continue to use the black one for my legs – I can confirm it gives a very smooth shave indeed!
I like the fact that this comes with not only a stand but also the travel case, just in time for summer getaways!
£44.99 from Gillette
The Copenhagen Candle Company Essence of Time Diffuser
Treat dad to a nice smilling man cave! The great thing about this diffuser is that the scent is truly unisex. A lot of them can be a bit, well, girly for the manly man but this is just right!
Experience the essence of time with a cherry and coriander bouquet to start, then be warmed by the sensual heart of tobacco and patchouli, ending with an elusive sweet tonka and Oudh note.
£15.00 from The Copenhagen Candle Company
For the Lego loving Dad
Lego Atreides Royal Ornithopter
Combining two of our favourites: Dune and Lego!
This set with almost 1400 pieces should keep Dad quite, I mean entertained, for hours!
The wings fold out and flap, you can turn a dial to retract the feet and ramp for flight mode and it has a fully detailed cockpit. The set also includes the characters Paul Atreides, Lady Jessica, Gurney Halleck, Chani, Leto Atreides, Liet Kynes, Duncan Idaho and Baron Harkonnen.
RRP £149.99 from Lego but I have also seen it on Amazon for £119.99
Lego Brick Headz Gimli & Legolas
For dads who love Lego but your budget is a tad tighter then Brick Headz are a great option and there are loads to choose from. We have others in the Lord of the Rings range as well as Star Wars and Marvel – yes we are a bit Lego mad here!
Legolas and Gimli are a great little set, go on, let me say it, “No one tosses a dwarf”
£17.99 from Lego
Homemade from the kids to their dad
Baker Ross Craft Supplies
For those with younger ones, and those who just like to craft, Baker Ross has a huge range of crafty bits for Father’s Day.
From home made cards to banners, photograph frames, keyrings and ceramics, there is something for everyone who would like to make something personal for their dad. Just get creative with the deco pens and stickers and watch his face light up on Father’s Day!
Various prices available from Baker Ross
Yankee Candle Design Your Own Label with Sharpie
I just love this idea, but it’s not all about me, I know. I’m sure loads of dads would be thrilled to get a candle with a label designed by their little ones. The box contains a large jar candle and two labels, in case you fluff the first one up, or one for front and back – whatever!
£29.99 from Yankee Candle
