Father’s Day 2016: Gift Inspiration For Every Budget

From personalised bits and bobs, to gadgets and days out, here's some ideas for your partner and old man alike

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by Hayley Kadrou |
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Whether it's his first ever Father's Day, or you want to thank him for decades of being an amazing dad, finding the right gift can be tricky.

To make it that bit easier, we've pulled together a few bits to inspire you, from keepsakes he'll treasure forever, to gadgets he'll go gaga for.

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Father's Day 2016: The best gifts ideas

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bbq the spicery

Summer season is almost upon us, so why not let him add some extra spice to his pride and joy – his BBQ. Go for the BBQ subscription box from The Spicery and monthly delivery of exciting recipes, new spice combinations and instructions to add a different flavour to his work each BBQ this summer. We’re sure the little ones will love trying out daddy’s new cooking.

**£19.95, BBQ Around The World Subscription, www.thespicery.com

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classic england rugby shift toff

Rugby fan? Get him this vintage England rugby shirt this Father's Day and you can't go wrong. Beat's your average tee... And If he's more of a footie fanatic, check out the classic club collections here, too. Complete with matching kids versions for his mini-me.

**£39, England 1980 Vintage Rugby Shirt, www.toffs.com

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fly wheel festival

If your old man loves vintage cars and aviation is his obsession, he'll love a day out to the Fly Wheel Festival could be a great bonding experience for the entire family.

**£52 for a family of four, www.flywheelfestival.com

Michael Kors Blue Perfume SHop4 of 30
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Michael Kors Blue Perfume SHop

The newest in the Michael Kors family of fragrance for men, Extreme Blue is perfect for the cool, urban man on his way into the office (even if this demeanour is no reflection of the chaos of Fatherly duties!) He’ll love the hints of invigorating bergamot blended with pink pepper, juniper, sage and soft cashmere woods.

**From £36, Michael Kors Extreme Blue, www.ThePerfumeShop.com.

pineapple rum5 of 30
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pineapple rum

If rum is his whistle-wetter of choice, give him a summery edition of his favourite drink with the new Plantation’s Pineapple Rum, which has just arrived in the UK after gaining cult status in the mixology community abroad. Get it while you can, as only limited stocks will be coming in! It’ll look super impressive in your drinks cabinet, too.

**£33, Plantation Pineapple Stiggins’ Fancy www.marksandspencer.com

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things we love about daddy poster

Get doting dads a super personal present, like this ‘Things We Love About Daddy’ poster. Ask the kids what they want to include on the print for adorable – and possibly hilarious – results.

**£9, 'Things We Love About Daddy' POster, www.coconutgrass.com

Netflix Gift Card7 of 30
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Netflix Gift Card

For the dad that really has everything, a Netflix gift card maybe just be the perfect present – hey, who doesn’t love endless TV Series and films at the click of a button? With your first month being free, and deals starting from £5.99 a month, a gift card of £15, £25 and £50 can promise months of entertainment.

**From £15, Netflix Gift Card, www. giftcard.tesco.com.

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A Clockwork Orange

Forget keeping it on a Kindle, get him a beautifully illustrated edition of his favourite book he can pop proudly on his bookshelf, from A Clockwork Orange to An Origin on Species, all your classics are there.

**£29.95, A Clockwork Orange, www.foliosociety.com

Whiskey Cool Cubes9 of 30
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Whiskey Cool Cubes

Sometimes, we all deserve a strong drink after a hard day. Don't let his transform into a watery cocktail with the help of these.

** £15, Izola Whiskey Cooling Stones, £15, www.uniqueandunity.co.uk

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Malin + Goetz

A house full of kids starting to take it's toll? Help him kickstart a beauty regime with this handy kit all product virgins need - from moisturiser to cleanser and shower gel.

*£30, MALIN + GOETZ Essential Ki,t www.spacenkcom/uk*

Personalised Chocolate11 of 30
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Personalised Chocolate

We know you're going to get him chocolates (which the kids will naturally end up eating anyway) so why not get him something a little more personal? As well as a sweet message, you can choose hand made choccies in the design of his favourite things, from trainers and footballs, to a pie and pint.

**£15, We Love You Dad Chocolates, www.choconchoc.co.uk.

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GOT Monopoly

Can't get him to take part in family board game sessions? For any GOT fans out there, this may change things...

** £29.85, Game Of Thrones Monopoly, www.amazon.com

Star Wars Jedi Holocron13 of 30

Star Wars Jedi Holocron

Every family of Star Wars superfans needs this electronic version of '20 questions' themed around all things Star Wars based. We challenge you to think of a name, character or location the Jedi Holocron can't guess - one to keep him and the kids busy on long car journeys from here on.

**£19.99, Jedi Holocron, www.toysrus.com

MIni burger press14 of 30
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MIni burger press

Meat lover dads will love this mini burger press, perfect for creating (and showing off) his own beefy recipes for BBQs and parties alike. It makes the perfect kid-size burgers, too, meaning you'll have one more excuse to take a night off from cooking.

**£10.99, Vonshef Mini Burger Press, www.domu.co.uk.

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Rad Dad wash bag

And where is dad going to store all his new Father's Day toiletries? In this Rad Dad wash bag, of course.

**£22, Rad Dad Grey Wash Bag, www.alphabetbags.com

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Why My Dad Is Brilliant

The personalised book in the epitome of the perfect keepsake present. He'll hold on to this for years, guaranteed.

**£16.95, 'Why My Dad Is Brilliant' Personalised Book, www.notonthehighstreet.com

OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker17 of 30
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OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Get the coffee loving dad something he doesn't have already. Say hello to the season-friendly OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, summer’s must-have gadget for caffeine addicts - aka, every parent we've ever known.

**£45, OXO Cold Brew Coffee Maker, www.lakeland.co.uk

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Mini drone

Playful dads will love this micro drone with 360 degree flipping and a six axis gyro system - and we're sure it will make for hours of dad-son/daughter bonding throughout the summer.

** £25, Micro Drone, www.moonpig.com

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Remington Beard Trimmer

Help him keep his beard in tip-top condition with this trimmer kit from Remington. With a stubble comb, boar bristle beard brush and beard scissors alongside the trimmer, he's got no excuse for not looking sharp this fathers day.

**£49.99, Remington Beard Kit, www.boots.com

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Henry J socks

If you're going to get him socks or boxers this Father's Day, up your game with a subscription service instead. This way he can enjoy luxury and stylish undies dropped to his door each month.

**From £4.99, Sock & Boxers Subscription, www.henryjsocks.com

D&G The One for men21 of 30
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D&G The One for men

You can't go wrong with this gift set - D&G The One for men is a modern classic that appeals across generations. Notes of grapefruit, basil, cardamon, cedar and amber make for an elegant yet awakening aroma. Treat him to the gift set complete with after shave balm and shower gel this Father's Day.

**£39.99, Dolce and Gabbana The One For Men Gift Set , www.fragrancedirect.co.uk

John Lewis Hand Painted "Dad Rules" Mug22 of 30
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John Lewis Hand Painted "Dad Rules" Mug

Say it all with a simple (and pocket friendly) mug. And then continue to make his tea and coffee into it for the rest of time.

**£5, Hand Painted "Dad Rules" Mug, www.johnlewis.com

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Refinery Shave Oil

Step up his shaving game with this deluxe, light oil. Used before or after shaving, it sinks in to moisturise, sooth shaving irritation and infuse vitamins and anti-oxidants into the skin. Mum's will enjoy the benefits just as much as dads...

**£30, Refinery Shave Oil, www.aromatherapyassociates.com

Experience Days Virgin, Stadium Tours24 of 30
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Experience Days Virgin, Stadium Tours

Football mad dads and daughters/sons alike will love this Virgin Experience day. Treat him to a tour for two around his favourite stadium, including top clubs such as Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Newcastle United, and we're sure you can't go wrong. More of a Rugby family? Twickenham stadium tours are on offer, too.

**Tour for Two from £32, www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk.

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Skullcandy wireless headphones

For when dad needs to escape the noise of the house and get on with bits and bobs in the garage, these wireless headphones with added bluetooth functionality are perfect. Lightweight and comfy, he'll enjoy hours of music or podcasts straight into his ears without having to worry about pesky wires.

**£69.99, Skullcandy Grind Wireless Headphones, www.skullcandy.uk

Ted Baker Grooming Room26 of 30
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Ted Baker Grooming Room

Treat your father to a gift certificate for Ted’s Grooming Room. Ideal for the gent who likes things prim and proper, it’s spot on for the man who likes to be spontaneous. The stroll-in gift certificates can be used in any of Ted’s 10 stores whenever it takes his fancy or if he likes things a little more tailor-made, delight him with a ‘By Appointment Only’ gift certificate, exclusive to the luxurious Mortimer Street store.

**From £22.50, www.tedsgroomingroom.com

£14, Big Daddy, www.staustellbreweryshop.co.uk27 of 30
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£14, Big Daddy, www.staustellbreweryshop.co.uk

Dad love a beer? Then he'll love this gift set filled with three award-winning beers from St Austell Brewery shop. Whichever three you pick, we're sure he'll love the selection.

**£14, The Big Daddy, www.staustellbreweryshop.co.uk.

£140, Mandara Rejuvenation Package, www.madaraspa.com28 of 30
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£140, Mandara Rejuvenation Package, www.madaraspa.com

Mums aren't the only ones who need some time out to pamper. Treat dad to some true me time with a treatment at the Mandara Spa, starting at just £50. Not that's not a bad price to pay for a totally zen dad, right? Check out the different treatments they offer on their site.

**From £50, Manadra Spa Male Treatments, www.mandaraspa.com.

From £21.95, Big Boy Beard Balm & Moustache Wax, www.forbigboys.co.uk29 of 30
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From £21.95, Big Boy Beard Balm & Moustache Wax, www.forbigboys.co.uk

If he's all about his facial hair, he'll love this luxury male grooming brand. We particularly love the Beard Balm (a non-greasy,shea butter and sweet almond oil enriched lotion) and the Moustache Wax (the ultimate styler for his lip warmer that styles, shapes and holds all day). We're sure he will too.

**From £21.95, Big Boy Beard Balm and Moustache Wax, www.forbigboys.co.uk

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www.beerbods.co.uk

If he's a total beer bod, he'll love the gift of 12 of the best beers from small, independent breweries around the world, straight to his door. Not to be guzzled all at once (tempting as it is) each week he can share his views with fellow beer buffs during a live online tasting session.

*From £36, Beer Bods, www.beerbods.co.uk.

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