The Best Father's Day Gifts: 29 Ideas For The Sporty Dad To The Film Buff

And even a personalised poker set.

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Dads famously love a practical gift. No fuss, nothing lavish, and don’t even think about cooking him breakfast.

But that doesn’t mean they’re not worthy of the best. And with Father’s Day fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to start thinking of just the thing that’ll make your old man feel loved and appreciated for being him.

We’re sure yours is already insisting you don’t have to get him anything, but if the thought of your sibling showing up with a better gift than you isn’t enough motivation to find something life-changing, we don’t know what is.

Whether your dad is an explorer of the great outdoors, enjoys getting his grill on, or feels more fulfilment quizzing over a puzzle, we’ve found 29 gifts for every kind of dad this Father’s Day.

When is Father’s Day 2026?

This year, the big day falls on Sunday 21 June. And while there’s still over a month to go, time will fly as soon as the sun comes out again, so there’s no time like the present to start perusing.

Experiences especially need to be booked early, and if you’re going halfsies with your mum or one of your siblings, you’ll want to start getting that cash flowing now.

No ideas? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back with our selection of presents from under £10.

29 Father’s Day gift ideas to shop now

Daylesford Organic Family Butcher Box

Can't get him away from the grill? This butcher set will give him more of an excuse to hover. While you might want to offer to cook him Father's Day lunch, the multiplicity of meat in this box will last him and the family for weeks – so it's time to get freezing!

Tojiro Classic Chef's Knife

Tell me this Japanese knife is a blade of beauty. Bet you you can't. Crafted with a curved stainless steel blade, it's ideal for everyday chopping, and can be used to achieve a razor-thin slice on anything from fish to vegetables.

Borough Kitchen Fermentation and Pickling Cooking Class

Pickles and ferments are the perfect accompaniment to every kind of 'dad' food: burgers, cheese, and even sausages. Instead of stocking his cupboard with store-bought jars, send him off on this cooking class so he can learn how to make his own, inspired by techniques from all around the world. That'll be his Christmas gifts for the next 10 years sorted.

Le Creuset Cast Iron 2-in-1 Saucepan

When it comes to cookware, it really gets no better than Le Creuset. The lid for this pan is actually... another pan! As a lid, it locks in........

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