35 Inspiring Gifts for Dads
Updated on March 31st, 2020
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It is so lovely to treat our Dads to a great gift. Showing them how much we care is so important but they can be so hard to buy for. Often Dads have everything they need or want and men can generally be tricky to find good gifts for. This is why we have come up with a selection of great gifts here. They are varied so you should be able to find something that you know your Dad will really like and appreciate. Practical or silly, funny or serious there are all sorts of things to choose form to allow you to come up with the very best idea.
If your Dad is a golfer then this gift set will be a thoughtful present for him. It is a premium set which includes all sorts of useful accessories. It has a microfibre towel, golf balls, tees, valuables bag, divot tool, ball marker, ball liner and pen, groove tool and free glove. The high quality items will make your Dad eel special every time they play and they will be reminded of you and your special gift.
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This is a really fun pen set for a Dad that is a fan of golf. Whether they play themselves of enjoy watching it they will enjoy these PGA tour pends. There are three pens a driver in red, iron in black and putter in blue. The golf grips are the lids of the ballpoint pens. They come in a box which means they make a suitable gift and they have free delivery.
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This personalised fishing lure makes a great gift for any Dad that enjoys a spot of fishing. It is made form stainless steel and is 1.2 inches in length. On it, it says ‘Dad’s lucky lure so perfect for a child to give to their father. It comes wrapped up in a box and therefore is all ready to give away as a very special gift that will make a Dad think of their child every time they go fishing.
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This sentimental multitool is a great gift to give to a Dad. It says on it ‘Dad thank you for helping build my life’ so sends your Dad a very thoughtful message. The tool is 15.5×6.1x3cm so an ideal size for putting in a pocket, glove box in the car or a drawer to get out whenever it is needed. It has a hammer shape in metal with a wooden body and a selection of tools that fold out.
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This is a voucher so that your Dad can choose between different gift ideas. It is for activity store which has more than 100 different activities to choose from at over 350 locations. There is a big range of things from chilli tasting and football stadium tours to paddle boarding and go-karting. Your Dad will be able to have a fun, exhilarating and unique experience that they will never forget.
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You can really show your Dad how much you think about him by giving him this trophy. It is a gold coloured figure on a black plinth with a plaque saying ‘Best Dad’ on it. It is 9.45 inches tall and would look good on any shelf or desk. It is sturdy too and looks like the well-known everywhere winner Viktor. A great gift idea for Dads of any age to show how much they are thought of.
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These rugby balls can be a great gift for a Dad that likes watching and playing rugby. They are printed with the word Daddy in the middle to make them a really special gift. There is a choice of colours with red or blue options and a choice of sizes as well. The ball is grippy and rubberised so great for playing catch with as well as rugby. A great way to encourage your Dad to play sports with you!
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If your Dad plays snooker or pool then this gift could make their games really special. It is a metallic chalk holder which is engraved and includes the chalk inside. You can choose what text is engraved on it to make it really special. It is 30 x 30 x 30 mm, silver plated and comes in a velvet pouch and box all ready to give as a lovely gift.
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This emergency survival kit is a great gift for Dads which enjoy the great outdoors. It includes a tool case with a blanket, flashlight, raincoat, whistle, bracelet, band aids, multi-purpose knife, needle set, buckle, tape, sawing line and compressed towel. Everything is small and light so the case does not take up much room and is not very heavy to carry. Great for taking camping or hiking or keeping in the car for when Dad is next on an exciting adventure.
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This Daddy survival kit is ideal for new fathers. It is a novelty set for changing nappies. Includes biohazard bag, face mask, gloves, ear plugs, washable wipe, nappy and apron. It even has a tea bag for them to use once the job is done! It is a fun novelty gift which even comes with instructions on how a Dad should deal with a having to change a smelly nappy.
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This fitness tracker is ideal for any Dad that likes to keep fit. It is a Letscom brand and has a step counter, sleep monitor, calorie counter and watch all built in. It has a waterproof wristband and comes with a built in USB plug for charging. It has a calls and messages reminder so if you have your phone put away when you are training you can still keep an idea of what is going on.
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This humorous t-shirt is great for Dad who likes gold. It is short-sleeved and has the slogan ‘The Golffather with a picture of a hand holding a golf club. It is available in a selection of great colours: black, navy, Kelly green, dark heather and heather blue and in sizes small to XXX-large. It is a cotton blend fabric which is suitable for machine washing and drying on a low heat.
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Any Dad that likes horse racing would be pleased with this hip flask with a horse racing featured design. It can be personalised with a name and short message so you can use it to tell your Dad how much you think of them. It is made form brushed stainless steel and has an integral lid. It measures 17cm x 17cm x 3.5cm and comes in a presentation box with a stain lined lid.
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This Target brand wallet is a storage place for darts, so if your Dad plays then it could be a great gift for him. You can choose from a selection of colours: green, black, aqua, blue, orange or yellow. It has a rigid outside and a soft velvet layer inside to keep the darts really safe and protected. It holds two sets of darts which can be held inside fully assembled and under a plastic strap to keep them secure.
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This chrome money clip can be personalised with your own message. This means that you can choose a special message to your Dad that can be put on the chrome clip before you buy it. It measures 73mm x 35mm x 10mm and has a highly polished finish. It has a stitched, bonded leather backing and comes in a gift box, all ready to give away as a lovely and thoughtful present.
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This is a really cute keyring. It is made of oak and laser engraved. The main pendant reds ‘This Daddy belong to’ and you then add on additional smaller pendants with the names of his children on. The pendants all match with oak veneer and a star design as well as the writing. You can add up to five names and it comes in an organza bag all ready to hand over as a special gift to Daddy.
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This stainless steel guitar pick comes with the message ‘I couldn’t pick a better Dad’ or you can change it to ‘we couldn’t pick a better Dad’. It is suitable for any Dad that plays the guitar but also could just be a great novelty gift to keep. There is a choice of colours: gold matte, matte, polished or rose gold matte. Made from stainless steel they are non-toxic and will not distort or rust.
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PICTURE DOESN’T WORK This Tribit XSound Go bluetooth speaker would make a great gift for any Dad. It is a great quality speaker which does not distort even at maximum volume. It comes in a choice of colours: pink, black and blue. It has a sleek look with a matte finish so will fit in anywhere as it is so stylish. It is even fully waterproof and the battery will last for 24 hours.
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This picnic basket would make a beautiful gift for any Dad. It is fully fitted with accessories such as 4 plastic wine glasses, 4 melamine plates, cutlery set, bottle opener, salt and pepper shakers, 4 fabric napkins and a picnic sheet. It is made from luxury dark wicker with a red fabric interior and even has a cool compartment. It measures 30x 49 x 25cm and can have a free gift message with it if you wish.
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This fun gadget would make a good gift for a Dad. It is a Grsta magnetic wristband. It can be used to hold all sorts of small tools and accessories. It has 15 powerful magnets distributed over the band so that you can use it to hold screw, nuts, washers etc when you need your hands free to climb ladders or hold other tools. It is made form polyester and is waterproof and has a Velcro fitting so that it fits all sizes of wrist.
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This Gamer Dad hoodie would make a great gift. It says on it ‘Gamer Dad like a normal Dad only much cooler’ with a picture of a games console handset underneath. It is professionally printed and is made from 100% cotton. It has a dropped shoulder style with a drawstring on the double fabric hood, ribbed cuffs and hem and a pocket on the front it is really comfy. It is machine washable too.
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This would make a good gift for a Dad with a sense of humour. It is a black baseball cap with white writing on it which says ‘worlds worst cricket player’ which is hand printed in the UK. Suitable for any Dad that plays cricket, it is 100% cotton and one size fits all due to the hook and loop size adjuster on the back. Not for the easily offended!
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This is a Campingaz 2 Series Classic L Barbecue. It is a high quality and powerful system with steel burners and a wore cooking surface for even heat distribution. It also includes a warming rack and the steel trolley has handy utensil hooks and a steel lid with thermometer and large handle. It folds down a little for easy transportation using the locking casters. A great gift for a Dad who loves to barbecue.
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If your Dad loves to fish, then he will really like this microscopic fishing rod. It is a Magreel brand and comes with spinning reel, lures, accessories and a bag. This means that everything can be packed nicely away when not in use and is very easy to transport. The rod is made from 24T carbon fibre and a stainless steel hooded reel seat and is corrosion resistant and durable. The pole has an ergonomic handle for comfort and is lightweight so easy to transport.
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This triangle cushion is attractive and practical for any Dad that likes to sit on the floor to read, watch television or play games. It is triangular and provides a really good backrest or support to lean on. You can choose from a big selection of colours which will mean you can get something that will suit his taste. They are filled with kapok which is plant fibre which means that they are firm but comfortable.
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This running machine will help your Dad to keep fit. It can be folded away when not in use for tidy storage. It has Bluetooth connectivity and has a smartphone or tablet stand. It has 3 levels of incline and the auto programs to try as well as a manual settings. It has quick keys to make it really easy to use and the onboard computer lets you know time, speed, distance and calories.
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This ski or snowboard jacket will make a great gift for a Dad that loves winter holidays or one that feels the cold. It is a Dare 2b waterproof and breathable high loft insulated jacket with a detachable hood. It comes in a choice of three colours: admiral blue/aluminium, aluminium/ebony grey or cloudy grey/ocean depths. Made of 4 way stretch fabric with taped seams, chin guard and underarm ventilation it is built for comfort.
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This tape measure has ‘No. 1 Dad’ written on it. It is made by Eseno and is 5m in length with a nylon coating. It has a tough rubber case with a belt clip for easy transportation. It has a finger and thumb blade holding mechanism too. It is coloured yellow with black detailing and writing. A good way to show your Dad how much you think of him and provide him with a useful tool.
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This is a fun gift hamper which any Dad would love as a birthday gift. It contains two bottles of craft beer by Tom Wood one labelled ‘Hoppy Birthday’ and the other labelled ‘Happy Beerthday’. It also includes five bar snacks: pork scratchings, cheddar biscuits, cajun nuts, rosemary breadsticks and celery & spinach cracker snacks. It comes in a gift box so all ready to give as a great present.
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This is great gift for any Dad. It is a 4ft Mightymast table football game. It has four poles for each player and comes with two footballs. The teams come in red and blue and the table is made from pine. It is well built and sturdy so should last well and does not take too long to assemble either. Great to play as a family for hours of fun.
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This 6ft pool table would be a fantastic present for your Dad. It is black with green cloth and comes ready to easily assemble. The playing surface is 158cm x 66cm. It comes with 15 numbered balls, a cue ball, 2 cues, brush to clean the cloth and two chalks. The legs fold away for easy storage so you do not have to find room for the unfolded table all the time, you can pack it away until you wish to use it.
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This is a fantastic table tennis table which would make a great gift for any sporty Dad. It is easy to open and close so can be folded away when not in use. It has a 15mm MDF playing surface and comes with a fixed net. It has wheels for easy moving which have brakes on. It has a free accessory pack included which has a couple of rackets, three balls and a cover for the table in it.
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This is a pair of table tennis bats and balls for any Dad that loves to play. The bats are designed for outdoor use and are therefore waterproof and shock resistant. They have a soft touch grip for easy use and very durable and have an injected polymer blade, They can be washed in soapy water to keep them clean and hygienic. They have a skin+ covering which allows players to make topspin and backspin strokes.
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This dart board would make an amazing gift for your Dad. It is no ordinary board as it has a self scoring system. The soft tip dartboard will send scores to your mobile device when you have downloaded the relevant app. This means that the app keeps a record of everyones scores and does all of the maths for you as well. You get six soft tipped darts to go with it although any soft tipped darts will work.
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If your Dad plays snooker then he will love this handmade cue and extensions. It is 58 inches in length with a 9.5mm tip. It has a maple veneer with black ebony hand spliced butt and a Canadian ash shaft. It has a brass ferrule, brass vacuum joint and SD butt end joint. The cue, extension and mini butt comes with a hard wood case, so all fits neatly in one storage area.
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