Father’s Day UK gift guide 2022: great presents for Dad, from sporting gifts, gadgets, drinks, to drive days

Katrina Conaglen
By Katrina Conaglen
Published 8th Jun 2022, 11:05 BST
Updated 16th Jun 2022, 11:13 BST
Father’s Day UK 2022 gift guide - the best presents for every Dad Father’s Day UK 2022 gift guide - the best presents for every Dad
Father’s Day UK 2022 gift guide - the best presents for every Dad

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Don’t buy a dodgy tie or ‘best Dad’ mug - here are the best presents to buy for every kind of Dad this Father’s Day

Father’s Day may seem sentimental and a touch cheesy, but it is the perfect occasion to show the father figure in your life how much you care for him with a thoughtfully selected present. The only issue? Coming up with a great idea for a gift.

Of course, there’s a huge difference between what one man’s idea of the perfect father’s day gift is and another - they may be a sports lover, a foodie, an avid reader, an adventurer, a gardener - or a mixture of all of the above - making the selection of a perfect present deeply personal.

Fret not. We’ve scoured the internet to find the ideal gift for every kind of man, from a James Bond Lego set, to a nifty drone for gadget lovers, a thrilling read to a lush skincare set.

How we chose 

Opting for quality over novelty, we made sure our selection came from reputable brands that genuinely care about their products, so there’s no chance of the gift ending up in the skip when you’re back is turned, or gathering dust in the attic.

We wanted to ensure the gifts would bring a smile to the face of the recipient - even if he’s notably particular about his interests.

Prices vary, from reasonably priced but delectable chocolates, to a more spendy - but sure to please - pizza oven. Each option offers value for money, though.

The best Father’s Day gifts for 2022 are:

Is your Dad something of a fancy Dan, a man who loves to travel in style as much as he loves settling down with a decent drop? This reasonably priced gift from Jack Daniels is great for the travelling man who wants a gorgeous drink to come home to.

The Gift Pack features a travel-sized wash bag with a 70cl bottle of the beloved Tennesse brand’s renowned double-mellowed whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Gentleman Jack. For those who haven’t tried it - its oh-so-smooth.

As to that toiletry bag? It bag comes with adjustable metal side buttons that can be unclipped to give more space for an overnight trip or longer holiday.

Better yet, there’s next day delivery, so you can order now and have it in time for Sunday.

If your dad is a dab hand with a digital camera, this is the ideal gift for him.

It allows him to upload images straight from his phone to a digital picture frame. Using an app that is intuitive to use, he can exhibit his latest portraits, including those he’s uploaded to Google Photos, Instagram, Facebook or Dropbox.

After a lovely dram for your whisky loving da? Ardbeg 10 Year Old will please any whisky fan with a taste for a smoky drop.

It’s a fabulous Islay whisky, a warming drink with a smoky, buttery taste and a hint of salinity.

It has a surprisingly fruity nose, too. In short - it’s a smooth, not too fiery whisky.

Real men drink rosé, and if your father is an oenophile then the crisp drink, with its ballet-slipper hue, is ideal for summer celebrations.

This new rosé, from Whispering Angel, who are the experts in the field, is perfect for warm summer evenings sat outside. At £15, it’s pricey enough to stand out as ‘special’ without being ruinously expensive.

As to the drink - it’s a gorgeous summer tipple, slipping down easily, with a silky texture, lightly fruity aroma, and bracingly dry finish. Fresh and creamy.

If you know a gent who loves heading out fishing, this knife and sharpener set is ideal, with four purpose-specific knives contained in an easy-to-carry case.

The knives do everything you need to catch and fillet fish, and are ruthlessly sharp - though if they dull, there’s a sharpener in the case that will restore them to their former glory.

Contents: Titanium Bonded German 4116 Stainless Steel Knives

Includes: 2.5″ Bait Knife (18834), 6″ Fillet Knife (18831), 6″ Curved Boning Knife (18833), 9″ Chunk Knife (18830), Sharpener & Case

Some people never grow out of loving LEGO (and why should you?) and this adorable ‘I Am Groot’ set is ideal for a dad who loves the Guardians of the Galaxy - particularly if their child does too. An ideal team project.

After building the adorable character, you can make him ‘dance’ to his favourite tunes.

If your father loves playing 18 rounds, he’ll be chuffed with a personalised golf glove.

Made from a synthetic leather with a reinforced palm patch for extra durability, they can be embossed with his initials. Left and right-handed gloves avaliable, depending on his swing.

Dad a petrolhead? This will be a total joy.

Drive experience by Track Days allows a licensed drive to step behind the wheel of some of the world’s fastest (and seriously gorgeous) cars on a high speed race track.

There are a range of cars avaliable - from Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches and Aston Martins - for him to ride, at race tracks up and down the UK, so you’ll be able to find one near to you. Prices vary but start at £35. Vroom vroom!

With Top Gun: Maverick wowing audiences in the cinema, we’ve all remembered the immortal cool of a good Hawaiian shirt, just in time for the UK summer.

This Linen option from M&S is effortlessly cool, and super comfortable to wear - particularly in summer heat.

A tongue-in-cheek gift to give on Father’s Day, this Sunday Times Bestseller by Bella Mackie is a cracking read - a dark comedy with a roaring, propulsive plot.

(No, it is not an instruction manual)