Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is fast approaching! Show your dad just how much you appreciate him with these gift ideas from local boutiques, makers and sellers in Suffolk.

Father’s Day Cheese & Socks Gift Selection

Is your dad the big cheese?
This Father’s Day why not spoil him from head to toe with a fabulous “Cheese & Socks” gift from Slate in Aldeburgh and Southwold. This selection includes two full-flavoured cheeses, Double Barrel and Sparkenhoe Blue, a box of Mør Spelt and Sourdough Snap Crackers, and a pair of Happy Socks with a unique cheese pattern! Available for nationwide delivery direct to your dad, prices from £25.

Gentleman’s gifts

Woodbridge Kitchen Company has a selection of fun gifts for Father’s Day. Whether your dad likes golf, beer, gin or pizza (that has to cover most people, right?), you’ll be able to find the perfect gift for him.

Gentlemen’s Gin glasses, 54cl/19oz £5 each, Woodbridge Kitchen Company

Pizza Peddler by Fred, £14.99, Woodbridge Kitchen Company

Interactive golf mug, £11.99, Woodbridge Kitchen Company

Beer socks, available in ale, lager and stout, 1pair £8.50 each, Woodbridge Kitchen Company

Personalised gifts and cards

Pink and Turquoise specialise in unique, personalised cards and gifts that will be ideal for Father’s Day!
There’s a personalised oak frame for a first-time dad, or one for grandad. These will look lovely on a mantle or windowsill and make thoughtful keepsakes.

Daddy first Fathers day frame, solid oak photo frame for Father's day, £17.95 — Daddy first Fathers day frame, solid oak photo frame for Father’s day, from £17.95

Grandad and me Father's Day solid oak photo frame, £17.95 — Grandad and me Father’s Day solid oak photo frame, from £17.95

Is your dad a taxi, fixer, heavy lifter, legend? Well then, this thermal travel mug is a great way to remind your dad time and time again of all the things you love about him, and the things that make you grateful that he’s your dad. You can personalise with his own fantastic qualities and make him smile with every hot coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

Pink and Turquoise has a selection of lovely contemporary card designs to choose from – first Father’s Day cards, perfect to celebrate the first for Daddy, Grandad and Godfather’s, or cards that you can personalise with your dad’s best qualities.

Man’s best friend

Mustard Pot Productions produce stunning prints of the local area. The company also offers personalised prints of your pets! If your dad would love a personalised print of his best friend for Father’s Day, you can send the Mustard Pot Productions team a photo and they will work their magic. See the examples below or head over to the website.

Personalised animal prints, Mustard Pot Productions

Photography fan

If your dad loves taking pictures and learning about the history of photography, then why not treat him to a vintage camera like this one from Stone and Sage? This AGFA silette pronto 125 is now available for just £21.95 in the sale. The camera also comes with a leather case.

For foodies

If your father is a huge foodie, then he’ll love the Pump Street Chocolate Factory Tours. Find out how bean-to-bar chocolate is made and how the quality of the cocoa bean changes the taste. The tour includes tasting and a bar to take home. The experience will run on selected Fridays and cost £25. I’ll be writing a full review of the tour very soon!

Handmade gifts

Cosy Room Designs creates thoughtful wooden signs as gifts that you can give to a dedicated dad this year. Choose from a personalised hanging star wood sign with a message for your Pa, or a star token that can be displayed in the recipients home or kept with them in a wallet or bag as a reminder of loved ones at home – perfect for dad’s who are away with work regularly! Cosy Room Designs also create hand-painted wood signs for the home and garden that would be great for a dad who likes gardening!