THE secret to nailing getting the perfect gift for Father’s Day is to consider what your dad really loves and go from there.
While it can often feel like you need to splash the cash to find something expensive to be impressive, an affordable and thoughtful item can be just as awe-inspiring and special.
There are lots of budget-friendly and inventive gift ideas out there that you can draw inspiration ahead of the big day on 16 June.
You can’t go wrong with something personalised for an extra sentimental touch.
Or if your dad has a beloved hobby, getting him something he can use while doing it is both a practical and thoughtful gift that will win you brownie points.
Finding the right gift to celebrate your dad can seem like a daunting task, but we have curated some fun gifts that are all priced under £50 to help you get started.
6 incredible Father’s Day gift ideas under £50
1. Best for a beer lover: Beavertown Core Craft Beer Bumper Bundle
Beavertown Core Craft Beer Bumper Bundle*, £40 – save £5 off with code: 5OFFBUMPER
Dads who like the taste of a nice craft beer will love this beer discovery set from Beavertown Brewery.
Priced at £40, the beer bundle includes 18 of the brand’s best-selling craft beers and a free printed tumbler or pint glass to enjoy them from.
The psychedelic pint or tumbler glass will look great displayed in a drinks cabinet or bar cart, for a unique and stylish touch to his beer-drinking experience.
To make the deal even sweeter, you can use the code: 5OFFBUMPER at the checkout to get £5 off your order, bringing the total price down to £35.
This discount code is only valid for the Beavertown Core Craft Beer Bumper Bundle, so you won’t be able to use it on any other products.
*18+. T&Cs Apply.
2. Best for a man of style: Hugo Boss Seal Men’s Black Leather Bracelet
Hugo Boss Seal Men’s Black Leather 7-Inch Bracelet, £49
If your dad likes to look smart and fashionable, whether he is at the office or lounging over the weekend, this stylish bracelet from BOSS exudes contemporary and sophisticated style.
The subtle and understated bracelet features two strands of braided leather, intertwined to create a rugged but refined look.
It’s teamed with a distinctive stainless steel cufflink-style button, inspired by Hugo Boss’ iconic tailoring legacy, is engraved with a discreet logo motif in a decorative finish.
We love this design because it will suit so many smart or casual looks, so your dad won’t have to ever take it off.
It strikes the perfect balance between modernity and timeless style, making it a winning accessory for any occasion.
3. Best for a fashion fan: M&S Super Lightweight Stretch Chino Shorts
Super Lightweight Stretch Chino Shorts, £30
Help your dad achieve an easy, laid-back look with these bestselling M&S cotton-rich chino shorts.
Designed as a comfortable regular fit with LYCRA® XTRA LIFE added for extra stretch and ease of movement, these shorts are ideal whether thrown on for a summer BBQ or worn on the beach on holiday.
Made with Coolmax™ core technology which helps to wick moisture away from the body, these shorts will keep him (looking) and feeling cool all summer.
The easy-to-wear wardrobe staple comes in lots of colours and a wide range of sizes too.
Marks and Spencer fans have praised the ‘perfect’ shorts, which have nearly 300 five-star reviews.
One M&S shopper noted, “A great colour and an amazing fit.
Adding, “I have quite big thighs and these are really comfortable. The quality is excellent.”
While another fan shared, “Exactly what I was looking for, a smart pair of lightweight shorts that had an expanding waist to allow for my increasing waistline.
“Ticks all my boxes, thank you M&S.”
4. Best for a daredevil: iFLY Indoor Skydiving for Two Off-Peak
iFLY Indoor Skydiving for Two Off-Peak, £49.99 (was £99.98)
If your dad is the daredevil type, skydiving might be the best Father’s Day gift yet.
If you’ve ever wanted to try skydiving but felt hesitant about the price of jumping out of a plane, now you don’t have to.
Originally priced at £99.98, shoppers can save 50% on this Virgin Experience Days indoor skydiving for two people which is now only £49.99.
The technology at iFLY is the same cutting-edge system used by professionals to perfect their skills and will see participants suspended mid-air by a 120mph air stream.
During the session you and your dad will get two flights each, providing the same freefall time as three tandem skydives.
Your adrenaline junkie dad will certainly get some extra hairs on his chest from this thrilling day out.
5. Best for the well-groomed guy: Philips 3000X Series Wet & Dry Electric Shaver
Philips 3000X Series Wet & Dry Electric Shaver, £50
If your dad spends a fair bit of time making sure he is groomed to perfection, investing in some cutting-edge tools for him is a great gift idea.
The Philips Shaver 3000X Series Wet & Dry Electric Shaver boasts some of the most advanced features on the market like SkinProtect technology to keep his face looking and feeling its best.
While the surgical-grade hypoallergenic steel is resistant to corrosion and prevents impurities in the skin.
With 27 self-sharpening PowerCut blades, he will get the most precise and smoothest shave and the set also comes with a handy pop-up trimmer that allows for easy detailing and maintaining a beard.
Enhance your dad’s grooming experience with this comprehensive shaver.
6. Best for scent lovers: The Essence Vault Intense Perfume Set
The Essence Vault Intense Perfume Set, £44.95 (was £59.80)
If your dad is a bit of a fragrance connoisseur and your budget won’t stretch to a designer fragrance, you can check out The Essence Vault.
Using the expertise of master perfumers from around the world, The Essence Vault provides quality fragrances inspired by popular designer scents your dad will know and love.
Without the expensive markup for branding and marketing, fans of The Essence Vault can enjoy premium perfumes and aftershaves for a fraction of the price.
We love this mix-and-match trio set where you can pick out fragrances inspired by big names like Dior’s Sauvage and Tom Ford’s Tabacco and Vanille.