Father's Day gift ideas 2027: 40 presents for dads, grandads and new dads
By the Notre Livre editorial team · · 12 min read
Father's Day in the UK is the third Sunday of June, which in 2027 is 20 June. It is also the day of the year most dads say "don't get me anything" and mean it a little less than they think.
These 40 ideas are grouped by the kind of dad he is: sentimental, outdoors, in the kitchen, at the match, at the shed, plus ideas for grandads and new dads, presents under £20, a price guide, and the dates to order something made to measure.
Father's Day 2027 at a glance
| 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Date in the UK | Sunday 20 June 2027 |
| Rule | Third Sunday of June (same as the US and Canada) |
| Personalised book, hardback | Approve the text by 26 May (estimate) |
| Personalised book, digital | Complete the brief by 17 June |
Sentimental Father's Day gifts (7 ideas)
- A letter from you about one thing he taught you without meaning to.
- His old photos scanned and labelled while he can still tell you who is who.
- A framed print of the house, street or ground he grew up near.
- A recording of him telling the family stories, edited for the grandchildren.
- His dad's watch serviced and engraved.
- A photo book of him and you through the years.
- His life story as a book, written from the family's memories.
For the outdoors dad (6 ideas)
- A guided walk or a day's fly fishing.
- A good pair of walking socks and a flask that keeps tea hot all day.
- An OS map of his favourite walk, framed.
- A bird box or feeder camera for the garden.
- A National Trust or English Heritage membership for the year.
- A night's wild camping kit, or a night in a shepherd's hut.
For the dad who cooks (6 ideas)
- A proper chef's knife and a lesson in sharpening it.
- A pizza oven, or a pizza-making class with you.
- A barbecue masterclass for the summer.
- A spice subscription for three months.
- His signature recipes written up and printed for the family.
- A cast-iron pan he will pass on.
For the sports and music dad (6 ideas)
- Tickets to a match, cricket or rugby, for the two of you.
- A framed shirt or programme from a game he still talks about.
- A stadium or ground tour.
- A vinyl of the first album he bought, with a record cleaning kit.
- Tickets to see a band he loved at your age.
- A round of golf at a course he has always wanted to play.
For the shed and the garden (5 ideas)
- A multitool or a good set of screwdrivers.
- A head torch for the loft, the car and the shed.
- A wooden sign for his shed or workshop.
- Quality secateurs and a holster.
- A raised vegetable bed you build together.
For grandads and new dads (5 ideas)
- For grandad: a book of questions the grandchildren ask him, with his answers written down.
- For grandad: a framed family tree with the newest names added.
- For grandad: a day out with the grandchildren, planned by them.
- For a new dad: a lie-in, a coffee and a first Father's Day card from the baby.
- For a new dad: a print of the baby's hand and foot next to his.
Father's Day gifts under £20 (5 ideas)
- His favourite sweets from childhood in a jar.
- A pocket notebook with a letter from you on page one.
- A mug with a photo from your first holiday together.
- A coupon book: car wash, lawn mowing, a pint on you.
- A hand-drawn card from the grandchildren, framed.
His life story, as a book
For a dad who has everything, the present that cannot be repeated is one made from his own life. With a book about your dad, you and your family share your memories of him in a guided conversation, or he tells it himself. It becomes a biography of 100 to 250 pages, written with AI assistance. Nothing is invented: the book stays with what you tell, and you review every chapter before printing.
Prices: £55, £75 or £95 depending on length, with a hardback printed in the UK and the PDF and EPUB included, VAT and UK delivery included. If he would rather tell it in his own words, a life story book starts from £95. See the prices page.
Price guide
A rough guide. Prices for third-party gifts vary by retailer; Notre Livre prices are the ones charged on this site.
| Budget | Ideas from this guide |
|---|---|
| Under £20 | Childhood sweets, notebook with a letter, photo mug, coupon book |
| £20 to £60 | Framed OS map, chef's knife, vinyl, multitool, hardback book about your dad (£55) |
| £60 to £150 | Match tickets, barbecue class, membership, book about your dad (£75 or £95) |
| Over £150 | Pizza oven, round of golf, a night away |
When to order for Father's Day 2027
| Step | Recommended date | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Start the book | By 16 May | Time to gather memories from the family and read the free first page |
| Approve the final text | By 26 May | The hardback is printed in the UK; printing and tracked delivery are estimated at 6 to 9 working days after approval, with a margin before 20 June |
| Digital edition only | Complete the brief by 17 June | The digital edition is usually ready within 48 hours of payment and a complete brief |
These are our estimates for UK delivery, not guaranteed dates.
Where to get a life story book made in the UK
Several services turn memories into a printed book. The main difference is who writes the text. Here are the main options, with the price shown on each website.
Notre Livre
Who writes the text
A narrative book with chapters, written from the memories with AI assistance, nothing invented; you review it all, unlimited corrections before approval
Advertised price
Tribute £55–£95, Memoir £95–£165; hardback plus PDF and EPUB, UK delivery included
StoryKeeper
Who writes the text
The storyteller writes or dictates; phone recordings are transcribed and editable
Advertised price
Classic £79 (1 copy), Plus £99 (2 copies); free UK delivery
YourStory
Who writes the text
The storyteller writes their own answers
Advertised price
£149 including one colour hardback and postage; extra copies £50; 30-day money-back guarantee
Storyworth
Who writes the text
The storyteller writes; built-in proofreader
Advertised price
Plans from £49, one premium hardback included
Remento
Who writes the text
Speech-to-Story turns recordings into editable chapters
Advertised price
Priced in US dollars (99 US dollars); UK delivery available for an extra fee
See the full comparison of 6 services (pages, timing, how the stories are told)
Prices taken from each brand’s public pages; check them before you order. Table written by Notre Livre, not an independent ranking.