The best Christmas gifts in the UK for dads, grandads, uncles and friends – tested for 2026

The Guardian · Charlie Allenby · 2026-11-05 15:00 UTC

What do you get the man who doesn’t seem to want anything? From fiery condiments to chef’s knives, slippers to portable speakers, these ideas are sure to hit the spot

Gifts for dads, grandads and other father figures can often feel like a shot in the dark. What do you get for someone who doesn’t seem to want anything, or who already has it all?

Shared experiences or promises of peace and quiet are popular options, but they are tricky to wrap. Which is where my recommendations come in.

Each gift I’ve featured has been put through its paces by me for the past few months and has made it into this list because it has become something I reach for on a near-daily basis (or, in the case of the AeroPress coffee maker, multiple times a day).

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