Solve your present buying dilemmas with our list of the best gifts for father-in-laws, including luxury items that are sure to impress him and unique ideas that are perfect for the tricky-to-buy-for man who seemingly has it all.
Whether you’re a recent addition to the family or you’ve known your father-in-law for years, buying something you know he’ll love can feel daunting. Impressing the in-laws is always a noble task, so while you may be worrying about what to gift, getting it right will feel like it was all worth it.
So while finding the perfect present for your father-in-law can be a little trickier than finding the best gift for dads or the best gifts for other men in your life, that's not to say it's impossible. To help you choose, we’ve rounded up the best gifts for every type of father-in-law, spanning a range of different options and budgets.
Where to shop for the best gifts for father-in-laws in the UK
- Amazon: Find tech, gadgets, books and more with fast delivery for last minute shoppers
- Argos: A range of home and garden staples
- Currys: Tech gifts, kitchen accessories and gadgets at great prices
- Etsy: Find unique gifts from independent sellers and personalised options
- Fortnum & Mason: The best food and wine hampers from an iconic London brand
- Harrods: Shop designer brands for gifting, including jewellery
- John Lewis: Browse well-known British clothing brands and homeware
- Menkind: Find hundreds of gadgets and nifty devices
- Moonpig: Buy experience vouchers and unique gift boxes to send with a personalised card
- Not on the High Street: Shop quirky, thoughtful and bespoke gifts
- Red Letter Days: Browse experience days and gift vouchers
Our pick of the best gifts for father-in-laws to give in 2023
What are the best gift experiences for in-laws?
When we asked father-in-laws what they would like to receive as a gift, they all mentioned gift experiences. A personal gift that will be truly unique, choosing an experience that the family can get involved in, or that your father-in-law can enjoy with his children, will always be appreciated.
Polly Noel-Storr, Head of Gifts at Moonpig, told us that "Buying an experience-related gift such as a day racing a car or a trip out to the West End is a great chance to broaden your recipient's horizons and provide them with an opportunity to make new memories they'll cherish forever". "As a starting point", Noel-Storr continues, "being conscious of their interests is key, or even considering an activity they have previously expressed an interest in doing but not yet organised themselves".
She adds, "the golden rule I always stick to when buying any kind of gift is to ensure the gift you give is always one you'd like to receive - so perhaps give it a second thought if you’re considering buying an adrenaline-junkie-focused experience that you wouldn’t be happy to participate in yourself!"
