Guardians of the thermostat, gatekeepers of the shed, emperors of the pun – if you're wondering what to get for the father figure in your life on 21 June, we've got some great gift ideas for biological dads, stepdads, foster dads, carers, grandads and the 'like-a-father-to-you' men with sight loss.
1. Speechlabels
Designed specifically for blind and partially sighted people, Speechlabels work with your smartphone to let you easily record, and playback, an audio label for your groceries, laundry, DVDs, toiletries, medication and more, so that you can quickly and clearly identify everyday items.
These simple NFC and QR code labels are fully accessible with the free Speechlabel app for iOS and Android and allow you to label items easily using your own voice. Exclusively available from RNIB.
2. Inclusive cards
Our Father's Day cards have bold, tactile designs with large print and braille greetings to let dads know they're appreciated. Choose from five colourful, tactile designs – a man and child enjoying a tandem bike ride, guitar with 'Dad, you rock' message, parent and child mushrooms with 'You're a fun guy' message, three flags with the message 'Happy Father's Day', and three flags with the message 'Best Stepdad!'.
3. Scented grooming products
Our Harvey Makin grooming range is perfect for keeping a gentleman well-groomed and cutting a dash. Stylish and practical these toiletries will keep him clean, refreshed and scented with the fresh, spicy, citrus fragrance of bergamot.
4. Gifts for gardeners
Whether he's applying his green fingers to a window box, a border, or an allotment plot, our range of Seedballs make growing things that little bit easier. Each seedball measures approximately 1cm across and contains seeds in a protective ball of clay compost and chilli – much less fiddly than packets of seeds. Choose from native wildflowers for colour and attracting wildlife and edible plants such as basil, mint, chives and salad leaves.
And check out our new gardening tools, which make delightful gifts for the gentle potterer around the garden or the trousers-held-up-by-twine allotment aficionado!
5. Mr Dot Pepita coffee tin
Let fathers feel the love with this exclusive collectable coffee tin, designed by the visionary braille artist Mr Dot – The Artist Behind the Dots. Each tactile tin houses the finest luxury blends of 100 per cent Arabica beans from Colombia, Guatemala, and Ethiopia for a rich, aromatic experience. This reusable masterpiece not only stores your coffee but also serves as a stunning work of art – the tin features Mr Dot's signature braille dots, spelling out 'love'.
Buy for £20.99 – while stocks last
6. Hampers and letterbox gifts
Brighten Dad's day with a thoughtful hamper or letterbox gift… Whether that's a selection of pub snacks and beer, sweet treats (with or without a little fizz), some pampering treats, or a delightful bottle of wine with complementary sweet or savoury snacks, we've got something to fit the bill. Browse our range to find the perfect gift, add a personalised note, and it will be delivered the next day at no extra charge (Monday to Friday only). The personalised delivery note also includes an accessible QR code which takes you to a list of ingredients when scanned.
7. Embossed whisky glasses
These sophisticated and contemporary whisky glasses feature an attractive tactile emblem – rugby ball, bicycle, fish, or golf ball – and a silver base. They make a thoughtful and practical gift for blind and partially sighted dads with a passion for these pastimes, as they can be identified by touch.
8. RNIB Accord
This highly portable audio player is a great way to listen to Talking Books on USB stick or podcasts, music and streaming audio from a smartphone or tablet. Designed specifically for blind and partially sighted people, it has high contrast, tactile controls; spoken prompts; easy-to-locate ports; and bookmarking. It has two high-quality speakers, recharges via USB-C cable, and connects easily via Bluetooth to smartphones and tablets, so dad can catch up with his favourite podcast or put on a playlist to practice his dad dancing.
9. IKONN accessible devices
This user-friendly family of products has been specifically designed to be accessible to blind and partially sighted people and consists of common household devices that can connect to the IKONN Controller, or to a free app, so that their measurements can be heard via the controller or read in high contrast, extra-large type on a smartphone or tablet screen.
The kitchen scales, kitchen thermometer, bathroom scales, tape measure, and indoor thermometer all have large, crystal clear, high-visibility screens and are easy to use. When paired with the IKONN controller or the free, accessible myIKONN app (which can be downloaded for iOS from the App Store, or for Android from Google Play) you can hear weight, temperature, length and humidity announced in a clear English voice, or read it in large print in one of eight high contrast colour settings.
10. Accessible watches
Keep dads on time for date nights and dentist appointments with an accessible watch. Choose the right combination of easy-to-see face, spoken time announcements, or radio-control (adjusts the time automatically in March and October) to pick the perfect watch.
Or try an accessible smartwatch… Our Synapptic watches have been designed specifically for blind and partially sighted people. Choose the LITE if you want a basic smartwatch without the more advanced features or the PLUS for a full range of health and fitness options.
Head to our Father's Day collection to find even more gift ideas.
