Interparcel's Gift Ideas for Father's Day 2022

Polite reminder! Father's Day 2022 falls on Sunday 19th June (don't worry if you forgot- the date changes every year but is set to the third Sunday of June)

Unlike Mother's Day, Father's Day doesn't have quite the backstory. It actually started in America, and we Brits followed suit. Nowadays, the 'day of the dads' is widely celebrated across 100 countries and honours all father figures.

He may roll his eyes at the thought of a day dedicated to him or, on the contrary, revel in the idea. Either way, we've compiled a list of gift ideas, suitable for delivery through many of our courier partners to brighten his Sunday.

Is he an adventurer?

If your dad has lots of get-up-and-go, an exciting experience voucher might be the way forward. Buyagift and Virgin Experience Days sell a variety of Father's Day gifts like skydiving, west-end shows, and escape rooms. (Pssst, our competition prize might fit the bill…)

You could incorporate the voucher into a custom 'experience box', including items he may need for the day-out, and book your parcel to be collected from your door and delivered in no-time.

Is it his first Father's Day?

If he's only been a dad for a few months, this upcoming Father's Day is even more special. Online marketplaces like Etsy and Not On The High Street are home to all things creative, so if you're looking for a unique or handmade gift he'll truly cherish, they are great places to start.

Simply search '1st Father's Day' and you'll be presented with an array of customisable gifts like engraved photo frames, family prints and keyrings so you can send a memorable present for a new dad.

Does he prefer the simpler things?

You don't need to spend lots of money to show how much you appreciate the father figure in your life. It's often the handmade gifts that mean the most, so why not have a go creating a photo album or collage of a much-loved trip?

If you're sending something sentimental like a photo album internationally, you might want to opt for an Express service like FedEx Express Priority so your memories can get there superfast. All our courier services are fully tracked, so you can be alerted via email or SMS of your parcel's whereabouts as it reaches different checkpoints in its journey.

Does he enjoy a cheeky tipple?

Sometimes, a nice cold drink of choice and a lounge chair is all that's needed for a perfect Sunday afternoon. Now, you can send your dad a themed Father's Day ale, courtesy of Morrisons.

Likewise, if he prefers a classic pint of beer, a scotch on the rocks, or a glass of red, you can send a bottle of his preferred tipple with our APC Liquid and Parcelforce services. Due to their fragile nature, liquid items must be packaged sufficiently for transit. Our blog on sending liquids will get you into the spirit.

Does he enjoy watching films?

Sometimes, the best nights are spent inside with a great film and great company! If you can't be with your dad on Father's Day, you could schedule a time to watch a film, screen share and watch it together. To accompany the movie, you can send him a custom box of his favourite sweet and savoury snacks, popcorn (of course), a goblet for his drink and even some new slippers - it's important to be cosy.

Still stuck for ideas?

Enter our competition for the chance to gift your dad with a 'Sporting Venue Tour Collection' voucher from Virgin Experience Days. Whether he's a football fan, rugby watcher, cricket follower or a petrol head- he can choose which sporting venue he'd like to tour from a choice of 19 experiences across the UK. (If you're more of a sports fan, you can always angle it as a bonding day- we won't tell!)

To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is like and share our post with #interparcel on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. T&Cs apply. The competition ends at noon on 15/06/2022. The winner will be selected at random and will be contacted once the prize draw has closed.

Left it last minute?

If you've left your present-buying to the last minute, don't fret! Our DPD UK Sunday Drop Off service offers Sunday delivery if dropped in at one of the many local convenience stores by 11 am on the Friday. We also offer Same Day delivery services with CitySprint, who send parcels around the clock, seven days a week, for the laid-back present-senders amongst you.

So, now you've got some ideas to bounce off of ahead of time, there's no excuse for a last-minute Father's Day gift like last year (and the year before!)

Please remember!

Father's Day is a hectic time for online sellers, so if you're an eCommerce seller, don't forget you can import your online marketplace orders into our Shipping Manager. Integrating with our Shipping Manager can take the strain off parcel delivery, giving you more time to focus on your Father's Day orders.

For tips on boosting your online Father's Day sales, please read our other Father's Day 2022 blog.

At Interparcel, we can find you the best deal on your parcel deliveries so you can ship your perfect Father's Day gift in time for the big day.

Choose from our range of reliable couriers and cost-effective Collection and Drop Off services to suit your schedule. We offer domestic and international services too, so it doesn't matter if your dad lives a town away, six hours away or in another country- we can get your parcel to where it needs to be. Get a quote for your parcel delivery today!