30 of the best gifts for Father's Day, according to our readers and expert editors
What do you buy for the man who has (almost) everything? It's the question that comes around every Father's Day without fail, and one that often leaves the family scratching their heads. This year, Father's Day falls on Sunday 15 June, so there's still time to find the perfect present.
The Telegraph Recommended team has sifted through their best buying guides to find the ideal gifts on offer, from the best kitchen knives to handy gardening aids, high-end grooming gadgets, the latest smartphones, useful travel accessories, and tried-and-tested running gear.
Whether you're buying a gift for your father, grandfather or even your partner for his first Father's Day, there are options for a range of budgets, starting from just £12 (it's the Silentnight Anti-Snore Pillow, for those wondering) up to £399 for those who really want to splash out (the Nebula Capsule Air Portable Projector will impress any film buff).
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Telegraph readers have chimed in with the gifts they most enjoy receiving on Father's Day, too. Many use it as a chance to spend the day with the family, where they receive their favourite bottle of wine or malt whisky, or something more unique like a local bottle of beer brought back from a family member's travels.
Others like to have the usual food and drink gifts, including chocolates or biscuits, or something practical to use in the garden over summer.
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