Treat your dad to a gift he'll treasure this Father's Day on Sunday 15 June 2025.
SoGlos handpicks some of the most thoughtful, local gift ideas from Gloucestershire businesses, with an impressive selection spanning independent retailers to family days out.
Designer gifts from Gloucester Quays
Spoil the father figure in your life this Father's Day with a whole array of gifts on offer at Gloucester Quays – all with up to 70 per cent off the retail price, so you can really splash out! Pick up his favourite aftershave from The Fragrance Shop; help him find the perfect pair of jeans at Levi's; encourage healthy habits with sports gear from Adidas, PUMA and Berghaus; indulge his sweet tooth at Lindt or Hotel Chocolat; or make him feel like a celebrity chef in his own kitchen with ProCook. With so much to choose from, there's bound to be something to keep every dad happy!
There are plenty of ways to spend quality time with the family at Gloucester Quays, too, from hitting the courts at The Padel Club, testing out your balance at Roller Xpress, catching a family flick at Cineworld, to getting everyone together around the table for a tasty meal at the likes of Coal Kitchen, Anatolian Palace, Bill's, Zizzi, The Real Greek, Wagamama, Pizza Express and Portivo Lounge.
Brewery experience day at Brewhouse & Kitchen Gloucester Quays
Beer-loving dads can spend the day brewing their very own beer under the watchful eye of one of Brewhouse & Kitchen's award-winning brewers. After a hearty breakfast, they'll get hands-on with hops, malt and more making one of its signature beers – with lunch, beer samples and a five-litre mini keg to take home at the end of the day all included.
Brewery experience days are available on Friday and Saturday at Gloucester Quays – so why not make a weekend of it and treat dad to a Sunday roast on the big day, too!
Father’s Day at the Royal Three Counties Show
Treat your dad to a fantastic day out at the Royal Three Counties Show, taking place from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June 2025.
There are thousands of animals to meet; exhilarating live entertainment such as motorcross stunt shows and parachute displays; and live cookery demonstrations from renowned chefs including Matt Tebbutt and Murf from The Beefy Boys in the Food and Drink Theatre — plus, a visit from Kaleb Cooper on the big day!
DIY burger boxes from The Beefy Boys
Dads who are a dab hand in the kitchen can learn how to make the ultimate burger this Father's Day thanks to Cheltenham-based The Beefy Boys.
Its Ultimate Father's Day Burger Box contains everything dad needs to create its world-famous smashed patties at home, including 100 per cent Herefordshire beef, brioche buns, Hellboy hot sauce and signature burger seasonings in insulated envelopes with frozen gel packs for optimum freshness – as well as a can of Wye Valley 1985 lager to wash it all down with and an official Beefy Boys trucker cap, ideal for keeping the sun off when firing up the barbecue in the back garden.
Father's Day barbecue at Sudeley Castle and Gardens
History-loving dads will be thrilled spending their special day at the historic Sudeley Castle, seeing the final resting place of Queen Katherine Parr and learning all about the Cotswold castle's storied past.
Sudeley is treating dads to an extra special experience with a Father's Day barbecue and garden games in the grounds – and dads eat free with a paying guest.
Dads win prizes at The King's Head Cirencester
Dads dining at The Kings Head Cirencester on Father's Day have the chance to win a host of prizes, alongside tucking into a delicious celebratory meal, with everything from fish and chips or Wagyu burgers to a classic Sunday roast on the menu.
From instant-win prizes of free food and drinks, to a trip for two to Dublin courtesy of Guinness, there's something to make dad's day extra special!
Steam and Ale Festival on the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway
Show dad a steaming good time with a ride on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway this Father’s Day, as the Steam and Ale Festival returns from Friday 13 June until Sunday 15 June 2025.
Taste up to 45 real ales at the bars set up at both Winchcombe and Toddington stations, then climb aboard a heritage steam or diesel train and enjoy a glorious ride through the picturesque Cotswold countryside.
Local gifts from Made in Stroud
Award-winning independent shop, Made in Stroud, is a treasure trove of local goodies – so you can pick up a fantastic gift for your dad and feel extra good about it because you're supporting a local, family-run business.
Choose from hot sauces and rubs in local legend Tubby Tom's Barbecue Box; refreshing seasonal beers like Alederflower and Stinger from Stroud Brewery; traditional Tewkesbury mustard, piccalilli or chutney from Kitchen Garden Foods; vegan chocolate; locally made mugs; and even greetings cards.
Cotswolds Distillery cocktail making class
For fathers who enjoy the finer things in life, Cotswolds Distillery is hosting 'With Love From The Cotswolds: A Father's Day Experience' on Saturday 14 June 2025.
Running every 20 minutes from 2pm to 5pm and costing £60 per person, discerning dads can craft their own Old Fashioned kit in an interactive guided workshop, where they'll get to sample a variety of whiskies and experiment with bitters, sweeteners and garnishes to create their perfect sip – with a tailored cocktail kit to take home.
Dads go free at the Dean Heritage Centre
Dads can discover the picturesque and historic site of the Dean Heritage Centre in the Forest of Dean for free this Father's Day.
Follow the Gruffalo Trail through the woodland, explore the range of immersive exhibits and get creative in the Craft Hut, before relaxing with a snack and coffee at the Heritage Coffee Shop.
Father's Day flapjacks from Flapjackery
Flapjackery in Stow-on-the-Wold is baking up something extra special this Father's Day, with letterbox flapjack boxes sent direct to dad's door.
Choose from a three, six or 12 flapjack box, with flavour options including honeycomb rocky road, clotted cream fudge, chocolate orange, lemon drizzle or raspberry and white chocolate – or go all out with a special Father's Day plaque, equivalent to four full-size flapjacks, topped with a white chocolate Father's Day greeting.
Laser clay pigeon shooting and lunch at The Greenway Hotel in Cheltenham
The Greenway Hotel is inviting dads to try their hand at laser clay pigeon shooting in its glorious grounds this Father's Day.
There's no loud gunfire and no recoil to deal with, so it's ideal if you've never tried clay pigeon shooting before – and there's a three-course lunch afterwards to spend some quality time with the family, too.
Sunday lunch and planting experience at Dobbies Cirencester
Green-fingered fathers can get hands-on with herb planting at Dobbies garden centre in Cirencester this June.
After a demo and Q&A session with Dobbies experts, dads will create their own potted herb container in an oakwood effect barrel, using a handpicked selection of tasty fresh herbs. As well as taking home their creation – and a selection of recipe cards with ideas for how to use the herbs they've planted – they can tuck into a hearty Sunday roast afterwards.
Father's Day lunch at Kingsholm in Gloucester
Gloucester Rugby fans won't want to miss the chance to have lunch at Kingsholm Stadium on Father's Day, with a three-course set menu in one of its luxurious hospitality spaces.
As well as lunch, every dad will get a gift to take home – and every guest will go into a shirt raffle, too, with prizes announced before the main course is served.
Kick Up The 80s at Cheltenham Playhouse
Relive dad's youth at Cheltenham Playhouse, with Kick Up The 80s taking to the stage on Father's Day 2025.
Playing the hits from genres spanning New Romantic to ska, hair metal to electronica, the 'ultimate 80s party band' are sure to get dad on his feet and dancing!
Sunday lunch and live music at Burleigh Court in Stroud
Burleigh Court in Stroud is inviting families to enjoy a special Father's Day Sunday lunch with spectacular views over the Five Valleys in its historic restaurant.
Choose from roast beef, chicken, hake or a vegetarian option made with local, seasonal ingredients, then while away the afternoon in the hotel's sunny spa garden, listening to live music and soaking up some rays.
Father's Day croquet at Painswick Rococo Garden
Enjoy a spot of sport at one of Gloucestershire's prettiest gardens this Father's Day, with Painswick Rococo Garden inviting dads to grab a mallet and have a go at croquet on the bowling green.
Taster sessions last 45 minutes, so whether he's serious about the game or just wants to have some fun, it's an ideal opportunity to give it a try with the glorious gardens providing a stunning backdrop – and you can treat dad to tea and a slice of cake at the cafe afterwards, too.
