Gift Ideas for Grandfather

The new-age granddad may be the sexy silver fox in the family or just good old grumpy gramps, but either way, he is still the one everyone in the family looks up to.

A grandfather has the wisdom of years on the front line, (so he tells you) but more importantly he is the one person to take your side over your mum and dad when you have no one else to turn to

Now it’s your turn to find him the gift that shows you have been listening after all and find him something he will truly love.

Gift ideas for every type of Grandfather

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Gifts ideas for every type of Grandfather

Choose your grandfather … good luck pinning down the old fox!

1. Gardener
2. Sporty/Active
3. Retired
4. Stay Home Grandpa
5. Sentimental
6. Chef
7. DIY
8. Tech Grandad
9. Who Has Everything

Gardener

aka Green Gramps

1. Bulldog rake
2. Lawnmower
3. Hedge cutter
4. Plant pots
5. Gardening gloves
6. Solar garden lights
7. Waterproof wading socks
8. Gardeners pouch
9. Gardening books
10. Gel knee pads

Sporty/Active

aka Nobbly Knees

1. Squash/tennis racket
2. Golf clubs
3. Bowls set
4. Sun hat/cap
5. Sports umbrella
6. Sports holdall
7. Croquet set
8. Cricket jumper
9. Ski goggles
10. Walkie Talkies

Retired

aka Golf Anyone

1. Shaving kit with safety razors
2. Whiskey set
3. Coffee machine or special coffee
4. Head massager
5. Cigar box
6. Knee warmer
7. Massage pillow
8. Video doorbells
9. Easy to use a cell phone for seniors
10. Newspaper subscription

Stay Home Grandpa

aka Lord of the Castle

1. Desk
2. Bookcase
3. DVD storage
4. Bedside table
5. Shoe rack
6. Pouffe
7. Chest of drawers
8. Stool
9. Dining chairs
10. Barstools

Sentimental

aka Gramps

1. LP record player
2. Pocket watch
3. Letter opener
4. Wine decanter
5. Personalised beer glass
6. Family tree
7. Falconry Experience
8. Wine
9. Rare vinyl record
10. Pen

Chef

aka Kitchen boss

1. Grill equipment or apron
2. Breadmaker
3. Electronic mixer
4. Juicer
5. Kitchen knives
6. Fat reducing grill
7. Beer making kit
8. Whiskey set
9. Vintage wine
10. Fancy corkscrew

DIY

aka Tool Shed

1. Toolbag and tool belt
2. Power tools
3. Cordless drill
4. Compact folding ladders
5. Overalls
6. Portable work bench
7. Hot air gun
8. Professional decorator set
9. Spade
10. Wellington Boots

Tech Grandad

aka Windows 64

1. Digital photo frame
2. Remote control organiser/finder
3. Touchscreen gloves
4. Massage pillow
5. Video doorbells
6. Easy to use cell phone for seniors
7. Head massager
8. Dashcam
9. VR headset
10. Sat Nav

Who Has Everything

aka Done It Gramps

1. DIY photo gifts
2. Personalised doormat
3. Photo frame with family photos
4. Warm scarf
5. Chess
6. Personalised calendar
7. Projection clock
8. Archery lesson
9. Personalised cake
10. Ebook reader

Gifts all Grandads…

Must have

1. Large leather wallet
2. Pocket watch
3. Garden wellies
4. Toolbox with spanners
5. Golf umbrella
6. Pocket knife
7. Picture of all the family
8. Personalised t-shirt
9. Malt whiskey or tea
10. Granddad cap or hat

Really need

1. Extension cable
2. All in one remote
3. Table Lamp
4. Foot Stool
5. Personalised Bell
6. 20000 piece Jigsaw
7. New Racket or Snooker Cue
8. Thermals
9. Nose Trimmer
10. Netflix/Kindle

Only need

1. Earplugs/defenders
2. Compass & magnets
3. Tie pin
4. Laser level multitool
5. Football biography
6. Pint Tankard
7. Vinyl record player
8. Putting set
9. Binoculars
10. Spanner & socket set

Shop by budget, 5 gifts for grandad …

under £10

1. Leaf grabbers
2. Kitchen apron
3. Cinema tickets
4. Garden kneeler
5. Shower radio

under £100

1. Watch with his initials
2. Record player
3. Fitness tracker
4. Sat Nav
5. Back massager

under £20

1. Embroidered towels
2. Phone charging wallet
3. Toolbag
4. Dominoes
5. Compass

under £250

1. Restaurant family dinner
2. Helicopter experience
3. Wireless speaker
4. Steam train experience
5. Robot vacuum cleaner

under £50

1. Pocket watch
2. Cigar box
3. Whiskey set
4. Wireless headphones
5. National Trust membership

under £500

1. New bike/moped
2. Weekend break/cruise
3. Home security alarm
4. Telescope
5. TV

The ‘ONE’ gift a Grandfather WILL ALWAYS love you for?

Renovate something old he has and is attached to. Be sure to ask for permission first!

Only a Grandfather can …

1. still fix any car in the family, however old it is.
2. find a shovel from absolutely nowhere.
3. take the sting out of any argument with a joke.
4. get away with everything, no questions asked.
5. get lost in the supermarket.
6. teach you how to survive in the wild.
7. forget to stop at red lights.
8. sleep with both his mouth and eyes open at the same time.
9. fall asleep at the dining table.
10. still scare the hell out of Mum and dad, HAHA!

Most of all, he’s the coolest dude in the whole family.

Buying gifts for grandfathers

Granddad will teach and advise you through tough situations. Whether he is stubborn, giving, wise, funny, modern or just old school, he is a formidable force in whatever he does and you will never forget him holding your hand on the way to dance school or shouting instructions from the sidelines.

Your granddad has subtly embedded his influence deep into your core. Make sure you find that gift he will love!

The new-age granddad may be the sexy silver fox in the family or just good old grumpy gramps, but either way, he is still the one everyone in the family looks up to.

A grandfather has the wisdom of years on the front line, (so he tells you) but more importantly he is the one person to take your side over your mum and dad when you have no one else to turn to.

Now it’s your turn to find him the gift that shows you have been listening after all and find him something he will truly love.