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Fashion, experiences and food gifts for Father’s Day

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It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June. To mark the day, we’ve put together some of the most inspired ideas for gifts, food, drink and experiences at Teesside Park – bowling and pizza anyone?

From the best places for lunch and brunch to days out at Showcase cinema via tech gifts, men’s grooming, Hotel Chocolat limited edition releases, spring/summer 2023 fashion and original ideas for presents, here’s your go-to guide to making this Father’s Day one to remember.

Father’s Day fashion buys

For sharp tailoring, head to Moss Bros, Next and Marks & Spencer – they’ll also be able to do alterations for the perfect fit. For seasonal pieces head to H&M and River Island.

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If you’re looking for sneakers and shoes, Schuh and Footasylum have every brand under the sun including adidas, Vans and Nike while Clarks remains a go-to for enduring smart boots, shoes and sandals for men. Marks & Spencer is also the inspired place to find wardrobe essentials such as neat polo shirts, lightweight summer trousers and sliders.

Lunch, brunch and dinner ideas

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Fancy a day out? Or a night off? Whether you’re making it a family occasion or are parents escaping for the day, Teesside Park has a huge array of cafes, fast food and restaurants for every occasion.

For a laidback lunch, Five Guys and Nando’s never fail to hit the spot for family days out while Pizza Express and Fridays for steaks and cocktails are the best places for dinner after dark.

Original gifts for Father’s Day

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Hotel Chocolat is the perfect place for kids to go shopping themselves and find chocolate slabs and sharing boxes containing a selection of utterly irresistible chocolates. If you’re looking for your partner, there is drinking chocolate, coffee pairings and unexpected Cocoa Beer and Chateau Chocolat red wine.

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Menkind has a huge selection of offbeat ideas including gadgets (pie makers, 3D pens, car chargers), Star Wars and Marvel-themed toys, BrewDog beer-brewing kits, drones and neon signs. Game in SportsDirect also will come up with the goods for those who love their gaming.

Grooming gifts for Father’s Day

Boots and Superdrug are always great stores for shaving kits, body washes and Father’s Day special offers while TK Maxx’s cosmetics and men’s grooming department always have brilliant finds for clipper sets and washbags.

Gift cards and experiences

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Movie and a meal? Or give him Showcase Cinema vouchers so he can disappear to the big screen for some down time or book yourselves a night out. You could also take the night/afternoon off to hit Hollywood Bowl which features 26 lanes, a private VIP area, an American-style diner, a bar and amusements. Book here.

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Last updated Friday 8 September, 2023