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35 Best Gifts for Your Boyfriend in the UK

Whether you’ve been in a relationship for a long time or you’re just starting out, choosing presents for your boyfriend is always an exciting and challenging task. Potential gifts for your man range from tech toys to outdoor and travel gear to food and drink. You can choose experiences like travel, online classes and spa visits, find the tools he needs to complete his DIY projects, or wrap him in love and warmth with wool scarves and fuzzy slippers.

Here you’ll find a selection of the best gifts for your boyfriend in the UK, depending on his tastes, hobbies and pursuits. Many of these are also suitable as Christmas presents for your boyfriend or just as a couples gift to yourselves.

1. Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Attractive gadget as the best gift

Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Attractive gadget as the best gift

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Prezzybox.com

With a Portable Pocket-sized Bluetooth Speaker, he can have music wherever he goes. The small, square design is matched with the best technology for the volume and depth of sound you’d expect from much larger speakers.

He’ll appreciate the gift of music on the go, in the car, at work, and while traveling. The lightweight and attractive design in American walnut can connect to mobile phones and devices via Bluetooth for three to six hours of listening.

2. Minute Microwave Egg Maker

Unusual little breakfast helper

Minute Microwave Egg Maker – Unusual little breakfast helper

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Uncommongoods.com

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and this attractive ceramic egg maker handles it with style. One minute in the microwave is all that it needs to produce a healthy meal to start the day.

This is a thoughtful and practical gift that he’ll use every day. You can be sure he’s eating healthy, and he’ll know you’re looking out for him. Cleanup is easy, too – it’s dishwasher safe and ready to use again and again.

3. Magnetic Wristband

Practical DIY gift for him

Magnetic Wristband – Practical DIY gift for him

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Prezzybox.com

For the Do-It-Yourselfer in your life, this magnetic wristband simplifies projects by keeping all the little bits and pieces together in one easy-to-reach location. Metal screws, nails and bolts can be attached to the wristband which has magnets inside to keep them in place, and pockets will hold small tools, washers etc.

The rugged PVC wristband is one of the most practical small gifts for your boyfriend, and will become an indispensable part of his DIY kit. And for some, it’s also a stylish piece of jewelry that proclaims his handyman talents to the world.

4. Portable Manual Coffee Grinder

Practical gift for those adventures

Portable Manual Coffee Grinder – Practical gift for those adventures

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Amazon.co.uk

If you’re looking for unique gifts for your boyfriend, this lightweight coffee grinder fits the bill. Camping doesn’t have to mean discomfort, and with this portable coffee grinder, your gourmet boyfriend can get his fresh-ground coffee even out in the wilds.

The coffee grinder is made from tough stainless steel, and has different grind settings to suit your tastes. Cleans easily and packs into the accompanying bag to tuck into your luggage or backpack.

5. Comedy Night for Two

Give the gift of laughter!

Comedy Night for Two – Give the gift of laughter!

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Iwantoneofthose.com

When you’re looking for funny gifts for your boyfriend, why not make it an evening’s entertainment? Shared laughter is what brought you together in the first place and it’s still one of the things you love most about him.

The Comedy Night for Two offers a choice of locations across the UK, and a chance to join the performers at the after-show party. This may well become one of your most treasured memories.

6. Portable Solar Charger

Thoughtful and practical

Portable Solar Charger – Thoughtful and practical

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Iwantoneofthose.com

This has to be one of the most thoughtful gifts for your boyfriend and the environment. The lightweight, portable Foldable Solar Panel Charger is ideal for hiking and camping trips or on long car journeys. The compact charger is also showerproof and comes with a 2-in -1 Android and iOS cable.

It can also be used at home and work. You may want to get one for yourself, to complete your his-and-hers set of ecofriendly devices.

7. Single Malt – Talisker

Is he a whiskey guy?

Single Malt - Talisker – Is he a whiskey guy?

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Thewhiskybarrel.com

For the man who has everything, a bottle of Talisker 8 Year Old 2011 vintage Island single malt Scotch whisky from Skye is always welcome. Part of the Hepburn’s Choice series, it has the typical coastal flavor with notes of chocolate, salted caramel tart, seaweed and vanilla.

He can share the taste with friends and family, or save it for a cozy evening at home in front of the fireplace, with just the two of you, pets and maybe a box of chocolate truffles.

8. Merino Wool Scarf

Ideal Christmas gift for your boyfriend

Merino Wool Scarf – Ideal Christmas gift for your boyfriend

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Amazon.co.uk

The warmth of merino wool and the traditional plaid design make this scarf a favorite for those chilly autumn and winter days and evenings. The pattern is versatile enough to be worn for work or a casual outing, and the cozy warmth will serve for a long day of outdoor activity.

There’s no better way to tell him that you’d like to warp him in warmth and care, while seeing him through the day in style and comfort. It’s also an ideal Christmas gift for your boyfriend.

9. Star and Constellation Finder

Looking for a unique gift?

Star and Constellation Finder – Looking for a unique gift?

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Menkind.co.uk

If he gets all starry eyed when looking at the night sky, this is one of the best gifts for your boyfriend. The Stellarscope makes it easy to identify constellations and stars in the night sky. The computer-generated star maps, set to the date and time, show the constellations visible in the sky.

If he’s always dreamt of being a space explorer, here’s a chance to continue that quest. Make a date night of it, with a jug of hot cocoa and a warm blanket.

10. Adopt a Sea Turtle

Give your boyfriend a meaningful gift

Adopt a Sea Turtle – Give your boyfriend a meaningful gift

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Iwantoneofthose.com

This is one of the most meaningful gifts for your boyfriend if he is environmentally conscious and loves animals. The adoption pack in a tin helps conservationists to protect these gentle marine giants, engendered by climate change and ocean pollution.

If you’ve both been heartbroken by the sight of marine creatures tangled in plastic waste, this is a chance to do something to help and make a real difference. This would also be one of the best birthday gifts for your boyfriend.

11. Irish Cream Fudge

Box of delicious fudge

Irish Cream Fudge – Box of delicious fudge

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Menkind.co.uk

Bailey’s Irish Cream Luxury Fudge Tin. These words really say it all – the sweetness of fudge, the flavor of the classic liqueur, the handy tin that goes anywhere it’s needed. The only problem with this gift is deciding whether to get him one tin or two…and maybe one for the house as well.

These delicious bits of fudge will enhance any occasion – a birthday celebration, a quiet evening at home, a picnic, and just about anything else you can think of.

12. Leather-bound Journal

Little something to put down his ideas

Leather-bound Journal – Little something to put down his ideas

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Amazon.co.uk

This classic Italian leather- bound journal is a meaningful gift for your boyfriend, where he can put down his thoughts, plans, sketches, and more. The high-quality paper makes writing by hand a joy, and the interior notebook can be replaced when it is filled. Two leather straps close it securely, and inner pockets can hold letters and important papers.

Whether he’s a creative type who needs to put down his ideas as they come to him, or he means to begin his opus, this journal will certainly inspire him and keep his ideas collected.

13. Cologne

Best Valentine’s gift for your boyfriend

Cologne – Best Valentine's gift for your boyfriend

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Amazon.co.uk

Follow Your Instinct Eau de Cologne by David Beckham is a bold masculine scent with woodsy and citrus notes. It works well in different environments – at work, for an evening out, or a day of travel and sightseeing – and lasts all day as well. The packaging and bottle design, with a unique magnetic top, are intriguing features.

This would be one of the best birthday or Valentines gift for your boyfriend, as it helps to define his unique qualities.

14. Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain

Cooking meets entertainment

Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain – Cooking meets entertainment

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Amazon.co.uk

An inspired and original cookbook by an inspired and original chef. Appetites distills the best of the world cooking Bourdain encountered in his travels. Combining cooking with entertainment in his unique style, this is his way of turning ordinary cooks into extraordinary home chefs.

This would be a good Christmas gift for a boyfriend who wants to learn how to cook, but doesn’t know where to start. You can help out by being the taster-in-chief.

15. Aston Martin Thrill

Gift him an experience!

Aston Martin Thrill – Gift him an experience!

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Menkind.co.uk

This is an adventure experience he’ll remember for a long time.- a chance to drive the legendary supercar. The Aston Martin Thrill Experience puts him in the driver’s seat of a V8 Vantage or a DB9, after a quick introduction and safety briefing. Available at multiple venues in the UK.

This has to be one of the best gifts for your boyfriend if you live in the UK. It’s his chance to unleash his inner James Bond, with luxury and power at his fingertips.

16. Classic Food and Wine Hamper

Gourmet gift

Classic Food and Wine Hamper – Gourmet gift

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Hampers.com

A classic food and wine hamper with an Argentinian Malbec, chocolates, gourmet popcorn, crisps, preserves, and more is a great birthday or Christmas gift for your boyfriend. Gourmet coffee and tea round out the selection of quality food and drink.

This is a thoughtful gift for your boyfriend that he can share with friends and family, on any occasion, or on no occasion at all. You could even plan an event – a party or picnic – around the hamper.

17. Pamper Bath Set

Pampering hamper

Pamper Bath Set – Pampering hamper

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Amazon.co.uk

Men need pampering too, and this gift box has everything he’ll need for a luxurious and all-natural self-care routine. All products are natural, vegan, cruelty-free and handmade in the UK to minimize their carbon footprint. The hamper includes multipurpose balm, minty soap, body scrub, bath salts, shampoo and a soft microfiber washcloth.

This is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can get for your boyfriend when you want to help him de-stress and feel his natural, optimistic self.

18. Wireless Charger

For the tech junkie

Wireless Charger – For the tech junkie

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Amazon.co.uk

A sleek multiple-device charging station to gladden any tech junkie’s heart. Compatible with iPhone, Android and wireless headphones, it fits neatly on the desk, nightstand or kitchen counter. Now he can charge his mobile devices conveniently and in style, without worrying about cables and inaccessible plug points.

He can marvel at the speed with which wireless tech has developed, and keep his mobile devices powered up and humming.

19. Books for Gardeners and Nature Lovers

Great Christmas gift for your boyfriend

Books for Gardeners and Nature Lovers – Great Christmas gift for your boyfriend

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Oxfam.org.uk

Pick a book from Oxfam. Our choice would be Planting for Honeybees by Sarah Wyndham Lewis which is a practical guide for gardeners and nature lovers who want to help this endangered species survive and grow. No matter how much space is available – a country garden or just a windowsill – the book shows which plants will provide food for bees and how to care for the plants. The illustrations add to the appeal of the book.

This little book would make a great Christmas gift for your boyfriend too, possibly as a stocking stuffer.

20. Engraved Silver Signet Ring

Sentimental gift with personalisation

Engraved Silver Signet Ring – Sentimental gift with personalisation

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Jewellerybox.co.uk

When you’re looking for sentimental or romantic gifts for your boyfriend, jewelry is a good choice, because it can be so personal. An engraved silver signet ring makes a great anniversary gift for your boyfriend.

It can be personalised with a symbol or lettering that is meaningful to both of you, such as your initials intertwined, or the date and year of your meeting. The purity of silver makes it a valued keepsake as well.

21. Warm Slippers

Small gift for everyday use

Warm Slippers – Small gift for everyday use

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Menkind.co.uk

Everyone needs a pair of soft, warm slippers to wear when relaxing at home. This pair in soft blue suedette meets his standards of comfort and style, with a design that keeps them securely on his feet. The slippers are machine washable and easy to clean. As a bonus, they’re also suitable for vegans.

This is one of those small gifts for your boyfriend that he will use every day, and thank you for the warmth and comfort each time.

22. Monthly Coffee Subscription

When he loves coffee…

Monthly Coffee Subscription – When he loves coffee...

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Pactcoffee.com

If he’s a coffee lover, this is a most thoughtful and practical gift for your boyfriend. A monthly subscription for gourmet coffee ensures that he’ll never run out, and that he’ll get to sample new varieties of gourmet coffees. With flexible plans and no commitments, this is a hassle- free way of getting his daily shot.

These coffees are also sustainably produced and ethically sourced, to appeal to the environmentally-conscious coffee lover.

23. Beer Making Kit

Make your own craft beer

Beer Making Kit – Make your own craft beer

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Menkind.co.uk

There’s a reason why craft beers are so popular, and it has to do with freshness. Fresh brewed beers have a unique taste, and there’s nothing fresher than home-brewed beer. This beer-making kit is a unique gift for your boyfriend, which will help him get started.

The kit comes with everything he’ll need, including a glass fermenter, vinyl tubing, chambered airlock and spirit-filled glass thermometer. Time to start planning a party to share the taste with your friends and family.

24. Master Bullet

Help him stay healthy

Master Bullet – Help him stay healthy

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Menkind.co.uk

This small kitchen appliance makes a good gift for your boyfriend, even if he’s not at home in the kitchen. In fact, it’s specially useful for people who don’t spend much time in the kitchen, helping them to add healthy fruits and vegetables to their diet with minimum effort.

The master bullet juices, blends, chops and mixes to produce smoothies, fresh fruit juice, salad vegetables and much more. The jars come with lids for easy storage. The accompanying recipe book will have novice cooks turning out healthy meals in no time at all.

25. Mini Massage Cushion

After a hard day’s work

Mini Massage Cushion – After a hard day's work

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Menkind.co.uk

If you’ve ever wondered what the best gifts for a boyfriend are, consider this small massage cushion. It will ease the stress of a hard day’s work and soothe the muscles after an intense workout. The cushion fixes easily to chairs and has four rotating pressure points to massage a wide area. For muscle pain, there is an optional heating mode.

The small size and lightweight design make it convenient to take along on trips as well.

26. Fondue Set

Romantic gift for him

Fondue Set – Romantic gift for him

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Menkind.co.uk

A classic fondue set featuring a square ceramic pot with a wooden stand, tea lights, and fondue forks. The tea lights will melt cheese or chocolate, and the pot is microwaveable as well.

The fondue set is a great conversation piece at parties, and can become the focus of games with creative penalties for those who lose their bread in the dip. And fondue-for-two is a setting made for romance, with strawberries and chocolate.

27. Hedgehog Igloo

Cute gift for animal lovers

Hedgehog Igloo – Cute gift for animal lovers

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Menkind.co.uk

This is a cute gift for a boyfriend who’s an animal lover. Hedgehogs are beneficial creatures and gardeners welcome them, but urban life can be dangerous for these tiny creatures. The Hedgehog Igloo protects from predators and bad weather, and gives them a safe home. The igloo has a sturdy steel frame and is waterproof.

This hedgehog home helps him look out for the local wildlife, and also enjoy watching their daily round of activities. They’ll repay him by getting rid of garden pests.

28. Whitewater Rafting Adventure

Give the gift of adventure!

Whitewater Rafting Adventure – Give the gift of adventure!

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Menkind.co.uk

This is the adventure outing he’s wanted for years! A whitewater rafting trip where the two of you are teamed up within a group to make your way down some exciting rapids. The session begins with safety instructions and tuition from a qualified instructor, following which you tackle the rapids.

With enough excitement to satisfy any adventure junkie, this is also a very bonding shared experience. This might just become your own couples tradition, every year.

29. Brass Compass and Sundial

Personalised and classy

Brass Compass and Sundial – Personalised and classy

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Menkind.co.uk

This is a beautiful personalised gift for a boyfriend who travels a lot. Made of brass in a classic design, the sundial and compass will see him safely through his travels and bring him back home. The cover can be inscribed with a message of five lines.

This beautiful device could become a valued keepsake, but it is also fully functional and practical. A classic gift idea for anyone with a sense of adventure and romance.

30. Paris Murder Mystery Game

Exciting gift idea

Paris Murder Mystery Game – Exciting gift idea

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Iwantoneofthose.com

An exciting gift idea for a boyfriend or anyone who wants to follow in the footsteps of the famous Parisian detectives. He can host a Murder Mystery night in Paris with six plot lines, character profiles, invitations and name badges.

This little box has all the ingredients for many evenings of fun, shivers, and entertainment with family and friends, as everyone tries to guess the identity of the murderer and tries to avoid becoming his next victim!

31. Bluetooth Shower Speaker

Help him relax or sing along!

Bluetooth Shower Speaker – Help him relax or sing along!

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Iwantoneofthose.com

The waterproof WotNot Creations Bluetooth shower speaker brings the music where it’s really needed – in the shower or bath. Suction backing attaches the little speaker to a smooth surface. The speaker is compatible with most mobile devices and the button pad makes selection easy.

Now bath time can be as truly relaxing as it was meant to be, with his favorite music, mediations or audiobook. Makes the perfect accompaniment to sing along with in the shower.

32. Jigsaw Puzzle

Excellent Christmas gift

Jigsaw Puzzle – Excellent Christmas gift

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Iwantoneofthose.com

Pirates – it’s a guy thing. This Pirates Map jigsaw puzzle is one of the best presents for your boyfriend if he loves jigsaws and pirates. The 2,000 pieces form a detailed and intricate image from an authentic pirates map.

A challenge for any jigsaw puzzle addict, and if he’s feeling generous he can ask friends over for a pirate-themed party to help complete the picture. If you’re shopping early for Christmas gifts for your boyfriend, this is an excellent stocking stuffer as well.

33. Charming Inns and Rural Escapes for Two

Gift yourselves a romantic getaway

Charming Inns and Rural Escapes for Two – Gift yourselves a romantic getaway

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Menkind.co.uk

Take a welcome break from routine to explore the English countryside. What better way to celebrate his birthday than a couples getaway? The package offers an overnight stay for two at a charming country inn and includes breakfast.

With dozens of locations across the UK, you can be sure of finding something nearby and convenient. You can go hiking, maybe spot some wildlife, and soak in the peace and quiet. Or bring a picnic hamper for a classic luxury outing.

34. Overindulgence Survival Kit

For the guys’ morning after

Overindulgence Survival Kit – For the guys' morning after

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Iwantoneofthose.com

You do let him off the leash occasionally for a night out with the boys. And on the morning after, this Men’s Society Overindulgence Survival Kit will come in handy. The restorative bath oil, eye cream and toothpaste will revive him, and if that doesn’t work, the eye mask will help him get the extra shut eye he needs.

This is the perfect gift for your boyfriend when you want to let him know that you’re on his side, no matter what.

35. Wellness Tracker Smartwatch

Good thoughtful gift

Wellness Tracker Smartwatch – Good thoughtful gift

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Menkind.co.uk

This smart watch may become his most dependable piece of fitness equipment. It tracks the wearer’s body temperature, blood pressure, and other indicators, and measures distance covered and calories burned. Compatible with iPhone or Androids and tracks overall wellness.

This thoughtful gift for your boyfriend will help him monitor his activity and physical well-being, as well as motivating him to live a more healthy lifestyle. Don’t be surprised if he gets you one on your birthday as well!

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