How do you go about buying gifts for the uncle who has everything? Believe it or not, the perfect gift is out there, even for the man who seems to have it all. Whether you’re looking for cool uncle gifts, funny uncle gifts, naughty uncle gifts, or something in between, this comprehensive list has you covered. We’ve gathered the very best gifts for your uncle for every type of occasion, from birthday gifts to Christmas gifts.
1. Personalised Barbecue Tool Set
Ideal personalised gift for the BBQ-obsessed uncle
A personalised outdoor barbeque set is the perfect gift for the family’s resident BBQ master. Coming complete with three distinct utensils for flipping and cooking, this set can also be personalised with an engraving of your choice. Made with high-quality stainless steel and finished with varnished handles, these durable BBQ tools are sure to make an appearance at many family celebrations to come.
For the man who loves to cook, this personalised uncle gift is a must!
2. Gift-Boxed Socks
Socks for your uncle… but fun!
Pop some colour into your uncle’s wardrobe with these vibrant knit socks—the ultimate fun uncle present! The set features five bright designs that are guaranteed to make him smile, whether he wears them with casual clothes or a business suit. A bit of fun or a serious fashion statement? Anything goes! Soft and stretchy, the socks rise to a mid-calf length and are as comfortable as they are striking, making them one of the best uncle gifts.
3. Engraved Men’s Ring
Jewellery gift with a personalised engraving
Spoil your uncle with a statement piece of jewellery to remember. A ring makes one of the best gifts for your uncle, as it can be worn every day or just on special occasions. Crafted from sterling silver, the ring comes in a range of sizes to guarantee a perfect fit. Make this gift even more special with a personalised engraving, where you can include your uncle’s initials, his name, or any other personal message he’ll appreciate forever.
4. Professional Golf Lesson
Give your uncle an experience!
Whether your uncle is a practising golfer or a total novice, a professional golf lesson is a unique gift he won’t be expecting. Spending 30 minutes with a real PGA professional golfer, he’ll pick up the world’s most exclusive golfing tips and discover whether he’s really a golfer at heart. One of the UK’s best uncle gifts, the lesson is available in more than 30 locations on select days throughout the year, ideal for the busy man.
5. Multi-Tool Digger
Gift for the outdoorsy uncle
When it comes to hands-on presents for your uncle, nothing makes a better gift than an adaptable multi-tool digger. Made with a serrated edge and carbon steel, this digger makes a powerful companion when gardening, camping, or metal-detecting. Ready for use as a wrench, saw, shovel, ruler, nail, binder, and even a protective spear, the digger also comes with a convenient belt holder. This is one of the ultimate uncle gifts for anyone who loves the outdoors!
6. Beard Buddy
Popular gift for the bearded uncle
A viral social media life hack, the uber-popular beard buddy is one of the best gift ideas for your uncle. Super convenient and easy to use, this handy apron is life-changing. The strong suction pads stick to the mirror and hold the apron still to catch any trimmings, which makes cleaning up after shaving a breeze. And for the uncle who can’t grow a beard but desperately wants to, this makes a hilarious novelty gift!
7. Laird Title
Give your cool uncle a real piece of land!
A real Lairdship title with a real plot of land … uncle gifts don’t get any cooler than this! Once you register this gift, your uncle will own legitimate land in Dunans Castle, making him an official Laird of Scotland. Along with access to a free tour of the castle, there are many more noble-themed goodies inside the gift box, but the land ownership certificate alone makes this one of the best uncle gifts in the UK!
8. Man Skills Book
Useful present for the (wannabe) modern uncle
Being a man can be tough. What better way to appreciate the experience and discover some helpful hacks than with the Man Skills book? Containing all the knowledge that the modern man needs for success, the book covers tips on personal grooming, etiquette, and more, making it one of the most useful presents for your uncle. A clear and concise how-to guide for manly men, this is a model gift for the uncle wanting to embrace his masculinity.
9. Ale-Making Kit
Is your uncle cool enough to brew his own beer?
With this home ale-making kit, your uncle won’t have to worry that the pub’s closed. The kit features clear instructions on what to do, brewing yeast, malt extract, and a hop enhancement sachet—everything needed to make 36 pints of fine ale, and one of the coolest uncle presents. Perfect for the man who’s creative and curious about where his drinks come from, this simple kit will give your uncle a newfound appreciation for his favourite beverage.
10. Portable Football Goal
For the sporty uncle…
A portable football goal is one of the best gifts for your uncle, especially if he’s a sports enthusiast. Suitable for adults and children, this goal is easy to set up in the garden, park, or club training. Whether he’s a football fiend or just looking for a new way to exercise, the goal provides hours of fun and recreation outdoors. Pair it with a football and it’s easily one of the most thoughtful gift ideas for your uncle.
11. Online Business Course
Valuable gift for your uncle
Is your uncle a budding entrepreneur? For the man with a million-dollar idea who wants to escape from the confines of his 9-5, an online business course makes the perfect gift. Udemy offers endless online courses, and not just in business. Choose from courses in everything from design to personal development, taught by qualified teachers through hours of video. The certificate of completion and knowledge gained makes this one of the most valuable gifts for your uncle.
12. Food and Wine Hamper
Delicious gift for both aunty and uncle
A food and wine hamper makes one of the most treasured aunty and uncle gifts—it’s really for the whole family! The Classic Food & Wine Hamper comes packed with a good bottle of red and delicious gourmet treats to impress even the pickiest foodie, from gourmet popcorn to mustard wafers. And from non-alcoholic hampers to vegan hampers, there are many more options to choose from that you can tailor to your uncle’s tastes.
13. Lap Desk
Does your uncle work from home?
One of the most ideal presents for the uncle stuck in quarantine (or the one who’s just a homebody), the lap desk is the perfect addition to a work-from-home setup. Coming complete with a slanted bolster cushion, the lap desk allows for maximum comfort and convenience while working or surfing on a laptop. Along with desk space, your uncle will have a device holder, mouse pad, and convenient handle which means he can use the lap desk anywhere.
14. Cards Against Humanity: UK Edition
Incredibly fun uncle gift
Whether he’s a seasoned Cards Against Humanity player or a complete novice, this hilarious party game is one of the most fun gift ideas for your uncle. The new edition features more than 150 new cards, which means brand new scenarios to have your uncle (and the whole family) laughing in stitches at the next get-together. And with scenarios adapted to Great Britain, the British edition makes one of the best uncle gifts in the UK.
15. Engraved Golf Putter
Personalised gift for uncles who’ve taken up golfing
For the uncle with a passion for golf, you can’t go wrong with an engraved putter. With an engraving of your choice, you can add any name at all to the personalisation, so you could also make this one of the most thoughtful uncle gifts from a baby or child. Expertly crafted with a zinc alloy head and comfortable padded grip, the putter might also help your uncle to bring his A-game to the green!
16. Double Hammock
Relaxing present for your uncle
Is there anything more relaxing than a lazy afternoon in a hammock? Make this fantasy an everyday reality for your uncle with his very own double hammock! Coming with a steel stand and carrying case, this hammock can be set up anywhere, including in the backyard! With end caps that mean the hammock can easily be set up inside, this is one of the most relaxing and life-changing presents for your uncle.
17. Giant Biscuit Tin
For the sweet-toothed uncle
Biscuits on their own? Not very exciting. Giant biscuits? The ultimate cool uncle gifts! Custard Creams, Jammy Sandwiches, and more of the most popular British biscuits are blown up and individually wrapped in this unique present, perfect for the uncle with a sweet tooth and a monster appetite. Designed and made in the UK, these giant biscuits make the most satisfying uncle gifts and allow him to indulge until he can’t possibly indulge anymore—literally!
18. Vintage Anniversary Port
Thoughtful present for your uncle
Mark a special birthday with one of the most thoughtful presents for your uncle: a bottle of vintage anniversary port. Choose a bottle from the year he was born for a rare gift he can keep forever—or devour on the spot! The most long-lasting of all wines, port improves each decade in the cellar, making this one of the most delicious gifts for your uncle that directly correlates to his age. The older he’s turning, the better it’ll taste!
19. Full Shaving Set
Premium uncle gift
Your uncle deserves a little me-time. Make it easy for him with this full shaving set, one of the best uncle gifts that comes complete with a razor, shaving brush, shaving cream, pre-shaving oil and post-shaving balm. The kit has everything he needs for a deluxe shave with a smooth finish. One of the best gifts for the uncle who has everything, a full shaving set will add a touch of luxury to his life.
20. Luxury Silk Pyjamas
Give your uncle the unexpected!
Show your uncle how special he is with a pair of lavish silk pyjamas. Designed for optimum comfort, these lightweight silk pyjamas will make your uncle feel like a king. Ideal for both the summer and winter, the pyjamas are soft, breathable, and easily hand-washable with silk detergent. One of the most unexpected gift ideas for your uncle, a set of extravagant silk pyjamas is the perfect way to let him know that he deserves a little pampering!
21. Virtual Keyboard
For the uncle who loves gadgets
For the man who’s always buried in his smartphone, a virtual keyboard is one of the best uncle gifts that’s sure to impress. Compatible with a desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet the virtual keyboard connects via Bluetooth and projects onto any flat surface, allowing your uncle to easily type quickly and conveniently. Whether he’ll use it for work or fun, the virtual keyboard is the latest gadget that no tech guru can do without.
22. High Ropes Adventure Challenge
A cool gift for the cool uncle!
Featuring speedy ziplines and tree-to-tree swings, a high ropes adventure challenge is a gift from heaven for your family’s resident thrill-seeker. Ideal for the uncle longing for a physical and mental test (with plenty of adventure too!), a high ropes challenge will let him embrace his inner George of the Jungle while simultaneously enjoying the great outdoors! Available in multiple locations, this is one of the most sought-after uncle gifts in the UK.
23. Musical Sleep Mask
Care for a unique uncle gift?
Help your uncle escape from reality with the musical sleep mask, which plays music while blocking light. Ideal for travel, the convenient cordless mask will help him to catch some Z’s in transit. No holidays planned? No problem! The musical sleep mask is also perfect for use at home when your uncle needs a little break from the noise around him. The sense of peace the mask brings makes it one of the best uncle gifts around!
24. Pad Kneeler
Useful gift for the busy uncle
A pad kneeler is one of the most useful gifts for the uncle who keeps busy. Designed for gardening and other household chores, the kneeler will allow your uncle to comfortably work at ground level without hurting his knees. With thick memory foam, the pad kneeler is waterproof and super easy to carry around. Your uncle will be able to garden and complete handy work until his heart’s content without worrying about aches and pains!
25. World Coffee Gift Set
For the uncle who loves coffee
Treat your uncle to the best coffee the globe has to offer with a world coffee gift set. Featuring the best coffees from Latin America to Southeast Asia and everywhere in between, the gift set contains a variety of different flavour notes and is a must-have for any coffee connoisseur. Containing some of the world’s most sought-after ground coffee, this set is one of the most unique gift ideas for your uncle that’s guaranteed to satisfy.
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