Mother's Day & Father's Day
Mother's Day and Father's Day fall on different dates in the UK calendar, but the gifting logic is similar: recognise the role they play, and where possible, give them a moment to themselves.
If you're also considering other options, our Gifts for Mums & Grandmums guide and Gifts for Dads & Granddads guide are worth a look too.
Top Gift Ideas
- £12–£30Personalised family print or mug — Names, handprints or a family message turned into a keepsake gift.
- £20–£45Pamper hamper (for Mum) or grooming set (for Dad) — A curated set of favourites tailored to what they'd actually use.
- £25–£60Afternoon tea or pub lunch voucher — A relaxed shared meal is a reliably well-received choice for either day.
- £15–£40Gardening or DIY gift set — Ideal for a Dad who loves pottering, or a Mum who loves her garden.
- £10–£20Homemade card plus a small treat — A handwritten card paired with flowers or a favourite snack still goes a long way.
- £15–£35Subscription box — Tea, coffee, or a hobby box that extends the gesture beyond one day.
10 More Gift Ideas
- £15–£30Personalised Recipe Card Frame — A treasured family recipe printed and framed for the kitchen wall.
- £15–£30Engraved Garden Planter — A planter with a short, meaningful message engraved on the side.
- £12–£25Family Photo Calendar — A year-long calendar filled with family photos.
- £25–£60Spa or Grooming Voucher — A relaxing treatment booking tailored to Mum or Dad.
- £10–£20Handwritten Memory Jar — A jar of notes recalling favourite shared memories.
- £15–£30Personalised Apron or Tool Belt — A named apron for the cook, or tool belt for the DIYer.
- £15–£25 / monthFlower Delivery Subscription — Regular fresh flowers delivered for several months.
- £15–£30Framed Handprint Art — A keepsake print of a child's hand or footprint.
- £15–£30Breakfast in Bed Hamper — Pastries, juice and preserves for a relaxed morning treat.
- £30–£60Custom Playlist on Vinyl — A record pressed with songs that mean something to them.
How to Choose the Right Gift
Check the UK dates each year, as Mother's Day (Mothering Sunday) moves with the Easter calendar and differs from the US date.
Gifts made or written by children — cards, drawings, small crafts — are consistently among the most treasured for both occasions.
Budget Guide
Cards paired with a small treat can be done well under £20. Hampers, grooming sets and afternoon tea vouchers are a popular £20–£45 range for either celebration. For a wider spread of ideas at a similar spend, see our Mid-Range Gifts Under £50 guide.