Stocking fillers for dad

We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. For each one, we asked who it suits and what it does, so you can see at a glance why it fits a dad.

We also aimed for a mix of kinds and budgets, from puzzles and jokes to grooming, bath and home and gadget gifts. That way, you can find something for a dad who loves puzzles, the seaside, camping or everyday grooming.

Want to see more? Browse every gift in our Gifts for dad range, or try Stocking fillers.

Joke books, football pocket dice, matchstick puzzles and a wooden brain teaser all suit dad as stocking fillers. Each one is compact and easy to enjoy, and each gives him something different: a laugh, a quick game or a puzzle to crack.

The Little Book of One-Liner Jokes (£7.95)

Something they'll show off at the dinner table. This 96-page paperback is packed with over 100 one-liner jokes by Sid Finch, perfect for anyone who likes a cheesy pun. It suits office jokers and dinner-table comedians well. At 104 x 148 x 10 mm, it's slim enough to slip into a stocking and wait for the first laugh of the day.

Best for: Office jokers and comedians.

Football Pocket Dice (£7.95)

A great gift idea for dad who loves football. These football pocket dice have a football theme and measure 106 x 96 x 35 mm, so they fit easily in a pocket. They're published by Paul Lamond Games and made for quick rolls, which makes them handy for a game with match-day mates. Fun for birthdays too.

Best for: Football fans and match-day mates.

Magnificent Matchstick Challenges (£9.95)

Ideal for a cosy night in. Magnificent Matchstick Challenges brings clever matchstick puzzles to anyone who enjoys a bit of a challenge. At 101 x 142 x 50 mm, it's compact enough to slip into a stocking, which makes it an easy pick for puzzle fans. Published in 2023, it's a fun way to spend a quiet evening, and a great choice for dads who like a game.

Best for: Puzzle fans on a quiet night.

Minotaur's Labyrinth Wooden Brain Teaser (£14.95)

The kind of gift that gets used. Minotaur's Labyrinth is a wooden brain teaser with a labyrinth to crack, and its name comes from the Minotaur of Greek myth. At 153 x 198 x 66 mm, it's a bigger puzzle than the others here. Great for puzzle fans, history buffs and anyone who loves Greek myths, it gives dad a puzzle with a story behind the name.

Best for: Puzzle fans and myth lovers.

Leather cuffs, bracelet sets, a gemstone bracelet and bamboo socks all make good stocking fillers for dad. Each one is easy to wear every day, so he can use it straight away.

Celtic and Viking Leather Cuff Bracelet (from £6.95)

Something they'll show off: this real leather cuff comes in three designs. Pick a black Celtic triquetra knot, a brown Celtic shield knot or a brown Viking compass. The knot cuffs have a metal Celtic knot centrepiece, which may contain traces of nickel, so check first if he has sensitive skin. The Viking compass cuff has snap closures, so it's simple to fasten.

Best for: Celtic and Viking fans.

Men's Bracelet Set (£11.95)

For the dad who has everything, this men's bracelet set mixes leather, stainless steel and gemstone. Choose from four colourways: City Slicker blacks, black and tans, outdoor greens or blues. Designs are assorted within each colourway, so the set has a little surprise. It's a good pick if you want to match his taste, whether it's city smart or outdoorsy.

Best for: Dads with a clear style.

Men's Bracelet Set, Green & Natural (£3.99)

Something new for their routine, this men's bracelet set brings together green and natural tones. It's made from leather and metal charms, with the designs assorted. The adjustable cord fits any wrist size, which makes it an easy gift to get right. It's a good pick for a dad who likes a natural look, and it's comfortable to wear.

Best for: Dads who like natural tones.

Blood Spider Stone Gemstone Bracelet (£4.95)

Sweet, simple and personal, this gemstone bracelet is made with authentic Blood Spider Stone beads. The beads show the stone's unique patterns. You get one bracelet, themed on family bonds, so it's a natural pick for a dad who values his close family. It's a thoughtful way to say you're thinking of the whole family.

Best for: Family-minded dads.

Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks, Indian Feathers (£4.99)

A playful pick for dad, these low-cut ankle socks come with an Indian feathers design. They're made from 70% bamboo, with polyamide and elastane, and have a smooth toe seam. Check the size first: they're UK 3.5-6.5 (EU 36-40). It's the feather print that really makes them stand out from a pile of plain socks in the drawer.

Best for: Dads who love feather designs.

Beard oil, a beard brush, a soap on a rope and bath dust all suit dad well. Each one is simple to use, from a daily beard routine to a warm bath, and each makes an easy stocking filler.

Beard Oil 50 ml (£6.99)

Fun to give and useful every day, this 50 ml beard oil is made in small batches for beards and stubble. It is a simple, thoughtful pick for dad's stocking, or for a Secret Santa. You get a choice of four scents, from Viking Musk, which is orange and sandalwood, to Nordic Spruce, with frankincense and spruce. Pick the scent that suits his taste and he has a little something to enjoy every day.

Best for: Stocking fillers for beard lovers.

Beard Brush, Bamboo Pocket-Sized Gift for Him (£7.95)

A stylish upgrade to his everyday grooming, this beard brush is made from bamboo, bristle and boar hair. Its bristles are naturally stiff, and they keep a beard in shape. It is a practical pick for dad's stocking or a Secret Santa. Measuring 23.5 x 4.3 x 1.2 cm, it is sized for a pocket, office, desk or car, so it can come along wherever he goes.

Best for: Dads on the go.

Agnes + Cat Sea Salt and Moss Soap on a Rope (£6.99)

If they love the sea, this is the one. This handmade artisan soap on a rope has a light, salty scent, built from sage, grapefruit, seaweed, musk and amber. It measures 7.5 x 3 x 10.5 cm and hangs in the shower or on the taps, so it's easy to reach. It's a charming birthday gift for dad, friends or anyone who loves the coast, and every wash feels a little more like a day at the sea.

Best for: Sea lovers and birthdays.

Five for Him Bath Dust Pack of 2 (£5.95)

A gift for quiet moments, this bath dust comes as two 190 g packs. Each one dissolves in warm bath water, so every bath gets a fragrance. Each pack measures 11 x 19.5 x 3 cm. It makes a thoughtful gift for dad, a partner or a brother who enjoys a warm soak, and it's an easy way to turn an ordinary bath into a little treat.

Best for: A quiet bath at home.

A portable speaker, a camping light with a speaker built in, scented candles, a Beatles coaster and a sardine bottle opener all suit dad at home. Each one is compact and easy to tuck into a stocking. Together they cover music, light and small everyday treats.

Camping Hook Mini Speaker (£7.99)

A great gift idea for dad who likes a bit of music wherever he goes. This pocket-sized green speaker has a built-in carry hook, so it can hang from a bag, a tent or a branch. Its Bluetooth 5.3 reaches up to 10 m, and it recharges by USB. It comes boxed, so it's ready to pop in a stocking.

Best for: Music-loving campers and dads.

Camping Light and Mini Speaker (£9.99)

Practical and pretty, this compact green light doubles as a Bluetooth speaker, so one gift does two jobs. It has LED light modes and an FM radio mode, and Bluetooth 5.3 reaches up to 10 m. The 600 mAh battery lasts about 2 to 4 hours, depending on volume and lighting mode, and a USB charging cable comes in the box.

Best for: Campers wanting light and sound.

Art Tin Candle Unicorns Moonstone, Pack of 2 (£8.99)

Thoughtful without being fussy, this pack of two soy wax candles is a lovely pick for a housewarming or a quiet night in. Each candle sits in an art printed tin, measuring 6.5 x 6.5 x 5 cm. The Moonstone scent mixes red grapefruit, red sage, lavender, saffron and red cedar wood, and it burns for up to 23 hours.

Best for: Housewarming hosts and candle lovers.

The Beatles Strawberry Fields Ceramic Coaster (£3.95)

For anyone who loves the Beatles, this single ceramic coaster carries the Strawberry Fields design. It measures 101 x 102 x 7 mm and suits a mug or a glass on the table. It's a fun, low-key way to show off a favourite band. Small, simple and made of ceramic, it's a gift that fits neatly into a stocking.

Best for: Beatles fans and music lovers.

Sardine Bottle Opener in a Tin (£6.95)

Made to be noticed, this novelty metal bottle opener comes tucked inside a mini sardine tin. Opener and tin weigh 85 g together, so it's light enough to tuck in with other stocking fillers. It comes in a colour cardboard box, measuring 1.5 cm tall, 14 cm wide and 5 cm deep. For anyone who loves the seaside, it's a fun surprise.

Best for: Stocking fillers for seaside fans.

Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent.

Gift	Best for	Delivery
The Little Book of One-Liner Jokes (£7.95)	Office jokers and comedians	Same-day dispatch by 2pm
Football Pocket Dice (£7.95)	Football fans and match-day mates	Same-day dispatch by 2pm
Magnificent Matchstick Challenges (£9.95)	Puzzle fans on a quiet night	Same-day dispatch by 2pm
Minotaur's Labyrinth Wooden Brain Teaser (£14.95)	Puzzle fans and myth lovers	Same-day dispatch by 2pm
Celtic and Viking Leather Cuff Bracelet (from £6.95)	Celtic and Viking fans	Same-day dispatch
Men's Bracelet Set (£11.95)	Dads with a clear style	Standard dispatch
Men's Bracelet Set, Green & Natural (£3.99)	Dads who like natural tones	Standard dispatch
Blood Spider Stone Gemstone Bracelet (£4.95)	Family-minded dads	Standard dispatch
Hop Hare Bamboo Ankle Socks, Indian Feathers (£4.99)	Dads who love feather designs	Standard dispatch
Beard Oil 50 ml (£6.99)	Stocking fillers for beard lovers	Standard dispatch
Beard Brush, Bamboo Pocket-Sized Gift for Him (£7.95)	Dads on the go	Standard dispatch
Agnes + Cat Sea Salt and Moss Soap on a Rope (£6.99)	Sea lovers and birthdays	Standard dispatch
Five for Him Bath Dust Pack of 2 (£5.95)	A quiet bath at home	Standard dispatch
Camping Hook Mini Speaker (£7.99)	Music-loving campers and dads	Standard dispatch
Camping Light and Mini Speaker (£9.99)	Campers wanting light and sound	Standard dispatch
Art Tin Candle Unicorns Moonstone, Pack of 2 (£8.99)	Housewarming hosts and candle lovers	Standard dispatch
The Beatles Strawberry Fields Ceramic Coaster (£3.95)	Beatles fans and music lovers	Same-day dispatch by 2pm
Sardine Bottle Opener in a Tin (£6.95)	Stocking fillers for seaside fans	Same-day dispatch

Order early for the widest choice. These are our last order dates for Christmas delivery for the gifts in this guide:

Gifts marked	Last order for Christmas
Same-day dispatch by 2pm	2pm on Wednesday 16 December
Same-day dispatch	noon on Thursday 17 December
Standard dispatch	noon on Wednesday 9 December

Gifts from the same place share one parcel, from £3.19 each (some items travel free), and once a parcel's gifts reach £40, that parcel's standard delivery is free on most gifts. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay, and our Christmas delivery dates guide has every date in one place.

Beard oil, a beard brush, a bath dust and a bottle opener in a sardine tin are small gifts that suit dads who like grooming, the seaside, camping and puzzles. Pick your favourite above, add a free e-card with your message, and we'll send it straight to them. More ideas: Men's stocking fillers · The best Christmas gifts for dad · Stocking fillers for him and dad.