The ultimate North West Father’s Day gift guide

Dad’s – officially the most difficult people to buy a gift for, so Father’s Day is a bit of a nightmare, right? No fear, here is the ultimate North West gift guide for Father’s Day…

Flying lessons
Give your dad the opportunity of a lifetime and treat him to a flying lesson or two. There’s a few flying clubs in North West for you to choose from, Mersey Flight, who offer a range of experience flights. It is going to cost you though, it is between £99-£119 for a trial flying lesson, and £399 for an introduction lesson. However, gift vouchers are available. See the full list here.

Stadium tours
Treat your dad to a stadium tour for his Father’s Day present. The home of Manchester United and City, Liverpool and Everton all offer stadium tours. Manchester United offer a unique tour, where you can arrive at Old Trafford via boat, LFC supporters can even go behind the scenes at Anfield on a matchday and Everton offer the chance to experience the stadium for just £12.

Concert tickets
There are loads of great gigs coming up across North West this year. Manchester Arena are being hosts to the likes of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Queen and Adam Lambert and even Jamiroquai later this year, book tickets here. At Liverpool’s Echo Arena, you can catch Brian Wilson on stage where he is presenting Pet Sounds and The Meat Loaf Story, for more information head here.

Rail Ale Trail
Treat your dad to a day out on the East Lancashire Railway’s Rail Ale Trail. Not only will the whole gang be able to take in the wonderful views on route, you will also be able to try a wide range of the very best local ales at some of the best pubs along the line. There are a number of tours you can book onto, including Pies and Pints, Hike for Your Hops and Lancashire Tales and Ales. Find out more here.

Indoor Skydiving
Try something a little different with your dad this year, like indoor skydiving. IFly Indoor Skydiving in Manchester offer a range of gift vouchers, with their current Father’s Day offer being available for £43.99, which is for two people, meaning you can have some much-needed bonding time whilst having a ball. See the offer here.

Clay Pigeon Shooting
Clay pigeon shooting is a great skill to have and makes for a great few hours in the countryside. Manchester Clay Shooting Club is just one of the locations in the North West that offer lessons for those who haven’t given it a go yet, with taster and introductory classes, as well as one to one lessons with an experienced shooter. Check them out here.

Craft beer and vinyl
If your dad is the more stay at home type, they could love this subscription box from Hurd, who offer monthly vinyl and beer subscription boxes for £19.99 a month. Your dad will receive an exclusive 7” colour record, four craft ciders or beers and one-off goodies. Check them out here. Just fancy the vinyl? Flying Vinyl’s subscription box includes five exclusive 7” records for £20 a month, find out more here.