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Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating big time with free p&p on orders over £80 today. So hit the BrandAlley sales and snap up some savvy designer bargains before you head out and spend some quality time with your dad.

V&A British Design Exhibition

 V&A British Design Exhibition

How about taking him on a stylish trip down memory lane at the V&A’s British Design exhibition? Highlighting the best of British post-war art and design from the 1948 ‘Austerity Games’ to the present day, it’s an amazing showcase of significant moments in British design, past and present. For starters, there’s a brilliant sculpture made from upside-down traffic cones welcoming you at the main entrance.

For more ideas about the best things to do on Father’s Day in London, whether he’s the active, cultural or food-loving type of dad, check out Time Out’s website.

BBC Gardeners’ World Live

BBC Gardeners' World Live team

Got a green-fingered father? Seeing the weather is still decidedly dodgy, you could always treat him to the perfect gardening day out –  at the BBC Gardeners’ World Live at the NEC in Birmingham. The UK’s most friendly and entertaining horticultural show is bursting with award-winning gardens and dazzling displays of plants and flowers, plus all our favourite gardening experts will be there, like Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Carol Klein and many more.

BBC Good Food Show Summer

BBC Good Food Show Summer

Even better, your BBC Gardeners’ World Live tickets include entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer, which is on at the same time, same venue! So, if your dad’s a bit of a foodie too, wend your way over and earn extra brownie points for being so thoughtful!  Here are all the details for a delicious day out. 

More Father’s Day fun around the UK

Vintage Car rally at Coughton Court - © National Trust

Of course, there’s loads of exciting stuff happening all over Britain to celebrate Father’s Day. To see what’s happening in your neck of the woods, have a look on English Heritage and The National Trust for everything from special events to simple pursuits to make his day special.

Framed map hearts - © All About You

A DIY Father’s Day gift made with love

And here’s a lovely gift idea I saw on All About You, which you can make after Father’s Day to remind your dad of your memorable day out together.  Make sure you pick up a map of the place you visit today, or use an Ordnance Survey map of the area, then cut it out in a heart shape and put it in a stylish frame for him. He’ll love it. Or if it’s for your partner, the children can help and maybe sign it too!

Happy Sunday!

Jo x