Father’s Day in Derby

Do you need some inspiration for what to do this Father’s Day in Derby? Here we give you some much needed Father’s day ideas in and around Derby.

Father’s Day in the UK is celebrated on the 3^rd Sunday in June which means that this year Father’s Day date 2012 is Sunday June 17^th. Father’s Day in Derby, like the rest of the UK is a time when children of Derby get to show their love and appreciation for their dad by giving gifts or doing something in honour of him. For father’s themselves it’s a day to put their feet up and enjoy the one day of the year they can (at least try to) get away without lifting a finger.

Things to do for Father’s Day in Derby

With so many things to do and see in Derby there is no shortage of opportunities to tailor Father’s day around things that Dad’s like to do. Here are a few ideas of things to do this Father’s day in Derby.

Father’s Day Films in Derby – Most dads like to see a good movie so why not take your father to the cinema in Derby this Father’s day.

Films that are showing or due to be showing on Father’s day in Derby Cinemas this year include:

·         Ill Manors – Award-winning rapper Plan B (aka Ben Drew) makes his directorial debut with ‘Ill Manors’, an urban musical set on the streets of East London

·         Top Cat the movie – One for all the family, ‘Top Cat: The Movie’ brings the streetwise cartoon hero to the big screen for a whole new generation, enhancing the original characters with latest cgi animation techniques.

·         A Fantastic fear of everything – Comedy in which Simon Pegg plays Jack, a crime novelist suffering from severe paranoia brought on by his obsessive research into Victorian serial killers. 

For a more information about what’s on at the cinema this Father’s Day in Derby see Derby Cinema and Film Listings

Restaurants for Father’s Day in Derby – If your dad’s idea of a good day out is enjoying some nice food with the family then why not treat him to a meal at one of Derby’s many restaurants. There are bound to be a whole variety of different restaurants in Derby doing special Father’s day offers, Father’s day discounts and restaurant menus for Father’s Day in Derby.

If you need some suggestions for where to eat, here are a few restaurants gearing up for Father’s day in Derby:

·         Stresa Restaurant – Holiday Inn Riverlights Hotel Derby – 3 Courses £15.95 (children under 12 £7.99)

·         Old Orleans – Pride Parkway, Derby, DE24 8SQ – Free beer for Dad with a Father’s day meal

·         Fat Cats – Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1DJ – 2 Courses for £10.95

For something a bit less formal you could try any number of the pubs, bars & Inns in Derby for a meal on Father’s day

Father’s Days Out in Derby

Family Fun Days Out - If you want to get out and about in Derby this Father’s Day then you have a choice of places to go.

You may feel that the perfect father’s day involves keeping the kids entertained or perhaps dad is secretly a big kid himself and enjoys the thrills of theme park rides. If so then there are a number of fun days out in Derby for kids and Dad’s alike to enjoy this Father’s day.

Sporting Events - Most dad’s enjoy watching sport so why not treat him to a day out at a local sports event in Derby this father’s day. This could involve going to watch your local Derbyshire Cricket team or maybe watching one of the mighty Derbyshire Falcons T20 match fixtures 2012. On Monday the 18^th June 2012 they will be playing Yorkshire in the Friends Life T20 competition at Home.

Maybe a day at the races would suit your dad better. Derby’s nearest racecourse is Uttoxeter and although has no race meets on Father’s Day itself, you could treat your dad to tickets to the Brittania Summer National the following weekend.

Go Karting – Every dad fancies himself as the next Lewis Hamilton so you can let him live out his fantasy for a day with a trip to a go karting track this Father’s day. For the adrenalin junkie dad’s there’s also the option of off-road karting in Derby at Adrenalin Rush, Hilton, Derbyshire, Postcode: DE65 5FE.

Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Buying a Father’s day present for dad will more than likely involve a trip out shopping in Derby. Derby shops and shopping offers a wide selection of gift ideas for Father’s day but if you don’t know where to start, below are a couple of suggestions of places to look to get you started:

Derby Jewellery Shops – Whether your dad likes a bit of bling such as rings or gold chains, or something a bit more conservative such as a nice pair of cufflinks, jewellery shops in Derby are a useful place to start looking for Father’s day gift ideas.

Alcohol Shops in Derby – The off license is always a firm favourite with dads so maybe a nice bottle of his favourite wine or a rare single malt whiskey would go down well this Father’s Day.

Electrical Goods in Derby – Big boys toys or any kind of gadgets such as mobile phones, ipods, photography or any other kind of digital equipment will be sure to keep dad happy this year.

Derby Clothing & Accessories – Does your dad have a favourite clothing brand, or maybe you want to drag him kicking and screaming into the 21^st century by updating his wardrobe with some designer gear or fashion accessories. If so then make sure you know his measurements and take a trip to one of the many men’s clothes shops in Derby for some Father’s day gift ideas.

If all else fails, or you just don’t have the budget to buy expensive gifts or days out in Derby, it doesn’t matter. The most important thing is to make sure you get to spend some good quality time with your dad this Father’s day and let him know you care.