Father’s Day Gift Guide

Flight Sim Centre, Newcastle

Flight Sim Centre is Europe’s largest flight simulator – where you can ‘pilot’ everything from the Boeing 737s, to Cherokees, Spitfires and helicopters. You can even get your Tom Cruise on and go full Maverick in their Top Gun Fighter Jet experience, or travel back in time and prove your heroics in their Battle of Britain simulation. Fancy some time with your feet on the ground? They also offer virtual reality gaming and 4D car racing. The worlds of time and space are your oysters here – all without ever leaving the North East.

Father’s Day Special – enter the code FSC50 at checkout for 50% off all nine experiences.

Cake Stories

For all the Greatest dads, the Smashing-It dads, and the Proper Lush dads… these letterbox brownies and bakes will be the perfect way to send him A Whole Lotta Love and appreciation this Father’s Day! For those last-minute shoppers, orders placed before 12noon are sent the same day.

And there’s even a cheeky 10% discount for High Life North’ers – just use the code HLNDAD10

Letterbox Bakes – £19.50

Brownios Box – £19.50

The Travelling Bee Company

Bee inspired to treat your Dad to this luxury gold foiled gift box set from The Travelling Bee Company.

A selection of the very best of British from their own bees, harvested from the rugged heather moors of Argyll & Bute to the wilds of Northumberland and the bustling wildflowers of Tyne and Wear. The Finest British Selection includes:

1 Scottish Heather Honey

1 North East Wild Flower Honey

1 Northumberland Soft Set Honey

The Finest British Selection – £37.00

Point Blank Shooting

The UK’s first simulation shooting range is certainly a unique experience!

Using the most up to date technology, it creates a simulated shooting experience, made fun with a great range of bespoke cocktails, beers, wines, soft drinks and a selection of snacks to enjoy both whilst you shoot and in the bar.

On Father’s Day, they’re hosting the Dad’s Bottomless Shootout between 12noon – 4.00pm, offering all the beer and pizza you can all stomach for £35 per person. Plus, Dad gets a free gun upgrade all day.

Please note these activities are for 18+ only.

Forum Books

We’re a big fan of books as gifts here at HLN. We caught up with the owner of Forum Books, Helen Stanton, last week (read the feature here) – to hear more about her latest venture the bound, Whitley Bay’s newest independent book shop.

Here are her top book recommendations for our dads this Father’s Day.