16 Gift Ideas For Grandpa – Treat Pops Well This Christmas

Grandpas are full of fun and love for their grandkids, so show him some of that love in return with a thoughtful gift.

My grandpa was my best friend when I was a young boy.

As I loved spending time with him, whether that was listening to sports on the radio, helping him in the garden, fishing for eels, or going for morning walks along the coast.

And he'd always treat me to an iced donut if I'd been good, play card games with me, tell me stories that would make me laugh till I cried, and give me a telling off if I was being too cheeky. 

So he was a great role model and a contributor to many of my happiest early childhood memories.

Now unfortunately I lost my grandpa when I was still young.

But if you still have yours in your life then make sure you treat him to a gift that he can really enjoy to show him how much you appreciate him.

And to help you I've come up with the following list of gift ideas for grandpa that he'd love to recieve for his birthday or Christmas.

1. A Pair Of Moccasin Slippers To Lounge In

Now I know slippers may be a bit of cliche when it comes to gifts for your Grandpa, but there's no doubt that they love having a comfy pair of slippers to wear around the house.

And you can't get any more comfortable than a pair of moccasins.

So treat Pops to a pair of UGG Olsen moccasin slippers, as these are soft, warm, and feel like heaven on your feet.

And they have a rubber sole with a good grip too, which is a big help in preventing any slips and falls around the home.

2. An Easy To Read Classic Style Watch

It's very rare you'll see a grandpa without a watch on their wrist, as guys of that generation didn't have smartphones to use for checking the time on.

So another gift idea is to treat your grandpa to a new watch.

And a good choice for this is the Timex modern easy reader watch, as this one has a lovely retro look to it and an easy to read face.

Which is perfect for a grandfather whose eyesight isn't what it used to be.

3. A Nice Leather Wallet To Carry Around

Any grandpa worth his salt will have a nice leather wallet to keep his cash and cards in.

So if your Pops has one that is looking a little worse for wear, why not treat him to a new one such as the Bellroy Hide & Seek slim leather wallet.

As this one is made from top grain leather and has all the compartments and pockets he will need.

Plus it's slim enough to fit in his pocket easily without feeling uncomfortable.  

4. A Nostalgia Stirring Classic Vinyl Record Player

Has your grandpa got boxes full of old vinyl records in his garage but nothing to play them on anymore?

If so, this opens up a great gift opportunity for you, which is to get them a new record player.

As this will allow them to relive their youth and blow the dust off record covers that had long been forgotten.

So a good choice for this is the Victrola retro vinyl record player, as it's retro look will appeal to many grandpas.

And it's a versatile player too, being able to play all kinds of records, as well as cassette tapes (remember those?) and CDs.

So it's a gift that could have Pops jiving like it's 1965 all over again!

5. A First Class Chess Set To Play Games On

Does your grandpa enjoy a game of chess?

Because if he does then a high quality chess set would make a wonderful gift for him.

As not only does it look good around the home, he can also use it to impress friends who come around for a game.

And he can also use it to teach the grandkids how to play too, sharing his knowledge and strategies with them.

So for a chess set any chess loving grandpa would be proud of check out the House of Staunton library grandmaster chess set.

6. A Whiskey Decanter Set

If your grandpa enjoys a wee nip of whiskey to relax in the evenings, he'll appreciate a whiskey related gift from you.

And they'll be more than happy with the Aztec whiskey decanter set.

As the whiskey drinking experience will be a whole lot better when done using this classy looking decanter and traditional whiskey glasses.

And he'll have enough glasses to go around if he gets a visitor or two as well.

7. A Multi-Tool For Any Odd Jobs Around The House

Grandpas love to fix things and are always taking on new DIY projects to keep their hands busy.

And a gift that will really come in handy and get a lot of use is a multi-tool.

As this is something they can keep in their pocket to cover a lot of tasks, rather than having to carry a heavy tool box around the house.

So why not gift him the Leatherman Wave Plus multi-tool.

As this one has 17 tools in one, including screwdrivers, blades, pliers, grips, wire cutters, and even a bottle opener for a well deserved beer afterwards.

8. A Garden Seat Kneeler For The Yard

If your grandpa has green fingers asnd is always outside in the yard or at his allotment, then you could get him a gardening related gift.

And a good one for guys of a certain age is the TomCare garden seat kneeler.

As this one will save their backs and knees from the pain and punishment that many hours of bending and kneeling in the garden can cause.

Because they can use this as a seat to tend to their plants while sitting down, or flip it over and use the knee pad to cushion them while doing planting and bedding tasks.

9. A Chipping Net To Practice Their Golf Game

Not every grandpa is into gardening and some prefer to get out onto the golf course instead and play a few holes.

Which is great as it gets them out in the fresh air, challenges them, gives them some social fun time with their buddies, is decent exercise, and gives them something to look forward to.

So a gift that any golf loving grandpa would love to receive is the Callaway chipping practice net.

As they can set this up in the yard to practice and perfect their short game in preparation for their next round on the course.

Although Grandma might not be too pleased with you for getting them this one!

10. A Portable Travel Radio To Listen To While Doing Jobs And Hobbies

Many of the most common grandpa hobbies and activities involve getting themselves outside the house.

Whether that be fishing, gardening, doing DIY tasks in their shed, or simply having a long walk in nature.

And with many of these hobbies being solo activities, it's nice for them to have a portable radio to keep them company and give them something to listen to.

So with that in mind the C. Crane portable travel radio would make for a nice gift for a grandpa that likes to get themselves outside and keep busy.

As they can use this to listen to their favourite talk radio or music stations as they work.

11. A Comfortable Pair Of Walking Shoes To Keep Them Healthy

Encouraging your grandpa to stay active and keep fit is an important thing to do.

Because not only is it good for their health, it's also great for their overall mood and spirit too.

So gifting them a pair of walking shoes like the Skechers Go Walk Duros is a lovely idea.

As these are super comfortable to wear and also have enough cushioning and support to protect their joints as they do it.

So they'll actually want to slip these on and get out into nature to stretch their legs and get a bit of fresh air each day. 

12. A Yard Chair They Can Relax In

Sitting out in the yard is another favourite grandpa pastime.

And it's even better if you have really comfortable yard chair to do it in, which brings us on to our next gift idea.

Because the GCI outdoor rocker yard chair makes for an awesome gift for grandpa.

As this one is lovely to sit in and has spring rockers that let you rock back and forward, which is seriously relaxing.

And there is even a cup holder to place your ice cold beer too. Perfect for a summers afternoon.

13. An Beer Stein For Drinks In The Yard

Having a cold beer in the yard is a real pleasure for many Grandpas.

However, it always tastes better to drink out of a nice beer glass rather than straight from the can or bottle.

So a gift that can help your grandpa enjoy their cold beer more is the Stanley Adventure vacuum beer stein.

As this one is practically unbreakable, looks the part, can hold 0.7 liters at a time, and will keep their beer cold for hours even on a hot day.

14. A Cooler Bag To Keep Their Beer & Snacks Fresh

Another gift idea that can keep their beers and snacks cold and fresh is to get them a cooler bag.

As grandpa can use this in the yard and also when going out fishing, boating, camping, or for a day at the beach.

And the YETI Hopper M30 portable soft cooler is an example of one that does a fantastic job of keeping everything cool.

While the handles and straps make it easy enough for them to carry around too.

15. A TENS Unit For Pain Relief

An unfortunate truth about aging is that your body starts to creak and strain as time goes on.

Which means many grandpas have to struggle through the day with an assortment of joint pain and muscle stiffness.

So a gift that could prove really helpful for them is a TENS unit, as these machines can deliver pain relief for them by stimulating the nerves on their skin to distract their brain away from receiving pain signals.

Which is great for making them feel much more comfortable and relaxed.

And having one of these at home will give your grandpa the option to zap their pain away whenever they are feeling a bit stiff and sore.

So for one of the very best options check out the iReliev wireless TENS & EMS unit.

As this one is easy to use, powerful, has no wires getting in their way, and could really make a difference to their quality of life.

16. Their New Favourite Grandpa Chair

This final gift idea for grandpa is a fantastic one but only if you really want to treat them, because it's definitely not cheap.

However, I haven't met a grandpa yet who doesn't love having his own La-Z-Boy style chair to put his feet up in when watching sports or reading the paper.

So if you want to get your him a great grandpa chair, check out the Signature Design power lift recliner chair.

As this one is covered in soft and luxurious brown upholstery that looks just like leather and has an electric recliner to find the perfect sitting angle to get comfortable in.

And it even has a power lift that makes it easier for them to get out of the chair if their knees or back are struggling.

So trust me, your gramps will love you forever if you get them one of these chairs! 

Rounding Up

Grandpas are wonderful, being both a friend and a role model to us as we grow up and learn about life.

So make sure your treat yours to a well deserved gift the next time their brithday of the holidays come around to show them how much you love them.

And I hope you've gotten some good ideas from my list of potential gifts for grandpa, as I've tried to cover most of the bases here.

But even when you've bought your gift don't forget to give them something even more precious, which is spending some quality time with them too.