From a free card to free drinks, meals, chocolate and days out
If you’re feeling the pinch this year but still want to make Father’s Day special, you’re not alone. With the cost of living still squeezing families, more people are turning to clever hacks, loyalty apps and limited‑time offers to celebrate their special occasions.
The deal‑hunters at Hotukdeals, the UK’s largest shopping community, have pulled together the ultimate Father’s Day freebie list, and it’s packed with ways to treat Dad to a day out, a meal, a pint or even a day trip without forking out a fortune From free chocolate, free cards and even a BOGOF adventure in the treetops, this year’s Father’s Day can be big on memories and small on cost
Hotukdeals spokesperson Ben Smye said: “People often think treating someone means spending big, but it really doesn’t have to. There are so many smart ways to make Father’s Day meaningful without going over budget, from free meals to low‑cost days out. What matters most is the time you spend together, not the price tag. If you can save money and still make great memories, that’s a win for everyone.”
Here’s the full Father’s Day freebie round‑up:
1. Free Treetop Challenge at Go Ape (BOGOF)
Give Dad the gift of adrenaline with BOGOF on the Treetop Challenge at Go Ape.
It’s valid at 33 locations on Sunday 21 June — and considering Go Ape rarely discounts beyond 10–20%, this is a seriously strong offer.
Perfect for dads who still think they’re action heroes
2. Dad Eats FREE at Bill’s
Nothing says “thanks, Dad” like a free dinner — and Bill’s is offering exactly that. From 3pm on Sunday 21 June, Dads eat for free when another adult main is purchased.
3. Free Big Daddy Chocolate at M&S
The Big Daddy Pistachio Chocolate Bar (280g–300g, Father’s Day edition) is available for free at Marks & Spencer for selected Sparks loyalty accounts. Log in to a qualifying account, check eligibility, and add the item to your basket to claim it at £0.
4. Free Adult Tickets at Gulliver’s Theme Parks
If you’ve got little ones, this is a brilliant family day out.
Across all Gulliver’s parks, one adult goes free with each full‑paying child over Father’s Day weekend.
5. Dads Go Free at Longleat
Animal‑loving dads can enjoy a wild day out for nothing.
On 20–21 June, Longleat is offering free adult entry with promo code DAD26. Simply choose your Day Tickets online (minimum of one adult and one child, or two adults) select your visit date and enter the promo code DAD26 at checkout. The cost of one adult ticket will be automatically deducted, giving Dad a free ticket for the day.
6. Free Father’s Day Card (Just Pay Postage)
Snapfish is offering a free personalised Father’s Day card with code FREECARD — you just cover postage.
7. Free Pint at Ember Inns
Join My Ember Rewards and Dad gets a free drink on Father’s Day — from ales to lagers, wines or soft drinks.
8. Free Birra Moretti at Bella Italia
At Bella Italia, each Dad or Father Figure will get a free Birra Moretti on bookings June 21st with the purchase of one adult main. To claim, sign up here and get your free beer code.
For more inspiration, freebies and gift ideas check out the Father’s Day deals page; it’s being updated all the time.
