King of the castle
Treat dad to a regal retreat by clubbing together to rent a Scottish castle for a week. Fordyce castle near Banff was built in 1592 and sits within a conservation village. Its west wing is available to rent through Scotts Castles from a total of £525 per week (£275 for weekends out of season). Accommodation sleeps up to four and comes complete with a four-poster bed and roll-top bath.

Belgian brew
For a budget option, you could send him on a beery break to Leuven in Belgium, home to the Stella Artois brewery. Great Escapes is offering a one-night package from £45pp, including B&B accommodation at the Leuven Centrum Hotel and a Dover-Calais ferry crossing.

Action adventure
For daring dads, Black Tomato has devised an extreme escape to Lake Locarno in Switzerland, which features a trip to Verzasca Dam to sample the world's biggest off-ground bungee jump, made famous in the James Bond classic, GoldenEye. A two-night break costs from £499pp and includes Heathrow flights, B&B accommodation, a full day of activities and the bungee jump.

Above par
Earn serious brownie points by sending him to the bunker on a golf break to the Peak District. Paramount Shrigley Hall is offering a one-night package from £99pp, to include a round of golf on a championship course with half-board accommodation.

Ticket to ride
If your dad rocks, why not surprise him with trip to Paris to see the John Lennon exhibition at the Musée de la Musique. A two-night package through VFB Holidays costs from £145, with B&B accommodation, return Eurostar travel and entrance to the exhibition.