What Do You Get Someone Turning 70?
It's the question everyone asks before a 70th birthday, and for good reason. By 70, most people have the house, the hobbies and a cupboard full of gifts they never use. They don't need more stuff – they want something that shows you thought about them. That's where a personalised 70th birthday gift comes in. A photo blanket covered in grandchildren, a star map of the night they were born, or a mug with their name and "70 years young" on it says far more than anything picked up in a hurry from the shops.
Personalised 70th Birthday Gifts for Mum, Dad, Nan and Grandad
Most 70th birthday presents are bought by grown-up children and grandchildren, so we've built this collection around family. World's Best Grandad, Grandma and Grandpa mugs are an easy win for the grandparent who already has everything, while our Best Mum and Best Dad blankets are made for curling up on the sofa with a cuppa. For a 70th birthday gift for dad or grandad who lives in the garden, the Grandad's Garden range turns the grandkids into a mug, print, canvas or cushion. Shopping for a 70th birthday gift for mum or nan? A photo cushion with a message or a watercolour portrait print makes a beautiful keepsake she'll display with pride.
Keepsakes That Celebrate Seven Decades
A 70th is a moment to look back, and some of our most popular milestone gifts do exactly that. Our personalised star map shows how the stars were aligned on the night they were born, and the birth moon print captures the exact phase of the moon on their birthday. If they're turning 70 in 2026, that's a night back in 1956 – the year Elvis released Heartbreak Hotel and Premium Bonds first went on sale. A custom map print of the town they grew up in, or a watercolour house portrait of the family home, is another lovely way to celebrate a lifetime of memories. Every print is also available as a ready-to-hang canvas.
Photo Gifts the Whole Family Can Be Part Of
Struggling to agree on a present? A photo gift lets everyone chip in. Gather favourite snaps from across the decades – wedding day, first holidays, new grandchildren – and put them on a personalised photo blanket, a four-photo cushion or a photo canvas. They're one of the most-loved 70th birthday ideas because they're personal, practical and get better with every look. For something smaller to pop in a card, a photo keyring keeps loved ones close wherever they go.
Gifts for Their Hobbies
Seventy is the age of finally having time for the things they love. Golfers will laugh at the In My Head I'm Playing Golf mug and T-shirt, keen anglers get a personalised fishing mug, and anyone who enjoys a dram will appreciate the vintage whisky label mug. Car enthusiasts can have their pride and joy turned into a car illustration print or mug, and dog lovers will be thrilled with a pet portrait mug of their four-legged best friend – our best-selling gift by a mile.
Personalised With Care by Face Gift
Every gift in this collection is made to order with your photos, names and messages, and you'll see a live preview of your design before you buy, so there are no surprises on the big day. Our mugs, cushions and prints are made to order here in the UK, on proper ceramic, soft cushion covers and quality art paper. Each personalisation is checked before it goes into production, and most items are on their way within a few working days.
70th Birthday Gift FAQs
What is a good gift for a 70th birthday?
The best 70th birthday gifts are personal rather than expensive. Photo blankets, star maps from the day they were born, grandparent mugs and family photo cushions are all popular because they celebrate the people and memories that matter most.
What do you buy a man for his 70th birthday?
Think about his hobbies and his family. A Grandad's Garden mug or print, a golf or fishing mug, a car illustration print or a photo blanket of the grandchildren are all thoughtful 70th birthday gifts for him.
What do you buy a woman for her 70th birthday?
Keepsakes she can display tend to go down best. A watercolour portrait, a photo cushion with a personal message, a birth moon print or a Best Mum blanket all make lovely 70th birthday gifts for her.
How quickly will my 70th birthday gift arrive?
Production times vary by product and are shown on each product page. Mugs, prints and keyrings are usually the quickest, while canvases and some textiles take a little longer, so order early if you have a set date.