Birthday Gifts
Need help finding a fabulous birthday gift? Give yourself a present- skip the shops and buy it online. Birthday gifts to put smile on any birthday boy or girl’s face are abundant and are easy to find in the virtual Aladdin's cave that is the world wide web. Just remember these simple rules...
Choose relationship appropriate birthday gifts.
Always buy birthday gifts that reflect your relationship with the receiver. You wouldn't buy the same birthday gift for your mom that you would your girlfriend, would you? We would hope not!
Remember it's their birthday gift, not yours!
Put their interests first. Don't buy your husband a DIY book because you want him to put up a few shelves, nor buy your brother a tie because you think he needs to ditch the grunge look. Buy birthday gifts for them, and not you!
Keep it personal.
Personalized birthday gifts offer a more sentimental option and are particularly fitting on landmark birthdays, like a 21st or a 40th celebration. An engraved bracelet, an embossed journal or a custom print are all original ways to treat your loved one.
It's not about the money, honey.
Avoid giving a birthday gift with an obvious monetary value, and never ever give cash! Although gift vouchers are sometimes the most practical option, they can be impersonal and imply a lack of imagination. If he's just too difficult to buy for, consider a gift experience – a day on the race track or a scuba diving lesson is an original alternative to a gift voucher.
Childrens' Spy Academy
If your little lad is a James Bond in the making, then he will just love this Spy Academy experience day. Here, he will learn the tricks, skills and techniques used by real spies...
Price: £50.00 From Red Letter Days
Putting On The Ritz
Afternoon Tea At The Ritz for Two
Tea at the Ritz is a British institution. Served in the sumptuous Palm Court, myriad culinary delights are offered: 17 varieties of loose tea; freshly cut cucumber sandwiches;...
Price: £94.00 From LastMinute.com
Manicure or Pedicure at Champneys
Treat the special lady in your life to a spot of pampering at Champneys. She'll get nail treatment: nail shaping;cuticle tidying;nourishing hand treatment;nail polish or buffing....
Price: £25.00 From Red Letter Days
Round of Golf on the Stunning St Andrews Torrance Course for Two
Play the beautiful, peaceful game of golf on one of Scotland's finest courses, The Fairmont at St Andrews Torrance Course - the home of the Cleveland/Srixon Scottish Senior Open....
Price: £240.00 From Red Letter Days
British Museum Year Membership
Support the Museum's work by giving a gift that will last all year round. Recipients of this gift will get free entry to exhibitions, free British Museum Magazine subscriptons and...
Price: £52.00 From The British Museum Shop
Light Aircraft Flight Experience
Your experience starts with your feet firmly on the ground and a briefing about flying techniques and safety. Then climb aboard your two or four seater training plane with a...
Price: £110.00 From Red Letter Days
F1-Style Single Seater Motor Racing at Silverstone
Fancy going for a spin around Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix? You'll get to do practice laps, follow a pace car to get used to the race lines and sensitive steering...
Price: £175.00 From Red Letter Days
Twickenham Rugby Stadium Tour for Two
A great gift for any rugby nut! Your guide will take you on a tour of Twickenham stadium, home to the English rugby team from the Royal Box to the dressing room. You will also get...
Price: £35.00 From Red Letter Days
At-Home Consultation With A Garden Designer (London Area)
If you're stuck for green inspiration then At-Home Garden Design Consultation will send out a qualified garden designer to help you decide what you want to do with your garden....
Price: £109.00 From Red Letter Days
Eden Project Vist For One Adult and Child
Introduce your child to nature in a global garden where they can learn and be inspired by the natural world that surrounds them. The Eden Project is home to the world's largest...
Price: £33.00 From Red Letter Days
Family Photoshoot With Framed Print
Treat your family to an hour of professional photograpy and get beautiful pictures you can keep forever. Bring personal items or anything you want to capture with your smiling...
Price: £19.00 From Red Letter Days
Harry Potter Guided London Bus Tour
For any hardcore Harry Potter fan, this is the ultimate gift experience. On board a tour bus, you will visit some of the most recognisable sites London-wise immortalised in the...
Price: £30.00 From Red Letter Days
Ministry Of Sound DJ Skills Workshop
Hone your DJ skills to perfection with tips from top Ministry of Sound DJs on mixing dance music. The resident DJs will give you an open decks session, personal insights and advice...
Price: £130.00 From Red Letter Days
Jean-Christophe Novelli Demonstration and Tasting Day
It was the 'tasting' part of this description that first caught our eye, that one might learn a think or two in the process is a bonus! Join charismatic French chef Jean-Christophe...
Price: £495.00 From LastMinute.com
Adult Performance Class - Pineapple Studios
The Sunday class at Pineapple Performing Arts School in London's Covent Garden caters for all performers regardless of experience or ability. This unique opportunity is the perfect...
Price: £53.50 From Firebox
Flying Lesson
Give the gift of flight! In a 60 minute flying lesson receivers of this gift get to explore the skies with a trained expert, then take over the controls themselves after some...
Price: £214.99 From Getting PersonalFeatured editorial
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