Special birthday present for a 70 year old

A thoughtful gift for a 70-year-old could include personalized items such as a custom photo book, a piece of jewelry engraved with meaningful dates, or a commemorative keepsake. Experiences like a family gathering, tickets to a favorite event, or a relaxing spa day can also make memorable presents. Tailor the gift to their interests and passions for added significance.

I made a lovely photo book for my dear friend Hazel of over 50 years. So straightforward ….i just gathered all our photos into an online album (lots were from a big travel down under in our 50s) and it’s so, so easy on a photo album maker like POPSA. Also have some great deals atm! I’m so pleased with the results and not very expensive 🥂

Grandmadinosaur

I think when we get to these big birthdays we don’t necessarily need stuff. For me it’s experiences that hit the spot. I’d suggest a posh afternoon tea.

Wise idea. I was going to suggest an afternoon tea at The Dorchester Hotel (London) .. or similar venue.

If not too far.

flappergirl

theworriedwell

We all like different things even at 70. I'd have been very disappointed if I'd got an afternoon tea as a present for my 70th. I've had them a couple of times and basically had to drive to the arse end of nowhere to have a tea I could have got locally for half the price. So I suppose where the afternoon tea is would be a big part of it but for me I'd rather have a meal than a tea.

I'd like CocoPops idea but I've already had my 70th so it doesn't help does it.

I agree. Afternoon tea is OK if you absolutely love scoffing lots of cakes. You can't have lunch and it spoils your evening meal and, as you say, they're usually in the arse end of nowhere. I'd much rather have a slap up meal and a glass or two of wine.

I'm totally with you except for the wine, I'm teetotal so you could have my wine?

Chocolatelovinggran that's a great idea for a family member being able to mark the decades. I haven't enough photos or stuff to attempt that, unfortunately.

theworriedwell

We all like different things even at 70. I'd have been very disappointed if I'd got an afternoon tea as a present for my 70th. I've had them a couple of times and basically had to drive to the arse end of nowhere to have a tea I could have got locally for half the price. So I suppose where the afternoon tea is would be a big part of it but for me I'd rather have a meal than a tea.

I'd like CocoPops idea but I've already had my 70th so it doesn't help does it.

I agree. Afternoon tea is OK if you absolutely love scoffing lots of cakes. You can't have lunch and it spoils your evening meal and, as you say, they're usually in the arse end of nowhere. I'd much rather have a slap up meal and a glass or two of wine.

I would not be happy with afternoon tea.
One of my daughters bought me a bird of prey experience which I thoroughly enjoyed. My husband came along too and we were given gauntlets so that the birds flew onto our arms.

£70 Marks and Spencer gift voucher.

I was 70 in October.. I did very well, From chums I received Theatre tokens, Spa tokens, a Fun Watch as well as a Coach Handbag.
Plus a couple of tongue in cheek ones.

We all like different things even at 70. I'd have been very disappointed if I'd got an afternoon tea as a present for my 70th. I've had them a couple of times and basically had to drive to the arse end of nowhere to have a tea I could have got locally for half the price. So I suppose where the afternoon tea is would be a big part of it but for me I'd rather have a meal than a tea.

I'd like CocoPops idea but I've already had my 70th so it doesn't help does it.

Thank you. All great ideas. Would be better for her to go with her partner. I did afternoon tea at a hotel for a previous birthday and she liked it . Meal out or theatre vouchers are a great idea. As they have a city near them.
Really appreciate all your suggestions . Many thanks.

If you are a confident driver, I would suggest a "voucher" written by you to offer to take her to a place of her choice. So the idea is mainly that she could go to some place that is special to her, whether somewhere she has previously lived or visited, that may no longer be accessible such as loss of public transport. You offer to be the chauffeur and perhaps have a rather nice picnic with you, but the thing is for her to go where she would like and make all the choices, with or without partner. You might make it openended or perhaps put something like within 70 miles to correspond with the birthday. If she cannot think of somewhere she would love to go to the alternative is a mystery tour that you would organise and knowing her interests might take her to the coast or to an RHS garden or whatever. Does she have a couple of friends that she is no longer able to visit or meet up with? You might organise a lunch at a convenient place and the surprise would be the friends. Hope that is of some help

For my recent 70th I loved the experience organised by my family: a weekend at a favourite old hotel with a special picnic lunch with all my favourite treats including lots of crackers! Just family fun really.
Also they made a donation to the charity I support. I was very happy with their choices and appreciated their thoughtfulness.

What a brilliant idea.

It sounds as if she'd enjoy a meal out with you.
When my mother was seventy, I did seven tiny parcels to represent each decade of her life - her favourite sweets for the first ( she would have been a child during sweet rationing) , a framed picture of the family to denote the start of her family years, a sudoku book for her seventh decade, celebrating the leisure period, etc.
None of these cost much, and she enjoyed opening each one and talking about each life stage.

Meal at a smart restaurant.

If it was me I would like a day at the coast with afternoon tea.

MrOops please note.

Although I won’t see 70 again…..

A nice idea would be lunch out for her and her partner.

There are lots of foods/lunch experiences online, at all different ,locations.

Would you want to go with her, or make it so her partner goes with her?

Erm.
No idea.
Just kidding - I suppose a foodie afternoon or evening would be good, then.

It would be nice to find something just a bit different though.

Enjoys dining out. Mobile but not into challenges or risk taking. She is sociable and has a partner.

It depends on the recipient's likes and dislikes, much the same as any gift.
What does she enjoy; risk taking?
Cosy times?
Challenges?
Cakes?

If I could choose I would opt for an outing together . Shopping and lunch, Theatre or cinema and dinner for example.

I would say an experience would be lovely. Afternoon tea or theatre, a nice meal something to enjoy together.