Birthdays

DD takes me to the Knitting and Stitching Show at Alexandra Palace each October.

We are both interested in textile crafts and, as she lives in Hertfordshire, we can get a coach tour from the local town. No parking or driving.

But as others say, make sure it is something the recipient will really enjoy, not something you just think they might enjoy.

Do not limit your choice to Day Expepriences, a fabulous meal, a show, a concert, Art Exhibition, Craft exhibition, Car Show. The world is your oyster.

How about a tasting menu at a Michelin restaurant if they are foodies

Tickets to a show or concert.

I gave DH a flight in a glider and it was a complete disaster! But I think if you look into it carefully and gauge what they like/are interested in it’s a great idea.

My DH paid for a Bird of Prey experience for a special birthday it was fantastic we handled all manner of birds. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again and would recommend it for nature lovers. I paid for my DH to have a driving experience with exclusive cars he was absolutely thrilled driving an Aston Martin the car of his dreams.
There are some really interesting experiences to pick from some that you wouldn’t usually do. There are also dining out days and weekends away I would like to try in future clay pigeon shooting or an air balloon ride.

Mine are the same,we didn't buy them an experience but a family years membership to the National trust.
I would look closely someone I know got a free fall dive experience in a centre and wasn't too keen, nor the balloon flight. Though SIL did enjoy a Driving one on skid pans etc that his family bought him.