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40th Birthday Present Ideas
Make it their best day yet with our 40th birthday present ideas! The big 4-0 doesn’t come around often, so spoil your loved one with an experience as a gift. From peaceful pottery making classes to cocktail masterclasses that will get them mixing with the best of ‘em, we’ve got one or two tricks up our sleeve to spark joy on their special day – whatever their interests or hobbies! Best of all, with our 2026 selection of out-of-the-ordinary 40th birthday gift ideas, you’ll not only be supporting small businesses but you’ll also gifting new memories and maybe a new passion too!
Terrarium Masterclass
4.9 (541)
Runs regularly
Kings Cross
/ Mobile
1 to 400 guests
£80
Pottery Throwing Taster Class
4.9 (776)
Runs regularly
Shoreditch
1 to 8 guests
£60 - £75
Dim Sum Dumplings and Wontons Workshop – Hands-On Asian Cooking
5.0 (86)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Seasonal Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (80)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Islington
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
£85 - £125
Mosaic Making Class
4.9 (235)
27 years in business
Runs regularly
Clapham
1 to 30 guests
£36 - £54
Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop
4.9 (22)
9k followers
Runs regularly
Brick Lane
1 to 50 guests
£32 - £45
Lino Printing Class: Paper Posters
4.9 (104)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Southwark
1 to 30 guests
£40
Beginners' Crochet Class: Granny Squares
4.9 (35)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Covent Garden
1 to 50 guests
£50
Jewellery Making Workshop
5.0 (45)
14k followers
Runs regularly
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£50 - £70
Doughnut Making Workshop
4.8 (12)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 20 guests
£80
Tray Decoupaging Workshop
4.9 (35)
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 6 guests
£55 - £65
Smartphone Photography Class: Barbican
5.0 (19)
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Farringdon
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£55
Perfume Making Class with Essential Oils
4.9 (410)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
1 to 500 guests
£45 - £55
Soy Candle Making Class
4.6 (90)
Runs regularly
Bankside
1 to 28 guests
£32 - £36
Natural Lipstick Making Workshop
4.5 (74)
Runs regularly
Bankside
1 to 28 guests
£32 - £36
Acrylic Paint Pouring Class
4.7 (57)
Runs regularly
Clerkenwell
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
£38 - £88
Lactic Fermentation Cooking Class
4.9 (12)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Walthamstow
1 to 12 guests
£70
Neon Life Drawing Class
4.6 (14)
8k followers
Runs regularly
Westminster
1 to 50 guests
£19 - £33
Bubble Tea Course: Commercial Training
5.0 (27)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 8 guests
£388 - £488
Introduction to Welding for Artists Class
4.9 (96)
Runs regularly
Woolwich
1 to 10 guests
£75
Make Mochi at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Wood Furniture Design Course
4.9 (21)
7k followers
Only 2 dates left
Woolwich
1 to 6 guests
£275
Grow Your Own Vegetables Workshop: Small Space Gardening
4.6 (8)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£75 - £85
Natural Soap Making Workshop
4.9 (41)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Whitechapel
/ Mobile
1 to 99 guests
£49
See more
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (19)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Birmingham
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Two Day Stone Carving Workshop
4.7 (9)
4.9 (28) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Brewood
1 to 10 guests
£140
The Paint Republic 'Paint and Sip' Party (Newport)
4.9 (57)
12 years in business
Only 1 date left
Newport
1 to 60 guests
£35
Couples Wheel Throwing Workshop and Challenge
5.0 (94)
14 years in business
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 on 1
£95
per group
Potter's Wheel Taster Experience
4.9 (16)
98% recommend (96+)
Runs regularly
Honeybourne
1 to 16 guests
£70
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (154)
Runs regularly
Tamworth
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.9 (26)
Runs regularly
Solihull
1 to 5 guests
£35 Now £28
Cooking Class Tailored to You
4.9 (7)
4.9 (237) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Warwick
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
£67 - £145
Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (66)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
£30 - £40
Cupcake Workshop Make Bake and Decorate
5.0 (8)
4.9 (237) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Heathcote
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
£75
Jamaican Classics Cooking Class
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Chancel Way
1 to 8 guests
£125
Mosaic Workshop
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Blackwell
1 to 7 guests
£110
Metalwork Class: Embossed Letter and Bookmark
4.8 (6)
5.0 (25) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Birmingham
1 to 20 guests
£56
Worcestershire Winter Watercolour Workshop
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Crowle
1 to 4 guests
£95
Printing - Gelli Plate Printing - Beginners
Your choice of time
Penkridge
1 to 6 guests
£55
Pumpkin Planter Workshop
Only 1 date left
Walsall
1 to 30 guests
£45
Craft Workshop: Boho Beads
5.0 (27) (teacher)
13 years in business
Only 1 date left
Quinton
1 to 6 guests
£18
Gin Making Workshop
5.0 (29)
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Birmingham
1 to 20 guests
£45 - £50
Kokedama Plant Workshop - Boston Tea Party
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Birmingham
1 to 25 guests
£42
Paint and Sip Class
5.0 (34)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Royal Leamington Spa
1 to 80 guests
£34
See more
Sip and Paint Class
4.9 (80)
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
1 to 18 guests
£35
Perfume Making Workshop
4.5 (31)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £99
Beginner Crochet Class - Level 1
4.9 (15)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Weaverham
1 to 30 guests
£55
Alcohol Ink Painting Class
5.0 (43)
7 years in business
Runs regularly
Dunham Massey
1 to 8 guests
£40
Chocolate Truffle Making Class
4.8 (14)
13 years in business
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 25 guests
£45
Life Drawing Workshop
4.9 (14)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£20 - £30
Tea Blending Workshop
4.8 (9)
4.8 (59) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 10 guests
£45
Sushi Workshop
5.0 (41)
Runs regularly
Adlington
1 to 40 guests
£70
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (204)
Runs regularly
Bolton
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Smartphone Photography Class - Manchester
5.0 (22)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 10 guests
£55
Private Printmaking Class
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Stockport
/ Mobile
1 to 2 guests
£45 - £60
Italian Aperitivo Cocktail Masterclass
4.6 (28)
21k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 16 guests
£40
Aromatherapy Candle Making Workshop: Create Your Own Scents
4.9 (137)
Runs regularly
Eccles
/ Mobile
1 to 45 guests
£54 - £60
Angel, Bee, Dragonfly or Daisy Willow Weaving Class
5.0 (5)
4.9 (25) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leyland
1 to 3 guests
£31
Luxury Christmas Wreath Making Workshop at ExpoLounge
4.4 (8)
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 100 guests
£49 - £55
One Day Simple Ring Making Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Haydock
1 to 5 guests
£69
Beginner Upholstery Workshop Cheshire | Stool or Footstool
5.0 (1)
Only 2 dates left
Scholar Green
1 to 8 guests
£195
Sicilian Wine Tasting Dinner
4.3 (18)
15k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 50 guests
£38 - £40
Wire Wrapped Jewellery Making Class
4.9 (25) (teacher)
16 years in business
Only 1 date left
Leyland
1 to 5 guests
£31
Silver Ring Making Workshop
5.0 (46)
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Ramsbottom
1 to 6 guests
£86
Handmade Clamshell Box Making Workshop
5.0 (2)
Your choice of time
Salford
1 to 3 guests
£125
Pyrography Workshop - Charcuterie Board
5.0 (13)
3 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Sale
1 to 10 guests
£48
Seedhead Stems Wire Work Workshop
21 years in business
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Leek
/ Mobile
1 to 12 guests
£85
See more
Chocolate Truffle Making Class
4.7 (21)
13 years in business
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 25 guests
£45
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.8 (89)
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.7 (24)
Only 1 date left
Leeds
1 to 5 guests
£35 Now £28
Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (19) (teacher)
4k followers
Only 2 dates left
Leeds
/ Mobile
1 to 15 guests
£27 - £30
Japanese Stab Binding and Marbled Book Covers Workshop
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Leeds
1 to 7 guests
£28
Paint and Sip Session
4.7 (7)
4.8 (880) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leeds
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£32 - £38
Paint and Sip Workshop
4.7 (6)
4.8 (880) (teacher)
Runs regularly
York
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£32 - £38
All Gardening GrassMaster Lawn Care Class
Runs regularly
Comes to you
1 to 10 guests
£24 - £120
Life Drawing Workshop at Headrow House
4.0 (1)
7k followers
Only 1 date left
Leeds
1 to 30 guests
£16 - £18
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.7 (319) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leeds
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Moru Doll Workshop - Small Size
4.9 (39)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 20 guests
£28
Gut Health Cooking Class - Sourdough and Sauerkraut Edition
2k followers
Only 1 date left
Esholt
1 to 3 guests
£130
Cocktail Candle Making Class
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 30 guests
£50
Perfume Design Experience - York
4.7 (319) (teacher)
6k followers
Runs regularly
York
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Terrarium Therapy Workshop
4 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Ossett
1 to 7 guests
£45
Japanese Shimenawa Workshop
5.0 (128) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 8 guests
£38 - £50
1:1 Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
5.0 (7)
12 years in business
Your choice of time
Slaithwaite
1 to 3 guests
£90
Wood Carving Course - Murton Park
4.9 (28) (teacher)
Sold out - join waitlist
York
1 to 10 guests
£140
Traditional Vegan Greek Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
4k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
York
1 to 6 guests
£125
See more
Open Top Terrarium Making Class
4.9 (41)
10k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£40
Sip and Paint Workshop
4.6 (19)
7k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 20 guests
£27
Rennie Mackintosh Inspired Bookbinding Workshop
4.7 (3)
Only 1 date left
Glasgow
1 to 12 guests
£95
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (76)
Only 1 date left
Falkirk
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Glass Painting Workshop - Glasgow
5.0 (46)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 25 guests
£24
Indoor Succulent Garden Workshop
5.0 (7)
5.0 (161) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£45
Sculpt and Sip Workshop
4.9 (25)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Glasgow
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Sea Glass Jewellery Making Class
10 years in business
Only 1 date left
Dunblane
1 to 12 guests
£265
Metalwork Class: Introduction to Fold Forming
10 years in business
Only 1 date left
Dunblane
1 to 12 guests
£180
Glasgow Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (396) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 10 guests
£55
Pressed Flower Epoxy Resin Workshop
4.7 (15)
16k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 25 guests
£36
Introduction to Glass Fusing Workshop: Afternoon or Evening
4.9 (8)
Only 2 dates left
Falkirk
1 to 10 guests
£55
Drawing Class for Children: Anyone Can Sketch
19k followers
8+ years & Adults
Runs regularly
Newton Mearns
1 to 4 guests
£28
Soy Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (7)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 14 guests
£45
Melt and Pour Soap Making Class
5.0 (20) (teacher)
9 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Glasgow
1 to 20 guests
£40
Painting Workshop with Nikki Monaghan
5k followers
Runs regularly
Falkirk
1 to 8 guests
£95
Beginners Jesmonite Coaster Casting Workshop
Only 1 date left
Glasgow
1 to 8 guests
£40
Linoprint Workshop: Design, Carve and Print Your Own Cards
5.0 (28) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Mugdock
1 to 25 guests
£32
Perfume Making Workshop
4.5 (13)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Kokedama Workshop
5.0 (161) (teacher)
10k followers
Only 1 date left
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
£40
One-to-one Cricut Workshop
5.0 (37)
Your choice of time
Falkirk
1 on 1
£28 Now £22.40
Glasgow Restaurant Tour
Your choice of time
Glasgow
1 to 30 guests
Free - £100
See more
Paint and Sip Party
4.9 (284)
12 years in business
Runs regularly
Chester
1 to 36 guests
£35
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.7 (94)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Paint and Sip Class
4.5 (56)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 150 guests
£32 - £36
Candle Making Workshop
4.9 (64)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£30 - £35
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (122)
Runs regularly
Warrington
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Gelli Plate Image Transfer Workshop
5.0 (4)
7k followers
Your choice of time
Ellesmere Port
1 to 4 guests
£35
One Day Simple Ring Making Course
4.9 (31) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Haydock
1 to 5 guests
£69
Beginners' Hand Building Pottery Class
5.0 (4)
Runs regularly
Deeside
1 to 30 guests
£40 - £45
Perfume Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
4.7 (319) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£49 - £99
Plant Pot Mosaic Workshop
5.0 (17)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£40 - £60
Draw Your Pet Workshop
5.0 (10)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£40 - £60
Liverpool Landmarks Printmaking Workshop
4.7 (76) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 100 guests
£30 - £46
Quilling Workshop
4.7 (76) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £45
Highland Coo' Gonk Workshop
5.0 (58) (teacher)
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Heswall
1 to 12 guests
£45
Weekly Adult Art Class
8 years in business
4k followers
Runs regularly
Chester
1 to 10 guests
£30
Film Processing Workshop
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Birkenhead
1 to 2 guests
£84 - £92
Japanese Flower Arranging Class: Explore the Beauty of Ikebana
5.0 (27)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 10 guests
£29 - £68
Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
4.8 (73) (teacher)
13 years in business
Your choice of time
Comes to you
1 to 25 guests
£45
Resin Workshop for Beginners
8 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Pictura
1 to 12 guests
£50
Pierogi Making Cooking Class
4.7 (76) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£45 - £65
Furniture Upcycling Workshop 2 - Restore & Restyle Wood
13k followers
Your choice of time
Wirral
1 to 10 guests
£137 - £147
Adult Glass Art Workshop
Your choice of time
Backford
1 to 12 guests
£69
Kokedama Moss Ball Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (58) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Heswall
1 to 12 guests
£35
See more
Perfume Making Workshop
4.9 (11)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Cardiff
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
5.0 (95)
Runs regularly
Gloucester
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Sip and Paint Class
4.8 (31)
Runs regularly
Bristol
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
£30 - £40
Glass Blowing Taster Workshop
5.0 (33)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
West Harptree
1 to 4 guests
£195
Rage Painting Workshop
4.9 (120)
Runs regularly
Bath
1 to 16 guests
£40
Lacto-fermentation Workshop
4.8 (27) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Coleford
1 to 20 guests
£95
Mosaic Taster Workshop for Two
4.5 (2)
3k followers
Runs regularly
Aylburton
1 to 6 guests
£58
Flower Arranging Taster Workshop
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
Bristol
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£49
Sculpt and Sip Workshop
4.8 (9)
4.8 (880) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Cardiff
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Gardening Workshop: Planning Garden Borders
5.0 (1)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 30 guests
£115 - £155
Bristol Harbourside Smartphone Photography Workshop
4.9 (13)
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 20 guests
£55
Gardening Workshop: Garden Planning
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Tetbury
1 to 30 guests
£145 - £155
Carving Medieval Designs in Wood
5.0 (20) (teacher)
8k followers
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 4 guests
£140
Introduction to Flower Casting Workshop
5.0 (26)
Runs regularly
Bristol & Bath
1 to 30 guests
£60 - £65
Copper Bowl Sinking Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Shepton Mallet
1 to 4 guests
£180 - £490
Shabby Chic Furniture Upcycling Workshop
8 years in business
Runs regularly
Evercreech
1 to 30 guests
£153
Bath Smartphone Photography Workshop
5.0 (396) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Bath
1 to 20 guests
£55
Decorated Jar Soy Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (64)
Only 1 date left
Saltford
1 to 16 guests
£38
Beginners' Ring Making Workshop
5.0 (18)
3 years in business
Runs regularly
Bristol
1 to 6 guests
£95
Gelli Printing Workshop
4.8 (8)
2 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Bristol
1 to 24 guests
£40 - £70
See more
Beginner Sewing Course
5.0 (369)
10 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65
Perfume Making Workshop
4.7 (17)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 20 guests
£49 - £79
Blacksmithing Class
5.0 (58)
7 years in business
Your choice of time
Newbridge
1 to 4 guests
£160
Sculpt and Sip Class
4.8 (89)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£32 - £38
Sip and Paint Party - Boozy Brushes
4.3 (18)
4.5 (54) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 20 guests
£23 - £27
Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (121)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 12 guests
£65
Eco Resin Earrings Workshop
5.0 (7)
4.9 (47) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
/ Mobile
1 to 10 guests
£32 - £35
Shoot. Develop. Print. Film Camera Experience
5.0 (8)
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 2 guests
£140
Intimate Bao Bun Workshop
5.0 (45)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 6 guests
£65 - £70
Summer Lino Printed Tote Bag Workshop
5.0 (18) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 30 guests
£38 - £68
Scone Making Masterclass
4.9 (14)
16 years in business
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 16 guests
£70
Illustration Course with Anna
5.0 (103) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 10 guests
£24 - £86
Style Meet Makeup Workshop
6k followers
Only 1 date left
Edinburgh
1 to 20 guests
£55
Introduction to Cricut Class
5.0 (3)
Your choice of time
Linlithgow
1 on 1
£20
See more
Silver Clay Jewellery Workshop
4.9 (19)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 3 guests
£85
Beginner's Guide to Acrylic Paint Pouring
4.8 (22)
Only 2 dates left
Stockton-on-Tees
1 to 5 guests
£35 Now £28
Beginner's Guide to Crochet
4.9 (66)
Only 2 dates left
Stockton-on-Tees
1 to 5 guests
£29 Now £23.20
Party Paint and Sip Class
4.5 (11)
Contact for details
Newcastle upon Tyne
/ Mobile
1 to 25 guests
£25
Sculpt and Sip Workshop
4.8 (21)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Newcastle upon Tyne
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £38
Marbled Plant Pot Making Workshop
5.0 (38)
Runs regularly
Whitley Bay
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£35
Fresh Flower Hat Box Workshop
35 years in business
Your choice of time
Stainton
/ Mobile
1 to 20 guests
£64
Candle Making Workshop
5.0 (68) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Darlington
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£40 - £50
Gin and Gelli Plate Printmaking Workshop
5.0 (5)
Only 1 date left
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 8 guests
£50
Gift Wrapping Masterclass
Only 1 date left
Leyburn
1 to 10 guests
£149
Boozy Social - Pizza and Prosecco Workshop
24 years in business
12k followers
Only 2 dates left
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 16 guests
£90
Metal Embossed Coasters Workshop
14 years in business
Only 1 date left
Annfield Plain
1 to 4 guests
£35
Perfume Making Workshop
4.5 (20)
6k followers
Runs regularly
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 30 guests
£49 - £79
Cyanotype on Glass Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Newcastle upon Tyne
1 to 5 guests
£75
See more
Bread Making Class
4.7 (15)
20 years in business
Only 1 date left
Newport Pagnell
1 to 20 guests
£85
Thai Cooking Class (half Day)
4.8 (11)
20 years in business
Only 1 date left
Newport Pagnell
1 to 16 guests
£85
Luxury Candle Making Workshop
4.8 (18)
6 years in business
Runs regularly
Bedford
/ Mobile
1 to 100 guests
£43
Wheel Throwing Pottery Class
4.9 (28)
98% recommend (100+)
Your choice of time
Hitchin
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Poole
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Ferndown
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Ellie Kendall • Jun 2026
I booked this as a surprise gift for my partner and we both had the best time! The class was a good size to allow for direct assistance from our teacher if needed and she made it very fun and interactiveI booked this as a surprise gift for my partner and we both had the best time! The class was a good size to allow for direct assistance from our teacher if needed and she made it very fun and interactive - the best way to learn is to have a go! We were supported to make any shape/vessel we wanted and both came out with pieces we’re proud of! Would highly recommend this course! + more
Susan Hodgson • Jun 2026
I bought this plant pot class as a gift and gave myself a gift too. We enjoyed the two hour session very much. It was so nice being creative with a friendly group of people. Debbie, who led the session,I bought this plant pot class as a gift and gave myself a gift too. We enjoyed the two hour session very much. It was so nice being creative with a friendly group of people. Debbie, who led the session, was also very friendly. She gave clear instructions and a very informative demo. After refreshments, we were almost ready to start revealing our creations. We were both really delighted with our finished plant pots. + more
Florance McLernon • Jun 2026
We had the most wonderful sewing lesson with Kath and honestly cannot recommend her highly enough! From the moment we arrived, her warmth and enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease. She has a realWe had the most wonderful sewing lesson with Kath and honestly cannot recommend her highly enough! From the moment we arrived, her warmth and enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease. She has a real gift for teaching, patient, encouraging, and brilliant at explaining things clearly without making you feel overwhelmed. By the end my mum left with a fabulous pouch for her bag! Thank you + more
Hena Kakaiya • Jun 2026
This was my second time attending a Wheel Throwing Class at Blanc Ceramics and I loved it! The teachers are really clear when going through the steps and are really attentive during the class, checkingThis was my second time attending a Wheel Throwing Class at Blanc Ceramics and I loved it! The teachers are really clear when going through the steps and are really attentive during the class, checking on everyone's progress. I really liked that the teachers ask whether we're happy with the final product and help us achieve our desired designs. The class was a perfect gift for Mother's Day and it was lovely to attend as a group. + more
Jerome • Jun 2026
I'm not usually a tea drinker but my partner bought me this as a gift and I'm so glad she did! I walked in knowing very little and walked out with a whole new appreciation for herbal teas and a bag ofI'm not usually a tea drinker but my partner bought me this as a gift and I'm so glad she did! I walked in knowing very little and walked out with a whole new appreciation for herbal teas and a bag of my own custom blend. Tatjana has a real gift for making the subject accessible and fun - her enthusiasm is infectious. The range of herbs on offer was impressive and the freedom to experiment and follow your own instincts made it feel genuinely creative rather than just a lecture. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming throughout. Already thinking about coming back to try a different blend combination. Highly recommend as a gift or just a treat for yourself! + more
Zulaikha Iqbal • May 2026
I took my 12 year old niece as part of her birthday gift and we both loved it. The venue was lovely and Vina was friendly, helpful and allowed us to paint with the perfect amount of guidance. It was aI took my 12 year old niece as part of her birthday gift and we both loved it. The venue was lovely and Vina was friendly, helpful and allowed us to paint with the perfect amount of guidance. It was a nice small group and I would recommend to anyone thinking of going. We were happy to hear when the theme of the session was changed Michael Jackson. We loved our paintings! + more
Farhana Akhtar • May 2026
Bought this as a gift for my husband and two neurodiverse kids. Jet was really patient, flexible and engaged with both kids really well. They came away with some good tips and tricks but most importantly,Bought this as a gift for my husband and two neurodiverse kids. Jet was really patient, flexible and engaged with both kids really well. They came away with some good tips and tricks but most importantly, had a great time! Thank you very much. :) + more
Emily Peters • May 2026
Such a welcoming environment to be in- we was walked thoroughly through the whole process and had so much fun picking out scents and experimenting with what worked well together and what didnt. LovelySuch a welcoming environment to be in- we was walked thoroughly through the whole process and had so much fun picking out scents and experimenting with what worked well together and what didnt. Lovely gift idea for a friend or family + more
40th Birthday Present Ideas
Why experience vouchers make the best gift ideas for 40-year-olds
Whether you’re looking for unique 40th birthday gifts for her, him or something gender-neutral, our artisan-led experience gifts make for wonderful surprises for whomever you’re buying for. If you’re looking for a soon-to-be 40 year who has everything, giving an experience as a gift is a great way to ensure your gift won’t contribute to their clutter!
Looking to be for a stressed-out 40-year-old? Our creative experiences are all-around mindful and soothing affairs, designed to indulge your creative side and calm your mind. Plus, they’re hosted by local makers with years of expertise and each activity supports independent businesses who have worked hard to make their passion their profession.
With our 40th birthday gift ideas, you could be giving someone the chance to learn something new such as flower arranging or making their very own chocolate, or even glass blowing! Whether they enjoy paint and sip classes or cocktail making, there’s sure to be an experience in London, Manchester or elsewhere in the UK that sparks joy on your loved one’s special day!
Thoughtful experience gifts that will spark joy
Turning 40 is a huge milestone and deserves a special celebration! Whether you know someone who is about to turn 40 or you’re simply looking to treat your 40-year-old mate just because, we’ve got the alternative present ideas to show them just how special they are! Taking a day to learn something new or discover your inner artist is a wonderful way to celebrate a special moment in time.
Our experience gifts in London, Edinburgh and elsewhere offer more than just the chance to learn a new skill such as glass blowing or chocolate making. The makers behind these experiential workshops and classes have designed their courses so that each person leaves feeling inspired with a fun new hobby. We curate our wonderful marketplace, meaning that all our teachers are vetted and are totally passionate about what they do – so you know your gift recipient will be in safe hands with experienced hosts at their disposal! Can’t decide whether to treat them to pottery making or pottery painting or perhaps cocktail shaking or art creating? You can opt for an experience gift voucher instead – let them choose from thousands of art classes, craft workshops, tasting experiences and cooking courses across the UK!
Unforgettable gift experience ideas for creating memories
Our experience gift vouchers are the perfect present for a soon-to-be 40 year old! Whether you’re looking to treat your bestie, mum or dad, there is sure to be an experience in our ever-growing supply of fun-filled activities that will make for the perfect milestone celebration.
Whether your loved one is looking for something unique such as pottery making or glass fusing or they’re looking to try their hand at an old hobby such as cocktail making or flower arranging, here, you can choose something you know they’d love or something they’ve always wanted to give a go!
Our art classes are fantastic 40th birthday present ideas for someone who has everything and even if they don’t, what better way is there to spend the first year of their 40s than exploring their creative side in a local artisan’s studio? Whether it’s a painting class, pottery class, cocktail making masterclass you’re after – we have got one for everyone! With our unique selection of experience gifts available across the UK and beyond, we cover all bases – from Edinburgh cooking classes to London paint and sip parties!
