In this story:
- For the foodies: Perfect pairings for culinary show lovers
- For the homebody: Experiences inspired by interior design series
- For the romantics: Thoughtful experience days for her whimsical side
- For nature lovers: Outdoorsy workshops for earth enthusiasts
- For zen-seekers: Wellness-focused workshops are great gifts for her
- For those with wanderlust: Experience gifts for globe-trotters at heart
Congratulations! You’ve decided to level up your present-buying game this year and opt for gift experiences for her special day instead – nothing but the best for your favourite lady, right? And…that's where you’re stuck. If you’re drowning in a sea of hot-air balloon rides, supercar experiences and spa days, don’t panic – the ClassBento gifting professionals are here to help!
Whether you’re shopping for your mum, your mate or your date, trying to decide which experience gift will make her scream with delight rather than fear (those supercars go really fast!) can seem like a mammoth task. But what if we told you all you need to know is her favourite TV show? Instead of trawling through endless experience gifts for her and potentially picking a dud, simply check out what she’s been bingeing on Netflix lately. Yes, really!
Matching her favourite series to an experience day for her might sound a bit left-field, but stick with us – you’ll be able to take her fandom and turn it into some amazing hands-on fun. Whether she’s a globe-trotting explorer who soaks up adventure shows, or a romance fan who loves a happy ending, we’ve got an activity day she’ll love. We promise – they're the best gifts for women around!
For the foodies: Perfect pairings for culinary show lovers
Do you always find her curled up in front of The Great British Bake Off, armed with a slice of something sweet? Maybe she’s always telling you off for talking through Masterchef? If she loves nothing more than settling down and getting lost in the world of cooking, it’s time to send her off on her own culinary adventure!
If she loves…
Chef’s Table, Hell’s Kitchen and Come Dine with Me
Surprise her with…
One of our many cooking classes, cake decorating workshops or baking experiences – the perfect experience gifts for women who love to get creative in the kitchen. She can master the piping bag at a cake decorating class, learn the art of the perfect crust at a sourdough bread making workshop or roll up her sleeves and dive into rich flavours at an Ethiopian cooking class. And if you really want to win some brownie points (see what we did there?), treat her to a baking class with a Great British Bake Off Finalist – yes, really!
Still not sure a cooking class will make a good gift experience for her? Conor Perkins treated his partner to the Ethopian cooking class for her special day, and told us:
This was a great experience! I booked it for my girlfriend's birthday and it felt like a special experience to have. We made three dishes and a bread, all of which were delicious, and the instruction was the perfect balance of hands on and hands off. I would absolutely recommend this! My girlfriend is vegetarian, and we didn't have to ask for anything specific for her which was great.
For the homebody: Experiences inspired by interior design series
If your favourite lady’s idea of heaven is creating Pinterest boards full of dreamy homes while Grand Designs plays in the background, she’s almost certainly an interior aficionado. Armed with the latest copy of Elle Decoration, her favourite way to spend a Saturday afternoon is watching reruns of Interior Design Masters with her feet up after an exciting morning at the antiques market. If you’re searching for great gifts for her inner interior designer, we’ve got just the thing!
If she loves…
Escape to the Chateau, Designing the Hebrides, The Great Interior Design Challenge
Surprise her with…
An experience gift that’s going to help her bring those home decor dreams to life! If she’s the crafty type, a tufting workshop will help her brighten her space with the fluffiest of rugs, while a macrame class will let her create some gorgeous textile artwork. For the ladies that are as into sustainability as they are style, opt for a furniture upcycling workshop, where she’lll learn all the skills she needs to turn trash into treasure. And finally, if she fancies giving those Interior Design Masters contestants a run for their money, treat her to a full day interior design masterclass – she’ll spend time with a professional interior designer, learning all about design briefs, space planning and colourwork.
Need a helping hand with this gift-giving thing? Check out our experts guide to experience gifts for women!
For the romantics: Thoughtful experience days for her whimsical side
A beautiful backdrop? Check. Exquisite fashion? Check. A breathy love story? Check. If your girl loves to get lost in all things swoon-worthy, then she’s romantic at heart; whether she’s falling in love with the city in Emily in Paris or enjoying the vintage vibes of Bridgerton, her idea of a perfect evening is a cosy blanket, a steaming cuppa and her favourite romance-filled show.
If she loves…
Downton Abbey, Modern Love, The Great
Surprise her with…
A workshop filled with romance and beauty, of course! Let her take a trip back in time and explore the world of vintage crafts with a delicate embroidery class, or channel her inner high-society lady with an afternoon tea baking class – she’ll learn how to make heavenly English scones and buttery madelines, and take them home for her own post-workshop treat (in front of the TV, of course!) If she’s all about the aesthetics, your favourite romance-loving lady will adore a French macaron class or flower arranging workshop, where she’ll be able to create something utterly beautiful – and then snap away for Instagram afterwards!
Still not convinced baking classes or flower arranging workshops make great experience gifts for women? Don’t just take our word for it – Jennifer Marrero decided to indulge her inner baker with the afternoon tea class, and told us afterwards:
I had such a wonderful experience making with Valeria – she was so kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable! I took the afternoon tea baking as a one-on-one class when I was looking to do something memorable during my visit to London, and I can't say enough good things about my experience. All of the ingredients we needed were ready to go, and were very well organised – especially since we made 3 different recipes! I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to learn new or improve current baking skills., and can see this being super fun for small friend groups as well. Thank you, Valeria!
For nature lovers: Outdoorsy workshops for earth enthusiasts
If your girl is happier outdoors, and only curls up in front of Netflix when the weather is really bad, she’s almost certainly a nature lover – especially if she lists her favourite show as simply ‘anything with Bear Grylls’. TV is a last resort for entertainment for this lady; she’d much rather be exploring the woods, tending to her plants or dreaming of the day she finally makes her off-grid dreams come true!
If she loves:
Our Planet, New Lives in the Wild, Wilderness with Simon Reeve, Fantastic Fungi
Surprise her with:
Anything that doesn’t trap her indoors – great gifts for her are the ones that are held outside! If she’s fascinated by fungi and loves the idea of dining at nature’s table, a foraging workshop or mushroom class will make her day, while any ladies who love the idea of exploring the wilderness would definitely appreciate a bushcraft experience. If you can tempt her with the idea of bringing the outside in, a botanical silk painting workshop or terrarium making class is a great way to satisfy her love of the outdoors while staying cosy inside.
For zen-seekers: Wellness-focused workshops are great gifts for her
Does she unwind by lighting an aromatherapy candle and bingeing on Down to Earth with Zac Efron? Then she’s an all-natural, totally zen wellness warrior! From the latest Netflix series on gut health to documentaries covering meditation, mindfulness and nutrition, she can usually be found in the lotus pose, absorbing all the latest health facts in front of the TV – with a few Deliciously Ella snacks on hand, of course!
If she loves…
The Headspace Guide to Meditation, The Goop Lab, The Mind Explained
Surprise her with…
Anything that’s going to bring a little tranquillity to her life – you’re going to need to hunt down some ultra soothing experience days for her body and soul, and luckily we’ve got just the thing! If she’s the creative type, let her unwind with a calming art session; from the unguided mindful collage workshop to a forest bathing and nature crafts class, there’s plenty of experiences that will let her switch off from the world and simply create. For a more sensory treat, opt for a sweet smelling aromatherapy bath products class, artisan soap workshop or candle making session – after all, what could be more soothing than a beautifully scented, candlelit bath? Finally, if you really want to help her get blissed out, a pilates, aromatherapy and sound bath experience is the ultimate gift for her mind, body and soul.
For those with wanderlust: Experience gifts for globe-trotters at heart
If she’s a globe trotting Queen with an adventurous streak, she probably doesn’t have much time for TV – she’s far too busy flinging everything into a backpack and jetting off to her latest destination. With a constant appetite for new cultures and fresh cities, when she does stay in one place for long enough she’s usually parked in front of shows like Walking the Himalayas or The Amazing Race – getting inspo for her next trip, of course!
If she loves…
Travel Man with Joe Lycett, Dark Tourist, Somebody Feed Phil
Surprise her with…
Experience days for her intrepid side – anything that will make her feel like she’s immersed in Mexico or Malaysia, even if she’s not gone any further than Marble Arch! If she’s a fan of world cuisine, indulge her tastebuds with a flavour-filled cooking session; from a Thai cooking class that will let her experiment with Asian spices, to an artisan pasta making workshop filled with the finest Italian recipes, we’ve got foodie experiences from all corners of the globe. If she’s more keen on creative and cultural activities, a craft class inspired by far-away places will be right up her street; let her dive into the world of Japanese pottery with a kitsugi class or create wonderful botanical sculptures at an ikebana workshop.
