The Best Birthday Gift Experiences

The Best Birthday Gift Experiences


By Phoebe Griffiths

Got a special upcoming birthday of a friend, family member or lover? Want to treat them to one of the best London birthday gift experiences ever? Of course, you do! Well, you’ve come to the right place.

When it comes to treating a special person on their birthday, it’s really important to think outside the box every once in a while. With our exciting online classes and DIY craft boxes (ok maybe not completely outside the box), giving unique gifts to your loved ones has never been easier. 

From pampering birthday day gifts for girls such as a DIY skincare class, to birthday flowers for mum with an online flower arranging class and floristry kit - there’s something for everyone. even have awesome ideas for dads (BBQ cooking kit, anyone?)! 

But, the big question is, with so many great options - which one do you pick? That’s where we come in, as self-proclaimed birthday gift experience experts, we like to think we know a thing or two when it comes to unique birthday present ideas!

So, let us whittle down for you our favourite virtual experiences and craft boxes to give as fun activity gifts for that special birthday girl or boy (or, woman or man)...

DIY cocktails and spirit tasting kits for a virtual boozy birthday bash

This year might mean the pubs, bars and nightclubs are no-go-zone for a boozy birthday bash. But, fear not, as we have plenty of intoxicating options up our sleeves for a virtual birthday party you won’t forget. 

If you have a friend, family member or partner who likes to get creative with their tipples, a virtual cocktail making class is quite possibly one of the best birthday gift experiences around. With a cocktail kit too, they won’t even have to leave their cosy home to shake, muddle and stir the night away. 

If sipping is more their style than shaking, our spirit tasting online classes are a delicious choice. From a virtual gin tasting and distillery tour to an artisan craft spirit tasting kit to a whisky virtual experience where they can finally learn the difference between Scotch Whisky and American Whiskey (and of course, taste a wee dram or two). 

So, if you’re looking for fun things to do at home with them to shake up their lockdown birthday, or if you simply want a unique gift experience to wow them with - our alcoholic options are sure to liven their evening and their taste buds! 

Three passionfruit martinis with lots of ice, mint and rose petals for garnish.

Give them a relaxing afternoon of pottery at home with DIY kit and class

If you know someone who is super crafty or artistic and want to treat them to some artsy activity gifts for their birthday, we think they will love one of our pottery at home kits - perfect for people who love filling their time by finding crafty things to make at home! We have a variety of DIY craft kits available when it comes to getting messy with clay, from making your own clay planters to a DIY pottery candle holder kit. Most pottery kits come complete with an online class, so your lucky gift receiver can learn exactly how to make the perfect ceramic pieces. Trying some  pottery at home is also a great way to relax, so if you know some hard workers or busy-bees who could do with a soothing break, a pottery starter kit and virtual class could be an ideal birthday present for them. With a creative and relaxing gift experience such as this, they’ll be so grateful for the opportunity to simply switch off, relax and create something beautiful! 

Clay splattered hands shaping a homemade clay bowl with a cloth.

Treat their taste buds to a cooking class online and a cooking kit!

When it comes to birthday experience ideas for foodies, you can’t get any better than an exciting and enjoyable cooking virtual experience. Whether it’s a cooking class online where they’ll learn to make pasta from scratch or an afternoon of indulgence with a chocolate making kit, there are plenty of appetising options for sweet-tooths, carb-lovers and even carnivores. That’s right, we even have a unique selection of BBQ online cooking classes for your friends who are meat-loving maniacs or alfresco dining fanatics. 

When it comes to choosing the perfect cooking-related birthday present, the trick is to find a virtual cooking class or (and) cooking kit where they learn to perfect their favourite dish or dessert. From Asian cooking courses online to French, Italian and British cooking classes and virtual baking classes - there are so many options for all kinds of cuisines. If you’re lucky, they might even test out their newfound culinary skills on you (now that’s a birthday gift experience with benefits!).

Saucepan of tenderstem broccoli and lemons from a cook at home kit.

Show them some self-care with some pamper-fuelled DIY crafts

If the birthday girl or boy loves making their own potions and lotions to pamper themselves with, they’ll love our unique selection of DIY skincare experiences from soap making classes to soy candle making kits! 

Soap making is the perfect way to get creative and crafty whilst making something that you can relax and indulge with. With some homemade organic soap, your soap making experience gift recipient can relax in an all-natural bubble bath - bliss! Plus, they’ll learn some cool new skills and have fun whilst creating their own fragrant line of scented natural soap. So, if you want to show your birthday queen or king some creative self-care indoor activities, this is the birthday gift experience for you. 

For those who love filling their home with ambience and aromas, a make your own candles online class and craft kit is the wonderful birthday gift that’ll light a fire in their hearts! Who doesn’t love some relaxing DIY crafts and homemade candles?

Searching for experiences in London?

For your loved ones who love the capital city, we’ve got some gift experiences for them too! There are so many activities in London that are perfect for every kind of interest. If you’ve got a cook in the family or a friend who loves art, you can find the perfect activity gift to make their birthday special. Whether it’s just you and a pal or you’re looking for larger group activities, we have public and private events in London that are truly unique. 

Still stuck for birthday experience ideas? 

Why not have a look at our best virtual birthday party ideas or you could always give the birthday queen or king the option to rule over their gift with a gift experience voucher. That way, you can rest assured knowing that they’ll still have a unique experience as a gift, but it’ll be one that they’ll have chosen themselves.





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