Get Someone An Experience Gift This Christmas
Items in this experience gift guide have been provided in exchange for inclusion but all thoughts and opinions are my own
In two months from this post it will be Christmas and I can’t get over it, even though I’m very excited. Soon enough Christmas music will be playing in shops and decorations will be starting to go up. Then it will feel real as I can’t comprehend that 2023 is getting closer to it’s end.
If you’re not completely sure what to get someone, or they seem to have everything, an experience gift can be perfect. I love giving and receiving experience gifts as you then have something to look forward to. Over the years I’ve gifted theatre trips, spa vouchers and so much more.
For anyone who loves Brighton
Brighton is a little over two hours on the train for us, so it’s the perfect spot for a daytrip. And when we went a few weeks ago we experience the Brighton i360 for the first time. It’s a giant glass pod that travels from the ground 450ft above Brighton beach. You get views all across the beach and seafront, but also right across the city as well.
If the pod looks vaguely familiar you’d be right, it was designed by the architects behind the London eye. Although it’s ten times the size of a pod on the London eye so there’s plenty of space to walk around and see all the views.
The experience takes about half an hour in total and you can buy vouchers for the experience alongside options such as entrance with lunch, or the option we did which included a drink onboard the bar. There’s also a new roller rink at the bottom of the tower if you want to keep your feet firmly on the ground.
If you know someone into extreme activities there are also some adrenaline filled options. You can walk on the roof 450ft in the air, drop from door, or climb the tower to learn about the inner workings. I was more than happy to keep myself firmly inside the pod at all times.
An experience gift for them to choose
I love the experience boxes from Buyagift because they offer so much choice for the recipiant to choose from. This Happy Christmas box (£62.99) gives you the choice of thousands of different experiences at locations all across the UK.
This ranges from supercar driving and paintballing activities to spa trips and days out, or for the foodie afternoon teas and meals out. And the vouchers are valid for 24 months so there’s plenty of time to plan.
I’ve been gifted boxes like this before and love the experience of going through all the options. But the hardest part is choosing what to go for. I love saving mine for when I go on mini breaks or days out so I can experience something I wouldn’t usually.
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I do love gift experiences as it gives the recipient the choice of what they want. We love Brighton and not too far from us. I have always wanted to do the i360
An experience gift is an amazing idea. It’s definitely more memorable than a gift card!
Yeah it feels a little more personal doesn’t it x
That is such a great idea! Personally I prefer an experience gift because it is more memorable for me. Love this! Thank you.
Your suggestions for experience gifts are fantastic, and I couldn’t agree more with your perspective. Experience gifts are indeed the perfect choice for those who seem to have everything. They offer the promise of unforgettable moments and create lasting memories.
These experiences are a great gift alternative. It’s something they’ll always remember and will mean more than a bath set!
Yep, something to look forward to and memories to make x
Oh my gosh what a gift idea! I think that would be so cool and very out of the box! I cannot believe Christmas is only two months away…it’s so crazy how quickly the summer passed. Thanks for this awesome idea!
I can’t believe it’s so close either x
I like the sound of the pod so I will definitely put it on my list for visiting Brighton. What a fab gift experience,
The anticipation of Christmas is building, and it’s hard not to be excited about it, even though it feels like 2023 is racing towards its end. Experience gifts are such a thoughtful idea for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. It’s fantastic that you’ve given and received experiences like theatre trips and spa vouchers – they provide cherished memories to look forward to. The description of the Brighton i360 experience is intriguing, and it’s great to hear about a unique attraction in Brighton, offering expansive views. Christmas and adventures are in the air – exciting times ahead!
The experience gifts are some of the most memorable. We are going after the memories we make spending time together, sharing our time and experiences with our friends and family.
So true x
We dont have Brighton here but for me as well, experience gift is the best because they get to choose their gift.
I have a good friend who lives in Bath, England who would love an experience box from Buyagift. Thanks for sharing!
Gifting an experience is a wonderful idea for this Christmas. I am sure the hardest part would be to choose from the array of experiences.
Giving an experience gift is an amazing idea. It will be memoriał gift for ever. We don’t have Brighton here but it will be the best gift for life.
We got to brighton all the time, as it’s so close! The idea of climbing that alien ship is WILD! What a great gift idea.