Gift Experiences for Couples: 24 Gifts for the Couple Who Have Everything
Whether it's the perfect wedding present or a thoughtful anniversary gift, an experience day for two is a great idea for the couple who have everything
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Whether you’re looking for an anniversary gift for a couple you know, the perfect wedding gift or a thoughtful Christmas present, a gift experience for couples is a great choice – especially if you’re shopping for the couple who have everything!
Gift experiences also make great wedding gift list choices for couples all set up in the homeware department, which is why we've included some options from wedding gift list experts, Prezola, in our round-up of the best experiences.
Prezola is a wedding gift list provider offering couples the chance to set-up a gift list with a vast array of options to choose from. From mini breaks and experiences to homeware and funds to help make their honeymoon perfect, you can mix it up with a Prezola gift list. Want to know more? We chatted to Lauren Enever, Brand Content Manager at Prezola, who answered our gift experience questions.
If you're struggling to find the perfect gift for the couple who have everything, a couple's gift experience is the ideal option. Discover our edit of the very best experiences for couples, from simple but lovely dinners to incredible activities they'll never forget.
- Day Out Gifts for Couples
- Travel Gifts for Couples
- Activity Gifts for Couples
- Dining Out Gifts for Couples
Days Out Gift Experiences for Couples
1. Hidden Vintage Cinema Experience with Cocktails for Two – £40, Prezola
We reckon this Vintage Cinema Experience is the perfect gift for movie buff couples to add to their gift lists! Located inside Shoreditch's TT Liquor cocktail bar, you can grab some drinks before taking a reclaimed vintage seat and enjoying a cult classic movie.
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2. The View from the Shard for Two – £56, Virgin Experience Days
If the happy couple in your life love playing tourist for the day then this voucher allows them to take a trip to the Shard to take in this unique view of London. 800ft above the capital, on a clear day panoramic views stretch for 40 miles.
3. Theatre and Dinner for Two – £99, Virgin Experience Days
This theatre and dinner for two gift experience includes a delicious two-course pre-theatre dinner at a restaurant within walking distance of the couple’s chosen theatre. They can then see a show of their choice, with two seats either in the upper circle or balcony seats. It’s perfect for a couple who need a bit of time out and love going to watch the latest West End show.
4. Deluxe Spa Day– £145, Virgin Experience Days
They say the key to a good gift is whether you would want to receive it yourself and this spa day for two will be hard to give away! Available at 30 nationwide Bannatyne spas, indulge in not one but three spa treatments and make the most of the spa facilities. And relax...
5. The London Craft Beer Cruise for Two – £108, The Indytute Experience
For the beer-loving couple in your life, this London craft beer cruise for two allows the couple to enjoy a four hour boat trip along the Thames with five tasting beers and souvenir tasting glasses to take home. Combining sightseeing and beer, what could be better?
Travel Gifts for Couples
6. One-Night Eco Glamping Break – £60, Prezola
We think this Eco Glamping Break at the Quiet Site in the Lake District is the perfect gift for couples looking to get away from it all after a busy period of wedding planning – definitely one to add to your guest list if you're waiting a while before honeymooning!
7. Two Night Hut Stay and Garden Oven Dinner – £375, Dimpsey Glamping
For a romantic gift experience that’s a little more out of the ordinary, this voucher entitles the couple to a two night glamping stay in a luxury Shepherd’s Hut on a small farm in the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. The couple can then enjoy a special dinner cooked in the rustic garden oven. How cute!
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8. Two-Night Luxury Getaway – £179.99, Buy A Gift
If you want to gift a luxury night away to a couple you know but you’re not too sure where they would like to go then this luxury night getaway gift from Buy A Gift is ideal, as the voucher is redeemable at over 300 gorgeous hotels across the UK and Europe. It’s also valid for two years, so they have plenty of time to get their diaries in order and get booking.
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9. Two Night Yurt Stay with Dinner – £360, The Paddock
A yurt stay would be a fun and unique gift for a couple who love a bit of adventure. This rural retreat will give the couple a romantic stay within a farm setting, with breakfast delivered each morning and vouchers to enjoy dinner at a variety of nearby pubs and restaurants.
Activity Gifts for Couples
10. Beginner Surf Lesson for Two at Adventure Parc Snowdonia – £120, Prezola
Are you adventure lovers or adrenaline junkies? We think you’ll love this Surf Lesson Experience at Adventure Parc Snowdonia. You can head to the world-first inland surfing lagoon, where waves are guaranteed every 90 seconds, and learn to ride the waves under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
11. Make a Hand Forged Wedding Ring – £255, Oldfield Forge
If you’re looking for the perfect engagement gift for a couple then this experience day will see them creating their own wedding rings. We love the idea of combining a fun day out with making such a special piece of jewellery in the process!
12. Silver Jewellery Making Experience – £370, Isabella Day Goldsmith
This silver jewellery making experience would be a fantastic gift for a couple celebrating their silver wedding anniversary. The couple will spend the day at a beautiful craft studio in Devon where they each create their own unique pieces of silver jewellery for each other. The experience also includes a homemade lunch and a glass of Prosecco.
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13. Awesome Adventures Gift Experience – £99.99, Buy A Gift
This awesome adventures gift experience is perfect for a thrill-seeking couple who love a bit of adventure. With over 570 adventures to choose from, including helicopter rides, driving days, bungee jumping or even white water rafting, there’s bound to be something for the pair you’re shopping for!
14. Pasta With The Grandmas Class For Two – £54, Airbnb Online Experiences
Tune in and cook pasta from scratch with Nonna in her kitchen in Italy and learn the secrets to traditional and authentic pasta making. They showcase a different recipe every day of the week so whether it's gnocchi pesto they're craving or a pici carbonara, there's something to suit all tastes.
15. Gin Masterclass for Two – £75, Virgin Experience Days
The gin-lovers in your life will love this gin masterclass experience for two. The couple can choose from seven gin-themed experiences, including gin tasting and a meal for two, a gin masterclass and cocktail making lesson, gin tasting and canapés at a 1920s bar and more!
16. Walk With Alpacas Experience – £60, Charnwood Forest Alpacas
Animal lovers will adore spending time with these friendly faces as they learn all about their background and walk alpacas for 90 minutes around 110 gorgeous acres in Scamhazel Farm, Boundary. They'll be plenty of photo opportunities along the way, but we think this is an experience they won't forget in a hurry!
17. Bespoke Fragrance Design Experience For Two – £98, The Perfume Studio
Help them find a new signature scent by gifting your loved ones a bespoke fragrance experience at one of 15 perfume studios in London. They'll earn how to blend notes to create something completely original and if they're an engaged couple, they could even wear the fragrance they made on their wedding day.
18. London Ghost Boat Tour For Two – £39, Activity Superstore
If they are always watching horror films together and love Halloween, they'll be frightfully excited to receive this ghost boat tour experience. Soak up the spooky London streets as you sail by and visit some of its most haunted hot spots, all while listening to ghostly tales.
19. Beaulieu River Tour – £74, New Forest Activities
The New Forest is not only a gorgeous place to get hitched, it's home to some amazing activities for couples to take part in, like this boat tour for two along the Beulieu river. Explore this private stretch of water on kayaks for up to two hours and if they're lucky they might even see moon jellyfish bobbing by.
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20. The Couple's Edition – £39, The Adventure Challenge
Okay, so this isn't an experience as such, but The Adventure Challenge Couple's Edition book will ensure they're never stuck for date night ideas again. All they have to do is scratch off the mystery challenge to see what spontaneous activity awaits them! From painting to baking and everything in between, it doesn't matter if they've just started dating or this is their 50th wedding anniversary, this fun gift will work for everyone.
Dining Out Gifts for Couples
21. Six Course Contemporary Indian Tasting Menu – £150, Prezola
Fancy heading to Manchester’s Asha restaurant for a six-course contemporary Indian meal with wine? Be sure to add this Michelin-approved experience to your Prezola gift list!
22. Afternoon Tea Gift Experience – £34.99, Buy A Gift
If you’re looking for an affordable gift for a couple then this afternoon tea experience is perfect. Redeemable at 425 locations across the UK, the couple can enjoy tea, scones, pastries and finger sandwiches at one of the many decadent destinations available.
23. Dinner At Battersea Power Station for Two – £74, The Indytute Experiences
Foodie couples will jump at the chance to head to London’s iconic Battersea Power Station and tuck into a 9-dish sharing menu at The Cinnamon Kitchen. Dinner includes a welcome drink and optional self-guided audio tour of the power station.
24. Gourmet Dining On Wheels For Two – £210, The Indytute Experiences
Treat your fave couple to a six-course meal and a tour of London’s iconic sites all in one neat package. Couples can board the bus and tuck into delicious restaurant quality food all while soaking up amazing views and sipping champagne – sounds pretty amazing to us!
Gift Experience FAQs
Lauren Enever, Brand Content Manager at Prezola, filled us in on why gift experiences make the best gifts and how you can easily add experiences to your gift list.
How Do I Give an Experience as a Wedding Gift?
You can shop for individual experience gifts at Not on The High Street, Virgin Experience Days or Buy A Gift. Be sure to check that the happy couple hasn't set up a gift list including the specific experiences they'd like first though - it's the easiest way to ensure the couple you're buying for will love your gift!
Prezola make it super easy for couples to add the experiences they'd most like to their gift lists: "You can add it all at the UK’s favourite gift list, Prezola. We’ve partnered with Virgin Experience Days, Obby, and Mr & Mrs Smith so that you can add memorable experiences that your guests will love to gift you," says Lauren.
Why is an Experience Better than a Gift?Many couples these days will have set up home long before their engagement and so the tradition of buying homewares no longer works for the majority. While physical gifts and keepsakes will certainly be welcomed by couples, we think there's something special about gifting an experience that the couple can enjoy together, and Lauren agrees:
"By giving an experience as a gift you are giving couples memories that will last a lifetime. If you already have all the basics covered in your home, asking for an experience is a great way to keep the wedding excitement going. Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to do? A passion or a hobby that you have that you’ve always wanted to explore? Or maybe you’d like to use your gift list to plan for date nights for the year to come? Adding an experience to your gift list is a great way to explore this."
If you’re looking for more gift ideas then don’t miss our favourite anniversary gifts for couples.
