With the summer fast approaching and the weather cheering up (a little) it’s time to turn our attention to the great outdoors. This year we wanted to bring you a host of new summer experiences that can be enjoyed outdoors or that benefit from some good weather. Whether you’re looking for sports experiences.  experiences for kids  or romantic breaks we’ve got it covered. 1. Learn to Surf Hit the waves with a professional surfing instructor at a numb...

Hello! These Gift Experience Days put the extreme into the experience.  In other words, these are ace activities for people for whom the normal nine to five just isn't exciting enough. Get their blood really pumping with the Indoor Skydiving voucher, where a wind tunnel delivers the up to 120mph speed rush without the hassle - or expense - or getting on the plane. Then if you want to actually reach for the clouds, you could try the Aerobatic Stunt Flight Experience where...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day we know that every mother-daughter relationship is different; but whether you phone each other every evening or not, some shared quality time cements what is a very special bond.  You might enjoy heading off for a spa experience together, having a bit of a gossip over the buffet lunch at the Marriott Luxury Spa Day , for example, one of the most popular Gift Experience Days. Or Mum could treat her daughter, or the other way round, to a genuinely eleg...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day , we think Dr. Johnson's dictum about the capital city was spot on - anybody who's tired of London must be tired of life.  If you take in the sunset  from The Shard - Europe's tallest building -  via a Gift Experience Day , you'll get a bird's eye view of the city lights.  There's so much to do and see in London: you can cruise along the Thames , gaining a sense of the city's history from a new perspective. Step back in time aboard a period bus for...

Hello! These days, nobody can claim proper celebrity status without his or her own perfume.  From Beyonce to Kylie, David Beckham to Justin Timberlake, they've all got a brand fragrance. And you can join them by designing your own perfume on this Gift Experience Day . Whether or not you think you have what the professionals call a "nose", you'll get expert guidance in mixing a smell that suits you and represents your personality. You'll get an introduction to the fascinating world or f...

Hello! Fathers and sons may not always show it, because of that famous masculine reserve, but it does them good to hang out together while learning something new.  Here at Gift Experience Day HQ , we think there's no better way to experience some real male bonding than a great day out! How about the London Rock'n'Roll Legends Tour ? Travelling on your magical mystery tour bus, dads and sons will be able to rock'n'roll round the capital and get the inside track on other musical movemen...

Hello! If your place of work is anything like Gift Experience Day HQ, when a work colleague moves on it's traditional to get a gift plus the big card with 100 signatures. Chocolates, flowers and tokens all do the job, but for something they'll never forget it's almost always better to choose an experience gift.  How about a Spa or Pamper Day to ease the stress of leaving? One of the most popular, and unusual, spa treatments is the Intensive Balinese hot stone massage. Using heated s...

Hello! As the clocks have now leapt forward and the weather outside continues to improve, thoughts here at Gift Experience Day HQ are beginning to wander towards spending more and more of our time outdoors in the sunshine. Our friends at Virgin Experience Days have some absolutely fantastic deals on a huge range of exciting days out and activities for you to sink your teeth into and we've included many of the best of these in our very own collection here at Gift Experience Day. Hea...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day we can't think of too much that beats the Great British countryside! With so much to see and do out there it can sometimes be hard to know where to start, so we've come up with an impressive and varied collection of activities that offer guaranteed fun for people of all ages! How about heading off on a Cowboy or Cowgirl Trail Adventure , riding through some of the New Forest's 140,000 acres of wild beauty! Ride a majestic Western Paint horse weste...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day HQ we're very aware that the UK is a living relief map of history. If you want to help enable someone to explore a corner or two of this fantastic island, we can help !  If you like a good castle, they don't come much more historic than the mainly eleventh century Windsor Castle. The Gift Experience Day Visit and Afternoon Tea experience really gives you the royal treatment. After all, it is the Queen's favourite holiday home! To get a sense of Lo...

Hello! Just a quick heads up that there are now even more fantastic, brand new  Spa & Pamper Experience Days  available at Gift Experience Day. From  Whittlebury Hall  to  Alexander House  via any one of the famous  Champneys  locations across the country, you're guaranteed to find a relaxing day out with us! Check out the  full Spa & Pamper range  and find yourself a treat for the weekend now! Enjoy! The Gift Experience Day Team

Hello! We're a seafaring nation and fishing is one of our favourite pastimes. According to the Environment Agency, around one in five of us has experienced the thrills of angling in the past decade.  Embarking on Gift Experience Day's Full Day's Sea Fishing from Penarth, Wales gives you the opportunity to discover why. You can try your hand at catching some cod, bass, rays, congers and even smoothhounds. These hounds are members of the shark family, they grow pretty big and hunting them ...

Hello! Who doesn't like a good discount? Our friends at Virgin Experience Days have kindly provided a fantastic discount voucher code for use on all of their experience days (exc. VIP experiences and already discounted experiences)! Simply visit Virgin Experience Days via the link below and use the code 'AFFMUM17' at checkout to enjoy a discount of 17% off your purchase! The offer runs out on 06/04/2014, so click here to enjoy this discount while it lasts ! Enjoy! The Gi...

Hello! It doesn't matter if you're someone who simply enjoys messing around on the lake or a real marine thrill seeker, it's worth looking into our range of Water-based Gift Experience Days . Any fisherman or woman would really enjoy the Full Day Sea Fishing , for example, six hours of pitting your hunting instincts against those of the fish. You leave from Penarth, Wales, explore the fishing grounds of the Bristol Channel and get the chance to enter your biggest catch in an on-board c...

Hello! It may only be pilots and Superman that get to fly every day but it's something many of us dream of, us lot here at Gift Experience Day certainly do. That up, up and away feeling can be yours, or yours to give to someone you love, though, via the incredible Gift Experience Day Flying Experiences !  If you're into the retro flying experience, you might want to treat yourself to the Vintage Biplane Flight Experience . It's pure Biggles from the moment you are issued with your ...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day we know how difficult it can be working out how to treat the Top Gear man or woman in your life. After all, at a cool £150,000, a shiny new Ferrari isn't really a viable option for most, ourselves included. However by taking a look through the Gift Experience Day range of Driving Days , you can by your special speed merchant a day out on the track to remember. The thrill and wind-in-the-hair experience of roaring around Brands Hatch or Silversto...

Hello! According to recent research, around 40% of us in the UK suffer from some sort of stress in our lives and here at Gift Experience Day we're very aware of how important it is to find some time to kick back and relax every now and then. If you've been lucky enough to receive a spa and pamper session previously, or even if you bought one as a treat to yourself, then you'll already know that these experience days are a great way of putting your feet up and taking a well des...

Hello! Continuing with our quest to help one and all beat the January blues, we here at Gift Experience Day HQ have come up with even more exciting activities for you to try before the month is out. January is a bleak month at the best of times. It's cold, it's wet and it's dark before 5pm every day, meaning that making the most of your weekends becomes even more important than usual. Here at GED HQ we're firmly of the belief that getting outdoors and embracing the weather is the v...

Hello! If you're anything like us here at Gift Experience Day HQ, you may have been forced into loosening your belt by a notch after the overindulgences of the previous few weeks. Along with the dark evenings and the endless wait for sunshine, the weeks after Christmas can sometimes be a slightly grim affair. What better way to avoid the January blues, though, than by having something exciting in the calendar to look forward to? We've put together a list of fantastic, fun and acti...

Hello! Have you ever been on sea safari? Now you can with  Gift Experience Day ! For those that love the sea, this 12-seater rib boating experience is a great way to enjoy the incredible wildlife and scenery of the Cornish coastline! Departing from Falmouth the two hour tour will give you the chance to learn loads of local history, like the famous shipwrecks and smuggler stories rife along this beautiful coast, before heading back to shore and taking a walk through the amazing National...

Hello! With Christmas now just around the corner us lot here at  Gift Experience Day  HQ, like most people, are trying our best not to panic at the number of presents left to buy our friends and family!  Fortunately, we've got loads of great ideas involving activities, experiences and days out that would make fantastic Christmas presents for loved ones, whatever their passions in life. Our  Driving Experiences  and track days are guaranteed to offer the petrol-head in your lift someth...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day HQ today we've got an experience on offer that will have you feeling like royalty.  Learn the basics of polo, the sport often referred to as the sport of kings, as well as tactics and how to control your mount, with this fantastic opportunity to try the sport for yourself. Whether you're an experienced rider or you've never been on a horse before, you'll have a great time learning how to play and by the end of the day you'll be comfortable both riding a...

  Hello! Afternoon tea is about as traditionally English as it gets and tourists from all over the world visit thee shores every year to experience and take part in this tasty custom! Here at Gift Experience Day HQ, we're just as partial to sandwiches, tea and a slice of cake in the afternoon as anyone else, so we've put together a selection of afternoon tea experiences to match! Whether you're looking for the glamour of a champagne tea for two at a top notch hotel or a cream tea after ...

Hello! As everyone here at Gift Experience Day HQ is a pet lover, we find that our range of animal-based activities and experience days are always particularly enjoyable. Whether you're looking to treat an adrenaline junkie adult or one of the kids, we'll have an animal-based experience day to suit. Thrill seekers can get up close and personal with the big cats at wildlife parks and safaris across the country or, if feeling extremely adventurous, even go shark diving ! There are als...

Hello! Are you an experienced flyer or do you recoil at the thought of the slightest turbulence? Whether you're looking for an extra flying thrill or looking to overcome a fear of flying with something a little more gentle, we've definitely got the experience for you! A couple of us here at  Gift Experience Day  HQ can attest to a skydive being worth every penny and our various  skydiving experiences  come highly recommended by the team. Others have said that the views from a  hot air ...

Hello! Yes, it's Monday morning but here at  Gift Experience Day  HQ we're already looking to NEXT weekend for the fun and exciting activities we have lined up. For those of you with strong sea-legs, a day of  deep sea fishing  might be of interest. Try your hand at catching cod, bass, rays, congers and much, much more on the waters of the beautiful Bristol Channel. Learn fishing tips from the experts and take home everything you catch. The day out will have you out at sea for roughly ...

Hello! Would you call yourself a whisky novice or a whisky aficionado? Here at Gift Experience Day HQ, we reckon we're somewhere in the middle. Through tasting sessions, demonstrations and tutorials, you'll learn about how whiskies are made and how to go about best enjoying their differing characteristics and flavours. Novices will be brought up to speed and aficionados will be sure to learn a thing or two as well! Led by an experienced sommelier, you'll be given a thorough demonstratio...

Hello! Here at Gift Experience Day we've been getting a lot of great feedback on the experience finder map we recently added to the website home page, so we thought it might be a good idea to provide a quick run down of how to use it and find your experiences efficiently. The techies at Gift Experience Day HQ have designed the  experience finder  with easy of use in mind, first and foremost, so using the map is really very simple. Decide on the maximum distance you're prepared to trave...

Hello! It doesn't matter if you're already a great shot or you're not entirely sure what a clay pigeon is, you'll have a great day out clay pigeon shooting with  Gift Experience Day . Unlock a new passion for countryside shooting that you never knew you had or simply learn a new skills while enjoying a fantastic day out with a friend. With an instructor on hand to provide safety briefings and shooting advice on how to improve your technique, you'll be amazed at how much your skills im...

Hello! We're another Monday morning closer to Christmas, only five more to go! If you're still struggling to find just the right Christmas present for the petrol head in your life, Gift Experience Day could provide the answer with our fantastic range of driving experience and track days. Whether it's haring around Silverstone on an F1 single seater experience , trying your hand at a choice of different supercars or something a little less mainstream, like JCB racing , you're bound ...

With the temperature taking a bit of a dip over the last few days, us lot here at Gift Experience Day HQ have suddenly found ourselves looking for one or two indoor weekend activities. Fortunately, courtesy of our good friends over at Activity Superstore we've got a great offer for you today in the form of tickets to your nearest Sea Life Centre ! Guaranteed to be an interesting yet action packed day out, the Sea Life Centre offers fun for the whole family. Daily talks and demonstrat...

Today, November 14th, is the birthday of Charles, Prince of Wales' so what better reason to experience something a little Royal yourself with a picturesque day out one of the Queen's official residences, Windsor Castle . We love a great day out here at Gift Experience Day HQ, so taking a tour of the largest occupied castle in the world is something we can wholeheartedly endorse. Step back in time as you discover over 900 years of history inside its walls and towers. The art collections, ...

We're already halfway through yet another week and here at Gift Experience Day HQ we can't believe where the time is going. There are now only 41 days until Christmas and it's going to be here before we know it! If you're anything like most of us, standard operating procedure is to leave all of the Christmas shopping until the very last possible opportunity and panic buying on Christmas Eve. This year, we've promised ourselves that we will have our shopping finished before the end of ...

There are a handful of Harry Potter fans here at  Gift Experience Day  HQ and all have had nothing but great things to say about the fantastic Harry Potter Studio Tour after visiting in recent weeks. Ever since the most successful film franchise of all time opened its doors to the public, this studio tour has been a fantastic day out for the whole family. Whether you're a young adult who grew up reading the books as they were released or you're taking young children just discovering t...

So it looks like we have another week of wet weather on the cards here in the UK, meaning that people up and down the country will again be looking indoors for things to keep them entertained. Sports fans are well catered for by us here at Gift Experience Day HQ, with a huge range of indoor and outdoor activities to choose from for individuals, couples and families of all ages. This week, with the weather being so traditionally British, the Gift Experience Day range of sports stadium tours...

Like most people, we love a good bargain here at  Gift Experience Day  HQ. Thanks to our friends at  BuyAGift.co.uk  we're now offering some fantastic discounts on a range of experience days across a variety of themes. Whether it's sprinting around a track in a supercar or enjoying a relaxing massage at a luxury health spa, you're sure to find something that suits here. From right now until Monday 11th November, you can enjoy a discount of up to 50% on some of these experiences! Cli...

Here at Gift Experience Day we're huge fans of a good dinner. Thanks to our friends at BuyAGift.com, we're now able to offer a fantastic discount on a four course meal and cocktails at the Dover Street Restaurant and Bar, in Mayfair, London. this two for the price of one offer is not to be missed and means you can dine out in style without forking out a fortune! Click on the link below to read more about this great offer and treat someone special to dinner in the city! Four Course M...

As the weather takes a turn for the unpredictable in the UK, here at Gift Experience Day HQ we're looking for more and more fun, exciting and enjoyable things to do indoors. What better way to spend a day of autumn showers than enjoying an afternoon tea for two at the Courthouse Hotel, London. The Courthouse Hotel, a former magistrate's court that saw the trials of Oscar Wilde and John Lennon in its time, now welcomes guests from across the globe to experience its stylish interior deco...

The big Three-oh is a fun, but occasionally scary milestone, so help the birthday boy or girl relax with the gift of a pampering Spa Day . There's a range to choose from, and the Inspire Spa Day Experience for Two could work. You get a luxury Karin Herzog Facial and a neck and shoulder massage. Or choose Champneys , the original spa, or for the chaps, the Men's Massage Experience .  For something completely different, Rally Driving Days will clear the head before or aft...

When a work colleague moves on, it's traditional to get a gift plus the big card with 100 signatures. Chocolates, flowers and tokens are ok but for something they'll never forget it's better to choose a fantastic experience gift.  What about a Spa or Pamper Day to ease the stress of leaving? One of the most popular, and unusual, spa treatments is the Intensive Balinese hot stone massage . Using heated smooth volcanic stones from the Ayung River, your masseuse gently kneads...

We're back with yet another fantastic voucher code thanks to our good friends at Red Letter Days! For the next week only, get 20% off all Red Letter Days experiences using the voucher code 'EARLYBIRD' at checkout! The code is only valid until October 31st, so get booking quick! Click here to go straight to Red Letter Days and begin browsing their massive selection of fantastic experiences. The Gift Experience Day Team

Reaching 21 still seems like an important milestone and as family and friends scratch their heads over finding a truly special gift, the answer could come via a gift experience day.  As the 21-year-old hits traditional adulthood, he or she would absolutely love a stylish Silverstone Aston Martin Driving Thrill Day . It's correctly named. You get the speed, reaching 60mph in four seconds, and driving James Bond's preferred marque should leave you stirred, not shaken. Take the...

With the BBC's Great British Bake Off pulling in audience figures of nearly six million, the cooking and baking revolution seems to be well underway. Our brand new range of cooking and baking experiences cater for everyone, from the absolute beginner who doesn't know their whisk from their wooden spoon to the seasoned chef who just needs to roll out a few imperfections. Check out the list of experiences below and make sure you're able to give Mary Berry a run for her money...

Here at Gift Experience Day HQ, National Chocolate Week is a pretty big deal. Obviously National Chocolate Week should be celebrated by gorging on the biggest slab chocolate you can find, but we thought we'd include a few alternative chocolate-themed gift experiences that might also be of interest to the chocolate aficionado! Click on the links below for more information on each experience and feel free to use National Chocolate Week as an excuse for treating yourself! Chocolate Heaven Spa...

These days when people turn 65 they can expect more than the traditional retirement wristwatch and many colleagues want to give the retiree a really decent send off as the lucky person starts to relax.  Gift experience days are perfect for the newly retired, nowadays among the most adventurous consumers, who might enjoy a short river cruise like the Thames Sightseeing Trip and tour of the Tower of London . How about the Full Day Sea Fishing trip in the Bristol Channel, pos...

This week our friends at Virgin Experience Days are back with another superb list of best-selling experience days. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie looking for thrills and excitement or you prefer keeping two feet firmly on the ground on a more relaxing day out, you'll find something of interest here at Gift Experience Day! We've picked out our favourites below so don't delay and book today! Double Supercar Choice If you want to drive two fast-paced and sleek-lined supercars at a choic...

The best presents often involve an experience, something you'll remember long after other gifts have stopped working or been put away. Here at Gift Experience Day , we have a huge range of experiences that will enchant your children and provide them with some real excitement to mark their birthday.  Touring a favourite football stadium has to be one of the ultimate presents for boys of all ages. A Tour of Old Trafford would be a premier league present for any Manchester Un...

Hello! Just a quick heads up that there are now even more fantastic, brand new Spa & Pamper Experience Days available at Gift Experience Day. From Whittlebury Hall to Alexander House via any one of the famous Champneys locations across the country, you're guaranteed to find a relaxing day out with us! Check out the full Spa & Pamper range and find yourself a treat for the weekend now! Enjoy! The Gift Experience Day Team

Take a look through out incredible range of exciting extreme & adventure experience days that are sure to get the adrenaline pumping! These experiences provide the perfect day out for the person who lives life to the fullest! There are loads of different extreme & adventure activities to choose from at Gift Experience Day . From flying to zorbing and scuba diving to sky diving, you're bound to find something fantastic here! Click here to check out the extreme & adventure experiences on...

Another week, another great voucher code courtesy of our friends at buyagift.com! As of Monday 19th August 2013 we're able to offer £20 off all bookings of £100 or more with buyagift.com (excluding any existing special offers, promotions and certain hotels) until Sunday 25th August 2013. To get get incredible £20 discount just use the following voucher code when at the checkout... twenty100 The code is only valid until Sunday, so get booking quick! Click here to go to the site. Th...

Our friends at Virgin Experience Days are back with a another fantastic range of gift experience days this week. From adrenaline junkies looking for thrills and excitement to those that would prefer to keep two feet on the ground with a more relaxing day out, we've got something for everyone here!  The selection below includes a few of our favourites from this weeks list... Don't delay and book today!   Thames Jet Boat Rush See the London sights as you never have before with this ...

This week, we have another great voucher code courtesy of the great people over at buyagift.com! As of Monday 12th August 2013 we're able to offer 15% off all hotel bookings made with buyagift.com (excluding any existing special offers, promotions and certain hotels) until Sunday 18th August 2013. To get an amazing 15% discount just use the following code when at the checkout... hotels15 The code is valid for one week as of Monday 12th August, so don't delay! Click here to go to the ...

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Here at Gift Experience Day we've picked out a few of the experiences that caught our eye in this week's best sellers list from our friends at buyagift.co.uk. Enjoy an afternoon in luxury with our deals on afternoon tea at Harrods or a River Thames lunch cruise, or if something more exhilerating is your thing, test your skills with our offer of a segway rallying experience day. Browse the selection below and decide which experience is right for you!   Afternoon Tea for Two at Harrods ...

The lovely people at Virgin Experience Days have put together a fantastic list of their best selling gift experience days this week. Whatever your budget and whoever you're buying for, you'll find something for everyone here!  The selection below includes a few of our favourites from this weeks list of gift experience days based in London and beyond.   2-for-1 Thames Cruise Sightseeing River Red Rover Ticket Enjoy unlimited travel on a Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing cruise and experi...

Temperatures have reached up to 35 degrees in some parts of the UK this week and there's never been a better time to get outside and enjoy the British summertime.  There are a wide range of outdoor gift experience days available, ranging from great activities for couples to days out suitable for the whole family. To make things even easier we've put together a list of our current gift experience day best-sellers for a little inspiration.  Click on the links below for more information on t...

It seems like yesterday that Red Letter Days came on the scene but in fact it was 24 years ago today! Red Letter Days was one of the original providers of gift experience days and are still leaders in the market. To celebrate their birthday we have an exclusive voucher code which offers an amazing 24% off all experiences (excluding existing special offers, promotions and certain experience partners). To get a 24% discount use this code at the checkout… MB24 This discount code for Red...

Activity Superstore has a great range of experience days and have been good enough to let us have a voucher code to pass on to the visitors to Gift Experience Day.  Use "AIF15" at the checkout (the box is marked "Promotional Code" on the first page of the checkout process) ands you will get a discount of 15%!! This code expires on 31 December 2013 and cannot be used against special offers.  Below are just a few of the experiences we have which can be purchased at Activity Superstore... ...

Our friends at Virgin Experience Days produce a weekly list of their top experiences. This list show the range of experience days, from cheap to expensive, and provides a taster for the driving days, spa days and the more different experiences that they offer. Below are a few of the experiences from Virgin that caught our eye… Supercar Fantastic Four Drive one of the most exciting supercars in the world! This is now possible with this incredible experience, where you will drive four (ye...

This year, online experience retailers are ahead of the game more than ever when it comes to promoting their products to the Christmas gifts market. We've not yet reached November but already some of the major players have whole sections of their website dedicated to cheap Christmas experience gifts. Generally, the experiences on offer aren't Christmas themed, but are recommenced products, discounted and available to those looking for the perfect Christmas gift. There is real variety i...

As we all become more conscious of the effect our lifestyles have on the environment it appears that some companies are also looking at ways to ensure their practices have a limited environmental impact. This certainly seems to be the case when looking at online experience day retailers, as market-leading experience companies look for ways to offset their carbon footprint and become environmentally responsible. Red Letter Days (owned by Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis of Dragon’s Den fame...

We all like a bargain, even when shopping for gifts. If you’re looking to purchase an experience gift be sure to look out for online retailers offering experience days at discount prices. Some merchants choose to have a dedicated ‘SALE’ section on their website, which is filled with great deals throughout the year, whilst others tend to have seasonal sales or special promotions. Some experience day companies offer good discounts for off-peak bookings or if limited space is available on parti...

Our friends at Red letter Days have come up with a great list of special offers and deals for Father’s Day experience days – some very good Father’s Day ideas here. What we like about these experience days is that that are they are for two people – a marvellous opportunity for some quality father and son or father and daughter quality time! With all these experiences you have to buy before buy before 20 June to get the offer price. Outdoor Endurance Go Karting for Two People . Ideal f...

Into The Blue is one of the UK’s leading experience retailers. For a limited time they’re offering 2 to 1 deals on a great selection of amazing experience days. Choose from… Indoor Skydiving – £49.00 Flights are usually £95! per person. A pre-flight briefing and 1:1 in-flight tuition is provided. Two flights each of 1 minute duration (that’s the same freefall time as 3 tandem skydives) A unique DVD containing recordings from both the flights. A Personalised Flight Certi...

Buy a Gift has got Mother’s Day completely covered! If you’ve taken a look at the Mother’s Day Experiences they have on sale and decided that you were looking for something a bit more traditional, then revisit the Buy A Gift website to discover the range of Mother’s Day flowers they have on offer. Choose from scented lillies, pastel blooms or bright spring roses. Prices start at £22 and all are delivered by courier. Take a look at the amazing range on offer , she won’t be disapp...

Buy A Gift has a fine selection of experience gifts on offer for Mother’s Day . Visit their website and discover cheap experiences that will suit Mums of any age. Whether you’re after a relaxing spa session, afternoon tea or even a Mum and daughter makeover experience. There are plenty of food-related experiences too, which are a great day out for Mother’s Day. Maybe you could book her on a cookery course with a Michelin-starred chef, a chocolate making workshop or simply treat her to dinne...

Thruxton Motorsport are experts in the field of quality driving day experiences. They are motorsport specialists based in Andover (Hampshire) with a great range of cars to choose from, including Aston Martins, Porsches, Ferraris, Lotus and Lamborghinis. All supercar and classic car driving experiences on offer are undertaken on their amazing licensed race circuit. This circuit is one of the speediest in the UK and is sure to test even the most confident ‘petrolhead’. It has been develop...

Mums are special! With Mother’s Day approaching you’re probably scratching your head, trying to find the perfect gift. You could choose to buy her some flowers or her favourite choccies, maybe even treat her to some luxury smellies. But how about looking for something a little different? Make this Mother’s Day truly memorable with an experience day gift! The nice people at Red Letter Days have compiled a great list of Mother’s Day experience gift ideas for you to choose from, including ma...

As Valentine’s Day approaches you’re probably wondering what romantic gift to buy your loved one. Well, maybe you should head to Buy A Gift’s website and check out their range of Valentine’s Day offers … Buy A Gift have tons of Valentine’s Day gift ideas for you to consider, whether you’re looking to spend under £25, under £50 or to blow the budget on a luxury Valentine’s Day gift experience. As well as the more traditional experience gifts such as pamper days and driving days, Buy A G...

Virgin Experience Days is one of the UK’s biggest and well-renowned online experience day retailers. It was launched in 2001 under the company name ‘Virgin Experience’. Originally, it offered a limited range of experiences to corporate clients, who used these experiences as incentives for their staff (and customers). They rapidly expanded to become a very valuable part of Virgin’s business portfolio and adopted Virgin’s brand values of innovation, value for money, quality and (most importantl...

When you think of experiences for blokes you tend to picture sports cars, golfing days and paintballing experiences. These are the traditional experiences on offer to men by established experience retailers such as Red Letter Days and Virgin Experience Days or more macho-focussed experience companies such as extreme sports specialists Exelement . With the rise of the ‘metrosexual’ male, however, we’ve a seen a subtle shift in the types of experiences on offer for men. You can now browse...

Wine-related experiences have been favoured by all of the major online experience retailers ( Virgin Experience Days , Red Letter Days , Buy A Gift etc.) since the market exploded a few years back. This has led to a good number of wine experiences to choose from at various locations across the UK and even abroad. Some of the experiences are simply wine tasting days (or half-days for those of a healthier disposition), whilst others include wine tours or courses on matching wine with f...

The supercar thrill driving experience from Activity Superstore has always been a popular choice for those coming to this Gift Experience Day website. It’s about to get more popular as the price has come down from £129 to just £89 – that is a saving of a cool £40The experience is held at either Rockingham in Northamptonshire or the Three Sisters Circuit in Lancashire – the driving day voucher is valid for either circuit. If you fancy a driving a Ferrari 360, Porsche 911, Lotus Elise, Aston...

The lovely people at Buy A Gift have great weekend hotel deals on offer right now! With a great choice of ten countryside locations throughout the UK, you’ll be able to whisk your lover away for a romantic night… a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift idea, whether you’re in Staffordshire, Gateshead, Leicestershire, North Yorkshire, Surrey, Bristol, Warwickshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire or Staffordshire. But that’s not all, this top experience day retailer has a tons of other hotel dea...

When buying an experience gift for someone, we tend to assume it will be redeemed in the UK (typically in major city such as London, Birmingham or Manchester)… well think again! Some UK-based experience day retailers are now offering amazing experience deals further afield. The likes of Attraction Tix focus on quality experiences overseas in countries such as USA, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. You can even buy experiences online at Do Something Different , which can be redeemed as far...

Although we’re being told that the UK’s economy is in recovery, most of us are feeling the post-Christmas pinch pretty hard. In times like these you might think of an experience day gift being too expensive. Experiences are always going to be a bit pricier than a box of chocolates, but not all experiences are as expensive as you’d think. We’ve had a look at the offers available from all the top experience day retailers and list our top 10 recession-busting cheap experience gifts for under...

In the UK, we seem to have rediscovered our love of food in recent years. The explosion of food programmes on the TV, the rise of celebrity chefs and the growing number of Michelin starred restaurants has seen us all take more of an interest in what we eat. This is coupled with a growing interest in our own kitchens and in what we choose to cook at home, with environmental trends emerging for sourcing more locally grown produce and organic ingredients. It’s no surprise then that the exper...

Activity Superstore offers a great range of experience days and they have just announced their January Sale is now on with savings of up to 50%. Below are some of the deals that are available ( click here to see the full list of offers )… A Supercar Thrill experience at either Three Sisters in Lancashire or Rockingham in Northamptonshire which was £129 and is now £89. The voucher is valid until the end of June and so with father’s day on 20 June this could be an option. Click here to see th...