Gifts that can't be wrapped are sometimes the most priceless thing you can find under the Christmas tree and with up to 80% off gift experiences, you could be winning at Christmas giving this year.
With a wide range of different experiences, activities and adventures available to buy, gifting an experience is a far more personal choice than simply picking something up off the shelf. From adrenaline-filled adventures to pamper hampers and fine dining, there are gift experience vouchers available to suit every recipient, for almost every budget.
For gift givers yet to make dreams come true, Virgin is currently offering up to 75% off selected experiences ahead of the big day, with Red Letter Days and Buy A Gift going even further with as much as 80% off a limited number of Christmas gifts.
READ MORE: 18 Best Secret Santa gifts under £10 for Christmas 2023 from funny to functional
Enrich your gifting with these top 10 Christmas gift experiences.
Best 'experience' gifts 2023
1. 3-Course MICHELIN Starred Set Menu with Bubbles for Two at Galvin La Chapelle
Treat someone you love to three courses from a set menu at the fantastic award-winning Galvin La Chapelle, located in London’s vibrant Spitalfields
A One MICHELIN Star restaurant and winner of eight top restaurant awards in its first year, La Chapelle is set in a Grade II listed building surrounded by interesting boutiques and fashionable bars. Your fine dining gift experience will be carefully prepared, exquisitely presented and served by friendly and attentive staff, with a glass of glass of sparking Brut included.
Guests who have already enjoyed this affordable fine dining experience have been sharing their five-star reviews on the Buyagift.com website. One happy customer said "What a fantastic restaurant set in the most beautiful building. The food was delicious, well portioned and a great event to eat. All the staff gave us friendly attentive service that was totally first class. We would happily go back again soon."
Another added "A warm welcome into a beautiful space, and onto comfy seats. The friendly and attentive staff then served 3 delicious courses. There was also seemingly bottomless yummy bread and butter. No hidden extras or surprise bill. A wonderful evening."
Buy now from Buyagift.com (£99).
2. The Ultimate Ferrari Four Car Driving Experience
Take the wheel of not one, but four incredible vehicles with this Ultimate Ferrari experience.
With expert instruction thrill seekers will be hitting the track in a 360, 458, California and California Turbo, to get a real feel for why Ferraries still reign supreme in the supercar charts. Having completed over 12 miles of driving on the day, an instructor will appear to take ticketholders on one final flying lap in an unforgettable high-speed passenger ride.
This incredible experience is available in nine locations throughout the UK.
Buy now from Virgin Experience Days (£139).
3. Aerobatic Flying for one
Take to the skies for an exhilarating aerobatic flight in a high-performance 152 Aerobat Cessna.
After a full flight safety briefing, hop into the aircraft and get airborne to enjoy a thrilling aerial session where the pilot will push the plane to its limits, performing a series of stall turns, loops and barrel rolls. During the session, you'll also be allowed to take over the controls to experience the rush of piloting a plane for yourself
Buy now from Red Letter Days (£150).
4. Teen Rage Room Experience for Two with DESTROY'D
Perfect for releasing all that teenage angst, this Rage Room experience is the Christmas gift idea you never knew you needed.
Highly exhilarating, the team will get your stroppy teens geared up with all the protective clothing they need including a jumpsuit, gloves and face shield. Once inside the specially built room, they'll have 30 minutes to smash, obliterate and destroy various large and small items using the weapons provided.
Let your young adults let it all out while smashing up old TVs and monitors, glass bottles and crockery, printers, keyboards and more.
Buy now from Virgin Experience Days (£60).
5. Indulgent Spa Days and Pampering Treatments for Two
Grab your bestie and get ready to relax with a selection of spa day treatments available.
This affordable gift package is a flexible spa and beauty voucher that can be used at hundreds of spas and salons across the UK. Take your pick from a wide selection of top spa days, and choose your treatments and other relaxing experiences for a blissful break from your daily routine. Find a location that best suits your needs, with a range of tranquil retreats at big-name establishments and independent boutiques included in the deal.
Buy now from Buyagift.com (£99).
6. Langstone Manor Three Night Glamping Break for Two, Dartmoor
Journey to the stunning South West for a memorable Three Night Glamping Break in the camping pods at Langstone Manor Park in Dartmoor. With a double sofa bed and TV included, it's like camping only better and the five-star facilities in the park make it a real gift for anyone who wants to get away from it all.
Hire a bike and start your two-wheeled adventure around Tavistock and Dartmoor, exploring the National Trust properties nearby and with miles of exceptional coastline, you’ll never be far from a cosy cove or seaside stroll.
Gifting a stay away may make some shoppers nervous unless they have been there themselves, but with nothing but five-star reviews on the Virgin website, this one looks great. One recent visitor said "3 Nights stay at Langstone Manor Park in one of their glamping pods - a lovely quiet, secluded park - beautifully kept and friendly welcoming staff. A definite must-do. Great situation for Dartmoor! Will be recommending."
Buy now from Virgin Experience Days (£154).
7. Design Your Own Perfume Platinum Experience for two
Discover your own signature scent with this unusual gift experience.
During a group consultation with a fragrance expert, you’ll learn all about the art of mixing different scents and identifying notes before creating your perfume.
Once you've got it smelling just right, you will be given a 20ml purse spray to take home with you and your scent will be registered in The Perfume Studio fragrance library.
Buy now from Buyagift.com (£118).
8. Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Champagne for two at The Harrods Tea Room
Enjoy a timeless afternoon tea for two at The Harrods Tea Rooms, where you can savour an assortment of delicate sandwiches, patisseries, scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of teas.
Take a seat in the iconic eaterie that has been serving afternoon tea to its discerning guests since 1896. While you chat and chow down on the tiered selection of scrumptious sandwiches, cakes and pastries, you can listen to the gentle sounds of the famous Harrods piano players.
Each afternoon tea includes a glass of champagne and a selection of teas chosen by an in-house Tea Tailor.
Buy now from Red Letter Days (£120)
9. Apocalyptic Survival Experience at Zombie Uprising for Two
Enjoy three hours spent fighting back hordes of bloodthirsty zombies with this super scary survival experience.
With weapons and ammo included, you and your companion will receive a full safety briefing and advice on how to stay alive in the face of the undead. At a choice of exciting outbreak zones located across the UK, you can battle against a zombie outbreak in the woods, fight through a zombie horde in a remote hidden village, survive a zombie-infested nuclear fallout or work through the levels of a seven-story military building littered with the undead.
Buy now from Red Letter Days (£100).
10. Create your own Choc-Tails and Chocolates for two
Create some wickedly indulgent treats with this delicious day.
A heady combination of chocolate making and mixology, this workshop-based activity combines the best of both worlds, allowing you to blend chocolate martinis while creating rich fresh-cream truffles.
Decorate your hard work with dark chocolate ganache, white chocolate flakes, strawberry curls and more and with the guidance of chocolatiers throughout, you’ll be able to take home a beautiful ribbon-tied bag filled with your deliciously handmade chocolates.
Buy now from Virgin Experience Days (£87.92).
The best gift experiences for Christmas 2023
- Best gifts for foodies: 3 Course Michelin Starred Menu with Bubbles for 2, Galvin La Chapelle, £99 - buy here
- Best gift for petrol heads: The Ultimate Ferrari Four Car Driving Experience, £139 - buy it here
- Best for thrill seekers: Aerobatic Flying for one, £150 - buy it here
- Best for teens: Teen Rage Room Experience for Two with DESTROY'D, £60 - buy it here
- Best for best friends: Indulgent Spa Days and Pampering Treatments for two, £99.99 - buy it here
- Best getaway: Langstone Manor Three Night Glamping Break for Two, Dartmoor, £154 - buy it here
- Best for fashionistas: Design Your Own Perfume Platinum Experience for two, £118 - buy it here
- Best for treating someone special: Afternoon Tea with Champagne for Two at The Harrods - buy it here
Best for fans of the undead: Apocalyptic Survival Experience at Zombie Uprising for Two, £100 - buy it here
Best for chocolate lovers: Create your own Choc-Tails and Chocolates for two, £87.92 - buy it here