40th Birthday Gift Ideas

Approaching your 40th birthday hits different. The first major milestone you encounter is your 21st and that's filled with endless parties and rash decisions. 

Your 30th seems a bit more sombre as by this point, the pressures of life are really starting to appear with an expectation of marriage, a good job and kids and then the 40th...well, the 40th for most is the midst of school runs, job pressures and basically anything that can be juggled in your life!

So, with this in mind, whether you're buying yourself a cheeky little birthday gift or you're looking for 40th birthday gift ideas for someone special in your life...this one needs to have had some thought behind it and anyone approaching 40 needs to be celebrated!

Crash Course In Archaeology

For the curious loved one in your life that's fast approaching 40, this course in archaeology offers not only a tour of the British Museum with an archaeologist but also the chance to explore humanity's story and play the worlds oldest board game!

Blacksmith Experience

Something they'll remember forever, mainly because they'll be able to adorn their wall with their end product, is this forged arrowhead blacksmith experience. In small groups, they'll work with an expert  to teach them how to make bodkin points and a fully finished arrow!

Animal Lovers Heaven

For those that look to spend their special day with animals, a Highland cow experience ticks all the boxes! Huge, lovable, shaggy cows that are there to be fed and groomed and mainly admired! Sat with many other farm yard animals, you'll learn all you need to know about these beauties as well as getting as many photos as you can for birthday posts!

Treehouse Stay

This one is definitely an 'experience over things' present as not only do you get to hang out in Wales, but you also get to sleep in an adult sized treehouse! The 2 night Treehouse stay is in a handcrafted treehouse with solar lights, lanterns and wood burning stoves! Set in the heart of nature with streams and walking trails nearby, this is one for the archives.

Zombie Experience 

At the other end of spectrum, we've got a zombie experience for the greatest birthday surprise ever! Scare your loved one with one of the UK's best zombie adventures where they get kitted up with metal rifles and pistols in a bid to defeat the stunt actors in full on make up and costume!

These unique experiences are just a drop in the ocean of all the amazing 40th birthday gift ideas we have, but if you're looking for a guide on things to do before you turn 40 then head over to our blog where we have all the inspiration you need.