40th Birthday Gift Ideas & Experiences

When someone turns 40, we assume there won’t be a lot they haven’t done, but boy how wrong you can be. With our vast range of unique experience gifts, you will be able to find the perfect 40th birthday gift for anyone, from exciting getaways, to skydiving, and even Afternoon Tea. We will explore some fitting experience days and choice of venues that you can buy someone to distract them from the sadness of not being in their ‘thirties’ anymore!

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Popular 40^th Birthday Gifts for Men

We want to help you find the perfect gift for whoever you are buying for. We will explore some of the unique gift experiences which we believe will be well suited to all the men out there who are turning 40.

Gin Discovery

For a man who might love a tipple, our Gin Discovery experience might be the perfect 40^th birthday gift for him. This is perfect for any gin lover as we offer 15 different and unique gin experiences across many different locations. These range from ‘gin afternoon teas’, to a gin distillery tour and even tickets to a gin and tonic festival. To give him something completely unique on his birthday, this gin experience is definitely worth considering.

Tandem Skydive

One thing many people never get to do in their lifetime is leap out of a plane from over 10,000 feet so the Tandem Skydive experience is perfect for any daredevil looking to try something new! Flying through the air at over 120mph, this skydiving experience is one that will make lasting memories which he will never forget, which is often more important than physical gifts.

Football Stadium Tour for Two

Is he a football lover? If so, then the Football Stadium Tour for Two will be the an amazing 40^th birthday gift for him to receive. He can choose from a list of historic football grounds including Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, Liverpool’s Anfield, and even Wembley Stadium! For any football fan, the chance to visit the homes of these world-famous teams and walk the halls where many of their football heroes have also stepped foot, will be something truly astonishing for him to enjoy.
Popular 40^th Birthday Gifts for Her

Here at Activity Superstore, we have plenty of great gift ideas for those special ladies who are turning 40. Whether you're looking for gifts for mum or a close friend, our collection of experience gifts will give you some 40^th birthday gift inspiration for her.

Unique and Boutique Hotels

If you believe she deserves a chance to get away and escape the stresses of life, then why not treat her to the Unique and Boutique Hotels experience? Available from Monday to Sunday throughout the year, she can choose from a wide range of specially selected quirky and charming locations. This will help her to find the perfect unique and boutique hotel where she can relax, unwind, and enjoy some luxury for a night. This gift experience voucher entitles both her and a guest to one night of relaxation with a breakfast provided the next morning to make things even better. This is definitely an experience to consider should you wish to treat her to something idyllic on her 40^th birthday.

Helicopter Tour Over London

London is a city known for its various landmarks from the London Eye to The Shard, and even the River Thames, but has she ever had the opportunity to see these mesmerising views from above? Not many people have! With the Helicopter Tour Over London gift experience, she will take to the skies in a Bell 206L-1 Long-Ranger helicopter, where the pilot will point out many of the well-known London Landmarks. The use of photography is actively encouraged and there will be plenty of opportunities to take some snaps which can be looked back on in years to come when she’s reminiscing on the memories she will have made!

Once in a Lifetime – Gift Experience Voucher

If you are unsure of what she will love, then the Once in a Lifetime – Gift Experience Voucher is a great solution and will take off some of the pressure which comes with buying a gift! With this voucher, you give her the opportunity to choose an experience which she will definitely enjoy. The experiences included have been specially selected to encourage people to try something new and includes romantic trips away, a helicopter flying lesson, and even the chance to drive a heritage diesel train! This is definitely one to consider for those out there who are a bit harder to buy for.
What Are Some Unusual 40^th Birthday Gift Ideas?

At Activity Superstore, we also offer a wide variety of unique and unusual gifts. This will give you some further inspiration, should you not have already made your mind up.

Outdoor Proms Concert for Two

For something that only comes around once a year, the Outdoor Proms is an unusual, but spectacular event to go to. This experience will truly be unforgettable with a wide variety of events taking place, from the evening gun salute, to Spitfire flybys and fireworks, and let’s not forget the beautiful music from the Battle Proms Orchestra. Whether they are familiar with classical music or not, this experience is perfect for couples, friends, and family, to sit down and take in the energetic atmosphere at this musical phenomenon.

Zombie Apocalypse Training for Two

Everyone’s heard of Doomsday Preppers, but alongside all of this prepping, everyone will need some training…especially in the case of a zombie apocalypse. The Zombie Apocalypse Training for Two is a truly unique experience perfect for both men and women (zombies don’t discriminate), where they will be armed to the teeth with rifles, crossbows, and axes to learn vital combat skills that will be needed to survive. With an instructor there to teach them how to best use your weapons, this unusual, yet fun gift experience, is definitely a 40^th Birthday gift that they won’t forget in a hurry.

Rock Tours for Two

If they are fans of music, and more specifically rock ‘n’ roll, then the Rock Tours for Two gift experience voucher will be perfect. The lucky recipient will get to step back in time and discover how different landmarks have played their part in London’s rich Rock ‘n’ Roll history. This voucher gives a choice of two experiences; ‘A Ticket to an Evening Rock Tour for Two’ exploring the history of the Beatles, and ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll – The Early Years Tour for Two’, where they will explore the backstreets and alleys of Soho, where rock truly began. This gift experience is perfect for someone turning 40 as it can give them a chance to connect with some of the music of their parent’s era which they grew up with, as well as the chance to visit a number of famous landmarks all over London.

Pet Portrait

For anyone turning 40 who loves their animals, the perfect 40^th gift experience could be a Pet Portrait. It is well known that pets are our best friends, and we spend a lot of time and money on giving them the best lives possible. This year, why not give this unique experience gift to a pet owner on their 40^th birthday and give them the opportunity to capture their furry friends on camera and go home with memories they will never forget.
Give Them Options with Mega Choice

Gift giving can be a stressful process as it always comes with some doubt as to whether the person will like your gift or not. With the mega choice gift vouchers, such as the Happy Birthday – Gift Experience Voucher, the pressure is taken off the gift-giver as the recipient gets to choose from 1,200 activity options to find something that best suits them. Activities within this voucher, range from adventurous days out to sophisticated dining experiences, getaways and various pampering experiences.

Hopefully, this has given you some inspiration to find the perfect 40^th Birthday gift! At Activity Superstore, we always endeavour to have something to suit everyone’s needs but if there are any issues you have, or any questions, then don’t hesitate to contact us.