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Unusual Birthday Gifts

 

Unusual birthday gifts! Do something completely different for a birthday celebration with extra fizz, thanks to this fab selection of unusual gift ideas for birthdays. Fulfil dreams, learn new things or try something a little bit crazy. From blacksmithing courses and axe throwing, to Elvis dinner cruises and wing walking. All brilliantly unusual ways to celebrate your birthday.

 
 
 
Indoor Skydiving London: Wind Tunnel

iFLY Indoor Skydiving at The O2 London

The O2, Greenwich Peninsula

From £99.99

iFLY Indoor Skydiving at The O2 London
  • Indoor skydiving in the heart of London
  • At the iFLY centre in the O2 arena
  • Lots of voucher options available
  • Experience the freefall sensation inside!
NatureEye Online Drone Experience - Hcerfjall Volcano in Iceland
Based On 2 Reviews

NatureEye Remote Drone Experience

From Home Experience

Buy For £85.00

NatureEye Remote Drone Experience
  • Pilot a drone remotely from your laptop
  • Explore destinations worldwide
  • Assisted by local pilots on the ground
  • Capture amazing images as you fly
Wildlife Safari Remote Drone Experience - Sibuya River
Based On 2 Reviews

Wildlife Safari Remote Drone Experience

From Home Experience

Buy For £85.00

Wildlife Safari Remote Drone Experience
  • Go on a Safari in your own home
  • Using remote drone technology
  • Expert drone pilots will be in the location
  • Interact & explore to see the safari animals!
River & White Water Tubing Galloway Scotland River Dee

River & White Water Tubing Galloway

Galloway, Scotland

From £55.00

River & White Water Tubing Galloway
  • River & white water tubing near Castle Douglas
  • Ride the waters in your rigid inflatable tube!
  • Great fun for families & small groups
  • Wetsuit provided - this is Scotland afterall!
Gorge Scrambling Adventures in Galloway

Gorge Scrambling Adventures Galloway

Galloway, Scotland

Buy For £50.00

Gorge Scrambling Adventures Galloway
  • Gorge scrambling near Castle Douglas
  • Two levels of gorge adventure to choose from
  • Mannoch Gorge - lots of watery fun
  • Otter Gorge - tackle bridges & more
Galloway Canyoning - Half and Full Day Adventures in Castle Douglas

Canyoning in Galloway

Galloway, Scotland

From £65.00

Canyoning in Galloway
  • Half & full-day canyoning near Castle Douglas
  • Explore the hidden corners of Galloway
  • Different levels of difficulty available
  • Deep water jumps, abseils & more
wing walking kent
Based On 13 Reviews

Wing Walking Kent

Headcorn Aerodrome, near Maidstone

Save £50 From £399.00

Wing Walking Kent
• Wing walk at Headcorn Aerodrome in Kent
• Fly on the top wing of a Boeing Stearman biplane
• This is the stuff of bucket list dreams for you!
• Choose between midweek or a weekend voucher
forge fire
Based On 3 Reviews

Oldfield Forge Experience Days

Oldfield Forge, Hereford

From £85.00

Oldfield Forge Experience Days
  • Hosted by Oldfield Forge Blacksmith near Hereford
  • Learn how to forge metal to make your own piece
  • All the instruction & materials you need included
  • A lovely family-run forge in the countryside



Sphere experience
Based On 2 Reviews

Zorbing Manchester

Heaton near Manchester

Buy For £69.00

Zorbing Manchester
• Rolling the hills on the farm as a duo!
• Choose  harness or aqua sphereing
• Located by the Peak District National Park
• Spectators are welcome to cheer you on
Bear Grylls Adventure Diving & Snorkelling Birmingham
Based On 1 Review

Bear Grylls Adventure

The NEC, Birmingham

From £49.00

Bear Grylls Adventure
  • Embark on a unique Bear Grylls Adventure!
  • Snorkel & diving packages on offer
  • Meet the underwater residents!
  • Adventure activity add-ons available
20-minute Helicopter Lessons at Nationwide Venues
Based On 2 Reviews

20 Minute Helicopter Lessons Nationwide

Locations Nationwide

Buy For £249.00

20 Minute Helicopter Lessons Nationwide
  • 20-minute lessons in four seater helicopters
  • Have a go at flying the heli yourself
  • Possibility of inviting 2 guests as observers
  • Ideal for a taste of rotary flying
lady presenting to camera

Be a TV Presenter

East & South East London

Save £96 Buy For £99.00

Be a TV Presenter
• Learn how to present on television
• Autocue and teleprompter training
• Produce your very own presenting showreel
• Work on vocal delivery and screen presence
Fly Fishing in Buckinghamshire
Based On 3 Reviews

Fly Fishing in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire / Oxfordshire Borders

From £159.00

Fly Fishing in Buckinghamshire
  • Fishing on private lakes in Buckinghamshire
  • Lessons hosted by qualified anglers Steve & Ian
  • You will (hopefully) land some prime trout
  • Minimum age for these fishing lessons is 12 yrs
beehive
Based On 3 Reviews

Bee Keeper for a Day

East Grinstead

Buy For £120.00

Bee Keeper for a Day
  • Learn about different types of hives
  • Observe the bees at close quarters
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits are included
  • Courses start at 10am and finish at 4pm
free running devon
Based On 1 Review

Parkour Training

Paignton, Brixham, Torquay, Totnes, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth

Buy For £45.00

Parkour Training
• Get to grips with Parkour on this 1:1 session
• Learn vaulting, rolling, climbing and leaping
• Demonstrations and tips from your instructors
• Great exercise suitable for all ages & abilities
Biggin Hill Spitfire Flights - MJ627 Two Seater Flights
Based On 181 Reviews

Biggin Hill Spitfire Flights & Factory Tour

Biggin Hill Airport in Kent

Exclusive to ITB From £2,975.00

Biggin Hill Spitfire Flights & Factory Tour
  • CAA-approved Biggin Hill Spitfire flights
  • Experiences are exclusive to Into The Blue
  • Fly in a TR9 two-seater Spitfire
  • Flight paths over Kent coast & country
  • Contact us for flight availability
argocat leicestershire
Based On 2 Reviews

Amphibious Driving Leicestershire

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Buy For £39.00

Amphibious Driving Leicestershire
• Manoeuvre an eight-wheeled amphibious Argocat
• Tackle the challenges of the all-terrain course
• Drive down steep slopes, water and obstacles
• Around 15 minutes of extreme amphibious drive time
jousting experience warwick castle
Based On 2 Reviews

Medieval Jousting Experience

Warwickshire

Save £25.00 Buy For £175.00

Medieval Jousting Experience
• Learn jousting skills on horseback
• Immerse yourself in the full Medieval setting
• Quintaine, tilt rings & pig sticking competitions!
• Run the Gauntlet Challenge & face the Black Knight
rat on bike
Based On 3 Reviews

Taxidermy Classes

Bloomsbury, Central London

From £75.00

Taxidermy Classes
• Learn to stuff a rodent!
• Taxidermy classes for beginners in London
• Naturalist & anthropomorphic taxidermy styles
• Take home your creation - a real talking point!
superhero car
Based On 2 Reviews

Super Hero Drive

Nationwide Locations

Save 80% From £19.00

Super Hero Drive
  • Drive a lookalike of the most famous superhero car
  • This car has been shipped in from the USA
  • Choose a three or six mile driving experience
  • Imagine what it'd be like in hot pursuit of baddies!
Outdoor Bungee Jump
Based On 9 Reviews

Outdoor Bungee Jump

Nationwide Venues

Save £15 Buy For £60.00

Outdoor Bungee Jump
• The jump is usually taken from a height of 160ft
• Feel the pressure on your harness as you jump
• A crazy high adrenalin sport
• Locations Nationwide
adopt a sloth

Adopt a Sloth

Nationwide Delivery Available

Buy For £20.00

Adopt a Sloth
• Adopt an adorable Sloth with Into the Blue!
• Your adoption helps fund sloth conservation
• A pack filled with sloth pics and facts
• Your very own sloth adoption certificate
two people scuba diving in a pool
Based On 30 Reviews

Scuba Diving UK-Wide for Two

Venues Nationwide

Best seller From £49.00

Scuba Diving UK-Wide for Two
  • Learn to scuba dive with experienced instructors
  • Master some of the basic diving concepts
  • Spend at least one hour in the water
  • Over 20 venues nationwide!
man and axe

Axe Throwing Manchester

Rushton Spencer, Nr Macclesfield

From £29.00

Axe Throwing Manchester
• Axe throwing south of Manchester nr Macclesfield
• At an outdoor centre in a lovely woodland setting
• Instructors will teach you how to throw axes
• Add an archery session for extra target fun!
Elvis tribute
Based On 2 Reviews

Elvis Dinner Cruise

River Thames, London

From £109.00

Elvis Dinner Cruise
  • Cruise on the Thames with Elvis! 
  • Glass of sparkling wine or soft drink on arrival
  • 2 sets featuring award winning Elvis tribute
  • A 3 course dinner with tea or coffee
monkey

Chester Zoo Photography Day

Chester Zoo

Buy For £150.00

Chester Zoo Photography Day
• One-day photography courses at Chester Zoo
• Learn to take great photos of the big animals
• Hosted by professional wildlife photographer Rachel
• Suitable for beginners & those with some experience
gift box

Monthly Sock Subscription

Nationwide Delivery

From £30.00

Monthly Sock Subscription
• High-quality socks delivered to your door every month
• Choose from a 3, 6 or 12-month subscription
• The perfect gift for any aspiring gentleman
• Be noticed for all the right reasons with these socks
Soap

Soap Making Course with Afternoon Tea

Bexley, Kent

Buy For £120.00

Soap Making Course with Afternoon Tea
• Learn how to make artisan soap in Kent
• Soap making courses using all natural ingredients
• Create up to eight bars of soap to your recipe
• Course concludes with an afternoon tea
Men design your own fragrance

Design your own Fragrance for Men

Free Nationwide Delivery

Buy For £49.00

Design your own Fragrance for Men
• Design your own fragrance - just for men
• Kit contains everything needed to create a scent
• Includes 6 specially chosen blends preferred by men
• Your chance to make a male cologne suited to you
resin art course

Resin Art Course

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Buy For £120.00

Resin Art Course
  • Half-day resin art workshops for beginners
  • Hosted by skilled wood & resin artist Norman
  • Prepare, mix & pour epoxy resins 
  • Take your high-gloss resin art creations home 
coffee glass and beans

Coffee Making Workshops Oxfordshire

Wallingford, South Oxfordshire

From £59.00

Coffee Making Workshops Oxfordshire
• Coffee making courses with a conscience!
• Learn from Emily & team at her rural roastery
• Various coffee workshops to choose from
• Proves great coffee can be made at home!
Climb The O2 outfits
Based On 6 Reviews

Climb The O2

Greenwich Peninsula, London

From £42.99

Climb The O2
Scale the sides of The O2 in London  
• Enjoy 360 degree views from the viewing platform
• The climb takes around 90 minutes to complete
• Valid for anytime climbs, 7 days a week
pony trek
Based On 1 Review

Ancient Trails Pony Walking Dorset

Dorset

From £49.00

Ancient Trails Pony Walking Dorset
  • Guided pony walks from Piddlehinton
  • Leisurely half and full-day treks
  • Discover Dorset with ponies by your side
  • A delicious Dorset ploughman's lunch