Christmas Gift Guide 2026

Best Experience Gifts 2026

From foodies and thrill-seekers to spa lovers and aspiring chefs – we’ve curated 2026’s best experience gifts. Plus, discover magical ways to keep Christmas alive a little longer for the little ones, with days out they can look forward to.

Spa Day
Claridge’s Spa Day from £390Buy
David Bowie: You're Not Alone Exhibition

The much-celebrated David Bowie Lightroom exhibition has been extended, now with dates until April 2027. The gift that keeps on giving…

Lightroom David Bowie: You’re Not Alone Exhibitionfrom £15Buy
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express

Whether it’s a Murder Mystery lunch through the English countryside or a bucket list trip across Europe, Belmond’s Orient Express experiences are truly what dreams are made of.

BelmondVenice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPrices vary Buy
Luxury All-Inclusive Maldives Holiday

What could possibly be a better gift than a once-in-a-lifetime holiday to the Maldives?

Heritance Arah Luxury All-Inclusive Maldives HolidayPrice on request Buy
Wine Tasting Tours

Surely the ultimate gift for wine lovers, book one of Chateau Quintus’ tastings or tours in the  Saint-Émilion region.

Chateau QuintusWine Tasting Tours from €30 ppBuy
Suite Coco Chanel

If you have a spare £36k to spend on Christmas, may we suggest staying in Coco Chanel’s very own apartment, where she lived at The Ritz, Paris, for over 30 years. A girl can dream…

The Ritz, ParisSuite Coco Chanelfrom £36,000 per nightBuy
Holidays In Croatia

Always wanted to see Dubrovnik or Split? Take this as a sign: Maistra’s incredible holiday and experience listings across Croatia.

Maistra Holidays In Croatia Prices varyBuy
Moonshine Saloon
Smuggle your own liquor in, and have it crafted into bespoke cocktails by a team of expert mixologists at this crazy, fun, and immersive theatrical cocktail experience.
Inventive ProductionsMoonshine Saloonfrom £38 ppBuy
Skate at Somerset House
Somerset House Skate at Somerset Housefrom £11Buy
Christmas at Kew
Kew GardensChristmas at Kew£25.50Buy
Communal Contrast Wellness Experience
“If you want to spoil someone this Christmas properly, a trip to Rebase in Marylebone may just be the most indulgent gift. From infrared saunas to hyperbaric oxygen chambers, you can book a wide range of experiences. It’s one of the more luxurious ways to wind down in the city and is the perfect treat after the Christmas rush.”
– Amelia Morgan, Culture & Lifestyle Editor
Rebase Recovery Communal Contrast Wellness Experiencefrom £65Buy
One Day Flower Workshop
McQueens One Day Flower Workshopfrom £300Buy
Mountain Gift Card
Mountain Restaurant Mountain Gift Cardfrom £50Buy
Negroni Masterclass
Asterley Bros. Negroni Masterclass £59.50Buy
Photography Portrait
Kensington LevernePhotography PortraitPrice on request Buy
Gordon Ramsay AcademySushi Family Class£110Buy
National Trust National Trust Membershipfrom £50.40 per year Buy
Gleneagles Golf at Gleneagles from £160 ppBuy
London Transport MusemHidden London Tours£46.50Buy
Bicester Village VIP MembershipPrices vary depending on spend Buy
Bespoke Jewellery Experience

From bespoke engagement rings to major suites of jewels, Jessica McCormack’s fine jewellery commissions create heirloom pieces that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Jessica McCormackBespoke Jewellery ExperiencePrice on requestBuy
Digital Detox Cabins
Unplugged Digital Detox Cabinsfrom £100Buy
Brows & Lashes Gift Card
Blink Brow BarBrows & Lashes Gift Card from £30Buy


Royal Ballet & Opera The Nutcracker from £10Buy
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