70th Birthday Gifts

A one-to-one Blues Guitar Lesson with John Ellis, former guitarist with The Stranglers, covers 12-bar progressions, hammer-ons and slides, and ends with you jamming alongside him — done over Zoom, so no travel required, from £79. Chai Charlie & Prosecco turns afternoon tea into a proper fusion of British elegance and Indian street food flavour — finger sandwiches meet chaat, £84 for two.

Picnic Cruise on the River in Oxford covers a wicker hamper, punts and meadows while gliding along the water — nothing more strenuous required than unpacking lunch, from £69. West End Theatre and Afternoon Tea for Two, pairs a classic spread with a show, so the whole day requires nothing more than sitting down twice, £199. Or RHS Gardens at Wakehurst and Borde Hill covers two of the country’s best plant collections at whatever pace suits, nothing more strenuous than a gentle walk required. Finally, Royal Halls & Sunday Roast pairs a wander through a historic royal hall with a proper roast at a cosy pub nearby.

Quite a few, actually. Landmarks and Gems Cycle Tour pedals through London’s best-known and lesser known sights with a guide who knows the difference, from £84. For something on foot and closer to a glass of something, History of London in 4 Drinks traces the city’s story through gin, coffee, beer and tea, from £65.

Yes — eVouchers reach the inbox in 15 minutes or faster, any time of day or night, so a milestone this size is never left behind by accident. Still deciding? Our Super Voucher lets them operate the tie-break themselves with you setting the budget and them completing the deal. Anyway, all experiences can be exchanged once if it’s still not quite right.

Seventy years in. Time to do exactly what you fancy