Couple Activities: 10 Fun Gift Experiences for Couples

Forget Paris—with this romantic lunch cruise on the Thames, London becomes the city of lurve! Take a gentle voyage past some of the capital’s most iconic riverside landmarks—including the Palace of Westminster, the London Eye, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, HMS Belfast, and the Tower of London—and enjoy a delicious two-course lunch prepared by the talented onboard chefs. If guests can tear their eyes and ears off one another, there’s even an audio commentary revealing the history behind the sights.

A thoughtful gift for couples, whether they’re Londoners or tourists, promising a moment’s calm in the heart of the Big Smoke.

There’s just something magical about a treehouse—something that speaks to the kid in all of us. Find out for yourselves with this two-night treehouse stay for two in Wales, and rediscover the wonders of nature and the Great British outdoors. TV presenter George Clarke called the treehouses ‘a beautiful piece of architecture’, and guests will surely agree! Each house is nestled cosily in the Welsh woodland, with all the creature comforts and stylish décor of a top hotel room. During their stay, guests can enjoy peace and quiet, plus loads of outdoor activities in the surrounding area.

An extra special treat for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life.

As you’ll see, a couples activity needn’t necessarily be romantic—not in the conventional sense, anyway. For some couples, candlelit dinners and rose petals on the bedspread are nice enough, but a good, competitive experience day is even better! During this air rifle shooting experience for two, aspiring marksmen and women can put their steady aim and concentration to the test—question is, who will come out on top? Under the guidance of trained instructors, guests take on a variety of shooting challenges, culminating in an explosive head-to-head contest.

A fun day out for couples that’s sure to settle any petty squabbles.

Birthplace of Winston Churchill and now home to the 12th Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is a World Heritage-listed site and one of the country’s grandest country estate. It boasts three hundred years of history, two thousand acres of gorgeous landscaped gardens, and an afternoon tea that’s up there with the very best! With an Activity Gifts voucher, visiting couples gain access to the grounds, where they can take a leisurely stroll before heading to the Orangery for sandwiches, warm scones and sweet treats—plus a glass of bubbly!

A classy activity for couples who deserve to feel like royalty.

Given London’s gruesome history of plagues, executions, murderers, heads on pikes etc., is it any wonder that today it’s one of the world’s most haunted cities? Seriously, if you know where to look, there’s a restless soul or grisly ghoul for every day of the year. Luckily, the guides on this haunted London pub tour know exactly where to look—where else, but in some of the city’s historic boozers! Amateur ghost hunters can join them for a pub crawl with a paranormal twist—and scare themselves silly in the process!

A unique London experience gift for couples with the sixth sense—or just a good sense of humour!

Alpacas were first domesticated thousands of years ago by the people of the Andes Mountains. It was many more years before they made it to the UK, but thank goodness they did eventually. Otherwise, we Brits would never have known what charming creatures they are! Gentle and inquisitive—they make perfect woolly companions on a leisurely countryside stroll. With this Activity Gifts voucher, couples can lead their own halter-trained alpacas while enjoying glorious views of Romney Marsh. The only downside is they can’t take their new pets home!

An unusual couples activity that’s sure to please animal lovers with a quirky side.

If you want to give a couples gift that feels truly once-in-a-lifetime, a hot air balloon ride for two is the way to go. The lucky recipients can take off from one of several locations across the UK, climbing to heights of up to 3000ft and enjoying breathtaking views of the scenery far below. What a moment to remember—floating serenely among the clouds with bae by your side and the earth spread out like patchwork. We’re getting soppy just thinking about it—hopefully, the lucky couple will too.

An unforgettable couples experience day that’ll take them to cloud nine and beyond.

The personal transportation device of the future… that never quite took off the way its inventors hoped. Nevertheless, the Segway has found itself a niche as part of quirky city tours and experience days. This rally experience is a chance to take two of them off-road, in one of several locations nationwide. Lucky voucher holders can take their gyroscopic rides for a spin through the Great British countryside and perfect the effortless gliding technique that makes them feel—even today—like the vehicles of tomorrow!

A fun activity for couples who like to get outside and try new things.

Martial arts might not seem all that romantic, but like we said earlier, a date needn’t be lovey-dovey to be good time. This Victorian self-defence class for two teaches the basic techniques of Bartitsu—a fighting system that incorporates elements of sword fighting, boxing and Jujitsu. It’s practiced by Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Empty House—and what’s good enough for the world’s greatest detective is good enough for you, right?

A unique gift experience for couples with a score to settle—only joking! Perfect for Sherlock fans and active types.

It feels like beer’s come a long way in recent years—we’ve now more choice than ever at the bar, with new flavours and innovations appearing all the time. For those who enjoy a lovely pint as much as we do, this beer tasting masterclass for two will introduce eight intriguing brews, as well as explaining some of the processes that go into making them. Couples can chat to a master brewer while enjoying nibbles to accompany the ales. Finally, they can head to the brewhouse restaurant for a burger and a pint— ‘cause what better combo is there?

A refreshing activity gift for beer-loving couples.