15 Unique Experience Gifts to Make Memories & Give Happiness

Here at Uniquely Local we’re all about promoting ‘experiences not stuff’ so we’ve picked 15 unique experience gifts to make some memories and make the recipient happier. We live in a world already overrun with plastic and we all know that trying to ‘keep up with the Jones’ only makes people anxious and unhappy. but experiencing new things, learning new skills and embarking on little life adventures makes us happier* and gives us reasons to spend time with other people.
Here’s a small selection of our best-selling gift experiences to give the people you love.
Fun Filled Gift Experiences for families:
- Chocolate Bar Making Experience in York – learn about the humble cocoa bean and how to turn it into a delicious chocolate bar in the heart of the chocolate city, York!
- Family Alpaca Walk near York – spend time with these friendly, gentle creatures. Take these super-soft and curious alpacas for a gentle stroll in the stunning Hambleton Hills of North Yorkshire.
- Bushcraft forest experience for up to 5 adults and children over 14 – get out and about in the great outdoors and get back to nature with shelter building, fire lighting and more!
Cosy Gift Experiences for couples:
- Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Leeds – Shake, stir, mix and taste 3 bespoke cocktails with the award winning mixologists at bar Hedonist in Leeds.
- Full Day Cheese Making Experience for Two People – Turn 500 litres of local milk into a variety of local cheeses. Includes a delicious lunch and samples to take home to impress your family.
- Quirky Overnight Stay in the Yorkshire Dales for Two People – enjoy a luxurious getaway in this beautifully restored bolt hole in the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy long walks on your door step or simply cosy up and enjoy the tranquillity.
Best Gift Experiences for Parents:
- One Day Stick Making Course in Leeds – learn the traditional craft of stick making! All materials and lunch provided on this wonderful day of expert tuition and tales from Roger.
- Afternoon Tea at The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery – Enjoy afternoon tea from Yorkshire’s first single malt whiskey distillery.
- Vineyard tour and tasting followed by light lunch for two people – Join Chris and Gillian at their wonderful Vineyard near York and they will tell you all about the fascinating process of making wine.
Delicious Gift Experiences for Foodies:
- York Food Tour – Come with an empty stomach on this tour for foodies and sample treats from different independent venues dotted around the historic city of York.
- Sheffield Food Tour – Eat your way around Sheffield and sample some delicious food and drinks along the way.
- Cookery Courses to tempt your tastebuds – Join a cookery class at a selection of locations across Yorkshire
Exciting Experience Gifts for Photographers:
- Wildlife Photography Workshop at Yorkshire Wildlife Park – Photograph lions, tigers, lemurs and more without leaving Yorkshire! Spend a day with Rachel and a small group of photography enthusiasts!
- One to One Photography Workshop – Ever wondered how to take amazing photos with your DSLR camera? Let Andrew take you on a one to one night photography class to develop your photography skills.
- Night Photography Courses in York & Whitby – Choose from either the historic city of York or the stunning coast by Whitby for this memorable night of Photography.
*Don’t just take our word for it… here’s the evidence.
The amazing photo sitting behind our inspirational quote is RSPB Bempton Cliffs by the very talented Thom Holmes on unsplash.com.