50th Anniversary Gifts
50 years of marriage is an amazing milestone by any standard, so celebrate this half-century of trust, strength and love in wonderful style. At Virgin Experience Days, we’ve put together a collection of suitably golden days out and mini-breaks to ensure that everybody can enjoy this very special occasion. Luxuriate in cuisine and culture with a culinary break in Paris or push the boat out and journey to The Great House on Richard Branson’s own Necker Island. If it’s an unforgettable surprise you’re after, why not treat the love of your life to a true one-off experience like a flight in a WWII Spitfire? Celebrate as you mean to go on.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience for Two, Regional
7 locations(41)- •Immerse yourself in the world of Basil, Sybil and Manuel for an unforgettable interactive show and dinner •A 4 hour improvised show coupled with a three-course meal •Available selected dates
£138 Spa Valley Railway Trip and Afternoon Tea for Two
2 locations(323)- Take a trip back in time and journey on a steam or heritage diesel train
- Refresh before or after with a classic afternoon tea treat served at a nearby hotel
- Available seven days a week throughout the summer
£66Steam Train Trip in Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee Carriage with Afternoon Tea for Two
North Yorkshire - Skipton(1)- Journey through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the lavish First Class Directors’ Saloon
- Tuck into a delicious afternoon tea during your trip
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£118The Amber Collection
- Choice of experiences
- Locations around the UK
- Available all year round
£50Swanage Railway Champagne Afternoon Tea on the 'Devon Belle' Pullman for Two
Dorset - Swanage- Watch a fascinating steam locomotive at work from your Pullman seat
- Enjoy an afternoon tea, paired with a glass of Champagne each
- Available selected Sundays until October 2024
£149Weekday Sunrise Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flight for Two
UK Wide - Over 100 sites- Take a magical sunrise flight together in an iconic Virgin Hot Air Balloon
- Enjoy a morning of serenity with an unforgettable 60 minute flight
- Touchdown in style with a prosecco toast and flight certificate
£369Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway Steam Train with Breakfast for Two
2 locations(5)- Travel back to the golden era of rail travel with this 60 minute steam train journey
- Tuck into a Full English breakfast, served with First Class Silver Service
- Available selected days throughout the season, closed November and December
£60- EXCLUSIVE
Three Course Dinner with Cocktail for Two at The Fortnum & Mason Bar and Restaurant at Royal Exchange
London - Bank(751)- Enjoy a welcome cocktail and three courses from a seasonal set menu
- Soak up the spectacular setting of the Royal Exchange
- Available Monday to Thursday
£87 Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill Three Course Lunch for Two
London - Strand(11)- Take your seats for lunch at Gordon Ramsay’s prestigious Savoy Grill
- Enjoy three courses of seasonal fare in glamorous art deco surroundings
- Available Monday to Friday
£124- EXCLUSIVESale
Fortnum & Mason Champagne Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
London - St James's(1276)- Take an afternoon tea at the world-famous Fortnum & Mason, made without dairy, made without gluten, vegan and vegetarian options available
- Enjoy Champagne, a choice of exquisite teas and sweet and savoury delights
- Available Monday to Friday throughout the year
£160£191You save 16% - EXCLUSIVESale
Fortnum & Mason Afternoon Tea for Two in The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon
London - St James's- Take an afternoon tea at the world-famous Fortnum & Mason, made without dairy, made without gluten, vegan and vegetarian options available
- Enjoy a choice of exquisite teas and sweet and savoury delights
- Available Monday to Friday throughout the year
£140£160You save 13% - EXCLUSIVE
Kew Gardens Visit With Afternoon Tea at The Botanical For Two
London - Richmond(737)- Explore 326 acres of UNESCO world heritage site and beautiful gardens
- Refresh midway with a scenic classic, vegetarian or gardener’s afternoon tea
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£113 Faulty Towers The Dining Experience for Two, London
London - Bloomsbury(685)- •Immerse yourself in the world of Basil, Sybil and Manuel for an unforgettable interactive show and dinner •A 2 hour improvised show coupled with a three-course meal •Available for lunch or dinner on selected days
£158.50Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway Steam Train with Afternoon Tea for Two
North Yorkshire - Skipton(30)- Journey through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in a historic MK1 coach
- Tuck into a delicious afternoon tea during your trip
- Available on selected dates throughout the year
£70- Sale
Harrods Tea Rooms Afternoon Tea for Two
London - Knightsbridge(319)- Enjoy a luxurious Afternoon Tea at London’s iconic department store
- Speciality teas, scones served with Harrods preserve and pastries and desserts from the Harrods’ patisserie
- Available seven days a week (limited availability at weekends)
£125£146You save 14% - EXCLUSIVE
Sky Lounge at Shangri-La The Shard Sky Brunch for Two
London - London Bridge- Sky-high brunch experience including a glass of sparkling wine
- Enjoy a starter and main, followed by a sumptuous buffet
- Available Sundays throughout the year
£158 Buckingham Palace State Rooms with Harrods Cream Tea for Two
2 locations- Two tickets to visit the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
- A finely-honed cream tea in the Harrods restaurant
- Available midweek throughout the year
£104Visit to Bletchley Park and Afternoon Tea for Two
Buckinghamshire - Milton Keynes(985)- See inside Britain’s once top-secret WWII Codebreaking HQ and refresh with an afternoon tea for two
- Wander through fascinating exhibitions, the museum and the mansion too
- Available selected Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
£113Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill Taste of Savoy Six Course Menu for Two
London - Strand(4)- Enjoy six taster courses of world-class fare at Gordon Ramsay's Savoy Grill
- Expect classic British and French dishes reinterpreted with flair and precision
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£220Three Course Lunch for Two at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at The Savoy Hotel, London
London - Strand(11)- Take your seats for lunch at Gordon Ramsay’s River Restaurant
- Located in the iconic Savoy Hotel on the Strand
- Available Monday to Friday throughout the year
£90Visit to Kew Gardens with Cream Tea for Two
London - Richmond(876)- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 326 acres filled with plants from around the world
- Treat yourselves to a self-service cream tea for two at a choice of three venues within Kew
£71Weekday Virgin Hot Air Ballooning for Two
UK Wide - Over 100 sites- Go on a magical weekday adventure together with a flight for two in an iconic Virgin Hot Air Balloon
- Enjoy breath-taking uninhibited 360 degree panoramas from way on high
- Touchdown in style with a traditional prosecco toast and flight certificate
£399Blenheim Palace Visit and Afternoon Tea for Two
Oxfordshire - Blenheim Palace(20)- Discover a world of culture and history at the superb Blenheim Palace
- Take a delicious afternoon tea on the luxurious grounds
- Available seven days a week throughout the year
£146Lake District Steam Train Trip and Cream Tea for Two
Cumbria - Ravenglass(496)- Travel on one of England’s longest and oldest narrow-gauge railways through the beautiful Lake District
- Refresh with a cream tea in the Fellbites Café at the end of your journey
- Available seven days a week, subject to some restrictions
£70A Taste of Faulty Towers Dining Train Trip for Two with Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
North Yorkshire - Skipton- Expect guaranteed fun as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a moving train
- Indulge in a three course meal as you’re immersed in the world of the hit TV show
- Available selected dates June to October 2024
£130The 5* Langham Afternoon Tea for Two
London - Regent Street(46)- Take your seats for a world-class afternoon tea at The Langham
- Menu created by Chef Michel Roux Jr. and Executive Pastry Chef Andrew Gravett
- Available Wednesday to Sunday
£160One Night Break with Dinner and Heritage Railway Trip on the Spa Valley Railway for Two
2 locations(213)- Take a trip back in time and journey on a steam or heritage diesel train
- Rest up and refuel with dinner and a night at the Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
- Available select days throughout the week, excluding winter
£194Lunch for Two on British Pullman, A Belmond Train
London - Victoria Station- Choice of Belmond British Pullman Train journeys
- Enjoy chilled Champagne, a five course meal and wine
- Available selected dates throughout the year
£850- Sale
Thames Jazz Dinner Cruise for Two
London - Westminster Pier(98)- Cruise the Thames to the sophisticated sounds of jazz
- Live entertainment from ChiJazz alongside a three-course meal
- Available selected days
£185.40£206You save 10% Sunday Roast for Two at The River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay at The Savoy Hotel
London - Strand- Tuck into a delicious Sunday Roast for two
- Be seated in the luxury River Restaurant by Gordon Ramsay
- Available Sundays throughout the year
£84Visit to Windsor Castle and Afternoon Tea at Castle Hotel for Two
2 locations(1)- Entry for two including afternoon tea
- Available in Windsor
- Available throughout the year
£131Weekday Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flight
UK Wide - Over 100 sites- Take a magical weekday flight in an iconic Virgin Hot Air Balloon
- Enjoy breath-taking uninhibited 360 degree panoramas from way on high
- Touchdown in style with a traditional prosecco toast and flight certificate
£205Blackpool Tower Ballroom with Afternoon Tea for Two
Lancashire - Blackpool- Entry for two to the iconic Blackpool Ballroom
- Tuck into a delicious afternoon tea from the sidelines
- Available selected days throughout the year
£51Northern Lights Sightseeing Flight Experience for Two
3 locations(32)- Three-hour plane flight to discover the wonders of the Northern Lights
- Professional astronomer on board
- Available on selected dates from November 2024 to March 2025
£498Murder Mystery Overnight Stay Experience For Two
5 locations- Cream tea, three-course dinner and one night bed and breakfast
- Exciting ‘Murder Mystery’ entertainment
- Available all year round
£480- EXCLUSIVE
Private Guided Tour, Cream Tea and Interactive Scramble Experience for Two at the Battle of Britain Memorial
Kent - Folkestone(28)- Enjoy a 40 minute private guided tour, followed by access to the high-tech The Scramble Experience
- Tuck into a delicious cream tea paired with spectacular views of the Memorial
- Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the year
£61 20 minute Fly With a Spitfire Experience
2 locations(5)- Spend 20 minutes on board a multi-seat, certified passenger aeroplane or helicopter with 10 minutes in close formation with a Spitfire
- Take in a stunning aerial view of Castle Ashby and the surrounding countryside
- Sit in the Spitfire’s cockpit as it sits ready on airfield
£587Buckingham Palace State Rooms Visit with Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason for Two
2 locations- Discover the 19 glorious state rooms at the world-famous Buckingham Palace
- Enjoy an afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason, filled with sweet and savoury delights
- Available selected days between 15 July and 29 September
£209- EXCLUSIVE
Sky Lounge at Shangri-La The Shard Bottomless English Sparkling Wine Brunch for Two
London - London Bridge(1)- Enjoy a luxurious brunch, including a la carte dishes and a sumptuous buffet
- Celebrate with 90 minutes of bottomless Albourne Estate English Sparkling Wine
- Available Sundays throughout the year
£278 Anytime Virgin Hot Air Balloon Flight
UK Wide - Over 100 sites- Go on a magical flight in an iconic Virgin Hot Air Balloon
- Take to the skies on a 60 minute adventure and touchdown in style with prosecco
- Available seven days a week
£225
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some traditional 50th anniversary gifts?
The traditional 50th anniversary gift is gold. This can be a great starting point for creating unique and memorable experience gifts. Ideas can range from gold theatre tickets and dining hampers with gold fizz, to entry to castles and beyond.
What are some unique 50th anniversary gift ideas?
Unique 50th anniversary gift ideas include:
- Champagne afternoon teas
- Dinner cruises
- Steam train journeys
- Spa breaks
- Drinks tastings
How much should I spend on a 50th anniversary gift?
The amount you spend on a 50th anniversary gift depends on your budget and relationship with the couple. The good news is that we offer a wide range of 50th anniversary gifts, from under £50 to over £500.