Milestone birthday ideas (not party)

Yeah, I did a sit-down dinner for my 40th and it was such a great evening, really memorable. Picking the food and wine for everyone suited me because I care about those things probably more than I should, plus it was efficient on the night; paying for it myself was extravagant but it felt nice to be generous, and removed that stressful moment of a bill arriving for a big group.

A restaurant you know you love removes an element of uncertainty too, so even more easy to enjoy it!

Host and pay for a sit-down dinner for your friends at a nearby restaurant that’s been around forever because it’s been great forever (kind of like you, assuming you’re hitting 40 or 50). Pick the menu and wines that’ll pair really nicely with the food and don’t worry about anything else except telling everyone to arrive on time and that it’s on you. I’d choose a place where it’s fine to wear jeans – the night will be special if everyone’s relaxed and that lovely sense of bonhomie arises.

Otherwise, create your own VIP visit to see the Bayeaux Tapestry at the British Museum?

How about....
A weekend at a very posh spa hotel in the countryside near an interesting tourist town where you can enjoy some nature, explore the town and take advantage of the hotel facilities.
If you want low effort just you and your daughter go because that way you don't feel the pressure to make sure everyone else is having a good time.

I had a big birthday this year, didn’t want a party. So the day of my birthday my DH took me into our nearest city and bought me a special handbag and we had a sandwich and glass of fizz in Harvey Nicks, then we came home and had a chip shop tea with the DCs, the next day my two good friends took me for afternoon tea at The Ivy Asia and then the day after we went for tea as a family to a local
restaurant! By the way all this was suggested by me and my DH knew better than to try and organise anything else, I like parties but not my own.

What do you enjoy doing and what is your budget?
For me (if I could afford it and actually had a passport) would be a trip to the Lego House in Denmark.
Obviously not everyone would enjoy that....
Edit : I know you said budget isn't an issue but there must be a limit 🤔

A big house weekend away with people you actually like and want to invite, have a night with a private chef who cooks for you all and make sure the house has a pool??

A Michelin restaurant meal?

A city break in a 5* hotel alone in a suite and go shopping and buy anything you fancy?

I don’t like parties either so I’d probably go for the hotel stay and shopping but it might not be special enough for you.

I love high tea events at nice places