60th birthday ideas

[joannamh]

New here. Lots of my friends are turning 60 this year including my best friend. I’m looking for present suggestions to really blow it out of the water - what are the best things you’ve received? Experiences welcome as well as gifts.

J xx

I'll be 60 next year and plan a year of experiences and things I've always wanted to do. Family can pay for any if they want as a gift,but I'll be doing them anyway.
So far one sis is taking me to Chelsea flower show which I'm really looking forward to,and I will be taking myself to Orkney to watch the sunrise on the solstice at Ring of Brodgar. Cant wait for that.
Think DD2 is taking me tubing/rafting.
Might get a tattoo.
Also fancy hang gliding!

I'm close in years. The best presents I've had lately include a 3.day music festival, a mug with a quote meaningful to me, a soft velvety blanket and a delicious Italian meal out. Gig? Theatre? Dinner? Books?

I guess it depends on the recipient for the balance of experiences vs things. 🤔 If you asked me today, I'd say jasmine or lavender for the garden, or maybe a small fruit tree. Possibly the repair of my old and much loved childhood bear, who still sits on a bookshelf. Or a day at the beach.

Hope that helps to trigger some thoughts.

Budget??!

Ooh wow seems a bit too adventurous for us though!

Max £200 but ideally less.

Fruit tree! I like that idea.

£200 for best friend or all your friends together?

I walked up Snowdon in the week of my 60th

Best friend

Then theatre,dinner,drinks?

We meet up quite regularly so probably not the top choice. Want something that she will remember forever.

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I turned 60 recently and it's been all about the experiences this year. Some of them:

• tickets to a show I really wanted to see
• tickets to the Crown to Couture exhibition at Kensington Palace
• tickets to the Chanel exhibition at the V&A
• tickets to Abba Voyage
• afternoon tea on a bus