Friend moving to London - gift ideas?

[AlienLady]

What can I buy them?
i was going to buy an Oyster card but it won’t come in time.
Anything else?

This book, or a book of walks around London

www.amazon.co.uk/Free-London-Exploring-Without-Breaking/dp/071125754X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=U5J28TWTG8EV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.IYRRNP2yasxx_ptzWUBOoRz9Y0ITnXXYgvCU6vyE7dGzdGCtslfT6DeVnV9Tj1JPVlnXMWWm9wjotQCPHp0drrngynTrM_6IlmWMDQba3tgnlVzCoIB3xD3fjUwtzjgYZEyYk1P8fvV9fm1Td85-p_cSNCMi7pIiqT8A1iYYzhxMl0-yLkGS2_te8VpUe1UAzDDE1YLD4CJM37IF4VrQhA.zHeySIaGVzjYJDQOBAb0X6KtZ6gCDxIKM0S-LNe9-ZI&dib_tag=se&keywords=free+london+book&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1729343266&sprefix=free+lond%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-2

Wouldn't buy an oyster. Most people just use contactless now I think.

Isn’t travelling cheaper with an Oyster?

is there any decent annual passes?

Oyster is only cheaper if you’re entitled to some very specific discounted travel (e.g a child or pensioner).

How much do you want to spend? And where are they moving to? London is a big place… A gift voucher to a local restaurant or attraction could be a cute idea.

groceries lol London is expensive

Whilst it can be, I think buying a travel card is a personal choice - you don’t know the routes she may take and I think that’s more of a household expense as opposed to a gift. (My last comment was a joke!)

Loads of annual passes
What are they looking forward to access to in London?

A membership for one of the main museums/art galleries, if your friend has any interest in art?

Treasure trail map or treasure hunt, 'who pushed Molly May' to get her exploring London with friends.

London pubs guide

A London restaurant guide?

I-Spy Book of London so she can explore.
But really.....what are her interests?
What's she going to likely be wanting to do in London?

Depending on your budget and their interests, a National Art Pass card? Lots of discounts for exhibitions, galleries, museums etc if that's their thing. Or a voucher for Today Tix of they like theatre. Or a Pret voucher for lunches and coffees while they are out exploring!
Personally, I wouldn't do with any of the book suggestions these days. I've bought several over the years but would just look things up online now.

She’s into history and exploring, not necessary art.
shes moving to the docklands.
my husband suggested a UberEats card?

Where is she coming from, Sheffield for example will be a bit different to Adelaide?

Manchester

Don't get her a food or drink voucher, it has no relevance to her new location