Experience days
Memories over things. Experience days make brilliant gifts for kids, grandparents and whole families. Here’s what’s out there, who it suits and how to avoid voucher headaches.
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Scout’s verdict
Experience vouchers make lovely gifts, but read the small print first: age and height limits, weather cancellations, expiry dates and whether you book with the voucher company or the venue.
Unforgettable, but weather-dependent and with minimum age and height limits. Best for older kids and teens.
Read the guide →Meet penguins, lemurs or giraffes at zoos and farm parks. Many have minimum ages, so check before you buy.
Zoos & aquariums →Under-17s can drive real cars on private tracks at some UK venues. A dream gift for car-mad teens.
Teen days out →Zip lines, rope courses and climbing for active families. Height and age rules apply.
Local ideas →West End and Broadway family shows, pantomimes at Christmas and touring children’s shows.
Christmas days out →Studio tours, sports stadium tours and chocolate factory visits make great rainy-day gifts.
Studio Tour →Well-known experience and ticket sellers. Compare the same experience across sellers. Prices and terms differ.
UK experience gifts from balloon flights to afternoon teas.
Visit site →UK gift experiences and multi-choice vouchers.
Visit site →UK experience gifts and family days out vouchers.
Visit site →Tours, tickets and activities worldwide.
Visit site →Attraction and museum tickets across Europe and beyond.
Visit site →Theme park tickets and activities, strong in Asia.
Visit site →Read Scout’s full guide to experience day gifts for families.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
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