What are the best “experiences” you’ve had?
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Trying to make my wife’s life much easier and compile a list of experiences/bands to see etc, so that it’s not such a slog around Christmas time and birthday of the eternal “What do you want?” Only to receive silence for weeks on end.
As a result, I’m curious of what some of the best experiences or days out that people of the subreddit have been on, whether it’s value for money, a bit more niche or a passion.
edent@reddit
Two that were memorable were indoor skydiving and a taster flying lesson. Both are sold directly by the venue or via experience day companies.
Lots of fun, you get some great photos from them. It didn't give me the bug to do either again - but I know people who now have their PPL after doing similar events.
Cooking classes are fun (joint or solo). We did a week-long cooking school in the Canaries, but you can find shorter ones closer to home. Perfect for learning how to make a special dish or if you just want to try something new.
Active-Strawberry-37@reddit
I will second the flying experience. Got it for a birthday 8 and half years ago and I’d still bore you to tears about it.
Nuthetes@reddit
I usually try to do one whenever I come back to England to visit.
Hovercraft ride - brilliant, but made my legs ache really bad for the next couple of days
Steam train driving - great but the most expensive
Drift track experience -- exciting, but quite short
Duxford historic aircraft flight -- excellent too, great views of Cambridge. Was in a nice old De Havilland Rapide from the 40s.
Serious-Top9613@reddit
Accompanied my dad on his trip down south to view a plane he was interested in purchasing (he’s a private pilot). Made for a nice day out (for him). I have an annoying fear of heights, but ended up as passenger in a test flight with the guy who was selling the plane (after my dad went up with him) 💀
BestGirlNat@reddit
I saw The Killers at the O2 and they are amazing live. Great atmosphere. Bit more niche but Porter Robinson was also incredible live. If you want an affordable holiday location I can't recommend the Isle of Iona enough. Absolutely gorgeous and so remote. If you go on a warm day, I can't think of a more beautiful place
ThePeake@reddit
Was about to suggest the Killers if OP gets the chance, always put on a good show.
filipha@reddit
Aire Roman baths in London. It’s really lovely. Limited amount of people, great vibe, luxury environment. My husband gifted me a few now for Xmas, I get always excited like a child for it 😂
If she’s into fun stuff, the Postal Museum with the small train ride in the underground tunnels is awesome.
ClockAccomplished381@reddit
If she likes any TV shows like strictly or dancing on ice etc look up any live events for those nearby.
Visits to vineyards, distillery, cyder farm if she likes alcohol.
Immersive theatre can be incredible if done well. Tbh one of the best things I did was a bit niche, it was "generation of z" a live action zombie apocalypse experience in some old east London warehouses. It was much better than I expected, they deliberately split you into different groups (very slick, people stood at doorways forcing people trying to move on together apart) so you'd be separated from friends for a while and then do video link ups, you'd be given orders by the marines, you had to make choices that could influence the story progression etc. I'd love to do something similar again.
littletorreira@reddit
I've seen some great gigs with my mum. Bands/Artists we both love. Musicals are good, Operation Mincemeat, Book of Mormon, Avenue Q etc if you don't like traditional ones.
cold_tap_hot_brew@reddit
Depends on your budget and intended recipient?
cloudstrifeuk@reddit
You can get from London to Barcelona for 2 for under £100. 6am flight, brunch by Sagrada Familia, stroll around, couple of beers, social club visit and dinner and catch the last flight back.
My wife and I did this as an experiment to see if it was possible. It is. You'll be shattered for a few days, but it was great fun.
Aggravating_Cloud657@reddit
I love going to the woods and just exploring. I like looking for plants and mushrooms and birds, and actually appreciating the ara I'm in.
Doesn't need to be anywhere fancy to see some amazing things. Nature is fucking cool.
AmphibianNo8598@reddit
London film festival :D
HarlequinKing1406@reddit
Seconded, I've been going since 2021 and the one I went to in 2025 was the best one yet. Caught twenty-five films with so many bangers in there.
VandelSavagee@reddit
Went to a drive in Safari in Woburn couple weeks ago, it was great experience, completely different from going to a zoo
Loved it, would do again
SeesawOk1776@reddit
Did the monkeys get you? 🤣
richStoke@reddit
Monkeys wouldn’t sit on my old car. I was very offended.
VandelSavagee@reddit
They were well behaved!
But encountered a Somalian Wild Ass! Who decided to take a dump while maintaining eye contact the whole time
richStoke@reddit
A week on the Scottish Island of Shuna. Take all your own food and drink and then you are left on your own. Explore the island and find Deer and Eagles or take the boat out and find Seals and Porpoises. Just very peaceful…
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