
Family Experience Days: 10 Family Gift Vouchers and Fun Days Out
- JUN 12, 2025
- CATEGORY: GIFT GUIDES
- WRITTEN BY: Robb Young
We list our top ten family experience days—including gift experiences, activity days and vouchers for the whole family.
Hello, and welcome to Activity Gifts’ guide to family experience days—and our top 10 family-friendly activities and gift vouchers. Here, you’ll find some great gift-giving tips, plus our absolute favourite experience ideas for the whole family to enjoy.
In a hurry? Head straight to our Gifts for Family section to browse our full range of family activities, now!
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Reasons to Book a Family Experience Day
Activity Gifts’ Top 10 Family Experience Days
Thames Barrier Family Experience in London
Western Trail Horse Riding with Lunch
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter with Afternoon Tea
White Water Tubing
A Theatre and Dinner Package
Family Treehouse Stay
Up at The O2 Climbing Experience
A Quad Biking Experience
A Helicopter Tour
The Rage Room Experience
We are Family!
Ah, family. We all have one, but every one’s different. Some are big, and some are small; some are young, and some are all grown up.
What do most (hopefully) have in common, though?
Answer: They all love spending quality time together.
Sound about right?
The trouble is, getting everyone together isn’t so easy these days. The kids are glued to their phones or the iPad half the time, and after a busy day’s work, you simply haven’t the strength to argue.
And the difficulty doesn’t end there:
Finding an activity you ALL enjoy is tricky too. Sure, the kids may have enjoyed the Alvin and the Chipmunks films, but you spent them taking mental pot-shots with an imaginary air rifle—or asleep.
Luckily, however, Activity Gifts are here to help!
We’ve a great range of family gift vouchers and fun days out with the kids. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly things to do this weekend or shopping for the perfect gift for mum and dad—you’ll find plenty of ideas in our Gifts for Family section.
Yes, it’s time to put phones away, shut the laptop and get out there!
Our activities and experience days are a chance to do something awesome together. They’re a chance to share something special, laugh ‘til you cry, and make lasting family memories.
From top London attractions to fun outdoor activities—there’s something for everyone and every family. All unique days out just waiting to be discovered.
Reasons to Book a Family Experience Day

They won’t stay young forever
Kids grow up before you know it, so don’t miss out on their childhood. Take them on a fun day out and see the world through their eyes—it’s pretty magical.

Real experiences beat virtual ones
These days, technology is a big part of our lives, and it looks set to become even bigger. Real experiences are more valuable than ever, especially for kids.

Family memories are precious
Shared memories bond us closer together, and family experience days make great stories—ones you’ll tell at family gatherings for years to come.

Set a good example
Getting outdoors and keeping active is important, and kids learn by example. Choose a fun family activity and show them how it’s done!

There are so many to choose from
Whatever type of family yours is, and whatever your common interests, there’s an experience day for you! Take a browse—you might be surprised.

Experience days make amazing gifts
If you’re shopping for a mum or dad, family experience days make thoughtful and unique gifts. A day out with loved ones—what more could they ask for?
Phew! We hope you’ve taken away something from that.
Now, without further ado, let’s introduce our top ten family experience days. Of course, you’ll find plenty more in our Gifts for Family section, but the following should at least give you an idea of the variety of activities on offer!
Activity Gifts’ Top 10 Family Experience Days
Price: £188 | Minimum Age: n/a
First on our list is this wet ‘n’ wild Thames Barrier RIB experience for two adults and two kids. Climb aboard a powerful RIB (Rigid-hulled Inflatable Boat) and set off on a voyage that’ll leave you wet, windswept, and grinning like idiots. Your skipper will guide the boat past some of the capital’s most iconic riverside landmarks—including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, the O2 Arena and the Thames Barrier flood defence—bouncing over the waves at high speed and performing exciting twists and turns.
It’s a unique tour of London and an exhilarating day out for a family of four.
Price: £180 for two people | Minimum Age: 12
If yours is a family of animal-lovers, this Western Trail horse riding experience with lunch offers a great day out with the kids. Head to the New Forest in Hampshire and enjoy the gorgeous, leafy surroundings on horseback! You’ll each be introduced to your own well-trained friend and given a short riding lesson before hitting the trail. Don’t worry if you’ve never ridden a horse before—this gentle ride is suitable for complete beginners! Upon your return, the experience concludes with a tasty barbecue lunch and dessert.
The perfect way to spend an active Saturday with family and friends—yee-haw!
Price: £122 for two people | Minimum Age: n/a
For those who grew up reading and watching JK Rowling’s much beloved teenage wizards, this Warner Bros. Studio ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ tour with afternoon tea is a magical family experience day. Explore the behind-the-scenes universe of the films—including some of its stunning sets, props and costumes—and discover the special effects and animatronics that brought the wizarding world of Hogwarts to life! This Activity Gifts voucher also includes a traditional afternoon tea at the nearby Mercure Hotel, within a renovated Queen Anne-style house.
A spellbinding activity gift for fans of the franchise, wizarding families and muggles alike!
Price: £110 for two people | Minimum Age: 12
‘What on earth is white water tubing?’ We hear you say. Well, you’ve heard of white water rafting, right? Okay, so imagine that, but instead of paddling your way down rapids in a big boat, you’re bobbing along on top of your own giant, durable rubber ring! This tubing experience in Wales includes an experienced guide and all the necessary safety gear—so the whole family can enjoy a wet ‘n’ wild adventure in confidence! It’s a unique way to explore some of the country’s most scenic and exciting waterways.
A great experience day for your outdoorsy family this weekend.
Price: from £99 for two people | Minimum Age: 3
Does your family enjoy a bit of a sing-song and a dance? Of course it does! So, where better to take them than London’s West End—the home of musical theatre. Take your pick from Activity Gifts’ range of theatre and dinner packages, and choose from some of London’s top child-friendly shows—including Aladdin, Wicked, Mamma Mia & School of Rock. Afterwards, you can also enjoy a tasty meal in one of several family-friendly restaurants—the perfect end to an extra special day out with the kids.
Treat the musical fan in your family and get ready to sing along!
Price: from £399 | Minimum Age: n/a
These days, we think it’s more important than ever to love and connect with nature—especially for tech-obsessed kids—and this family treehouse stay in Wales is the perfect opportunity. Indeed, what could be more magical than two nights in your own stunning treehouse, nestled deep in the woods but with all the creature comforts of a top hotel room? While you’re there, you can try all sorts of fun outdoor activities—including hiking and mountain biking, plus wind and wave sports at the one of the nearby beaches.
An unforgettable short break for families looking to escape city life.
Price: £36 per person | Minimum Age: 9
We’re heading back to London now and the ‘Up at the O2’ climbing experience. This unique family experience day is a chance to climb over one of the city’s most famous landmarks—a music venue that’s played host to Beyoncé, One Direction, Ed Sheeran, and many more of your kids’ favourite popstars. Climbers are kitted out in jump suits and harnesses, before stepping onto the springy walkway which matches the feel of the dome below. From the top, you can take some great photos against the city backdrop.
A fun and original day out in London your family will love.
Price: from £35 | Minimum Age: varies
Quad bikes—they’re not just for farmers! These awesome go-anywhere machines are so easy to drive, anyone can do it—and they make for an adventurous family day out in the Great Outdoors. At Activity Gifts, we’ve a range of quad biking experiences for you to choose from. Each includes a full safety briefing and professional driving instruction, so the whole family can set off feeling confident. On the rugged trail, you’ll encounter all sorts of difficult terrain and obstacles—but nothing you and your quads can’t handle!
A treat for the family member who loves everything on four wheels.
Price: from £99 | Minimum Age: varies
If you want to celebrate a special occasion in style, an Activity Gifts helicopter tour could be just the thing. Browse our flying section and choose from a range of spectacular flights over Bournemouth, the Jurassic Coast, Snowdonia, and more. For most of us, a helicopter ride is a rare, perhaps even once-in-a-lifetime treat, and we think it’s an experience best shared with family. Take-off and enjoy breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the UK’s most impressive landscapes or maybe even your hometown—who knew so many neighbours had pools!?
A family experience day that’ll take you to cloud nine and back.
Price: £45 for 1-6 people | Minimum Age: 18
Finally, we’ve an experience day for families who’ve all grown up—but not quite. The rage room experience is a unique stress-reliever for 1-6 people, in which you get to smash fourteen household objects with baseball bats. Yes, it really is as simple as that! On arrival, you’ll be fitted with boiler suits and protective gear, before entering the rage room. Here, you can let it all out against computer keyboards, glasses, clocks, and more—all to your chosen soundtrack of family favourites!
Think of it as a destructive, consequence-free therapy session for the whole family—no more tense reunions!
Still need persuading? Well, here’s what two members of one of our favourite families had to say about a recent family experience day…
(Valerie is a retired schoolteacher, and James is her 16-year-old son. Their family also includes dad Graham and sister Katie)
Activity Gifts: So, go on, tell us all about your recent family experience day!
Valerie: I’d be delighted to! So, for my birthday this year, the family gave me a voucher for The Shard in London. All four of us made the trip last weekend, and it was just fab! I definitely couldn’t live in London, but I do enjoy a day out there from time to time. So, we arrived at The Shard and took the lift up to the top. Well, all I can say is WOW! What a view! I could’ve spent hours up there spotting all the sights. Afterwards, we went for afternoon tea which was also lovely, of course. It’s quite rare that we all spend a whole day together—and I really couldn’t have asked for more!
James: Calm down, Mum. I think she liked it, in case you’re wondering haha. But, yeah, we had a good time. The Shard was awesome and afternoon tea was pretty nice actually—I’d never had one before. I think Mum and Dad like doing that sort of stuff ‘cause family’s really important to them. I guess we’ll miss it too when we leave to go to uni or whatever. I reckon I’d definitely get one again—there were loads on there, and I think it’s easier than shopping for a ‘normal’ gift.
If you like the sound of Valerie’s family experience day at The Shard with afternoon tea, check it out now!
We are Family!
That brings us to the end of our guide to family experience days. We hope you’ve been inspired to get out there and enjoy a great day out with the kids. Trust us, you won’t regret it!
Of course, if you’ve not found quite what you’re looking for yet, there are plenty more activities to browse in our Gifts for Family section, or you can view the full range of experience vouchers, here.
As ever, if you’ve any questions, queries or stories concerning family experience days, activity gift vouchers or the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise (never again)—we’d love to hear from you! Don’t be a stranger—get in touch via the comments section below!