40th birthday, present & party ideas (merged)

building

we are based in middlesex/surrey. any idea of anything different for a 40th birthday.i was thinking of maybe a medieval meal or something like that . i think the one is in kent and quite pricey. any other ideas would be great . my partner does not like crowded areas and likes travel . he is also quite a spontaneous person!

Bossyboots

My sister in law organised a canal boat cruise for her 40th which was last Sunday. It was a lovely afternoon. She used Grebe Canal Cruises in Tring. http://www.grebecanalcruises.co.uk/

Counting_Pennies_2

How about a Red Letter Day for them to choose for themselves. There are many dare devil things and also some nice family things, so something for everyone.

StockportGerbil

I was taken to Pisa for the day as a surprise on my 40th, in these days of budget airlines it's surprising what distances are practical.

elona

How about a trip in a helicopter - Near Leeds airport there is a club offering a trip for £30.

If you are near Hull or Newcastle how about a cheap ferry cruise for 2 days?

Cat72

Hi
It is my brothers 40th bithday and I am wanting to do something unusal for him and also give him a good different present. He is having a party organised by his wife but I was wanting to doing something he would remember. Plus a good present .Has anyone else done anything different ? ( thought about baby photo in paper but not very original ).Stuck totally for ideas so thought with the great original ideas on this board you might be able to help ?

Glad

is your brother older or younger than you??

Cat72

He is my oldest brother. I am one of three. Im the youngest at 34 :eek: . Nothing rude just something fun for him , I cant think of anything ??

pookie

it depends what he likes... is he an adventure lover? my OH's brother turned 40 recently and everyone chipped in for scuba diving lessons on his next holiday.
another friend got a tree to put in his garden, so that he could 'watch it grow as he grew', and loved it.
picnics are always a great idea- picnic hamper (few on sale at the mo), blanket, little radio and a bit of sunshine.
that's all i can think of right now, but my brain hasn't woken up yet

StockportGerbil

When I was 40 my other half took me to Pisa for the day as a surprise which was really nice, my brother got me a red letter day voucher (which I used to try snowboarding) and my sister got me a voucher thing to allow me to go racing roung Oulton Park race track in a single seater.
Kev

elona

If there are any airports near you - how about a short trip in a helicopter or in a glider?