Unusual Anniversary Gifts

"Brilliant ideas for unusual anniversary gifts! I'll come back again next year!" Marie, Wimbledon

Sometimes we just want to be different and give a gift that stands out from the crowd. Flowers, chocolates or champagne are all great presents, but something more unusual will always leave a lasting impression. Here are our favourites that top our unusual gift list.

Get titled

One of our favourite unusual anniversary gifts has to be becoming a Laird or Lady of the Scottish Highlands.

Totally legal and great fun, as the owner of a plot of land in the Highlands, you're entitled to call yourself the 'Laird' or 'Lady'. The titles can also be passed down to heirs to keep it in the family.

The gift pack comes with certification, information on the plot bought and a map showing your piece of land on the estate. For less than £30, it's top of our list.

If that doesn't quite reach a high point, why not reach for the stars instead? There are gift boxes available where you can locate and name unnamed stars, all completely officially. For less than £20 you can name a star after your loved one and receive certification which will also be held on file at the British Library.

You can also come back down to earth and name a rose. If your loved one is keen on gardening or just simply adores roses, then why not name a beautiful rose after them? They'll be given seeds of your rose to grow and a certificate of authentication. The name is then kept on the Amore Rose Registry, for all to see, forever!

Learn something new

Why not challenge your loved one to extend their skills? There are educational courses available where you can 'Master the art of' a number of different things from creative writing to world cooking. Many of the courses offer qualifications allowing your loved one to become the expert in their field!

Give a gift 'experience'

Gift experiences are a really popular gift. They're often things that you'd never book for yourself as they're once in lifetime opportunities. With companies such as Red Letter Days offering a huge selection of experiences, you can easily find something for everyone, including those who like things a little out of the ordinary.

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Hot Air Balloon Rides

A classic, but unique gift – a hot air balloon ride is a superb way to treat your loved one. With soaring views and even higher heights, what better way to celebrate your anniversary than flying high over the countryside? Red Letter Days offer several options for balloon flights over the UK.

Indoor Skydiving

If you're looking for a thrill, but don't want to take to the air, then this is the perfect gift. All the fun but none of the risk, indoor skydiving is one of the biggest sports to rock the adventurer's playground. With two 60 second flights in your personal wind tunnel and an instructor standing by, what better way to experience skydiving safely? A fabulous present for your loved one.

Ferrari Thrill

If your loved one is into the fast and furious, then the Ferrari Thrill experience will be right up their street. Trial laps, driving techniques and a high speed passenger ride (that's for your partner, not for you) will take their breath away. The reviews are second to none, so why not check them out for yourself?

Spy Academy

Is your loved one a James Bond fanatic? If so, then why not treat them to the ultimate spy game with the Spy Academy? With special training in firing automatic weapons, surveillance techniques, unarmed combat and escape techniques, what Bond fan wouldn't be in their element? As unusual anniversary gifts go, this one probably tops my list, but the recipient is guaranteed to be thrilled.

Our final idea for unusual anniversary gifts is a Happy Box. This delightful gift is all about giving the receiver a little bit of happiness. Beautifully designed presentation boxes filled with your selection of gifts from jewellery to edible delights, a Happy Box will be well received by your loved one. It certainly makes a change from the standard old flowers.

We hope our list of unusual anniversary gifts has inspired you. If you've got a great idea and would like to share it, then let us know and we'll be more than happy to add it to the ideas.

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