Finding a birthday gift for the boyfriend who has everything is a bit like buying socks for a centipede - however much you offer, it never feels quite enough. He’s already got the gadgets, the grooming gear, and that suspiciously smug look that suggests he’s pre-ordered the next thing you haven’t even heard of yet. So, what do you get the man who lacks for nothing but could still use a bit of excitement? You give him something that doesn’t sit on a shelf - you give him an experience. One that roars, soars, and occasionally drifts sideways in a plume of tyre smoke.
Give Him a Reason to Grip the Wheel (and Scream Like a Teenager)
If your boyfriend turns into a five-year-old every time a Ferrari rumbles past, then driving experiences are your shortcut to his heart. But this isn’t just a keyring with his initials on it - this is his hands gripping the wheel and his face trying not to split from grinning.
- Ariel Atom Thrill with High Speed Passenger Ride – 0 to 60 in 2.89 seconds, no roof, no doors, no time to think. Jeremy Clarkson once called it “off the scale”- and he wasn’t wrong.
- Two Secret Supercar Experience – He won’t know what he’s driving until he’s strapped in. Could be a Lamborghini. Might be a Bullitt Mustang. Either way, he’ll talk about it for weeks.
- Half Day Drifting Experience – Tyres squealing, smoke billowing, and him learning to drive sideways like a Fast & Furious extra.
- Ford Escort Mk1 Experience – A trip back to the golden age of rallying, with all the charm of a classic car and none of the MOT anxiety.
Experiences That Go Beyond the Track
Not every thrill involves horsepower - some involve altitude, explosions of paint, or 7.5-litre engines crushing cars for fun.
- American Monster Truck – Massive wheels, deafening growl, and the chance to drive over actual cars. It’s every childhood dream made real.
- Dads & Lads Tank Experience – He'll pilot a tank and fire a giant paint cannon. It’s like Call of Duty, but louder and more muddy.
- Truck Experience – 45ft of raw, articulated muscle. Watch him learn to reverse a rig and emerge full of stories and diesel fumes.
Gifts for the Competitive Type
If your boyfriend believes second place is just first loser, here are the gifts that bring out his inner champion.
- Indoor Karting for Two – Multilevel circuits, electric karts, and a leaderboard with his name at the top. Or yours, if you fancy rubbing it in.
- Paintball Combat for Eight – You, him, six friends, and enough paint to redecorate a barn. Strategy, laughter, and a few sore ribs are guaranteed.
- Clay Pigeon Shooting for Two – Refined, focused, and endlessly satisfying. Like golf, if golf involved guns and actual skill.
For the Man Who Wants to See the World (from 1,000 Feet Up)
- Helicopter Stadium Tour – He’s seen the pitch from the stands - now let him see it from the sky. Choose from 16 legendary stadiums and let him float above his football temple.
- Up at The O2 Climb for Two – It’s a date, but vertical. Strap in, scale The O2’s roof, and enjoy London’s skyline with a sense of smugness only altitude can bring.
And Finally, Something with Beer
- Brewer for a Day – A full day brewing, learning, and taste-testing with a 5-litre keg of his own creation to take home. This is what adulting should look like.
When it comes to finding a birthday gift for the boyfriend who has everything, skip the things and give him the stories instead. You’ll impress him, surprise him, and - who knows - maybe even out-gift his mates this year.