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The 20 best lockdown birthday gift ideas
Let them know you’re thinking of them with these brilliant birthday gift ideas, from online classes to fragrant flowers
With Britain living under lockdown right now, celebrating a birthday is no easy feat. Thankfully there are still ways to show your nearest and dearest that you're thinking of them with our roundup of the best lockdown birthday gifts.
Helping you to celebrate at a distance and treat them to something special, these fabulous birthday presents ideas come in all shapes and sizes.
You'll find letterbox wine, pampering sets and even virtual experiences for them to make their own perfume.
Whatever your receiver's interest, there's a birthday present idea for them. Our pick of great gifts can be delivered to your friend or loved one so they feel spoiled on their special day.
Check out the best birthday gifts you can send to friends during these strange times to let them know you're thinking of them.
PS: Don’t forget to plan drinks over Zoom…
This giant 1000-piece plant jigsaw puzzle is the perfect lockdown birthday gift for a friend who loves a challenge. Cleverly packed (in sustainable cardboard) it'll fit through any regular letterbox and once it's been put together it can be framed and hung on the wall as a trendy home decoration.
Classic Book And Hot Drink Letterbox Gift
A lovely lockdown birthday gift idea for bookworms, this gorgeous present will help keep them entertained until we're allowed out again. It features a classic read that's covered in a uniquely illustrated dust jacket, plus a hot drink for them to sip while they tuck into the novel.
Are they in need of some positivity? They can enjoy Prima delivered directly to their door every month! It's packed with tips, tricks and clever ideas. Enjoy dozens of delicious recipes, gorgeous fashion and beauty tips, craft ideas, family advice and so much more. Plus, you can opt in to get a free Prima pattern with every issue.
Traditional Cornish Cream Tea Hamper with Sparkling Prosecco
We love, love, love this lockdown birthday gift idea. If you can't treat them to a day out enjoying afternoon tea at a fancy hotel, why not bring the cream tea experience to them? With this gift you can choose to have it presented in a magnetic gift box, a cardboard box or wicker basket. Plus, it comes with bubbles!
A brilliant lockdown birthday gift idea for him, the Esquire + BEAST grooming box is packed with men's skincare, body, hair and shaving treats. What's more, he'll receive £220 worth of products for only £50. If you're after a luxury birthday gift that costs less, this men's set is worth checking out.
A boozy treat that's unusual too, we like this flat bottle of white wine featuring a 'Happy Birthday' message as a surprising lockdown birthday gift they'll love receiving through the letterbox. It's filled with a bright 2019 Spanish Sauvignon Blanc, ideal for raising a glass with friends over a birthday Zoom call.
Bloom & Wild The Vivienne & Truffles
If it's a big birthday you're missing out on celebrating together, why not send a little luxury with this Bloom & Wild set? The stunning bouquet features 24 flowers, eucalyptus and long-lasting alstroemeria. It also comes with delicious Charbonnel Champagne truffles to keep them smiling for days.
GLOSSYBOX Gift Voucher: The Perfect Treat For Every Occasion
A Glossybox subscription is the ideal lockdown birthday present for youngsters who you've run out of ideas for. You can select how many months you'd like to pay for - starting at £16.95 - and they get to pick which beauty products they'd like to try. These are then sent in a gift wrapped box for them to enjoy. If you choose a longer subscription, the products can be changed each time so you never double up on the same item.
John Lewis & Partners Beer Gift Bag
Ideal for the beer lovers, this set contains all the birthday recipient's needs for a cosy night in with two bottles of craft ale and snacks that would rival your best pub - including cheddar bites, pork crackling and a chocolate and salted caramel bar. Pubs might not be open yet but who says you can't recreate them at home.
Birthday Gift Set
There's a little bit of everything in this birthday care package, from chocolate to tea, lipgloss to birthday tealights.
Cottage Delight Classic Delights Hamper
This collection of traditional treats is packed full of flavour and includes pickles, jams and chutneys. It's the perfect gift for foodies. All you need to do now is set up a Zoom call and pretend you're enjoying afternoon tea somewhere together.
Mineral Bath Infusions Gift Collection
A collection of blended infusions to create a spa-quality bath experience at home. This gift box contains six infusions made with sea salts, minerals, essential oils and botanicals designed to aid relaxation, detoxification and healing - what better present could there be?
BarCraft Cocktail Tool Kit and Stand
A five-piece set that includes all the essentials you need to embrace the art of cocktail making at home. This is the ideal lockdown birthday gift for anyone who loves a delicious drink and all the tools can be used to create mocktails too. The elegant steel holder will look perfect on any drinks trolley.
Coffee Lovers Personalised Letter Box Hamper
This coffee hamper is bound to perk up the birthday person and provide them with a caffeine fix for a few weeks at least. It contains two packets of Olfactory coffee with shortbreads that make the perfect accompaniment.
Birds, Bees And Butterflies Seedbom Gift Box
Send a gift and save the world at the same time - sort of! This box is perfect for anyone with green fingers and has four different seedboms, each containing a variety of wildflower seeds. Once planted these will bloom into colourful flowers that will make any garden look beautiful. The Pollinator Beebom, Urban Bloomer, Butterflybom and Featherbom are all designed to provide the best pollinating wildflowers that birds, bees, butterflies (and the birthday person) just love.
Le Marais Shawl - Knitting kit
This gift is two fold - on the one hand you're giving the gift of something to do during the endless lockdown hours. On the other you're giving a stunning grey shawl, made from sustainable materials. You can't go wrong!
Isolation Sensation Online Chocolate Truffle Making Workshop
Chocolates are a classic birthday present idea but what if you gave them the gift of creating their own too? This virtual truffle making workshop from Virgin Experience Days is a live chocolate making masterclass that teaches them how to make delicious fresh cream truffles from the comfort of their kitchen. They'll discover ganache, piping techniques, flavouring tips and tricks, and receive a list of all the ingredients needed to create the sweet treats.
The M&S Treat Selection Gift Bag
It's not just food, it's M&S food. And this is a birthday bag filled with all their bestsellers. From Percy Pigs to shortbread, almonds to salty crisps, chocolate to tea, there's enough to keep the birthday person stocked up for a full day of treats.
Build Your Own Tea Gift Box
£20
From Bird & Blend, Choose five thoughtful blends of tea that matcha their personaliTEA! Pick and mix your own tea gift box for the tea lover in your life. Presented in a luxury kraft box with an embossed gold effect, this chunky gift box doubles up as a great keepsake mini tea chest for future use.
Bluetooth Karaoke Machine with Lights
£34.99
For the friend who really misses nights out...Give them all the fun of a karaoke party in their own home. This machine comes with lights, a voice changer and microphone.
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