Some people collect socks. Others collect stories - the kind that begin with a safety briefing and end with their pulse hammering in their ears. If you’re shopping for the latter, then forget the novelty jumpers and ironic mugs. This Christmas, give them something that will outlive the wrapping paper: an experience that thunders through their memory long after the turkey’s gone cold.
These are Christmas gifts for thrill seekers - for the ones who’d rather leap, climb, roar, or freefall than sit still. And lucky for you, we’ve got options that cover everything from sky-high bravado to sea-soaked speed.
Bungee Jumping: Because Falling with Style Is an Art Form
If the idea of launching yourself off a platform with only a glorified elastic band for comfort sounds like madness, you’re right - and that’s precisely the point. Bungee jumping is for those who find life too short to be earthbound. From the Forwards and Backwards Jump to the towering 300-foot drop, this gift is pure, unfiltered adrenaline wrapped in a festive bow. Give it to someone who thinks gravity is more of a challenge than a law.
Climbing & Abseiling: For the Ones Who Prefer to Earn the View
There’s something deeply human about clinging to a vertical slab of rock and calling it fun. Climbing and abseiling experiences offer more than just a physical challenge - they’re about finding perspective in the most literal sense. Whether scaling natural cliffs or descending windswept ravines, this is a gift that whispers: you are stronger than you think. And when they get to the top, or swing safely to the bottom, they’ll thank you - eventually.
Army & Survival Skills: Where Santa Meets Bear Grylls
Perfect for those who like their Christmas gifts with a side of combat training. Army and survival skill experiences take everyday civilians and thrust them into the thick of it - archery, rifle shooting, axe-throwing, or even tank-driving, complete with mud, mission briefings, and more camo than your average hedge. Great for anyone who’s watched too many war films and fancies themselves as the action hero in their own Christmas special.
Challenge & Adventure Days: For Those Who'd Rather Sweat Than Sit
If your gift recipient prefers grit over gravy, these challenge and adventure days deliver. This is festive giving for people who think "relaxing" is a dirty word. They’ll battle the elements, solve physical conundrums, or take on escape-room intensity in real life. These gifts are part test, part triumph, and all unforgettable.
Laser Tag & Paintballing: Chaos, Glory, and a Bit of Bruising
Ideal for the ones who still haven’t grown out of pretending the living room is a battlefield. Paintballing and Laser Tag bring tactical fun to the festive table, complete with high-stakes chases, epic victories, and the occasional splatter. Whether it’s fighting off zombies or ambushing mates, this is Christmas with a bang - minus the Brussels sprouts.
Indoor Skydiving: The Sensation of Flight Without a Parachute
Want to feel like a superhero without jumping out of a plane? Indoor skydiving is flying made easy - or at least, safe. Inside a vertical wind tunnel, they’ll experience the blissful buoyancy of freefall without the queasy stomach or questionable in-flight peanuts. It’s weightlessness, wonder, and one heck of a story to tell over drinks.
Watersports & Aquatic Adventures: Where the Wild Things Splash
If your giftee would rather trade snow for spray and sleigh bells for speedboats, these watersport and aquatic adventures will float their proverbial boat.
- High-octane options like white-water rafting, an aqua park, and RIB powerboats for full-throttle fun
- Peaceful alternatives like paddleboarding and kayaking for a gentler kind of adventure
- Great for all ages - from fearless teenagers to retired thrill seekers with a drysuit and a dream
From taming waves to finding balance on calm waters, these experiences offer a sensory reboot from the overindulgence of December.
Driving Experiences & Track Days: For the Ones Who Hear Music in an Engine Roar
If your idea of a perfect gift includes speed, torque, and tyres that leave their mark, these driving experiences and track days are a symphony of rubber and adrenaline. Whether it’s vintage classics, rally stages, kart circuits, or full-throttle off-roading, this is for anyone who wants to swap traffic jams for the thrill of the open track.
- Off-Road Driving – From Mad Max-style madness to monster trucks, these experiences go well beyond the beaten track
- Junior Driving Experiences – Let young petrolheads live the dream before they’ve even passed their theory test
- Perfect for birthdays, hen and stag dos, or just because Sunday driving needs a serious upgrade
Supercar Driving Experiences: When Nothing Less Than a Ferrari Will Do
Forget bath bombs. Supercar experiences are the gifts that growl. From the guttural snarl of a Lamborghini to the purr of an Aston Martin, these are the kinds of presents that turn heads and stir souls. And the best part? You don’t need a trust fund or a midlife crisis to enjoy one.
- Drive icons like the Ferrari 458, Porsche 911, and Eleanor Mustang GT500
- Options for juniors, beginners, purists, and casual thrill-seekers alike
- Real racetracks across the UK including Brands Hatch and Dunsfold
- Personalised packages, professional instructors, and memories that last far longer than the petrol fumes
From Triple Supercar Drives to quick-fire sprints, these are the kinds of thrills that say, “I love you” with octane.
The Best Thrill-Seeking Gifts Don’t Come in a Box
Christmas gifts for thrill seekers should do more than fill a stocking. They should spark something - a story, a scream, a slow-burning pride that glows long after the decorations have come down. Whether it’s falling through the sky or scrambling up a cliff, these experience gifts don’t just say “I thought of you.” They say, “I saw who you are - and I gave you the chance to feel alive.”
So, this year, skip the forgettable fluff. Choose something unforgettable. Because the best Christmas gifts are the ones that still make their heart race in July.