40 Best Anniversary Ideas to Celebrate in Style

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Try a new skill together

For an anniversary idea that will bring you closer together, try your hand at learning a new skill. There’s a wealth of disciplines out there for you to master, from pottery to photography, blacksmithing to jewellery making. Learning something new with your significant other is a proven way to strengthen your relationship. 

Head away on a romantic break  

There’s nothing more romantic than escaping the daily hustle and bustle in favour of spending some quality time together on a short break. It doesn’t have to be exotic either - there’s all kinds of UK staycations, ready for you to discover. Stay and explore a new city, succumb to the tranquillity of nature with a cabin or cottage break or put the world on hold for a night or two with a spa break. 

Enjoy a ritzy afternoon tea together

If you want a time-honoured anniversary idea, set your sights firmly on Britain’s tastiest dining tradition: afternoon tea. From vintage to vegan, cream to classic, we’re firm believers that there’s no party quite like a tea party. And of course, there’s bottomless afternoon teas too, where you can toast to your anniversary milestone in style. 

Treat yourselves to a meal with a difference

When it comes to wedding anniversary ideas, ordinary restaurants just simply won’t make the cut. There are some truly magnificent fine dining experiences out there that you’ll never forget - where the food and service are simply out of this world. Give your taste buds a treat and commemorate your anniversary with a glass of fizz. 

Book tickets to the theatre 

Whether it’s 50 year or 1 year anniversary ideas you’re after, they’re a milestone that deserve to be celebrated with an elevated experience. That’s where theatre tickets come in to add some real class to the occasion and the West End hosts a vast array of productions with daily performances. You can even improvise a cocktail hour beforehand or plan an after-show dinner somewhere nearby. 

Unwind with a spa day

Anniversaries are all about rekindling the romance or at least reflecting on your favourite moments together. One of the easiest ways to do this is unwinding together on a spa day. It’s great to pamper yourself with an added touch of luxury that an anniversary deserves, Not to mention couples’ massages are something that the both of you can enjoy simultaneously. 

Take to the skies in a hot air balloon

You don’t need us to tell you that romantic ideas for anniversary celebrations don’t get much more spectacular than a hot air balloon ride. Guaranteed to raise the bar for all future anniversaries, a world of sky-high adventure, new perspectives and unforgettable memories await. 

Visit a botanical garden

There’s something inherently romantic about botanical gardens - exploring the beauty and diversity of parks dedicated to protecting the nation’s most fascinating flowers, trees, plants and wildlife. Many botanical gardens also offer dining opportunities like afternoon tea surrounded by nature. 

Anniversary Ideas at Home

Cooking Class

If you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, joining a cooking class from the comfort and familiarity of your own home is a great plan. There’s a variety of themes on offer, from cuisines 

like Thai to Italian to specific culinary delights like chocolate desserts and sushi. The best thing is you’ll be fed while also learning new culinary techniques that you can use in the future. 

Wine Tasting

Another fun anniversary idea at home is to toast each other. Forget traipsing all the way to a vineyard and instead indulge your inner vino connoisseurs with a wine tasting from your own sofa. Receiving five wines and paired cheeses in advance, take your seats at the virtual wine tasting table and join a live link. Industry professionals will guide you through each wine, explaining the various nuances of each. 

Online Escape Room

Prove that the two of you together are a force to be reckoned with by conquering an escape room from home. With no print outs, extra equipment or effort required, work together to solve puzzles to save the day in a fully immersive virtual escape room game that’ll see you as the newest recruits to a M15 agency. It’s sure to be a different kind of night.  

Afternoon Tea delivery

We’re touting this as one of the best anniversary date ideas. Use it as an excuse to dress up or chill out in head-to-toe comfort and let Piglet’s Pantry do the hard work, delivering a box full of treats to your doorstep. Expect cakes, scones, traditional savoury bites and of course, quintessential tea to round things off.  

Dining at Home

Food and romance have been intertwined through history, mix in some great conversation and you have the best anniversary celebration ever. Going out to eat is a classic but cooking dinner at home is far more intimate and you can fully embrace the post-dinner food coma. The ultimate at home date night, receive everything needed to whip-up a luxurious 5* meal for two. We're talking 30-day dry aged fillet steak, perfectly seasoned fries and more.

Bring Happy Hour Home

One-year anniversary ideas need to be good to really set the tone for all future celebratory occasions. If you and your sweetheart imbibe, forget screaming “WHAT” at each other at a busy cocktail bar and instead bring Happy Hour home. You can mix this idea to be however you like – a live virtual mixology class learning to make your favourites, a delivery of pre-made cocktails to your door or getting creative with what you already have in the cupboard to blend your own concoction. 

Paint & Sip

An anniversary is not your run-of-the-mill date night and as a result, it’s time to get creative with a trend brush-stroking the nation in popularity - Paint & Sip nights. Whether you simply head to the shop and get your own painting equipment to have your own paint-off or join a live class from home, it’s a fun anniversary idea that’s sure to mix things up. 

Chocolate Truffle Making

For couples with a sweet tooth, the ideal activity is one involving being surrounded by indulgent treats. Charismatic chocolatiers will lead a 60 minute online masterclass that’ll see the two of you learn how to make the most delicious fresh cream truffles you’ve ever tasted. And along the way learn industry secrets like nailing the perfect ganache and expert piping techniques. 

Host a Party

Who said that anniversaries have to be just the two of you? They’re the perfect time to gather up loved ones to celebrate the latest milestone in your relationship. Invite your friends and family, host a dinner party and reminisce about your relationship all together. 

Gin Tasting

One of the most spirited anniversary date ideas is an at-home gin tasting. Delve into the world of your favourite tipple as you create your perfect gin recipe, selecting botanicals and tasting samples along the way to master your perfect blend. 

Anniversary Ideas on a Budget

Camping

Camping is often cited as one of the most romantic ideas for anniversary celebrations. A great low-budget activity, enjoy some campfire staples while discussing your favourite memories together so far. If camping’s not really your thing, try glamping where you can stay in a furnished pod. 

Visit a museum

Even if neither of you are art connoisseurs or history buffs, touring a museum is a budget-friendly and fun day out. You can keep things traditional with an art gallery or mix things up and try to find the quirkiest museum around. We’re particular fans of York Cocoa Works, where you can learn York’s rich history of chocolate making and take part in a special chocolate tasting. 

Food Tour

If you're looking for unique dining anniversary ideas on a budget, consider a food tour where you can indulge in different cuisines and cultures. London is a mecca for foodie enthusiasts and a tour through the capital will enable you to explore some of the best food markets and street food vendors in the city. 

Make a scrapbook

Stuck on one-year anniversary ideas? Why not commemorate the last 365 days by making a scrapbook. Sure, we can digitally download memories in seconds but there’s something special about taking the time to create a scrapbook. While crafting, both of you will also get to reminisce about the highlights of the past year together. 

Axe Throwing

How’s this for one-of-a-kind anniversary date ideas: axe throwing! Exactly as it sounds, enjoy an action-packed hour mastering the art of axe throwing. Learn the basics from an expert before letting loose on the targets, flinging an axe and aiming for the all-important bullseye. 

Have a picnic

It’s a classic for a reason; dining al fresco is a great way to get some fresh air and enjoy food with your loved one. Pack a wicker basket with your favourite bottle of wine, pick a secluded outdoor getaway and create a memory of “remember that anniversary we had that romantic picnic?”

Boat Cruise

You might associate boat cruises as a lavish outing but there’s actually plenty of boat day trips that can be done on a budget. Home to Europe’s largest natural harbour, a boat trip in Poole involves captivating seaside sights, wildlife and scenery, ticking all the boxes for an anniversary celebration to remember. 

Comedy Night

Another budget-friendly anniversary idea that’ll see the two of you laugh the night away is attending a comedy night. With plenty of locations to choose from, witness some of the UK’s finest stand-up comedians work their magic on stage. Laugh at the jokes and the fact you’ve managed to bag yourself an epic anniversary outing without breaking the bank. 

Visit places significant to your relationship

Whether it’s the place you met, where your first date was or your wedding venue, spend the day visiting places significant to your relationship and marvel at how far you’ve come. This is such a romantic way to spend your anniversary and it’s free!

Ride a roller coaster

Funnily enough, roller coasters hold some power to ignite romance coupled with adventure. Forget a theme park’s hefty admission fee and instead hone in on the best part of the day: roller coasters. Make a beeline for a thrill-seeker’s paradise Zip World, where you can fly through the forest on the UK’s only alpine coaster through a tree-top wonderland. 

Drive-in cinema

Drive-in cinemas have a certain romantic charm about them. If you’re after an inexpensive activity that’s different from the regular dinner and film, this is definitely it. The Luna Cinema is the largest drive-in movie experience in the UK, offering over 100 screenings of feel-good films throughout the year. 

Paintballing

If the two of you are interested in the outdoors, being active, exploring something new, or the combination of all three, perhaps it’s time to take your anniversary date paintballing? Kitted out in full paintball fatigue, run, dodge and hide in the undergrowth to escape the flying paintball across four different games. 

Anniversary celebration ideas with family

• Board games. For a more laid-back anniversary idea, you’ll want to dust off those board games and host a family games night. To raise the stakes, add a prize for the winner with an extravagant crowning ceremony. 
• Film night. It’s a classic for a reason: stock up on popcorn, grab some blankets and put on a film or two the whole family loves. 
• Paddington Bear afternoon tea. Hopping onboard a double-decker Routemaster bus, Paddington and Mrs Bird. will guide you through some of London’s most iconic landmarks. Naturally, it wouldn’t be a celebration without cake so there’s plenty of sweet and savoury treats to mark the occasion in style. 

• Go Strawberry Picking. Another wholesome and family-friendly anniversary idea is spending the day picking strawberries at your local PYO farm. Don’t forget to buy some chocolate too so you can make your own chocolate covered strawberries. 
• Start the day with brunch. Few things beat the sheer pleasure of starting the day with brunch. And it’s not just your Full English breakfast either - you’ll find culinary delights and enough fizz for adults to toast to the anniversary in style. 
• Go indoor skydiving. Ever heard of indoor skydiving? It’s basically a way to experience the thrill of skydiving without having to actually jump out of a plane. A tranquil idea? No. Memorable? Absolutely. 

• Go on a steam train. Steam trains are about so much more than getting from Point A to B. Journey back to the golden age of rail travel, soak up the picturesque views and enjoy some seriously epic family photo opportunities as you chug your way through the English countryside. 
• Browse through family photo albums. One of the more laid-back anniversary ideas is to flick through family photo albums. Take a trip down memory lane, recounting all your favourite outings together. 
• Theme Park. Celebrations when you’re older aren’t wholly different from childhood. Bring the whole family together for a day at a theme park and enjoy riding roller coasters, eating delicious food and exploring the many attractions. 
• VR adventure. Last but by no means least, if the family all bond over a shared love of VR, one of the most unique anniversary ideas is to immerse yourselves in a VR adventure. Prove you’re stronger together by navigating around a virtual city to locate a cure and save the world from a zombie attack. 

Summary

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