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This is a small box, with a big impact. Surprise your loved one, with 50 fun ideas they can do over their 50th year whatever their gender. The sleek black gift box contains 50 colourful envelopes, with 45 surprise ideas of activities to mark their milestone year. They can be done with family, friends, or alone if they want a bit of peace and quiet. We’ve also included five blank cards so you can add your own ideas to personalise their present.

Each envelope will inspire the recipient to try something new, or go to a place they’ve never visited before. Either way, they’re on their way to making a whole bunch of new memories. The ideas are a good mix of things they can do at home, and activities that involve a night out or a day trip.

Envelope colours are chosen at random, so each box is unique, and also includes a leaflet explaining how to use the box.

Why not add a Making Memories Journal which is perfect to hold the card and any photos, tickets and receipts keeping all those important mementos safe. The journal has 60 double pages, plenty of space to save all the cards with room on each spread to write any notes, the ring bound book is printed in silver on the front and available as an add on to the box.

How to make the gift personal

We have two options: A non personalised box or a personalised version with the recipients name added, with both options you can choose your text colour. Just click on the drop-down menu to make your choice and fill in your message.

Curiosity getting the better of you?

If you want a sneaky look at a few of the dates included, click on the SNEAK PEEK button below. We know some of you want a complete surprise, so please don’t click on it if you don’t want any spoilers.

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Environment

We aim to produce gifts that are 100% recyclable, and we encourage all those enjoying opening envelopes to recycle them after they’ve completed their activities.

Our boxes are 100% recyclable, and are constructed from ‘greyboard’ which is made from a mix of recycled and waste paper. The outer wrap paper is also recyclable.

Where possible, the paper we use for our card and envelopes is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers.

Shipping Information

We wish we could hand deliver every order placed with us. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible – so we have to rely on the postman.

Most items ship for free in the UK. Where free delivery applies, it is clearly shown in the product information, so you will know before you order.

Free UK delivery is sent via Royal Mail Tracked 48 to mainland UK addresses. These are usually delivered within 2-3 working days, but this is not guaranteed.

We offer an upgrade to Tracked 24 (next working day) or express, which is sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery.

You can choose to have your order delivered to your own address, sent directly to the recipient, or delivered to a Royal Mail parcel locker or collection point convenient for you. Please note the lockers will hold the order for 3 days, and returned orders will be subject to an additional charge to resend.

We also offer free international shipping on orders over £60 to most countries. Our international orders are sent via Royal Mail International, and tracked depending on the destination.

Tracking is provided on all orders once dispatched and will be shown in your dispatch email.

We aim to send your order within 1 working day of receiving your payment. Orders received before 12pm UK time will be shipped the same day (excluding weekends and bank holidays).

*Shipping will be calculated at checkout, and any delivery costs required will be added at this point.

Fifty Things To Do When You Are 50

From: £24.00 + Free shipping

The 50th birthday gift that isn’t more clutter.

A thoughtful gift for a soon to be 50 year old: fifty surprise ideas of fun activities they can spread over the year.

  • Unique 50th birthday gift contains 50 thoughtful surprise ways to celebrate a milestone birthday, whatever their gender
  • Contains 45 fun surprise activities to do with loved ones, plus 5 blank cards for you or them to add more ideas
  • Stylish black gift box can be personalised with a name, and choice of text colours
  • Shipped in plain packaging, and can be sent direct to the recipient.

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  • The journal stores all the opened cards with space to write any notes to remember the memories

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      Things To Do Journal

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Other 50th Gifts

We have plenty to offer for those celebrating a 50th Birthday

More 50th Birthday gifts

Turning 50? That’s something worth celebrating properly.

Life gets busy, and it’s easy to let special moments slip by. This 50th birthday gift is packed with simple prompts to encourage time well spent.

whether that’s catching up with friends, trying something new, or just enjoying the moment. It’s a thoughtful way to help someone make the most of their next chapter.

  • Thoughtful and fun; suitable for most 50-year-olds.
  • Activities to enjoy solo or with others.
  • Encourages memory-making, laughter and living well.

It’s the little moments that make turning 50 feel big—in the best way.

This 50th birthday gift is about celebrating everything that’s been — and everything still to come. It’s a reminder to keep active, making memories, and saying yes to the everyday adventures that matter most.

  • Keep laughing
  • Keep exploring
  • Keep connecting
  • Keep doing more of what makes them happy

Frequently asked questions

Can I send Fifty Things To Do When You Are 50 straight to the recipient with a gift message?

Yes, you can send it straight to the recipient. Enter their address in the shipping details at checkout and add a gift message, which we print and include with the order. Every order goes out in plain packaging, so the contents aren't shown in transit or on the doorstep, and the surprise stays intact.

Does the Fifty Things To Do When You Are 50 include the Making Memories journal?

the Making Memories journal is an optional add-on, not included as standard. You can add it on this page before you order, or buy it separately later. It stores the opened cards along with photos, tickets and notes, so the year's memories stay in one place rather than getting lost.

What happens if I make a mistake on my Fifty Things To Do When You Are 50 order?

Contact us as soon as you spot it. If your order has not yet been printed, we will correct the details before it is made. [What happens once it has been printed.] Because each piece is personalised, it cannot be returned for a change of mind, so it is worth checking names and dates carefully before you order.

Will it arrive in time for the birthday?

Order before 12pm on a working day for same-day dispatch, and choose express next-day at checkout.

We'll ship our Express orders with Royal Mail Special Delivery to ensure it arrives on time.

Our free shipping option is Tracked 48, which takes 2-3 days.