Best birthday gifts for kids of all ages

Trying to find the perfect birthday gift for your little one? With so much already on your plate, the pressure of hunting down birthday presents is the last thing you need. That’s why we’re making life easier by rounding up the best birthday gifts for kids, so you can tick at least one thing off your list.

More than just a fun day out, experiences are a unique gift they won’t outgrow or forget. No clutter, no waste, just memories they’ll bring up years down the track.

Fun? Tick. Educational? Double tick. Your toddler will thrive when you get them an experience for their birthday. It won’t just bring out their personality, but it’ll also stimulate their minds and can even teach them a thing or two.

A trip to the aquarium or zoo is always a winner. Not only is it great for introducing them to different kinds of animals, but your little one could even find their new favourite animal here. Aquaduck rides are also good fun (especially cause the kids get to drive it for a bit), or if you’ve got a builder on your hands, visit the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.

Primary kids can be a little bit harder to crack. More interested in devices, you want a gift that’ll have them out of the house, forgetting about screen time - which is exactly what these experience will do.

Kids this age absolutely love a theme park trip. Packed with rides, shows and their favourite superheroes, a Village 5 Day Theme Park Pass will give them plenty of time to check out their favourite parks. Need something with more competition? Mini golf and escape rooms are some more favourites that are great for involving the whole fam.

When it comes to finding birthday gifts for teens, you’ll want to lean towards something a little more grown-up. Keeping up with their new definition of fun, an experience can tap into their more mature vibe, while guaranteeing some solid family time which we all know is precious at this age.

Giving them some action and the responsibility they crave, go karting will get their approval. They’ll finally get to drive like they’ve always wanted, plus you can join in the fun too. Axe throwing and indoor skydiving are some more cool ideas they’ll approve of, just in case they’re not crazy about driving.