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16th Birthday Gifts & Ideas

They’ve hit sweet sixteen and it’s a real coming of age! Mark this momentous milestone with a special 16th birthday gift. To celebrate their final years of being a teenager, choose exciting, one of a kind experiences including adventure days and driving sessions.

For Adventurous Teens

Hair-raising adventure days always go down a treat. With these blood-pumping activities, lasting memories will be made. Skydiving is the ultimate thrill for an adrenaline junkie, seeing explorers jump out of a plane at over 7,000 feet high! Bungee jumping offers a different take on the same feeling, with guests falling towards the ground and snapping back up just in time. Water sports are perfect for a hot summer’s day, with aquatic activities for every taste. Calming kayak rides around the UK’s coastal regions offer stunning views, sailing teaches new boating skills and white water rafting tests out teamwork on a challenging course. There’s something for every type of aspiring sailor.

Junior Driving Sessions

It doesn’t matter if they’re under the legal driving age as there are hand-picked experiences that put youngsters in the driver’s seat. An early lesson gives would-be motorists some time behind the wheel. They’ll already know their way around a car when their provisional arrives! Or treat a lover of luxurious models to a 30-minute lesson in a Bentley! They learn the basics, starting with clutch control, accelerating and braking. Then they tackle a replica road, complete with junctions and roundabouts from the comfort of a prestige model.

Exciting Adventure Experiences

Supercar blasts test 16 year olds’ racing skills, giving them control of a Lamborghini, Ferrari or Aston Martin. They put the pedal to the metal as they attempt to stick to that all-important racing line around tight corners and bends.

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Cj · 05-10-2025

Great Experience

This is the 3rd time my son has completed the young driver experience and he has taken something new out of each one of them. We plan to get him more of these experiences between now and his 17th birthday.
One Hour Young Driver Experience – UK Wide
M. · 20-11-2025

Very good gift

I received vouchers from work as a gift. I used them for theatre tickets to see the musical Back to the Future. It was wonderful and the children were delighted, but when ordering the tickets, I entered the wrong email address, and Red Letter Days sent them to the wrong address. I tried to explain this numerous times and spent hours talking to customer service, but unfortunately, no one could help me. A terribly unpleasant experience. I had to explain everything only at the theatre under stress.Terrible customer service!!!
Silver Tickets for Two to a West End Theatre Show
Anne · 11-11-2025

Amazing and fascinating day out!

Fascinating to explore all the areas behind the scenes. In the directors lounge we found a passionate Arsenal fan guide who answered all our questions kindly and patiently and enthralled us with his knowledge of stories and history of the team. Despite there being no match on an atmosphere of how it must feel on a match day was palpable as we walked round the changing rooms and the sense of excitement of walking the tunnel to the pitch was a thrill. I took my Arsenal supporting son and grandsons for the day. I have never been the least bit interested n football but this day converted me, now I want to go to a match!
Adult Arsenal Emirates Stadium Tour for Two
Nicola · 13-10-2024

Great experience

My daughter had a lesson today with Matt. He really put her at ease and helped her feel comfortable in the car
Young Driver Experience – 30 Minutes
Paul · 22-10-2025

Port Lympne

Fabulous day out. Safari was enjoyable & the afternoon tea was top notch with attentive staff
Entry to Port Lympne Reserve with Truck Safari and Afternoon Tea for Two
Ashton · 03-10-2024

good value for money

Purchased as a gift for a nineteen year old who enjoyed every single minute and eager to go back again. Obviously the F1 simulator was the highlight and he had 2 sessions. The museum was outstanding and could not fault anything. The staff were also very helpful and friendly
Entry to Silverstone Museum and Simulator Experience for Two
Mike · 19-10-2025

A must do if you're in London

Booking was simple and choosing a day and time. Access was very simple and there appears to be no limit on the time you spend at the top of the Shard
The View from The Shard with Digital Photo Package for Two
Rach · 21-09-2025

Fantastic experience

Lovely venue, great service and lots of yummy food for lunch!
Teppanyaki Experience at Benihana for Two