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Devon is a stunning county in Southwest England that’s popular with both residents and travelers to explore, which also means it’s an area with many wonderful experience gifts available!
At around a four-hour drive from London (or just an hour and a half by train) this is a great area for a day trip or weekend away. The stunning Jurassic Coast hosts lots of water activities but there are also some more sedate ones if you’re getting a gift for someone who isn’t so much of a thrill-seeker.
In this guide, we’ve carefully selected the best gift experiences in Devon, for a variety of budgets and interests. We’ve also included some activities in Cornwall and Dorset, since they’re so close, that they could easily be experienced by someone who’s based in Devon.
Read on for all the coolest experience vouchers in Devon and surrounds, at every price point!
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Best Experience Gifts for Devon Under $100
There are plenty of birthday experiences in Devon that won’t cost an arm and a leg, as well as fun adventure gifts for Devon. These choices all come in at under $100, so you can find something perfect for your recipient without going broke.
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If you know someone who might like to try their hand at medieval sports like archery, axe throwing and using crossbows, you could gift them this experience in Dorset (next to Devon)!
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Stretching between Devon and Dorset is the stunning Jurassic Coast, where your gift recipient can kayak in the sea beneath stunning cliffs and rock formations.
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Anyone who loves animals will love this wildlife-spotting cruise, which departs from Penzance in Cornwall. Your recipient will get to see dolphins, seals, sharks and more!
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This tall ship voyage departs from Dorset and will let your gift recipient see the stunning Jurassic Coast on a leisurely trip, but they can also help out with sailing if they want!
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Devon is more than just activities on the water! Thrill-seekers will enjoy this quad biking experience where they can tackle steep climbs, drops and mud in the Devon countryside.
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The only thing better than a British afternoon tea is afternoon tea with alcohol. This indulgent afternoon tea for two in Dartmoor National Park includes prosecco - ooh la la!
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This would make for a very cool and unique date or just an experience for two friends to meet Llamas, as well as have a cream tea afterwards!
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The coast of Devon is ideal for wind and water sports, so you could gift someone who's into exciting activities this lesson for wakeboarding around the Exmouth Estuary.
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Bournemouth is home to Europe's largest virtual reality centre, where you can gift two people an exhilarating virtual reality escape room based on the Assassin's Creed games!
Devon Experience Gift Ideas Between $100-$200
For more activity gifts in Devon, and nearby counties, these choices cost a bit more than $100, but still less than $200. We’re sure you’ll find something to delight your special someone!
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Your gift recipient can learn how to make their own perfume from start to finish at Parterre Fragrances in Dorset, where the perfume ingredients are grown on site.
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With all the stunning beaches, the Jurassic Coast is perfect for learning to surf! You can gift two people this surfing lesson on the famous Fistral Beach in Cornwall.
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If you're looking for an experience gift for someone who likes exciting activities and cars, we suggest this off-road driving excursion to learn how to drive a 4x4 on tricky terrains.
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Anyone who's into beer will enjoy this experience at a brewery in Dorchester, where they can learn to make their own beer from start to finish, and taste some too, of course!
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For a truly epic experience gift, you could buy someone this incredible helicopter sightseeing tour over the Jurassic Coast so they can see the stunning sights from above.
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Thrill-seekers will love this opportunity to learn how to use those water jet packs that you might have seen! The experience takes place in Dorset, next to Devon.
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For the ultimate adrenaline-junkie experience, gift someone a flying lesson from nearby Cornwall! The recipient can also bring two friends to ride along as well.
Devon Experience Gifts Over $200
If you still haven’t found the ideal gift experiences in Devon, check out these baller options! They cost more than $200, but that’s often the price for two people and for truly epic experiences.
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For someone who would like to feel like they are actually flying almost like a bird, you could gift them a tandem hang gliding experience over the beautiful coast.
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If you're wondering what a Blokart is, well imagine a sailboat with wheels! This experience for two will let them learn to sail these on the beach in Cornwall, not far from Devon.
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This full day course in Dorset is ideal for people who love baking and would like to learn how to make quintessential British rolls, cobs, plaits and bloomers!
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The ultimate thrill has got to be jumping out of a plane above a beautiful location! This gift will let your recipient take part in a tandem skydive over Cornwall, just up the road from Devon.
Did We Miss Any Great Devon Experience Gift Ideas?
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