50th birthday ideas for your special milestone

Celebrate turning half a century in style.

50th birthday

by Lorna White |
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Whether it's yourself who is turning 50 or it's a loved one, what better reason to have a celebration than turning half a century.

There are so many different ways to mark the occasion, from having a big party with your family and friends, to going abroad, or just having a small soirée with your nearest and dearest. Whatever you decide to do, there are a few supplies you'll need to make the celebrations extra special, as well as the best gifts for that special someone on their 50th birthday. A bouquet of flowers is always a lovely gesture, but if you're looking for something a little more unique, then we've rounded up some special 50th birthday ideas to mark that special milestone birthday.

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50th birthday gift ideas

This unique print is full of loads of interesting information about the year you were born. It can be personalised with a name and date and it's available in A4, A3 and A2.

Is the birthday boy or girl a gin lover? Take them to a tour of the Bombay Sapphire distillery for the day where they'll get to experience how the gin is made. You'll also get to sample them for yourself!

Inside this very special box are 50 fun ideas your loved one can do over their 50th year. It contains 45 fun surprise activities to do with loved ones, plus five blank cards for you or them to add more ideas.

Enjoy an afternoon tea with a glass of bubbly in the peaceful hidden garden, nestled in the back streets of Kensington. As you're seated in a dome, it doesn't matter if the heavens open, so it's a lovely treat come rain or shine.

This personalised memory book makes for a lovely keepsake. Full of nostalgia from their childhood and teenage years, it's also full of funny facts and figures to make them giggle, such as how long a person has been asleep for at 50 years old.

This little gesture can be personalised for the recipient, and even when the candle has burnt out, it makes a great keepsake.

pamper hamper
Price: £59

www.hampers.com

This gorgeous pamper hamper contains Prosecco Rosu00e9, Banks-Lyon Botanical Rose, Geranium bath salts, Amber Blush scented candle as well as sweet treats and nibbles.

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This black and gold banner can be customised with your choice of message and optional image too!

This balloon bouquet is delivered already inflated so you don't need to worry about inflating. It includes 3x inflated 18u201d helium filled silver, black and gold balloons.

We love these fun, 50th glasses for them to wear on their special day! The big glittery 50s are on springy deely boppers, so they'll be bouncing around for the whole day.

You can choose to have this banner say anything you like, but we personally love the 'Fifty & Fabulous' style. Not only can you choose what the banner says, there is also nine different colours to choose from!

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