Birthday gift ideas in the UK

#2

Afternoon tea for two at a choice of venues across the UK, as an e-voucher or gift pack. An easy birthday treat for a mum, grandparent or friend anywhere in the country. Pre-booking is essential.

#3

A waterproof 6-inch e-reader with a colour screen, warm lighting and Libby library borrowing. For a student or commuter who reads on a phone and would read more on a proper screen. No page buttons or stylus.

#4

A book a month picked by Daunt Books staff to the reader's tastes. A birthday gift that lasts the year for a reader who likes surprises. Delivery outside the UK costs extra.

#5

A GPS running watch with a bright touchscreen that tracks pace, distance and heart rate and suggests daily workouts. For someone turning a year older who has been running with just a phone. Music storage costs more.

#6

Ninety minutes for two at a London Bridge studio: wheel throwing, hand-building and painting, and you bring the drinks. A birthday night out for an adult in London. Adults only.

#7

The travel AeroPress, with every part packed inside its own mug. For a coffee drinker who camps, travels or hates the office coffee. It makes one cup at a time.

#8

A vertical mouse that holds the hand in a handshake position, in right- and left-handed versions. For someone who complains of wrist strain at their desk. It suits small to medium hands and takes a week to get used to.

#9

Foldable on-ear headphones with more than 100 hours of battery and a single control knob. For someone who never remembers to charge things. On-ear pads can get uncomfortable on long sessions.

#10

A reusable 35mm point-and-shoot with an ultra-wide lens and a panoramic switch. For a friend getting into film who wants travel shots without learning settings. Film and developing cost extra.

#11

A wallet-thin folding tripod that clips magnetically to the back of a phone. For a friend who shoots travel photos or video on their phone. It only fits MagSafe iPhones or phones in a magnetic case.

#12

A 2.5 L waist pack worn at the hips or across the body, with a zip compartment and inner pocket. For a birthday traveller or city walker who carries only a phone, keys and wallet. Too small for a bottle.

#13

A push-button turntable that starts, cues and returns the arm itself, with a built-in preamp. A birthday gift for someone who has started buying records. It needs powered speakers or a stereo to make any sound.