Birthday Weekend Away Ideas: Where to Go for Every Kind of Birthday

A birthday weekend away turns one day into three, and makes a birthday feel like a proper event.

Here are the best places to go, matched to the kind of person whose birthday it is, plus ideas for milestone birthdays.

For the party lover

For the one who needs a rest

For the adventurer

For a milestone birthday (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th)

  • A European city break. View guide
  • A West End show and a skyline dinner in London. View guide
  • A cottage weekend with the whole family.
  • A friends' weekend in a big rented house.

Key things to remember

  • Book the birthday dinner first.
  • Bring the card and present with you; give them on the morning of the birthday itself.
  • For milestone birthdays, invite friends to turn up as a second surprise.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I go for my birthday weekend?

Pick by personality: a city for party lovers, a spa town for relaxing, the countryside for adventure.

What's a good surprise birthday trip?

Somewhere they've always mentioned wanting to visit, with one big moment booked.

What is a good example of birthday weekend away ideas?

"A cottage weekend with the whole family." is one of 11 examples on this page. Pick the one closest to the tone you want, then add a specific detail of your own - a shared memory, a date, a name - so it reads as yours rather than copied.

Can I copy these messages word for word?

Yes. Everything on this page is free to copy, print and read out - no permission or credit needed. Changing one detail so it fits the person is all we would suggest.

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