Luxury Retirement Gifts To Celebrate Their New Free Time
Retirement means long weekday lunches and no alarm clock. The best luxury gifts make that new free time feel special.
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Retirement cards
Funny and kind cards designed in house in the UK.
Whose Gonna Make The Brews Now? Leaving Card
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Class of 2025 Retirement Card (Various Colours)
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Funny Enjoy Retirement Not Coming Back Card
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Gone Camping Mountaineering-Themed Retirement Card
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For long lunches at home
- A precision wine cooler with a built-in decanter, like the Solenco, for a perfectly chilled glass on a Tuesday.
- A good cheese board and knife set.
- A case of wine from a region they'd like to visit.
For slow mornings
- A statement stove-top kettle.
- A cashmere throw.
- A newspaper or magazine subscription.
For something new
- A cookery or wine-tasting class.
- A National Trust membership.
- A spa day midweek, when it's quiet.
How to choose
- Think about what they've said they'll do 'when I retire'.
- Go for one great thing rather than lots of small ones.
- Add a card with a proper message.
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How to write it so it lands
- Collect messages from colleagues in one card.
- Present it at the leaving do, not by post.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good luxury retirement gift?
Something they'll use often in their new routine, such as a wine cooler for long lunches or a membership for days out.
How much do you spend on a retirement gift?
For a group gift from colleagues, £50 to £200 is common.
What is a good example of luxury retirement gifts?
"A precision wine cooler with a built-in decanter, like the Solenco, for a perfectly chilled glass on a Tuesday." is one of 12 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.