They are unforgettable gifts (Photo: Metro.co.uk)

The time for Christmas shopping is well underway, and many of us furiously search stores for gifts for our loved ones.

But if you want to try a more sustainable way of giving gifts than gifts that end up in the trash, why not give them an experience they will never forget?

Plus, e-coupons save money by trying to get things delivered on time during Christmas time.

We’ve rounded up some truly unique experiences that you can have at home or in the UK, from cooking lessons to flying a real Spitfire plane.

Read below to discover some of the best gifts you can give this Christmas.

A replica of the “Bake Off” experience in The Big London Bake tent

For a budding Bake Off star (Photo: Scott Mathieson)

Do you know the next Giuseppe? Give them a chance to prove themselves with a replica of the ‘Bake Off’ experience at The Big London Bake Tent.

Bakers have 90 minutes to get to a show, as they compete to be crowned Star Baker. Even Paul Hollywood would approve.

Buy a £ 91 voucher for two at The Big London Bake

How to find love and other virtual courses of personal development in the School of Life

A gift that makes a lasting difference (Photo: BigstocK)

For that perpetually single friend, a personal development class might be just what they need to find her.

If you’re not sure how this giveaway would turn out, The School of Life offers virtual classes on everything from building self-confidence to developing career potential.

Sessions from £ 40 at School of Life

Flying in a WWII Spitfire

Ready to take off

Relive history with a daring flight in a WWII spitfire, one of only 53 left in the world!

The lucky passengers are flown into the air for a 30-minute flight with a trained RAF pilot.

Buy a £ 2,975 voucher at Virgin Experience Days

Leiths Cooking School Pasta Improvement Course

Learn to be a pasta master

Passionate cooks can learn how to make their own pasta from scratch, with or without a pasta machine, thanks to the experts at Leiths Cooking School.

After this master class, they will be as good at Italian cuisine as a real nonna. Mum mia!

Book for £ 165 at Leiths

Belmond British Pullman Golden Age Of Steam Day Trip with 5-Course Lunch and Champagne

All aboard!

Take them back to the golden age of travel with a ride on the famous British Pullman steam train.

Passengers enjoy a sumptuous five-course lunch and are even greeted with a glass of champagne as they board the London Victoria.

Book from £ 420 per passenger round trip from London Victoria to Belmond

Aromatherapy online course for stress

And breathe… (Photo: Bigstock)

After a stressful year, we can all think of someone who needs a little rest and relaxation.

This masterclass from Zoom is designed to show how aromatherapy can help you deal with stress symptoms, as well as to teach other forms of stress management.

Book for £ 40 at Neal’s Yard Remedies

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