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Great Gift Ideas for 30th Birthday Celebrations
By Sophie Lindley - 30th December 2025
Birthdays are a brilliant occasion to share your love for someone special, and with milestone birthdays traditionally encouraging even more gift giving, you might be looking for something extra unique to share your well wishes. When a friend or loved one reaches their 30th birthday, they can often feel like they've hit a real landmark age - with hobbies changing, likes and dislikes shifting, and new worlds opening up for them. Many buy a house, start a family, or even travel the world in their 30s, so finding a gift that perfectly reflects their plans for their 30th year can be a great way to show them just how much you adore them.
What's a great 30th birthday gift for her?
Finding a fabulous 30th birthday gift that stands out from the crowd can be tricky, especially if you're searching for a gift for the person who already has everything. Going down a personal or sentimental route can be a great way to discover a gift that makes a difference, and for a 30th birthday, you'll likely want your gift to be remembered above all others.
Adorable accessory gifts
If she has a penchant for stylish accessories, gifting her something both practical and pretty is the perfect way to ensure she'll get use out of it. Adding a personalisation to a relatively simple piece is great way of adding sentimentality and creating a piece to treasure, and this Personalised Burgundy and Peach Check Winter Scarf is ideal for those whose 30th falls in the midst of chilly winter.
Gorgeous jewellery gifts
Many women love to receive jewellery as birthday gifts, and a special milestone birthday like a 30th is no exception. Gifting her a necklace or bracelet that has a close connection to either her birth date, birth year, or her name or initials offers her the chance to don a super special piece that will always remind her of her big birthday. These Miyuki Birthstone Beaded Bracelets are dainty and delightful, and provide a sweet nod to her birthday without overpowering.
Gifts you know they'll use
Who says practical presents have to be boring? There are some occasions where you just know that the person you're buying a gift for would prefer a piece they can use time and time again, so gifting them a sweet trinket or a token gesture just won't do. If they're not a fan of ‘stuff’, and like to ensure every piece in their home or wardrobe has great longevity, a practical item will always be welcomed. This Personalised Burgundy Tote Bag is both stylish and suitable for all occasions. Made of supple faux leather in a rich red wine tone, this bag comes personalised with their initials, offering her a standout accessory that is completely unique to her.
Pieces to gift that they can treasure
Putting a personal spin on a useful piece is the perfect way to present her with a gift you know she'll love. Small but sweet, this Personalised Pink and Burgundy Velvet Bow Mini Round Jewellery Case comes with her name pressed onto the lid in gold foil, adding a sentimental touch to remind her of her special birthday for many years to come.
What makes a great 30th birthday gift for him?
Men can be tricky to buy for during all occasions, but birthdays tend to be even more difficult. Often they'll claim they just don't want or need anything, which doesn't help at all when you're keen to treat them to something special. For a 30th birthday, it's important to consider just how big a milestone this can be for people, and gifting him something to reflect that is a great way to ensure he feels important and loved on the big day.
Heartfelt hobby gifts
Whether he's a keen golfer or a self-obsessed foodie, it's always easy to find something he adores if you stick to his hobbies and interests when searching for a gift. If he's turning 30 it looks like his passions and hobbies are going nowhere any time soon, gifting him something relative to his interest is the ideal way to show you care. This Sagaform Wine Carafe with Personalised Oak Stopper is perfect for wine lovers, and with the added personalisation, you could even make it completely relative to his big 3 0 celebration.
Excellent accessory gifts
A practical piece will usually always be a winner with a man. They tend to like what they like, rarely veering into materialist territory and often seeking comfort in the things they already own and love. This is why a useful accessory can be just the ticket for sentimental 30th birthday gifting. This Personalised Initials Voyager Wash Bag in Brown is sleek and stylish, and ideal for a man who plans to be on-the-go a lot during his 30th decade. The personalisation is an added unique touch, allowing him to covet something that is uniquely his.
Charming jewellery pieces for a 30th gift
You can say a lot with something small, and this Men's Personalised Stainless Steel Plaque Pendant Necklace is a great sentimental piece for a man who adores his accessories. Sleek, stylish, and stainless steel, this necklace is both durable and fashionable, and comes personalised to add an extra special touch to his everyday look.
Personal pieces perfect for gifting
Gifting something personalised is a great way to add an extra special touch for an extra special birthday. This Unisex Personalised Blue and Brown Tartan Winter Scarf is ideal for wintry birthdays, and is another great piece for combining style with practicality.
What can I get a friend for a 30th birthday?
Friends can often feel like the easiest to buy for. You tend to know them better than you know yourself, and their likes, dislikes, hobbies, and passions come to the forefront of your mind whenever you're due to search for a special gift for them. But if you're keen to make this birthday stand out from the crowd, consider pieces that give a gentle nod to their 30th year, and help show them that you're here to celebrate them, and look forward to the next 30 (and more) years of friendship.
Fun foodie gifts for a 30th birthday
If you're used to gifting small, starting off with a tasty treat can be the way to go. Whether it's part of a wider gift box, bag, or hamper, or it's just a token gesture to show you're celebrating with them, this Birthday Cake White Chocolate Bar from The Chocolate Gift Company is delightfully delicious and ideal for saying ‘Happy 30th Birthday!’.
Delightful drink gifts for celebrating with them
Most friends love to celebrate together, and what better excuse for a big booze-up is a 30th birthday? Gifting them alcohol or barware is ideal for getting the party started, and this Hand-Painted Wildflower Balloon Gin Glass has the wow-factor a maximalist friend might just adore.
Meaningful and memorable gifts for friends
A birthday is a great time to share your love for your friend, and this Emma Bridgewater Pink Toast My Brilliant Friend 1/2 Pint Mug is bound to serve as a great reminder of your solid bond through the years. Why not fill it with a cup of tea, cosy up on the sofa and gossip to your heart's content with your birthday bestie?
What can I get my partner for a 30th birthday?
Not everyone showers their partner with gifts when birthdays roll around, and if quality time is how you like to celebrate big events, you're better off sticking to your roots! But if you feel a big birthday like a 30th is a good excuse to spoil your loved one rotten, consider sticking to a more sentimental present route to ensure this birthday is more memorable than any other.
Sweet, sentimental 30th birthday gifts for her
Jewellery is a great way to share your love and celebration without uttering a word, and this Personalised 30th Birthday Heart and Birthstone Necklace will have her blown away the second she opens the box. Pretty, personalised, and ideal for everyday wear, this necklace comes with her age, name, and her birthstone to create a piece to remind her of her special 30th birthday.
Treasurable token 30th birthday gifts for him
If he's an avid reader or just a collector of sweet trinkets, this Personalised Photo Filmstrip Leather Bookmark is perfect for creating small, but memorable moments of love and adoration for his 30th birthday. Fill it with images of you both together and add a sweet ‘happy birthday’ message and it's a piece that will always remind him of that big birthday celebration.
Experience gifts for celebrating a big birthday together
If you're certain material items won't make your birthday bash any better, gifting a special someone an experience is crucial for creating memories and moments to cherish. Whether you choose to head out for a posh meal, a wine tasting, a pottery class, or a picnic on the beach, selecting a special day or evening trip to experience with your significant other is ideal for celebrating a big birthday like a 30th.
Still stuck on adorable ideas for saying a big happy 30th birthday? Why not pack a hamper full of personal presents to ensure you're gifting a whole array of tasty treats and treasurable trinkets to the birthday boy or girl? This Build Your Own Birthday Gift Hamper comes with so many options to make it personal to them, and is a great way of getting them in the celebratory mood in the lead-up to their big birthday.
For more great gift ideas for 30th birthdays, explore our Birthday Gifts shop, and find a piece they can treasure long after they've pulled their last popper.
