In the UK Father’s Day falls on Sunday 19th June this year. Unless you avoid the high street greeting card outlets constantly reminding everyone of the occasion, it could possibly pass without notice. There will be countless retail outlets across the country looking to rake in on many a son or daughter that hasn’t found a satisfactory gift this year. Alternatively you could help out around the home so Dad can relax in front of the television and fall asleep to the latest Grand Prix or David Attenborough documentary. If you think these ideas are unimaginative, uninspiring and unoriginal, perhaps getting your Dad an experience day could be the answer?

An experience day gives anyone the opportunity to try a new activity or pastime without the expense of splashing out on a Ferrari 430 Spider or a power boat. With hundreds of different experiences available to choose from, it should not be difficult to find something that your Dad would like to try for the first time, or a reintroduction to an old hobby. Knowledge of a few of your father’s favourite things; from cars to movie characters should provide inspiration for a gift. There are several experience excursions that include a number of different activities in one package so you can ensure that Dad does not miss out.

Many companies that offer experience gifts will also offer the option of buying an open voucher or gift certificate if you are unsure of which activity would be best for your father this year. Despite vouchers sometimes appearing to be the ‘lazy’ option, they can often provide the best solution in finding the perfect present. There are a few key reasons why purchasing an experience gift certificate might be the answer to your present-buying headaches for father’s day this year.

With the introduction of online vouchers, there is no need to leave the home as the ‘store’ is simply a few clicks away. Buying a gift certificate on the web means that you can compare the different types of experiences available before deciding what package to buy.

With gift vouchers and certificates, there is no need to decide exactly which experience to buy. As there is so much choice, it might be best to let your Dad make the choice. A experience day voucher will also enable the recipient to decide on the best time and place in which to take part - with most certificate being valid for several months after purchase.

If you are looking for something like a last-minute driving experience for father’s day, it can be difficult to find something that is worthy of the occasion. Finally, a number of online outlets provide customers with instant, personalised gift certificates if the order was made too late for the experience day pack to arrive in time.

Perhaps the best reason for buying an experience gift this father’s day is that they can create lasting, wonderful memories for not only Dad, but for the whole family. Many of the activities allow spectators to watch the day unfold, or alternatively order a group activity so that the experience can be shared with the rest of the family.