{"id":17550,"date":"2025-09-16T16:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:02:04","slug":"easy-thoughtful-gifts-you-can-post-for-christmas-or-birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/easy-thoughtful-gifts-you-can-post-for-christmas-or-birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Thoughtful Gifts You Can Post for Christmas or Birthdays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_1b28ecdac4fd7f6da84f272316d942a1\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/uk-hiking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHiking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/family-activities\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFamily activities\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/running\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRunning\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/dog-friendly\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDog Friendly Walks &amp; Advice\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/christmas\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChristmas\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/road-cycling\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRoad cycling\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/gift-guide\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGift Guide\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEasy Thoughtful Gifts You Can Post for Christmas or Birthdays\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2025-09-16T16:07:15+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">September 16, 2025<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t3 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-1920x753.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"custom map with picture of your dog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-1920x753.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-1024x402.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-768x301.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-1536x603.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-2048x804.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/custom-map-with-picture-of-your-dog-1376x540.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_6f124eb8355272053dcda6a071234eea\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"whysendacardwhenyoucansendamap\"><strong>Why Send a Card When You Can Send a Personalised Map?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a meaningful gift that\u2019s easy to post and guaranteed to make someone smile? Ordnance Survey\u2019s Folded Custom Maps are a beautiful way to show you care, whether it\u2019s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tradition of sending Birthday and Christmas cards is fading. These days, many of us rely on a quick social media update to send our best wishes. But there\u2019s still something special about receiving a physical item through the letterbox, something personal, something unexpected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_lilly-and-daddys-adventure.jpg\" alt=\"personalised mini map flat lay shot with a pair of childs shoes\" class=\"wp-image-17551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_lilly-and-daddys-adventure.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_lilly-and-daddys-adventure-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_lilly-and-daddys-adventure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-a-mappy-birthday-and-a-mappy-christmas-this-year\">Have a Mappy Birthday and a Mappy Christmas this year!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of us choose not to send cards because we&#8217;re trying to be more eco conscious, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we shouldn&#8217;t try to be more intentional, and more thoughtful in how we connect. So when it comes to small gifts for the people who really matter, why not send something that\u2019s more meaningful than just a card, a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates? Send them a personalised map they&#8217;ll cherish forever, It\u2019s a card, a gift, and a memento all in one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_0434d215fe204dfc0b45ab33de0d7218\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__icon InnerGoodToKnow__icon--quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"24px\" viewBox=\"0 -960 960 960\" width=\"24px\" fill=\"white\"><path d=\"m228-240 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T458-480L320-240h-92Zm360 0 92-160q-66 0-113-47t-47-113q0-66 47-113t113-47q66 0 113 47t47 113q0 23-5.5 42.5T818-480L680-240h-92Z\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA Personalised Marauder&#8217;s Map!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><!--ScriptorStartFragment--><\/p>\n<div class=\"scriptor-paragraph\">I bought the personalised map as a birthday gift for the 12 year old daughter of close friends. She\u2019s a massive Harry Potter fan so I centred the map on her new school and called it her personal marauder\u2019s map. Together with the map I\u2019ve given her a compass so she can learn a new skill alongside her map! Andrew R<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-postable-personalised-gift-from-just-7-99-with-free-delivery-to-your-recipient\">A Postable Personalised Gift from just \u00a37.99 with <strong>Free Delivery<\/strong> to your recipient!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices start from just \u00a37.99 for our small personalised maps and standard UK postage is free. You can even have it sent directly to the recipient. Our small personalised maps are one of the most affordable, thoughtful gifts you can give and they&#8217;re really easy to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_plan-adventures.jpg\" alt=\"family gift for christmas of a mini map\" class=\"wp-image-17559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_plan-adventures.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_plan-adventures-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_plan-adventures-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our mini maps are just \u00a37.99 with free standard UK delivery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You don\u2019t have to be an avid walker to love a map. People connect to places for all sorts of reasons, maps of where they were born, where they fell in love, where they raised a family, or where they simply feel most at peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Personalised OS Map can be:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A nostalgic nod to a childhood home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A celebration of a new chapter, like a first house or a big move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reminder of a favourite holiday, university town, or family tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_514f0865c610f1f289ba13662c23a150\" class=\"Inner InnerGoodToKnow\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row align-items-center jusitfy-content-start\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"InnerGoodToKnow__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaps tell stories. And when you give someone a map of their special place, you\u2019re giving them a piece of their story to hold onto.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_adventure.jpg\" alt=\"birthday map gift idea on a table\" class=\"wp-image-17557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_adventure.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_adventure-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_adventure-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-os-custom-made-maps-are\">OS Custom Made Maps are:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personalised to your recipient<\/strong> \u2013 you choose the location that means something to them, an image and the text for the front cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotionally meaningful<\/strong> \u2013 it could be where they grew up, got engaged, or love to walk, or simply centred on their home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A lasting keepsake<\/strong> \u2013 our customised maps are something they\u2019ll treasure, use, or display for years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A thoughtful, affordable gift that can be posted direct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">And because it\u2019s made by <strong>Ordnance Survey<\/strong>, you\u2019re gifting something backed by over 230 years of trusted mapping expertise. OS Maps is a British company and has been helping people explore and stay safe outdoors for generations, so your gift comes with a legacy of care, craftsmanship, and adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_dogs_detail_001.jpg\" alt=\"dog walking map next to a dog toy\" class=\"wp-image-17558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_dogs_detail_001.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_dogs_detail_001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_dogs_detail_001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_the-aston-family-adventure-2.jpg\" alt=\"personalised map in a map case\" class=\"wp-image-17556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_the-aston-family-adventure-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_the-aston-family-adventure-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/small-format-maps_the-aston-family-adventure-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"alittlemorethoughtalotmoremeaning\">Gifts that are easy to post and easy to create (but way more meaningful)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here\u2019s how easy it is to make your own OS Map:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/custom-made\/\">OS Custom Made Maps<\/a> (it&#8217;s a better experience on desktop)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>folded map<\/strong> option, small or large <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoom in on any UK location that\u2019s meaningful to your recipient and choose the scale you like the look of best.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a personalised image for the front cover (if in doubt add a pic of their favourite pet!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a personalised title.this appears on the front cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview your map and place your order, have it delivered to you or your loved one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it! You\u2019ve just created a unique, thoughtful gift that fits through a letterbox and is guaranteed to make them smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<section id=\"block_25b5317c0e3866484eeb942b1c8e701b\" class=\"Inner InnerButtons\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center justify-content-md-center\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"InnerButtons__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/custom-made\/\" class=\"Button Button--red \" target=\"_self\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__text\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStart making a map!\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"Button__arrow\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<g>\n<path d=\"M5 12H19M19 12L12 5M19 12L12 19\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/group_paper-maps.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas map gifts on a table\" class=\"wp-image-17552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/group_paper-maps.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/group_paper-maps-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/group_paper-maps-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"afreshtakeonchristmascards\">Mappy Christmas Card Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year, why not send some Mappy Christmasses to just a few of your favourites! Save up to 30% on bulk orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A map of your recipient\u2019s hometown with a festive title.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A favourite winter walk or holiday destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The place you\u2019ll be spending Christmas together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The place you&#8217;ve decided to meet up finally next year &#8211; no excuses if you all have a map!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/getoutside39507958bf.blob.core.windows.net\/blobgetoutside39507958bf\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_happy-birthday.jpg\" alt=\"a mappy birthday car map on a table\" class=\"wp-image-17553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_happy-birthday.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_happy-birthday-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/standard-maps_happy-birthday-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"birthdaycardsthatgobeyond\">Mappy Birthday Cards That Go Beyond<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For birthdays, folded maps make unforgettable gifts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Celebrate a milestone with a map of where it all began.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send a map of a dream destination or bucket-list walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite someone on an adventure \u201cLet\u2019s walk this together.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notjustforhikers\">A folded custom map from Ordnance Survey is a thoughtful gift that fits through the letterbox but leaves a lasting impression. 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