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London is a romantic place to spend Valentine’s Day. But if you are spending the most romantic day in London, you might not be sure the best way to spend the most romantic day of the year. So that is why we came up with our list of the best ways to spend Valentine’s Day in London. These are all activities you can do in London (and in one case, it starts in London).
1. Valentine’s Canal Adventure
There’s something so romantic about being on the water, don’t you think? You can get just that with a Valentine’s Canal Adventure by the Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association. You’ll cruise through Camden’s Regent’s Canal and pass by historical sites. But since this is a Valentine’s Day canal cruise, you can enjoy romantic mood lighting as you pass through Islington Tunnel. You can also sip on a free glass of prosecco, beer or a soft drink during your canal cruise. You can even get a 44% off discount voucher here.
2. Bleeding Heart Bistro Valentine’s Day Dinner
A romantic dinner is always a great idea on Valentine’s Day, and Bleeding Heart Bistro has a great one. It’s a five-course dinner with French cuisine.
Just check out the menu:
- Amuse-Bouche
- Wild mushroom arancini
- Starters (choice of)
- Foie gras of duck liver en ballotine, confit red onion marmalade & a toasted brioche
- Cornish crab and avocado cocktail, black seaweed tuile & Bloody Mary salsa
- Roasted heirloom beetroot terrine, green bean, whipped feta mousseline & hazelnut salad
- Mains (choice of)
- Roasted South Coast turbot with lobster and Champagne risotto, caviar beurre blanc
- Herb-crusted Rosette of Cumbrian lamb with basil pommes purée & ratatouille
- King oyster, chanterelle and chestnut mushroom pithivier, buttered kale, Madeira jus & charred broccoli
- Desserts (choice of)
- Passion fruit, lime & mango délice with coconut tuile & poached berries
- White chocolate & raspberry almond millefeuille
- Salted caramel crèmeux
- Coeur de chèvre with Griottine cherries
You can book this experience here, but hurry – it will probably sell out.
You can check for availability here.
3. Valentine’s Night at the Opera
A night at the opera can make for a romantic date. So the special Valentine’s Night at the Opera event event at St. Clement Danes Church in London would be perfect!
Music at the event includes:
- “Au Fond du Temple Saint” – Les Pêcheurs de Perles, Bizet
- “Non Più Andrai” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
- “Un Bel Di” – Madama Butterfly, Puccini
- “Libiamo!” – La Traviata, Verdi
- “Una Furtiva Lagrima” – L’Elisir d’Amore, Donizetti
- “La Ci Darem la Mano” – Don Giovanni, Mozart
- “Toreador Song” – Carmen, Bizet
- “Un Aura Amorosa” – Così Fan Tutte, Mozart
- “Voi Che Sapete” – Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart
- “Nessun Dorma” – Turandot, Puccini
- “Habañera” – Carmen, Bizet
You can even for a limited save 49% here.
4. Valentine’s Candlelight Concert
If you want romance in an elegant setting, then consider a candlelight concert. You’ll hear classical music like Beethoven’s “Moonlight” and Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” performed by the Belmont Ensemble of London. It takes place at Bloomsbury Central on Shaftesbury Avenue in London’s Theatre District. You can get it for 48% off here.
5. Live Music Valentines Special
Prefer music you can sing along with? There’s a Live Music Valentines Special at DUO Clapham the Friday before Valentine’s Day (February 13th). Here, the live music ranges from R&B to soul to slow jams to upbeat classic sing-along favourites. It will set the mood for Valentine’s Day!
6. Valentine’s Party at The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar
Live music will also be playing at the Valentine’s Party at The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar. Mapleton Sessions will be there to provide live music and set the mood, and you can als enjoy cocktails created by talented in-house mixologists. There are even tarot card readings from Veda Celestia.
7. Valentine’s Cooking Night
They say the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. So it is fitting to spend Valentine’s Day cooking with your partner!
This Valentine’s Cooking Night takes place at La Nina Caffe & Mercato. And this is not just any cooking class. It is completely themed to Valentine’s Day. You’ll cook heart-shaped ravioli from scratch while you sip on a glass of chilled Prosecco. Live vocals help set the mood. There’s even a Blindfolded Challenge where you fill cannoli (and trust your partner!).
You can check for availability here.
8. Massages at Bannatyne’s Health Club
Relax with the one you love this Valentine’s Day with a massage at Bannatyne’s Health Club. Bannatyne’s Health Club is even running a special, making this activity even more appealing. You can save 66% here.
9. Valentine’s Day Trip to Bruges
Bruges, Belgium, is often called the “Venice of the North” and is a romantic place to spend Valentine’s Day. And you can enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day trip there from London – and even at a 44% discount here. You will be taken to and from Bruges, where you can enjoy the city at your leisure. Romantic activities you can enjoy while there include horse-drawn carriage rides, scenic canal cruises, artisan chocolate shop visits, and authentic Belgian beer samples.
10. Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts (Anti) Valentines Special
Now, so far I’ve given you Valentine’s Day ideas that are romantic in nature. But how about something that isn’t? What if you want to go against the grain?
Well, you can do just that with the Harlots, Strumpets & Tarts (Anti) Valentines Special Tour. It is a unique tour of the sleaziest corners of London where you’ll learn about high society brothels and the real lives of 18th-century sex workers.