12 Romantic Things to Do in London for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is approaching and one of the best places to celebrate it is London. I can call myself lucky for living here, so I experienced many Valentine’s days in London already, which is why I wanted to share with you my top 12 romantic things to do in London for Valentine’s Day.

The activities range from simple walk in the park, fine dining to unique experiences.

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Go to a Romantic Dinner at a High-End Restaurant

One of the best things about London is a choice of restaurants and places to eat. When celebrating a special occasion, like Valentine’s Day, I always like to treat my husband and me with a nice dinner.

That usually involves fine dining in a high-end restaurant, so I definitely recommend you to do the same. So, if you end up doing this, definitely reserve a table weeks ahead as popular restaurants tend to get booked up quickly.

Book a River Cruise

One of the most romantic things you can do in London for Valentine’s Day is booking a dinner river cruise.

The dinner cruise runs for 3h and includes a glass of prosecco upon arrival and a 3-course meal.

During the cruise, you will pass by London’s main attractions, like Tower Bridge, so it’d definitely be one of the moments you’ll remember forever.

✅ Consider taking this best rated River Thames Dinner Cruise.

📖 Read my How to Spend 2 Days in London: London’s Main Attractions blog post.

Experience London from the Skydeck

One of the best things you can do in London generally is to experience it from one of the skydecks.

However, it is also a great thing to do for Valentine’s Day because most of these skydecks have bars and cafes, so you can soak up the views together with your partner.

My favourite skydeck is Horizon22, and the best thing is that it’s completely free to visit. You can book your spot online, or walk-in at the next available slot.

✅ If you plan on going inside London’s main attractions, then I highly recommend getting a London City Pass. The more attractions you cover, the more you save.

📖 Read my Top 20 Things to do in London for History Lovers blog post.

Take a Nice Walk in the Park

One of nicest and free things you can do in London for Valentine’s Day is to simply take a nice walk in one of the parks.

Even though London gets quite cold in February, that’s what personally makes the walk even more romantic as the lights are dim and there are fewer people around.

Stay in a Luxury Hotel with the View

London doesn’t lack the great views, especially of main landmarks, so one of the best things to do for Valentine’s Day is to stay in a luxury hotel with the view.

📖 If you’re all for the good views from your hotel room, check my Top 11 London Hotels with the Best Views (All Budgets!) and 6 Best Hotels with Amazing Views of Tower Bridge in London blog posts.

Take a Private Photoshoot

One of the great things to do in London for Valentine’s Day is to take a private photoshoot with the best instagram spots in London.

✅ I recommend taking this best rated Private Photoshoot with Video Clip Option.

📖 Read my 37 Best London Instagram Spots with Google Maps blog post.

Have Drinks in a Cosy Pub

Another thing that London doesn’t lack are the pubs! With so many choices, it’s hard to pick the best one.

However, there are some really nice cosy pubs perfect for drinks on Valentine’s Day.

📖 Read my Best Festive Things to Do in London for Christmas blog post.

Watch a Romantic West End Musical

One of my favourite activities in London is to watch a West End Musical.

There are so many great shows to choose from, and it really depends what couple you are and what things you love to watch.

📖 Read my 10 Best Christmas Shows in London This Christmas blog post.

Go on a Candlelight Concert

Besides a West End Show, you can also go on a candlelight concert for a perfect romantic set up on Valentine’s Day.

Experience Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

Afternoon Tea Bus is a unique experience in London, and a great choice for Valentine’s Day.

✅ This Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco is the best rated tour.

You will be treated to sweet and savoury treats and a glass of prosecco, so you can enjoy the ambience with your Valentine while passing by London’s main sights.

Take a Day Trip

If you’ve been to London many times, or you live here like me, then you can also take a day trip from London.

I haven’t done this for Valentine’s Day, but my husband and I celebrated our anniversary in Stonehenge and Salisbury, and it ended up being such a nice way to spend a special day with your loved one.

📖 Read my 10 Best Literary Towns in the UK to Add to Your Bucket List blog post.

Take a Pasta-Making Class with Unlimited Prosecco

And lastly, if you’d love to do something fun, and practical, on Valentine’s Day, I recommend taking this best rated pasta-making class with unlimited prosecco.

The class is led by expert Italian chefs from Pasta Evangelists, so you’ll learn how to craft fresh pasta from scratch while being entertained by stories of Italian history and culture. 

Your ticket includes antipasti on arrival, fresh pasta to enjoy and unlimited prosecco (wines, beers and soft drinks are also available).

Where to Stay in London

The best is to stay in Zone 1, which is the city centre. That way a lot of main sights will be within walking distance and you won’t be dependent on public transport that much.

📖 For more, have a look at my hotel recommendation blog posts:

– Top 11 London Hotels with the Best Views (All Budgets!)
– 6 Best Hotels with Amazing Views of Tower Bridge in London
– 5 Best Hotels with Big Ben Views in London for Every Budget

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