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Things to do on Valentine’s Day 2019 in London
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Find things to do on the most loved-up day of the year, from stunning panoramic views to Valentine's restaurants, romantic daytime activities to charming after-dark events.
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Discover London’s romantic side with that special someone on and around 14 February, with our guide to romantic and quirky things to do for Valentine’s Day 2019 in London.
From Valentine’s Day dinners and champagne with a view, to exquisite flower festivals and adventures for two, impress your date with a romantic getaway to London this Valentine’s Day.
Top Valentine's Day events
- Hop onboard a classic Routemaster bus decorated with red heart-shaped balloons and enjoy French-inspired treats during B Bakery’s Valentine’s afternoon tea bus tour. 14 Feb
- Serenade your date with Nina Simone's greatest hits on Valentine's Day at The Jazz Cafe. 14 Feb
- Gaze at stars, planets and galaxies during the Royal Observatory Greenwich's A Valentine's Evening with the Stars. 14 Feb
- Watch classic love story Romeo + Juliet in glamorous surroundings at the Rivoli Ballroom. 14 Feb
Where to eat on Valentine’s Day in London
- Be sure to book ahead for the best table in one of London’s romantic restaurants for Valentine's.
- Take to the Thames with a romantic dinner cruise or afternoon tea with City Cruises.
- Break the ice with a date in a quirky bar or restaurant on Valentine’s Day.
- Snuggle up by a crackling fire in a cosy pub.
- Splash out on a Valentine's Day dinner in a Michelin-starred London restaurant.
Valentine's Day afternoon teas
- Treat yourself to an extra-special afternoon tea in London on Valentine's Day - many locations create themed menus for the occasion.
- Indulge in a Charbonnel et Walker chocolate-filled afternoon tea at May Fair Kitchen.
- Surprise your loved one with one of London's unusual afternoon teas; from Sanderson's Mad Hatters afternoon tea, to colourful cakes at the pretty pink Sketch Gallery.
Valentine's Day ideas and activities
- Nestle among hundreds of colourful flowers at the annual Orchids Festival at Kew Gardens.
- Spend the day on an exciting London tour.
- Explore behind the scenes of Harry Potter's wizarding world at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.
- Catch one of London's many concerts on and around Valentine's Day.
- Pick out a beautiful bunch of flowers at Columbia Road Flower Market.
- Wander around museum galleries after dark with a glass of wine in hand at a Museum Late.
- Whisper “I love you” in St Paul’s Whispering Gallery.
- Visit Kensington Palace, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and other royal couples before them.
- Watch a classic movie or the latest blockbuster in a unique cinema.
- Enjoy one of London’s most romantic theatre shows or West End musicals together.
Romantic views of London
- Sip on champagne as you soar above the Thames with the London Eye Champagne Experience, or blow the budget by hiring a private Cupid's Capsule.
- Watch the sun set over the capital from The View from The Shard.
- Take a stroll hand-in-hand to the top of Hampstead Heath, Primrose Hill or Greenwich Park for beautiful views of the London skyline.
- Enjoy dinner with a view high up at Sky Garden.
- Sip on cocktails at one of London's best rooftop bars.
Valentine’s Day London adventures for two
- Hold on tight to each other on a Valentine's Day speedboat ride.
- See the city from above with a ride on the Emirates Air Line cable car or splash out on a London Helicopter Tour.
- Whizz down The Slide at the Orbit after taking in the panoramic views together.
- Venture into the white water together at Lee Valley White Water Centre.
- Whisk your partner off their feet by taking them zooming down the river with Thames Rockets.
Valentine's getaways in London
Treat your beloved to a weekend break in London for Valentine’s Day by booking a romantic London hotel, so you can make the most of London’s Valentine's events and activities.
For more year-round romantic ideas, take a look at our roundup of 101 romantic things to do in London and weekend itinerary for couples, or browse our guide to what's on for more things to do during your visit.