Things to do on Valentine’s Day 2019 in London

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.

Where to eat on Valentine’s Day in London

• Book ahead for the best table in one of London’s romantic restaurants for Valentines.
• Keep an eye out for a magical dinner at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, which usually hosts a memorable meal in Harry Potter's Great Hall around Valentine's Day. TBC
• 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

• Indulge in a Charbonnel et Walker chocolate-themed afternoon tea at May Fair Kitchen.
• Feast on Hotel Café Royal’s Diptyque afternoon tea, which has delicacies infused with ingredients used in the brand's fragrances.
• Surprise your loved one with one of London's unusual afternoon teas; from Sanderson's Mad Hatter's 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, which usually coincides with Valentine's Day. TBC
• Catch one of London's many concerts on and around Valentine's Day.
• Hear world-class flamenco music and dance performers during the Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells, which usually takes place around Valentine's Day. TBC
• Watch a classic movie or the latest blockbuster in a unique cinema.
• Pick out a beautiful bunch of flowers at Columbia Road Flower Market.
• Enjoy one of London’s most romantic theatre shows or West End musicals together.
• 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.

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.

Valentines getaways in London

Treat that special someone 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 Valentines 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.