11 London Dates With A Difference
Forget fancy restaurants this Valentine's Day, head to these London spots for a dreamy date with a difference.
The London Eye
Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the London Eye with a special cupid’s private capsule. Enjoy the spectacular London skyline with the ultimate London Valentine’s Day experience. Included is a bottle of Pommery Brut Royal Champagne and a luxury box of Charbonnel et Walker pink champagne truffles. You’ll also receive exclusive check-in and fast track boarding, as well as a 4D pre-experience show which offers an exclusive multi-sensory experience.
The View From The Shard
Enjoy the most romantic view of London with someone special at The View from The Shard. This year The View from The Shard has been transformed into a Nordic wonderland inspired by the Northern Lights and snowy wilderness of Scandinavia. The Aurora theme takes inspiration from Aurora Borealis and will feature throughout the venue from visitor arrival on the ground floor all the way to the open-air terrace at the very top of The Shard. To make your Valentines date particularly special you can reserve a table, with champagne for an extra £99
Columbia Road Flower Market
Spend Sunday exploring the flower-filled streets of Columbia Road in East London and make sure that you come away with an incredible bouquet of hand selected flowers that will put a smile on the face of your date when he/she wakes up on Monday morning. The market is open from 8am to 2pm on Sunday, but traders begin setting up their stalls as early as 4am. Plants, bedding plants, shrubs, bulbs, and freshly cut flowers are all available at affordable prices. Bread and cheeses, antiques, garden accessories, exotic international foods, soap, candlesticks, and Buddhist artefacts are also available in the market so prepare to shop!
Whispering Gallery, St Paul's Cathedral
Climb 257 steps up the dome at St Paul’s Cathedral and you will find The Whispering Gallery, which runs around the interior of the Dome. It gets its name from a charming quirk in its construction, which makes a whisper against its walls audible on the opposite side. Lovers can share their secrets with the curving wall of the gallery in St Paul’s Dome, but be warned your words can be heard on the opposite side.
https://spctickets.stpauls.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=SPCADM&c=ADV
Kyoto Gardens
The charming Kyoto Garden is nestled in Holland Park and even features a roaming muster of peacocks to add to the romantic nature of the setting. The gardens are free to enter and can be found nestled within Holland Park, Holland Park Ave, Kensington, W11 4UA. See it on Google Maps. The park is open daily from 7.30am until 8pm.
The Conservatory Barbican
This well-hidden and truly calming green oasis is hidden in one of the wings of the Barbican Centre, and holds more than 2,000 species of tropical plants. The free attraction is only open on selected Sundays, so double check before you set off, and finish your romantic day out with some film, theatre or art in the neighbouring world-class arts centre.
Admission is free. Tickets for the Conservatory are released one week in advance online on Thursdays at 10am. A limited number of day tickets are released for online booking from 9.30am each day that the Conservatory is open.
https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2022/event/visit-the-conservatory
Sunset Climb – O2
Bond with your date as you take an exhilarating outdoor climb over the world famous roof of the O2 arena while the sun sets. With stunning 360 degree views over London, we think this is pure romance. As well as sunset and twilight climbs, the O2 also offers a glass of celebratory bubbles for special occasions.
https://tickets.aegeurope.com/upattheo2/climbs/sunset-climb.html
Tower Bridge
There’s something eternally romantic about taking in a river view from a beautiful bridge. Tower Bridge is one of London’s favourite icons and arguably one of the most famous and instantly recognisable structures in the entire world. Couples can enjoy the iconic panoramic views of London, from the Tower of London to the St Pauls, The Shard to Wembley, and experience the London skyline from a unique perspective above the River Thames.
Peter Harrison Planetarium
It’s pretty much impossible to be romantic under a starlit sky in London - unless that is you take a tour of the night sky at the Peter Harrison Planetarium. The 120-seat digital laser planetarium is situated in Greenwich Park, London and is part of the National Maritime Museum. Couples can cuddle up and lose themselves in the breathtaking show.
https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/planetarium-shows
Kew Gardens Orchid Display
Did you know that Orchids have aphrodisiac qualities? Wander hand in hand amongst their heady aroma and love is sure to blossom. Located in The Princess of Wales Conservatory, this year’s display will celebrate Costa Rica, a country where you can find 6% of the world’s flora and fauna species. Entrance to the orchid display is included when you book tickets via the link here.
Castle Square
On Saturday 12th February Castle Square is hosting a range of FREE activities for a celebration of friends, family and the local community for the Valentine’s Day weekend. From 11am-5pm, visitors will be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Castle Square and share the festivities as a community.
Castle Square will be decorated with all things love and there will be plenty of family-friendly activities to get stuck into; including workshops, face painting, and an Instagrammable love dome to take the ultimate selfie in!
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Happy Valentine's Day!