Our Best Valentine’s Date Ideas

Valentine’s Day is THE perfect occasion to make some time for just the two of you and plan a special date. It’s the time of year to try and arrange something without the kids, pets, or any distractions, and spend some quality time together.

To try to make this lovers’ day easier for you, we’ve come up with a few date ideas to surprise your lucky partner, whether it’s on Valentine’s Day or not. We’ve also thrown in a few silly ideas that might just make this Valentine’s Day even more memorable…

Ideas for a Cosy Night In

1. Get a Valentine’s Gift Set

Get a Valentine’s gift set to celebrate this day at home with some little things. Our Valentine’s hampers and gift sets contain everything you’ll need from chocolate love heart boxes to share, to beautifully scented candles for a lovely, relaxing evening. 

All about the ambience: A bouquet of roses accompanied by a bottle of prosecco sets the tone for a romantic evening for you and your partner.

2. Create a Romantic Atmosphere

Light up a few candles, put some music on, and start cooking a tasty dinner – this sounds pretty common and easy to do right? Maybe prepare your favourite food together, whether it’s a yummy burger, or a more elaborate dish – it’s all about having an easy and enjoyable time together.

If cooking isn’t your thing, you can always just order your favourite takeaway and settle in for a cosy Valentine’s date night in together.

3. Share a Chocolate Fondue

Simply swap out the cheese for chocolate fondue – something maybe a little more appropriate for Valentine’s Day! Now, add a game: “the one who loses the fruit, gets a dare”.

4. Challenge Yourselves with Kama Sutra Games

Get some cheeky gifts for the two of you this year with our karma sutra scratch poster. Have a giggle and suss them out. And of course, try to stay flexible 😉

5. Read Poetry to Each Other

If you like classic writers and beautiful words, get a book of romantic poems and take turns to read them to each other. From classic Shakespeare to Edgar Allen Poe, Baudelaire, Lamartine, or Verlaine. Discover foreign literature to give your Valentine’s date an alternative night for a more meaningful time.

Feeling inspired: Perhaps you could even pen your own poetry?

Reconnect by Sharing Your Favourite Hobby

1. Go to a Cooking Class Together

If cooking is something you enjoy, a shared passion, or something you need a little help with, why not sign up for a cooking class? Ask the Chef to teach you how to make your favourite meal, so it’s a double win!

2. Attend a Tasting Experience

Who doesn’t like a good quality spirit? If you and your partner enjoy sharing a good bottle of wine, whisky or are totally into gin; then why not attend a quality tasting experience? You could discover all about the botanicals used to make gin over the years, how to gage a wine’s type, or why whisky needs water to reveal its full favour in this fun Valentine’s date idea.

3. Keep Active with Some Sport

Enjoy playing tennis, squash, or badminton over the summer? Why not book a sporting activity for something a little un-traditional! It will be something to look forward to that brings out your inner competitive side and hopefully make some fun memories – and who knows, maybe some hilarious ones too!

4. Plan Your Dream Road Trip or Holiday

If you’ve both always talked about going on a road trip together, or have been wanting to plan a holiday, then make it happen on Valentine’s Day! Set a date in both your calendars for this special trip. A bit like a wedding, all it needs to start a new adventure is to make sure you commit to a date to kick things off.

Then spend the night researching and planning out all the cool places you’ll visit and get excited for the future! Plus, you’ll always remember that this Valentine’s Day was the day you decided to finally do it.

5. Book Spa Tickets

Love being pampered? Get yourself a couple’s massage to share the relaxing experience at the same time. Go for a local luxurious spa, or make a special trip out of it by looking abroad in cities like Istanbul, Budapest, or Helsinki which are all well renowned for their spas. What a way to enjoy a Valentine’s date like no other!

Funny Valentine’s Date Ideas

1. Wrap Yourself Up as a Gift

Surprise your partner and wrap yourself in funny photo wrapping paper to make them laugh as they enter the room. To make it extra fun, you could add a huge red bow on top of your head, put on some quirky socks, and hold a bowl of their favourite fruit – a playful invitation bound to make anyone laugh or smile in seconds.

2. Buy Tonnes of Personalised Cushions

Make the best of your photos with our personalised cushions. Simply upload your most hilarious snaps of you and your partner, or any other kind of love, to transform them into a truly funny surprise gift.

If you’re planning it for your lover, then place all your cushions on the bed or the sofa, and shout “Happy Valentine’s Day” – a thoughtful and funny thing to set up for your Valentine.

3. Buy Funny Token Cards

Make your relationship more fun with our date night token cards. Our collection of fun card designs features a variety of cute, romantic, and creative date night ideas for you to enjoy together. Whether it’s recreating your first date, reliving a special moment in your relationship, hosting an indoor picnic, exploring new places, or crafting a couples’ bucket list, these ideas are perfect for creating lasting memories you’ll cherish for years to come!

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

1. A Wine Bar Crawl

Head to a string of different types of bars and pubs including: jazz bars, secret bars, or rooftop bars – spot a few new places you’ve not been before – and then order their best wines. It will be a great Valentine’s treat to share, and cheers to, with your loved one.

2. Go Ice-Skating or to a Roller Disco

How long ago was it since you last went ice-skating? Or to a roller disco (yes, you can still find them!)? Rewind the time and get nostalgic to make this Valentine’s Day date night an unforgettable one! Head over to the nearest ice rink or roller disco venue in your most hilarious outfits to add to the fun.

3. Go to a Comedy Show, a Musical, or a Burlesque Show

You need to entertain yourself once in a while, so why not get tickets to see one of your favourite comedians, a musical you’ve always wanted to watch, or even a burlesque show. Why not make a trip out of it and book a hotel for the night or the extend the occasion to a romantic weekend away?

4. Go to Karaoke

Force yourself to go out and sing, even if it really doesn’t seem like your kind of thing! You could go for an alcohol tasting experience before or a bar crawl, and then go to karaoke together. Then just pick your favourite song and sing along with your partner to an absolute banger.

Do Something Unusual

1. Book a Trip Somewhere For the Weekend

Book an adventurous city break somewhere new for a long Valentine’s Day weekend. You could also book a few sporty activities to try and challenge yourselves together such as kayaking, bike riding, hiking, or rock climbing.

If sporty challenges aren’t your thing, then just do the “touristy” things, such as go to the theatre, visit a rooftop bar, visit a local festival, or simply watch the romantic sunset.

2. Book a Hotel Room in a Luxurious Hotel

Because it’s all about sharing the day together to bring back closeness and sensuality into the relationship. Get out of your home (where everything is too familiar and expected) and surprise your partner by booking a charming B&B or luxurious hotel in the city for a night.

Plus think of all the extra facilities you could enjoy in a luxurious hotel such as access to a sauna, pool, private massages, or steam rooms – without forgetting the room service!

 

3. Take a Dance Class

Not used to dancing together? Get some physical chemistry and book a dance class for the night – a fun and sensual activity to start your evening with. Plus, if it’s really difficult it can always be remembered as something you tried but are simply not the best at.

4. Go Glamping

If you both love the great outdoors, take a break and go for a hike in any of the most beautiful UK national parks and forests. As a reward for the night, why not sleep somewhere unusual and away from everyone like a cabin in the woods, a treehouse, a yurt, a caravan, or a shepherd’s hut? You could light a fire, cook nice steaks, and just stare at the night sky.