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12 daytime date ideas in London for Valentine’s Day 2025 and beyond
By Amy Beecham
2 months ago
3 min read
A candle-lit dinner isn’t the only way to celebrate the romantic season. From jewellery-making to life-sized board games, Stylist has found 8 of the best daytime dates ideas in London for Valentine’s and beyond.
A big fancy dinner, champagne, rose petals. We get it: Valentine’s Day can feel cheesy and commercial, not to mention that it comes with a lot of pressure, financially and otherwise. However, there are still ways that you can celebrate – with a partner, friend or even as part of your own self-care – that don’t cost the earth and can bring a little bit of fun back into the romantic season.
From candle-making workshops and gyoza cooking classes to life-sized board games and trips to some of the city’s most scenic points, look no further than our guide to the best daytime dates in London for February 2025 and beyond.
Galentines Heels Dance Workshop
Channel your inner Jennifer Grey at this sizzling dance class at the iconic Pineapple Dance Studios. All abilities are welcome, so grab some friends and get ready to throw some shapes – heels optional!
£10 per person
Curling Club at Vinegar Yard
From £48 for two people
Valentine’s Sound Bath at Sacred Tones
Priced at £33 per person
Miller Harris In Store Fragrance Consultation
£55 per person
Try a Claytime pottery class
For a date that’s a bit different head to Clay Time, the popular north London pottery studio. Whatever your skill set, you can learn to make pottery from scratch or get creative by painting a pre-made ceramic piece.
Price start from £140 for an all-day course
Enjoy afternoon tea at Karma Sanctum Soho
If finger sandwiches aren’t really your thing, Karma Sanctum Soho is offering a quirky Japanese-inspired afternoon tea that encourages you to do things a little differently. Trade cucumber sandwiches for juicy wagyu beef sliders and enjoy sweet treats such as caramelised miso tart and warm scones with yuzu curd.
Prices start from £44 per person
Explore Hampstead’s Hill Garden and Pergola
For an outdoor date, head to Hampstead’s Hill Garden and Pergola, hidden on the edge of the Heath. Aside from offering wonderful views of the area, the raised walkway, overgrown with vines and leaves, is a tranquil place to have a wander.
Play Monopoly Lifesized
Take your competitive spirit to the next level by booking Monopoly Lifesized. Located in the heart of London, this immersive, physical version of the beloved game is the perfect first date icebreaker.
Prices start from £49 per person
Make your own Bendy Boy candles
Planning a candlelit dinner? Why not craft your own beforehand in a Bendy Boys candle-making class? In no time, you’ll be bending, twisting and wonky-ing five colourful dinner candles to take home with you.
Prices start from £38 per person
Eat brunch on a boat at Darcie & May Green
Shakshuka and bacon rolls on the water, anyone? Situated near Paddington on Regents Canal, floating eatery Darcie & May Green is a unique destination to enjoy brunch before exploring the towpath on foot.
Walk in Kew Gardens
Roam Kew’s beautiful botanic gardens for the perfect romantic afternoon. With over 50,000 living plants to be found across its grounds and greenhouses, it has become the most biodiverse place on the planet.
Take a dumpling and wonton-making class
Prices start from £39 per person
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