Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in London 2024

We love Valentines here at the Ministry of Biscuits, it’s the perfect time to celebrate all kinds of love, from romance to relationships with friends and family. So, as London is struck by Cupid's arrow for another Valentine’s Day we thought we’d share some of our favourite fun and unique Valentine’s Day date ideas for 2024, perfect for couples, families and even furry friends!

What to do in London on Valentine's Day?
Creative Valentines Day ideas London
1. Valentines Day Icing Date Night
Enjoy a unique Valentine’s Day date night at a Biscuiteers School of Icing event in Notting Hill or Belgravia. The perfect icing experience for two, this two hour Valentines Day workshop aims to teach you all the techniques we use in the Grand Hall of Icing at the Ministry of Biscuits, London. Led by our expert icers, you’ll create your very own Valentines biscuit designs, a great way to impress on your first Valentine’s Day together or get competitive with your best friend or Galentine!

At the end of the workshop you’ll have a beautiful tin of biscuits to take home, plus 10% off any shopping you do in store after your class.

2. Paint Valentine’s Day Cards with the family
Chelsea Physic Garden is hosting a Family Plant Paint Class this Valentines. Your little ones will get hands on unlocking the vibrant colours living within Chelsea Physic Garden plants to mix their own paints and create some delightful Valentine's Day cards. A perfect way to enjoy Valentines as a family!
3. Valentines Jewellery Making Workshop
Daisy Lilly, located in Battersea, is hosting a Bead & Booze event this Valentines Day! Beading & Boozing is a jewellery making workshop event where you get two hours to make unlimited jewellery, enjoy a tipple of your choice whilst chatting with your friends, Valentines or Galentines!

Romantic Valentines day ideas london
4. Valentines Day Opera Date Night
Why not get swept up in the drama and romance of the opera this Valentines? Hosted at Cadogan Hall, join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and two guest soloists for a Valentine’s Opera Gala, a magical place to share your passion for opera with loved ones on Valentine’s Day.
5. Valentine’s Day Stargazing Date
Head to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, where an astronomer from the Royal Observatory presents a live planetarium show, helping you discover shooting stars, constellations and other astronomical sights in the night sky. Stargazing can be a unique and memorable romantic Valentine’s night out or an unforgettable family activity during half-term.
Dog Friendly Valentine's Day Date Ideas
6. Dog-friendly Events at Biscuiteers
We’re big fans of our four-legged friends here at Biscuiteers, so it would be rude not to share the love with some dog-friendly Valentine’s Day date ideas that include them too! All of our Biscuit Boutiques are dog-friendly, and we have plenty of delicious doggie treats they’ll love. So why not pop in for a post walk treat and DIY icing with your pooch (and partner!).
What can I do on Valentine's Day at home?
7. Valentine’s Date Night at Home
If you’re spending Valentines tucked up at home this year, we’ve got just the date night idea for you. Our DIY Date Night Kit includes everything you need to become a Biscuiteer, create your own lovely designs on our heart-shaped biscuits and share the fun with your partner, children or friends. A delightful way to spend quality time with the ones you love this Valentine’s Day.

Learn from the icing experts...
Head to our YouTube channel for a tutorial from our icing experts on how to ice your own DIY hearts biscuits!

Valentine's Day Gifts
If you're looking for something to perfectly complement our Valentine’s Day date ideas, we have everything you need to spoil that special someone with in our luxury Valentine's Day collection. Check out our Valentine's shop for a gift guide on what to send the most important people in your life this year...