Planning a trip that
overlaps with Valentine’s Day is incredibly romantic. You will be in a new
place, exploring it for the first time, and reawakening your love. Doing
something new together is a proven tactic to bring that spark of romance back
into your lives, and a world-class city like London is guaranteed to give you
so much to do.
There is a small issue, however. Over 9 million people live in London, and even more live just outside of it. They’re all making bookings for Valentine’s Day weeks or even months in advance. Though you are having a wonderful time on vacation, you might find yourself locked out on Valentine’s Day.
If this is the case, never fear! There are so many ways you can plan a last-minute Valentine’s Day in London or any other big city. Just keep reading for some ideas.
Things
to Do During the Day
When it comes to
planning a very last-minute date in London for Valentine’s Day, your best bet
is going to be a daytime date. As you are already on vacation, you can take
advantage of the daytime options in the city for Valentine’s, even if you
haven’t booked in advance.
For
the Food Lover
Instead of lunch or
dinner, think brunch or breakfast. There are so many wonderful cafes and eating
options throughout the city that you can have a huge Valentine’s Day feast. The
only trick is you will need to go during the slow periods in the morning and
just after lunch.
Another great tip is
to find a delicious takeaway option like Neds Noodle Bar
and take it with you to your hotel room for a romantic night in. Really top it
off with rose petals (picked up from a flower stall) and some battery-powered
candles for the best Valentine’s Day in.
For
the Nature Lover
If your special
someone loves the outdoors, then London has many incredible places for you to
visit. You can opt for Kew Gardens, though it is important to note that during
this time of year, their Orchid festival is on, and they have recently started
requiring bookings for entry. There is also Chelsea Physic Garden, and of
course, Sky Garden. Sky Garden typically requires you to book ahead, but check
on the day for any last-minute entries.
London’s parks,
however, require no booking and no tickets, and they offer some of the most
stunning vistas in the city:
·
Richmond
Park
·
Bushy Park
·
Hampstead
Heath
·
Hyde Park
·
Regent’s
Park
For
the Art Lover
London has plenty of free museums and art galleries to enjoy. Even if there is a line to get in,
they move fast and are free to enter. This means you can explore top art
galleries like the V&A, the Tate Modern or Tate Britain, the National
Gallery, Wallace Collection, Serpentine Gallery, and so many more for free with
your sweetheart.
Date Ideas for Night
With the assumption
that most, if not all, of the best options in London will be booked in advance,
it’s time to look at the free late-night date night ideas you can do in London.
See what is available last-minute, and even if you cannot find anything to do,
then pick up a hot drink and enjoy a romantic walk along the Thames.
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