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Valentine's Day in London

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Sweep your loved one off their feet with this guide filled with Valentine's Day ideas, including the most romantic restaurants in London and fun things to do on Valentine's Day. Discover the perfect places to go, from a private capsule on the London Eye to luxury hotels.

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Things to do for Valentine's Day

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Sunset over the Thames with the Shard in the background. Romantic sunset spots

Romantic London spots

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London activities for couples

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Valentine's Day dinner in London

Thames dinner cruises
Restaurants with a view
Quirky restaurants

First date ideas

London National Gallery and Trafalgar Square and one of its fountains at dusk. Late museum openings
Couple smile at each other as they walk down road past Shoreditch street art on a date. London date ideas
The 1920s Chicago-inspired bar, complete with red velvet bar stools and retro lampshades, at Barts in London. Quirky bars

Romantic places to explore

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South Bank
London's Camden Passage, featuring a shop selling vintage clothes, books and other secondhand goods. London hidden gems

London Valentine's Day gifts

Florists
Spas
chocolate truffles at Paul A Young chocolate shop Top chocolate shops