It may not ooze pink hearts and red roses like the far-flung cities of love that dominate our social media feeds, but the UK has its own allure with an old-world countryside, blissful coastline and sexy capitals to boot.
Whether revelling in the natural beauty of constellations, waterfalls and botanical gardens or trying your hand at the art of chocolate making, you don’t have to travel far to find some seriously ‘ooh la la’ activities.
Think road-tripping the Cotswolds cobbles with your favourite passenger, hunkering down for the night in a Scottish stronghold and vineyard tours for two complete with pours of pale rosé.
From floating the River Cam and Bristolian sky to turning up the heat on a couples cooking class, here are 14 intimate excursions based in the UK for you and yours to try this Valentine’s Day.
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Stroll the gardens at Stourhead
Lovebirds visiting the National Trust gardens at Stourhead can meander lakeside past classical temples, grottos and lush flora arm in arm. The enchanting 2,650 acres of Wiltshire countryside is home to landscaped lawns, Iron Age hillforts, a second-hand bookshop and an ice cream parlour, making it a dreamy date destination for spring.
Adult day tickets are £22 for non-National Trust members.
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Turn up the heat with a couple’s cooking class
For a saucy evening mastering the art of pink heart ravioli, Pasta Evangelists London Pasta Academy allows you to enjoy all things pasta with your partner. There’s complimentary antipasti, unlimited champagne and aprons to channel your inner chef before you plate up and savour the delicate flavours and mystery of Venetian Carnival.
Pasta Academy Farringdon A Very Venetian Valentine’s, times on 14 February for £85pp.
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