Perfect London Valentine's Day Itinerary
Seeking the perfect Valentine's Day date? London is a city of endless possibility, so our experts have narrowed it down and curated two unique date ideas, to last all day and night.
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VALENTINE'S DAY ITINERARY 1
Unique date ideas for hopeless romantics
Classic doesn't have to mean cliched- here's a selection of elegant, romantic events for a unique Valentines day, London-style. We've picked a film, an exhibition and a meal that to make you smile: whether you're with your lover, best friend or a Tinder date.
WATCH: Katharine Hepburn Season, BFI
SEE: We Could be Heroes
Teenage dreams are notoriously hard to beat. Whether you’re seventeen or seventy, this exhibition will give you kicks. Photographs tell stories of first loves, kissing on the back seat, gangs, bikes, jackets and bright memories. Prints are all for sale,and include work Chris Steele-Perkins and Ed van der Elsken as well as legendary Magnum photographer, Bruce Davidson.
EAT: Kushi's at Kitchenette
Candelit and tucked up on the canal the setting couldn’t be more Romantic. Instead of sharing spaghetti, though, pop up Kushi’s will bring you rich modern Japanese grill. Squabble over umami delights like ox-cheek tacos, Jerusalem artichoke tempura and crispy gyoza dumplings.
Unique date ideas for hopeless romantics
Classic doesn't have to mean cliched- here's a selection of elegant, romantic events for a unique Valentines day, London-style. We've picked a film, an exhibition and a meal that to make you smile: whether you're with your lover, best friend or a Tinder date.
WATCH: Katharine Hepburn Season, BFI
Click here for our guide to Alternative Valentine's Day Cinema London
SEE: We Could be Heroes
Teenage dreams are notoriously hard to beat. Whether you’re seventeen or seventy, this exhibition will give you kicks. Photographs tell stories of first loves, kissing on the back seat, gangs, bikes, jackets and bright memories. Prints are all for sale,and include work Chris Steele-Perkins and Ed van der Elsken as well as legendary Magnum photographer, Bruce Davidson.
EAT: Kushi's at Kitchenette
Candelit and tucked up on the canal the setting couldn’t be more Romantic. Instead of sharing spaghetti, though, pop up Kushi’s will bring you rich modern Japanese grill. Squabble over umami delights like ox-cheek tacos, Jerusalem artichoke tempura and crispy gyoza dumplings.
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