25 Best Valentine's Day Date Ideas from Creative to Romantic

Valentine’s Day is one of the most romantic days of the year, so if you’re feeling loved up you’re going to want to celebrate with a Valentine’s Day date!

If you’re wondering what date Valentine’s Day is this year, it falls on Friday 14th February, making it perfect for a date night.

So whether you want a classic romantic Valentine’s Day date, or you’re looking for more creative ways to celebrate V-day, check out our best date inspiration here.

• Cute Valentine's Day Date Ideas
• Affordable V-Day Dates
• Fun Valentine's Day Dates
• Things to Do for V-Day

What Date is Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is always celebrated on the 14th February, and it’s a day devoted to celebration love, romance and affection. 

In 2025, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, meaning you can spend the whole weekend celebrating love, should you choose to. 

The day is named after St Valentine of Rome, a priest who secretly married couples to spare the men from going to war. He was martyred on the 14th February, and the legacy of love he left became the holiday we celebrate today.

Cute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Want something sweet and romantic for Valentine’s day? Here are our favourite romantic Valentine date ideas.

1. Go on a Spa Day

What could be more lovely than relaxing in white fluffy robes, sipping crisp, cold prosecco and indulging in romantic treatments?

2. Go on a Mini-Break

V-day falling on a weekend this year means it’s the perfect excuse for a getaway. Head to the city for a fast-paced break, or escape to the country for romantic walks and beautiful scenery.

3. Have Afternoon Tea

Don’t want to be out late? Head out for an afternoon tea. Delicious sandwiches, scones and desserts, plus great company. What more could you want?

Affordable Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

If you’re saving for a wedding, you might want to consider some cheap V-day date ideas to help boost your wedding budget. These creative, at-home date ideas are perfect. 

4. Have a Card-Crafting Contest

Start stashing newspapers, magazines, cute packaging and old cards now, and challenge your partner to a card-off on February 14th. 

All you need is a couple of glue sticks, pens and scissors (although supplies like stickers, paints or glitter would also be very welcome at this party).

You can craft together or keep your designs a secret until the big reveal – it’s for you to decide whether the most inventive, hilarious or heart-warming creation wins. 

We also love this as an at home Valentine's day date - not every V-day needs a fancy restaurant!

5. Make a Time Capsule

Freezing time may not be an option, but capturing a slice of it can be if you put together a couple’s time capsule. Use any reasonably-sized container, from a shoe box to a biscuit tin, and fill it with photos, ticket stubs, and other keepsakes, maybe even a letter to your future selves.

Then you just need to set a date for when you’ll open it – save it until next Valentine’s Day, or make the wait even longer.

6. Have an Indoor Picnic

Dinner is just better when it’s full of picky bits! Set up a picnic in your living room with all your favourite snacks.

7. Try Painting or Life Drawing

You can set up a scene at home with paints and paper or canvas. You’ll either discover a secret talent or have a right laugh. 

Who knows, you might even end up loving your masterpieces so much you want to hang them on the wall…

8. Plan a Romantic Meal

You don’t have to go out to have a romantic dinner, you can cook together at home! Light the candles, get on a romantic playlist and cook your favourite meal for a cosy night in.

9. Get Outside

If the weather isn’t too terrible, make a hot drink in a travel cup and take a walk together in your local park, or explore the countryside near you.

10. Have a Movie Marathon

Pick your favourite romantic films (or another genre if that’s not your bag) and line up the snacks. Dim the lights, snuggle up and hunker down for a cosy movie marathon!

11. DIY Spa Night

Stock up on face masks, give each other massages and spend the evening pampering each other. It’s a great way to relax and unwind together.

12. Play Movie Roulette

You can make ‘Netflix and chilling’ a little more interesting…

Open your chosen app, select movies, close your eyes, scroll and hit play, and if Netflix is your service of choice, you can also use their 'Surprise Me' feature!

13. Go Stargazing

Check the weather to see if clear skies are forecast, then pack a thermos of hot chocolate and head out to somewhere dark to watch the skies. 

There are lots of free stargazing apps to help you identify what you’re looking at. 

14. Make Cocktails

Skip going out to the bar, and make your favourite cocktails for each other at home! There’s nothing like a good cocktail - especially when you’re in charge of the measurements.

Creative Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Want something creative to do for V-day? These out-of-the-box ideas will impress your other half.

15. Recreate Your First Date

When it comes to recreating your first date, the budget for this Valentine’s Day date idea will, of course, depend on what you did the first time around. 

Whether it was a cinema trip followed by Nando’s or a whirlwind trip to Paris, it’ll be super meaningful, because it’s tailored to you two.

16. Book a Class

Why not try a new skill? It’s a great way to mix up your typical date nights, and if you do something like a cooking or barista class, you’ll reap the benefits for years to come. 

17. Get Your Tarot Cards Read

Tarot, along with all things astrological, is more popular than ever right now, which means there’s probably an amazing tarot card reader near you. 

Check the reviews to make sure you’re going to someone reputable and make sure they’ll read you as a couple. It can be a little spooky at first, but the predictions can be pretty magical.

18. Host a Games Night

Find some fun two player games and challenge each other in the ultimate games night. You could even spice things up with some sex games for couples…

19. Plan a Scavenger Hunt

Take your partner round the house, town or city with carefully crafted clues. Get them to solve the puzzles and lead them to a prize!

Fun Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Maybe you’re not the lovey-dovey type? These fun V-day date ideas are perfect for playful couples looking for fun activities to do together.

20. Play Crazy Golf

There are so many great indoor crazy golf places now, and it’s a classic for a reason! Get competitive (and maybe even tipsy) as you take each other on. 

21. Go to a Dance Class

It might be a little out of your comfort zone, but you’ll definitely have lots of fun! It’s also a great idea if you’re gearing up to do your first dance soon…

22. Watch a Comedy Show

Studies have shown that laughing together helps people to open up to each other - it really is the best medicine. 

If you and your partner have been stressed lately or haven't been able to see much of each other due to busy work lives, why not catch a comedy show? It's the ideal way to let off some steam and laugh your worries away. 

23. Go on a Dinner Tour

Have small plates in one restaurant, a main in another, and dessert at another. It'll mix up your evening and let you try lots of different places!

24. Head to a Museum

You can take in an exhibition, or for an even more unusual date idea, why not look for museums that are open in the evening? 

25. Go on Safari

Find a safari park near you and pretend you're in the savannah as you spot lots of different animals (just ignore that February chill). 

Things to Do for V-Day: Romantic & Fun Ideas

If you’ve got the date sorted, but still want some things to do for Valentine’s Day, here are some of our favourite ideas. They’re simple, but your partner will never forget them!

• Write a love letter - tell your partner all the things you love about them
• Make a playlist for them - fill it full of songs that make you think of them
• Host a party - gather your friends together and celebrate all kinds of love
• Make them a scrapbook - fill it with photos and mementoes from things you’ve done together
• Make them a ‘year of dates’ - write out 12 date ideas and put them in a jar. Your partner can draw one out each month!

Want even more creative ideas? You need to check out our alphabet date ideas...