Five luxurious Valentine's experiences in London

Friday, 10 February 2012 12:19 PM

Valentine’s day is a time to splash out, spoil each other and do something different, and luckily there are many luxurious experiences available in England’s capital this Valentine’s. From your own private capsule on the London Eye, to a lover’s leap bungee jump, here our some of our favourite luxurious activities to do in London on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Cupid Capsule at the London Eye
If you really want to spoil your loved one, then a trip on the London Eye in your very own private cupid’s capsule could be just the ticket. Admire the capital’s romantic skyline while you enjoy a glass of champagne served with pink champagne truffles and a red rose.

Valentine’s chocolate making workshop
Create your very own handmade chocolates by flickering candlelight in this 50’s inspired Valentine’s chocolate workshop. Using top quality Green & Black’s chocolate, experiment with chocolate fondue dipped strawberries and create your own truffles using crystallised rose petals and flecks of gold sugar. Couples will also learn the secrets of chocolate making process from bean to bar. Champagne will also be served upon arrival.

Lover’s Leap bungee jump
Fancy throwing yourselves off a tall bridge this Valentine’s, then why not try the lover’s leap tandem bungee jump? Couples who have the courage can make the leap tied together and enjoy a glass of bubbly to celebrate when they’ve returned from their thrilling leap.

Valentine’s Thames dinner cruise
Cruising the romantic river Thames with a four-course dinner and live entertainment, under London’s glittering lights, makes for a magical Valentine’s evening. While the night way sipping fine wines and listening to sweet tunes as you pass some of London’s most iconic sights.

Valentine’s Masquerade Ball
Step back in time to the flickering candlelit halls of a vaulted cellar for a medieval banquet and masquerade ball. Admire Venetian carnivalesque performances from jesters, troubadours and minstrels while you enjoy your four-course banquet. This quirky, yet romantic evening will culminate in a couples’ masked dance in which you take part.

London’s most expensive Valentine’s Day package

If you fancy a bit of lavish luxury this Valentine’s Day, then the ‘one in a million’ package at London’s Athenaeum hotel might be just your thing. The package, which has been dubbed ‘the city’s most expensive Valentine’s Day’, begins with a private helicopter flight over your choice of famous landmarks.