As we were loading the car to head to the airport, Matthew fell on the ice. (Do you see any irony here?) Unfortunately, he dislocated his kneecap. Ouch!! We made a quick stop at the local hospital so they could wrap it and we just made our flight home. He is now on crutches and scheduled for physio. Poor dear.
I'm not the best nursemaid, so send happy thoughts to my Sweetheart. While I take care of him, unpack and do laundry, the lovely people at Refresh Accommodation have come up with some great ideas for those of you spending Valentine's Day in London.
Valentine’s deals in London that will make any sweetheart feel loved.
London is ideal for lovers on Valentine’s Day, providing a wealth of opportunities to show your romantic side. You could enjoy London’s breath-taking skyline together as the sun sets, sample Britain’s very best history and culture or cruise along the Thames while enjoying a romantic meal, the choice is yours.
Here are some Valentine’s deals in London that are really difficult to turn down:
The Medieval Banquet - Valentine’s Day Cinderella Ball
If a bit of fantasy or role play is your thing then the Medieval Banquet could be your ideal evening, featuring a fairyland of performances from spellbinding aerialists, juggling sorcerers, dancing muses and musical virtuosos.
With a Medieval four-course banquet included, providing exquisite food from a bygone age, together with opportunities to dress up in Middle Aged laced corsets and tunics while drinking from trinkets, this offers something completely different on Valentine’s Day - romance, after all, is in the eye of the beholder.
Tickets are £65 per person, including a welcome cocktail, four-course meal, unlimited wine and ale with dinner, dancing, DJ and midnight champagne send-off.
The Medieval Banquet Ivory House, St Katharine Docks, London E1W 1BP.
Bateaux London Valentine's Dinner Cruise
For something more traditional, you could try a delightful river cruise with Bateaux London, enjoying a four course meal and champagne while cruising along the Thames, gazing into each other’s eyes with London’s beautiful skyline providing the perfect backdrop.
While aboard the Naticia you will enjoy a three-piece band and singer, providing ample opportunity for sensual after-dinner dancing. With professional photographers on hand to capture your loving gazes and smiles, you will evoke memories of Jack and Rose in ‘Titanic’, without the unfortunate ending.
Tickets are £140 per person from Bateaux London.
Bateaux London, Embankment Pier, Victoria Embankment, London WC2N 6NU.
The London Eye
The London Eye is offering a range of romantic Valentine’s packages, allowing you to ascend into London’s skyline while enjoying champagne, luxury chocolates and canapés. With your own capsule, you can float like love birds, gazing into the distance at your future together.
To really show that you care, a private host can attend to all the entertainment while you concentrate on setting the scene. However for a really extravagant touch, you can hire an entire dining suite, which includes a delicious dinner, wine and a private musician.
Afterwards you can walk along the Thames, hand-in-hand, admiring the view as the sun sets.
Tickets from £22.50
London Eye, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB.
Chocolate making for two
For true chocolate lovers, what better way to spend Valentine’s Day than by making your very own? My Chocolate will give you the opportunity to design and create your own deliciously rich chocolates and truffles, decorating them with ganache, edible rose petals and golden sugar.
Along the way you will learn about the chocolate making processes from bean to box, sipping champagne while dipping fresh strawberries into a fondue of melted chocolate – a deliciously indulgent and fantastically romantic way to spend Valentine’s Day.
Tickets £165 per couple from My Chocolate; with various venues across London.
How will you be spending your Valentine's Day?
