Top Picks
Ten Tantalising Valentine’s Top Picks
This Valentine’s Day, treat those you love to a night of romantic candlelit piano, an evening of outstanding food and drink, or get hands on with a craft workshop, and enjoy learning a new skill together!
Check out our ten top picks below, showcasing the best entertainment, hospitality and workshops across Cornwall.
1. Needle Felted Hearts Workshop
The Art Room, Redruth
Sun 8th February // 11am
Make yourself a set of jewel coloured felt hearts to make garlands or brooches for someone you love.
Tina from The Art Room will provide instructions, a rainbow of wool roving and all the tools you need for this simple but enjoyable (and impressive) craft. Once your hearts are made you can choose embroidery threads to hang them, or to add some beautiful details along with beads and other embellishments too.
2. Laugh Actually
The Old Library, Bodmin
Sat 14th February // 7.30pm
Whether you’re singles looking to mingle, couples wanting to brag about your bliss, or daring your relationship to survive the night, the night is perfect for besties who want a laugh, couples and singles! Expect games, playful challenges, and musical mischief as the Lady Garden Ensemble bring their music-hall-meets-steampunk flair to the stage – chaos encouraged!
Throughout the evening, enjoy tasty nibbles from The Old Library Café while you’re swept into silliness, serenades, and maybe even a prize or two. Set romance aside (or lean all the way in) for a date night or anti-Valentine’s celebration filled with laughter and music.
3. Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea
The Alverton, Truro
Fri 13th — Sun 15th February
Explore delicate sweet treats and savoury bites crafted with romance in mind, and raise a glass of fizz to moments like this.
Make your special someone feel loved this Valentine’s Day by treating them to an indulgent afternoon tea, in the rich ambience of The Alverton Hotel restaurant.
4. Love Letter to Nature
Jackson Foundation, St Just
Sat 14th February // 10.30am
For those looking for a Valentine’s Day activity for the family, head to the Jackson Foundation to create a paper collage inspired by a love of nature. With conservation activities, stories, and games for all ages this is an event for the whole family.
5. Valentine's Day Dinner
Tre, Pol & Pen, Lezant
Sat 14th February // 6.30pm
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of sharing, flavour and romance at Tre Pol and Pen.
This year’s special menu takes inspiration from Italy, bringing together beautiful dishes made for sharing – a relaxed, delicious way to spend the evening with that special someone.
6. Valentine's Piano by Candlelight
Truro Cathedral
Sat 14th February // 7.30pm
Join London Concertante for a romantic candlelit piano concert at Truro Cathedral this Valentine’s Day.
Pianist Daniel Grimwood performs a programme of expressive and much-loved piano music, including Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Nocturne in D-flat major and Liszt’s Liebesträume. These intimate, lyrical works are perfectly suited to the warm, atmospheric setting of a candlelit cathedral.
7. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea
The Greenbank, Falmouth
Fri 13th — Sun 15th February
Gaze out across Falmouth Harbour as you linger over delicate sweet treats and beautifully crafted savoury bites; delight that special someone with a Valentine’s Day afternoon tea made especially for two.
8. Trebah Beach Sauna
Trebah Garden, Mawnan Smith
Sat 14th & Sun 15th February
Enjoy botanical steam infusions and calm winter warmth at Trebah beach.
Sauna Del Soul at Trebah Garden is a guided, wood-fired sauna experience led by Matt, Sauna Master and founder of Sauna Del Soul.
Matt will guide each session, introducing heat gradually and working with seasonal botanicals to shape the steam and atmosphere. This is an adults-focused wellness experience, created to slow the pace, encourage presence, and offer a meaningful moment of warmth during the winter months.
9. Seductive Circus Soiree
The Acorn, Penzance
Sat 14th February // 7.30pm
Step right up for The Perfect 10 – the Tenth Seductive Circus Soiree, a one-night-only Valentine’s extravaganza at the Acorn Theatre, Penzance.
Expect heart-stopping aerial beauty, feats of bravery and strength, and a healthy dose of ridiculous stupidity – all served with sparkle, sass, and seductive charm.
Whether you come for a dazzling date night or a riotous romp with friends, The Perfect 10 promises to steal your breath and tickle your funny bone.
10. Valentine’s Day Afternoon Tea
The Falmouth
Fri 13th — Sun 15th February
Overlooking the sparkling waters of Falmouth Bay, savour beautifully crafted savoury bites and delicate sweet treats, designed to be enjoyed together.
