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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Cornwall with our Top Picks
Love is in the air in Cornwall this month. Here is some inspiration to treat that special someone.
From exploring Cornwall’s stunning wintry landscape to pottery painting, roller skating and romantic meals, there are plenty of lovely ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. Read on for our ideas!
1. Afternoon Tea at The Alverton
Monday 10th – Saturday 15th February
The Alverton Hotel, Truro
For a tea-riffic treat in Truro, head to The Alverton for the ultimate elegant afternoon tea experience. With views across the manicured Cornish gardens, graze on delightful finger sandwiches, home baked scones with lashings of Cornish clotted cream and jam, and miniature cakes perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Afternoon tea at The Alverton changes with the seasons. So in the summer, indulge in high tea on the sun-drenched terrace with refreshingly fruity flavours, and cosy up by the roaring fire in the winter months for a festive twist on this wonderfully British past-time.
The Alverton’s afternoon teas are served on Mondays to Saturdays from 12pm to 5pm and on Sundays from 2:30pm to 5pm.
2. Valentine's Dinner in the Biomes
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February
Eden Project, St Austell
Treat yourselves to an intimate dinner in the Rainforest Biome this Valentine’s, with bubbly, canapés, a three-course meal, and a string quartet.
You’ll be greeted from 6.45pm, where you’ll be escorted to the Rainforest Biome and welcomed with a glass of Eden sparkling brut, produced at the local Knightor vineyard. You’ll be then taken to the Rainforest Canopy Walkway, where you can stroll amongst the tree canopy whilst enjoying a selection of canapés developed by our culinary team. Our storytellers will perform during the drinks reception, taking inspiration from stories of love and romance.
You and your loved one will then take your seats for dinner in the Spice area of the Biome, where you’ll enjoy a locally sourced three-course set menu, whilst enjoying the evening’s entertainment by 4tissimo string quartet. The evening ends with a coffee or ‘Love’ tea and a delicious selection of petits fours before being chauffeured to your car.
3. Hometown Glory: Tribute to Adele
Friday 14th February
Launceston Town Hall
A Fantastic double-bill of entertainment on the most Romantic night of the year!
Featuring 2 Amazing Acts : The world’s No1 Adele tribute act, Natalie Black, brings her award-winning tribute “Hometown Glory” to Launceston Town Hall. Then party the night away with the second act of the night “Megamix”. A high energy party group performing mashups and mega mixes of your favourite party classics!
If you’re looking for a Valentine’s Night out with the one you love or just looking to have a great night out with live music then book your tickets now!
4. Valentines Roller Disco
Friday 14th February
Rollers Roller Rink, Pool
This Valentine’s Day, Rollers Roller Rink are hosting an adults only disco! With arcade games, djs, slush cocktails, gin, prosecco, veggie and vegan menu options and more from the Rinkside Café and Bar, this promises to be a fun night to remember. Special Valentine’s deals are on offer.
5. Valentine's Pottery Painting
Friday 14th February
Star Glazers, Falmouth
Mate night or Date night?
In love or just love pottery painting?
Either way Star Glazers is the perfect place to spend this Valentines evening. There are a huge range of items to paint as well as a fully stocked bar, snacks, a range of teas and barista coffee available.
£5 deposit required to secure your space which is redeemable against the items painted on the night.
6. Airfish Circus Soiree 4
Friday 14th February
The Acorn, Penzance
18+
Why not set your loved one’s pulse racing in a radically different way than usual? Bring them along to the most unique Valentine’s event in all of Penzance, and an unforgettable evening of unusual entertainments.
‘Vamp’ it up with Airfish Circus this Valentine’s Day, in more ways than one!
Back for it’s fourth year, and fourth incarnation, this time Airfish Circus will be exploring the genres of Drag, Horror, Glamour and Filth especially for you!
No under 18’s please, this is an adults only show.
7. Railway Romance: Valentines Dining
Friday 14th February
Bodmin & Wenford Railway
Treat someone special to a journey aboard Bodmin’s wonderful Valentine’s Evening Dining Train. Enjoy a glass of prosecco and canapes on arrival, followed by a delicious three course meal served to your table on board, whilst you travel the length of the line by steam through the Cornish countryside.
Departing from Bodmin General’s charming 1950s Cornish branch line station, the dining experience will last a couple of hours. There is no specific dress code, but why not take the opportunity to romance the one you love in vintage style!
8. The Slinky Minsky’s Valentines!
Saturday 15th February
The Old Library, Bodmin
This Valentines weekend you have a date with The Slinky Minsky’s!
Enjoy a night of tapas and tipples at the Ola Café, plus wild cabaret infused with the timeless touches of burlesque.
You are guaranteed to meet your ‘other half’, ‘better half’, or possibly even your ‘soul mate’, because the Slinky’s believe they live within us all. Come and share their message of beauty in all its delicious forms. Leave your hang-ups at the door, dust off those tail coats, slip into something slinky and celebrate how beautiful you are.
Your ticket includes a tapas selection from Ola Café, and a drink on arrival.
9. Fistral Hotel Break
10. Explore the Tin Coast
All year round
Cornwall’s Tin Coast
Take a walk with your loved one around Cornwall’s stunning Tin Coast. The Tin Coast is the area from around Morvah to St Just, in West Penwith, the final rocky peninsula of West Cornwall. With its rugged landscape and thriving traditional shops, cafes, and galleries, it is a vibrant place to visit. Explore St Just’s plen-an-gwary (‘playing place’ in Cornish medieval communities), arguably the oldest working theatre in Britain, or ruined mines such as The Crown Mine or Geevor Tin Mine and find out about recent mining history. Find out what’s on at the Tin Coast here or follow the link below for more information.
11. Blind Date with a Book
Throughout February
National Trust Cotehele, Saltash
Don’t judge a book by its cover – choose one based on the clues and find a new read to fall in love with this February in the Brewery Bookshop at Cotehele.
An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a working mill on an historic quay, a glorious garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore – there’s plenty to see and do at Cotehele this season.