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5 last minute Valentine’s Day ideas for London

No V-day plans yet? No worries, here are some same day activities you can book in London for the big day

India Lawrence
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India Lawrence
Staff Writer, UK
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Some people are organised. They like to meticulously plan things weeks, maybe months, in advance. Their Valentine’s Day plans are going to be executed with military precision. Others like to be a bit more spontaneous, and take the days as they come.

For that happy-go-lucky bunch who haven’t made any V-Day plans yet, no worries. We’ve come up with a few things you can do in London last minute this Valentine’s Day. Just don’t take your date to Morley’s, OK? 

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Catch the Shaggers stand-up Valentine’s Day Special

Following a whole host of sell-out performances of this cult show, from not just all over the UK but all over the world, Shaggers is returning to its beloved Leicester Square theatre venue for a special this V-day. More info here

Go to a Valentine’s break-up party

If you’ve just gone through a break-up or you’re just still not over your ex, Valentine’s Day can feel a little like rubbing salt in the wound. Trust London to have some refuge for you, namely this Valentine’s break-up party at Oslo Hackney. Gather your besties, dance the night away, and have a good cry. More info here

Watch a romantic film at the BFI

The BFI is delivering a stellar programme of romantic flicks for Valentine’s Day. On the bill are Thatcherite Britain romance My Beautiful Laundrette, sporty rom-com Love and Basketball, Aussie mystery drama Picnic at Hanging Rock, Céline Sciamma’s period romance Portrait of a Lady on Fire and 1960 Oscar winner The Apartment. More info here

Shop at the DIY Valentine’s Day Art Market

If gift-giving is your love language, you’ll find plenty of presents to show your affection at the DIY Valentine’s Day Art Market. Taking over a unit of Copeland Park on February 15, it will play host to over 150 national and international artists and publishers, all bringing with them stalls’ worth of unique buys. More info here

See Much Ado About Nothing at the Globe 

There are still tickets for both of Saturday’s performances of Much Ado at the Globe this weekend. Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell play lovers Benedick and Beatrice in this middle-aged reimagining of the Shakespeare classic. More info here

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