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From couple’s cuteness to giggles with your galantines, love is in the air this February in Hampshire and these heartwarming things to do are the perfect match for filling those February days with fun.
Read on for our gorgeous guide to Valentine’s Day 2025 in Hampshire.
1. Share the love of food
When it comes to irresistible food to share together, Hampshire has an abundance of romantic restaurants perfect for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner.
Mouthwatering food awaits at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath, with a sumptuous 6-course Valentine's Day dinner on Friday 14 February.
The Avenue restaurant at Lainston House near Winchester is a dreamy setting for an elegant dinner, and the hotel’s Wellhouse restaurant is a mouthwatering woodfired eating experience.
The 600-year-old grade II listed Chesil Rectory in Winchester city centre has so many cosy corners that it has been voted one of the most romantic restaurants in the UK by the Times.
Say Te Quiero with tapas in Alresford with Michelin bib gourmand restaurant Pulpo Negro where the candlelit cellar bar will transport you to the bodegas of Spain.
For seafood, sample the fruits de mer at The Jetty Ocean Village in Southampton. For the ultimate marina-side atmosphere, make it a double date with friends and reserve a jetty pod right on the water's edge.
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2. Have a dreamy night away
Spend some quality time together with a night away at a Hampshire hotel or in a comfortable holiday home or cosy cottage.
Enter the fairytale gates of the beautiful country hotel Lainston House on the outskirts of Winchester and be enchanted for the weekend by the hotel’s elegant comforts and its stunning surrounding countryside.
In Emsworth, seaside pub with rooms The Ropemaker has a special Sunday Sleepover package or spend £100 in the restaurant and book a Fancy Room for £100 Bed & Breakfast.
And New Forest Cottages has perfect places for romantic Valentine's breaks from Bijou little pads to funky apartments, and dinky cottages with cosy log fires.
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3. Go hand in hand on a Hampshire walk
Step out together for a romantic walk with your loved one or spread the love and invite friends and family along too.
Walking is a wholesome and budget-friendly way to spend time together, and if the weather is fair, why not pack a winter picnic to make it extra special.
Valentine’s walks in Hampshire:
Follow in the footsteps of England’s most romantic novelist on the 4.5-mile Jane Austen Circular Walk starting at Jane Austen’s House in the pretty village of Chawton.
Climb Old Winchester Hill in the South Downs National Park and admire the sweeping views together at the top.
Stroll the 5-mile Lepe Loop in the New Forest National Park looking out for wildlife along the beach and surrounding parkland.
Discover the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire at Fleet Pond and enjoy a romantic 2.5-mile walk around its varied habitats including heathland, woodland and reedbeds.
Follow the Beaulieu River from Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard in the New Forest National Park and pick up a handcrafted box of chocolates from the Beaulieu Chocolate Shop.
See the full guide to walks in Hampshire
4. Shake things up at the Bombay Sapphire Distillery
The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a great place for a date at any time of the year where visitors can mix up their own cocktails and learn about the botanicals behind the gin-famous brand.
There will also be a Galentine's Cocktail & Cinema Night on Friday 14 February, a Premium Valentine's Gin Experience on Saturday 15 February, and Valentine's Cinema Nights on 15 and 16 February in the Sapphire Cinema.
Find out more about the Bombay Sapphire Distillery
5. Cook up a romantic meal
Cook up a storm together at a Hampshire cookery school and recreate the dishes for a romantic meal at home.
The Season cookery school at Lainston House near Winchester has state-of-the-art kitchen facilities where you can learn from award-winning and Michelin-starred chefs using ingredients from the kitchen garden. Cook up a romantic dinner for two on Saturday 15 February with the special skills and passions Valentine’s Day course.
Hampshire Chef James Martin is behind The Kitchen at Chewton Glen, a superb cookery school at the 5 star New Forest hotel with February classes including Greek dishes and Thai cooking.
Or if your sweetheart has a sweet tooth, try making your own chocolates together with a Chocolate Craft workshop.
Find out more about Hampshire cookery schools
6. Say cheers with the finest fizz
Raise a glass to each other and sample some of England’s, and the world’s, very best sparkling and white wine from a vineyard in Hampshire.
Step into the world of English winemaking with a weekend Tour and Tasting Experience at Hattingley Valley Wines held on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Discover the magic of traditional method sparkling wine production as you go behind the scenes at one of the UK’s largest working wineries, end your journey with a guided tasting of their premium still and sparkling wines, and pick up a limited-edition Valentine’s bottle of sparkling rosé.
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7. A date with a difference at Winchester Cathedral
Have a whale of a time together at Winchester Cathedral this February where three monumental whale sculptures, created by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser, are in situ in the Cathedral's Nave until 26 February.
Have a Valentine's Date Night under the Whales on Friday 14 February with a special night of music and cocktails, or dance the night away at the special silent discos for families and adults on Saturday 15 February.
8. Share the love of flowers
February is prime snowdrop season and there are plenty of places to see those stunning blankets of white flowers in Hampshire.
Chawton House holds dedicated Snowdrop Sundays in February for visitors to take in the carpets of pretty white buds popping up in the grounds.
Gilbert White’s House & Gardens has so many of the beautiful blooms that it holds an annual snowdrop weekend; this year it takes place just in time for Valentine’s Day on 15 and 16 February 2025.
And near Romsey, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens has over 20 different varieties of snowdrops dotted throughout one of the largest winter gardens in Europe.
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9. Love is in the Air at the Spinnaker Tower
Love is in the air 105 metres above the city of Portsmouth at the Spinnaker Tower with a special Valentine’s evening on 15 February with live music, stunning panoramic views, and a special three-course fine dining experience.
10. Treat your valentine to a ticket
Make the Valentine’s Day romance last a little longer by buying a ticket for a date to look forward to in 2025.
Experience Hampshire has a carefully curated collection of unique Hampshire-based activities and experiences, from sushi masterclasses to forest bathing.
Why not gift a day out at a Hampshire attraction or look forward to a special event together like tickets to one of Hampshire’s 2025 festivals.
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Welcome to a place for good cheer, fantastic food, and a damn good pint. A place where ramblers’ chilled bones are warmed before a glowing hearth, comforting aromas of home-cooking emanate from the bustling kitchen, and summer evenings are whiled away in a garden simply made for the golden hour. Welcome to The Mutton at Hazeley Heath.
Dating back to 1450, this beautifully preserved city landmark, located in central Winchester, serves modern British classics.
Sister to the multi-award-winning restaurant in Christchurch, The Jetty, on the Southampton Harbour Hotel’s ground-floor, specialises in fresh seafood, caught daily by local fisherman, served with locally-grown, seasonal ingredients from the New Forest. Expect nothing less than exceptional food and wine from renowned local chef Alex Aitken.
Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Emsworth, The Ropemaker stands proudly on the breathtaking south coast of England, on Havant Road. A cosy retreat for those seeking a blend of seaside charm and historic ambiance, the pub with rooms is a stone’s throw away from Emsworth’s picturesque streets, bustling harbour and local attractions.
Sunday Sleepover from £80 per person. - Glass of Prosecco on Arrival - £30pp Supper Allowance - Overnight Stay on a Sunday - Cooked Breakfast
A 4.5-mile circular walk in the heart of Jane Austen country. Start at Jane Austen's House in Chawton and follow in her footsteps across fields and through the village of Farringdon. Jane was inspired by this beautiful countryside to write and revise all her novels.
Jane Austen’s House in the picturesque Hampshire village of Chawton is one of the most important literary sites in the world. It was in this inspiring cottage that Jane Austen’s genius flourished and where she wrote, revised, and had published all six of her globally beloved novels.
Located in the South Downs National Park Old Winchester Hill consists of 150 acres of National Nature Reserve and is home to many species of plants and wildlife. From the top of the hill enjoy views across the rolling hills as far as Portsmouth, Southampton and on a clear day, the Isle of Wight.
The Lepe Loop in Lepe Country Park follows a beautiful coastal and countryside route with picturesque views of The Solent. Follow the beach along until you get to the parkland, here you will experience the peaceful countryside.
Fleet Pond is the largest freshwater lake in Hampshire. The nature reserve has 141 acres (57ha) of varied habitats including heathland, woodland, reedbed and marsh, and is home for many species of birds, butterflies, dragonflies and wild flowers. This walk takes a full circuit of Fleet Pond and offers excellent views. The path crosses Brookly Stream, one of the two feeder streams into the lake and passed by the oldest section of Fleet Pond’s woodlands which has good specimens of oak and Scots pine.
In 1204 Cistercian monks founded an abbey here near the site of a royal hunting lodge and called it Beau-lieu, meaning beautiful place. This easy walk for all follows the route of the wildlife rich Beaulieu River and finishes at Bucklers Hard, where Lord Nelson’s favourite ship Agamemnon was built in 1781.
Join us for a night of fun with friends and loved ones on our special Galentine's cocktail and cinema night on Friday 14th of February.
This Valentine's Day, treat your special someone to our romantic, premium experience here at Bombay Sapphire Distillery on Saturday the 15th of February.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a loved one or friends at Bombay Sapphire Distillery with our Valentine's Cinema Night on Saturday the 15th or Sunday the 16th of February. Enjoy an arrival gin and tonic cocktail, popcorn and chocolate dipping sharing platter that includes strawberries, grapes, pretzels, sweet treats and dipping pots of milk and white chocolate.
The Bombay Sapphire Distillery based at Laverstoke Mill in rural Hampshire, just 15 miles from Winchester and 10 miles from Basingstoke. The Distillery is in a conservation area with over 1000 years of history. The distillery showcases the care, skill and artistry behind every drop of Bombay Sapphire, and allows you to discover the flavours of the botanicals which make Bombay Sapphire gin so unique.
An English Original, Chewton Glen is a luxury country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside on the edge of the New Forest National Park, and just a few minutes' walk from the sea.
Chocolate Craft are an award-winning chocolate company producing handcrafted chocolates for customers throughout the UK, including Fortnum & Mason and offer chocolate making workshops.
Nestled on the edge of the idyllic South Downs in rural Hampshire, Hattingley Valley is a family-owned English winery with a difference. What began as a small farm diversification project has grown into one of the UK’s most celebrated wine producers, boasting over 180 industry awards and 14 trophies globally. Renowned for its innovative approach to traditional method sparkling winemaking and its ever-so-British personality, Hattingley Valley is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts and experience seekers alike.
The ones that didn't get away! In search of a unique experience for your Valentine's plans? Experience the Whales installation with your loved ones and enjoy special music, cocktails, tours and experiences.
Fun for all the family, grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable evening as you dance like no one's watching under the Whales. Don't miss your opportunity to dance the night away to your favourite party tunes under the Whales installation.
Invite your friends and grab your dancing shoes for an unforgettable disco under the Whales installation. Don't miss your opportunity to dance the night away under the Whales installation.
Nestled in the heart of Hampshire, one of Southern England's most historic buildings, Winchester Cathedral boasts centuries of English heritage, magnificent architecture, priceless treasures and works of art.
Chawton House was owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward, and known to her as ‘the Great House’. Jane lived in a cottage on his estate and would stroll up to ‘dawdle away’ many an hour in the grand Elizabethan manor and its picturesque gardens.
Located in Selborne, a stunning corner of the South Downs National Park, Gilbert White’s 17th century home is now a museum open to visitors. Museum highlights include, the original manuscript of ‘The Natural History of Selborne’, White’s 18th century floral embroidered bed covers and White’s taxidermy hawfinch.
Our popular snowdrop weekend will be on the 15th & 16th February 2025! Join us for half price admission for all and tours throughout the day.
The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season.
Experience Hampshire is the gatekeeper for Hampshire’s best kept secrets. Their mission is to help visitors to seek out original Hampshire-based activities and experiences.
