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10 things to do in Bristol on Valentine’s Day 2023
Whether you’re feeling the love with your significant other, planning a Galentine’s day night, bromancing with your best mates or spending some quality time with family, here are our top-picks for a date to remember on February 14.
Valentine’s Date Night at Bristol Aquarium
Bristol Aquarium is holding a Valentine’s Day evening – an adult-only event. You’ll have the ability to walk through the “oasis of colour” admiring over 40 naturally themed displays and thousands of marine creatures that call Bristol Aquarium their home. There is also the urban jungle with “exotic plants, which is all the more atmospheric in the evening with our mood lighting”. Costing £35 for two, the event is between 6pm and 9pm with last entry at 8pm. Book here.
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Candlelight Concert, the Mount Without
Candlelight is bringing a Valentine’s concert to the Mount Without. It is described as a “multi-sensory experience” with the pairing of newer and classical pieces being performed such as Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy, True Love Waits by Radiohead and Fantasy Overture from Romeo and Juliet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with the beauty of a candlelit environment. Taking place between 7pm and 9pm, tickets cost between £15-£30. Book here.
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Valentines Concert, St George’s Bristol
There will also be a concert by the Bristol Ensemble held at St George’s Bristol with classical adaptations of romantic songs from Lala Land, Doctor Zhivago, The Godfather and Romeo and Juliet as well as much-loved classics by Beethoven, Elgar, Mascagni, Einaudi and more. The event will be from 7pm to 9.45pm and tickets start from £10. Book here.
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Motion’s Valentine’s Day Ball and Free Rave
On Friday, Motion is holding a free drum and bass rave soundtracked by “the very best house, techno and disco music”, with DJ sets from Cocktail Club, Conflux, Rêverie, Six Was Nine, Suki Sounds, Tekno Disco and more. Book here.
On February 14, the party venue is also hosting a free rave featuring Tsuki, Kara B2B Frenetic, Rez B2B SMG, Belle and more. Tickets are free if you get one beforehand, otherwise there will be a fee of £10 or £5 if you have a guaranteed entry ticket after the time of 11pm. Book here.
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Lakota Bluetooth Bangers: Blind Date Live
Lakota is holding a live blind date night. The team wrote: “We get it, online dating is an ick. That’s why we’ve decided to host our very own Blind Date this Valentine’s Day for an evening of comical entertainment, questionable flirting and Y2K bangers.” As well as scoring a date, prizes to be won are: two Love Saves The Day tickets, two Tokyo World tickets an Ibiza holiday package, an ‘Isle of Nandos’ dinner package and a Turbo Island campfire experience. Sign up here.
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A Romantic Night at Clifton Observatory
The night will include cocktails, live music, and a three-course dinner with a view of Avon Gorge from the Clifton Observatory. There will be a selection of Valentine’s-themed cocktails on the rooftop terrace and after dinner prosecco and chocolate-covered strawberries. Costing £50 per person, there are two sittings between 6.30pm and 8.30pm and the rooftop terrace will be open to guests from 5pm. Book here.
Enjoy cocktails, live music, and dinner with views across the Avon Gorge – image: Clifton Observatory
Speed Dating, Bar Humbug
Bar Humbug is hosting a speed dating event for ages 24 to 38 organised by Speeddater. There, meet like-minded singles face-to-face for a busy speed dating event at the bottom of Whiteladies. During the event, you will be going on between ten and 12 mini dates lasting about four minutes each, with professional hosts. Taking place between 7pm and 9pm, tickets cost £18. Book here.
Body Butter Valentines Workshop, the Hideout Bristol
WadziiesLittleShop is hosting a make-your-own body butter night intended for all including; couples, friends, and family. You’ll have free cocktail food and the ability to create “good memories and learn a new skill.” It is intended to be a chilled and cosy night. The event is 7pm to 9pm with individual tickets costing £10. Book here.
Make body butter in St Jude’s – photo: WadziiesLittleShop
Valentine’s Day Dinner, Aztec Hotel & Spa
Aztec Hotel and Spa are celebrating Valentine’s Day by hosting a dinner. Organisers wrote: “Celebrate and indulge in a delicious leisurely lunch or a decadent evening dinner. Treat yourself and your loved one this Valentine’s Day.” The event is from 12pm to 9pm. Book your table here.
Valentines Cocktail Tasting, the Wellhead
The Wellhead is holding a romantic menu tailor-made by cocktail experts in the riverside venue. The cocktail-tasting experience will feature four drinks paired with chocolate truffles. There will be two sittings at 6pm and 9pm. Tickets are £30 per person. To book, email enquiries@wellheadbristol.com.
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