Whether you’re looking for love, hoping to impress, searching for a perfect gift or planning a night out with friends, let us help you with our top picks of things to do for  Valentine’s Day in the borough.

 From gift ideas, to things to do, to places to eat, to places to meet we've got it covered...

Gift ideas...

Valentine Fairs

Vintage Fair
Sunday 12 February, 11am

Whether you want to treat yourself or your loved ones to some vintage clothes, a special one-off piece of vintage jewellery, some gorgeous vintage china for the home, unusual handcrafted vintage inspired gifts, an antique or two, this is the place for all your vintage shopping. With over 35 exhibitors there’s also the possibility of recreating that vintage look for your hair and makeup, just in time for your Valentine's date.
£3
St Stephen’s Rosslyn Hill, Pond Street, Hampstead NW3 2PP
lovecamden.org/events/shopping/valentines-vintage-fair

Lovely Merchants Valentine's Fair
Sunday 12 February, noon till 5.30pm
Treat that someone special to some original home-made gifts. Cash only
Upstairs at The Victoira, 2 Mornington Terrace, NW1 7RR
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Create your own gifts

Friday 10 February
Create your own unique paper cut gift at The Oak Studio. You’ll be able to take inspiration from Suzy Taylor who will also be holding her first solo exhibition of paper cuts which will be exhibiting in the studio throughout February.
If you’re not happy with your own, there’ll also be framed originals, prints and greeting cards on sale. Find out more at  theoakstudio.com/blog/
Advance booking necessary
Oak Studio, 8 Perrins Court, Hampstead, NW3 1QS
theoakstudio.com/contact/

Craftvista Social Club - Valentine's special
Make a crafty gift for your loved one while DJ Frida Black Heart spins smoochy vintage tunes and play Broken Hearts Bingo!
£3 on the door
THe Hideaway, 114 Junction Road, N19 5LB
craftguerrilla.com

Create your own love potion

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February, 10am to 5pm
The 02Centre is giving shoppers a unique opportunity to create a personal gift with a difference this Valentine’s weekend. Impress your loved one with their own specially blended romantic massage oil.
Whether the blend is designed with your partner’s personality in mind or you’re looking to create a special mood for the day itself, qualified aromatherapists will be on hand to help you develop the perfect mix.
To claim your love potion simply show proof of spending £15 anywhere within the 02 centre over the weekend.

Camden markets

Open every day
With over 1000 shops and stalls, you’re bound to find a gift for that someone special in Camden Town.
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Make your own solid silver Love Heart

Sunday 12 February, 2pm
Roses are red, violets are blue, silver is forever like my love for you :-)
For something extra special this year why not pop along to the London Jewellery School and make your loved one a unique, solid silver love heart charm?
London Jewellery School, 213 Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwins Gardens, EC1N 7RJ

lovecamden.org/events/festivals-seasonal/make-your-valentine-solid-silver-love-heart-charm

Say it with flowers

Dawson Flowers
Tucked away on Lamb's Conduit Street, this hidden gem offers same day London delivery with the option to add champagne and truffles.
43 Lamb's Conduit Street, WC1 3NG
dawsonflowers.net

The Flower Station
This one stop flower shop offers free delivery to any London postcode on Valentine's Day.
Whole Foods, 49 Parkway, NW1 7PN
flowerstation.co.uk
 

Things to do...
 

Love Bugs

Tuesday 14 February, 6 to 9pm
Join the team from science London for some infectiously good fun. Craft your own cuddly bacteria that even Joseph Lister wouldn’t want to kill, learn about Lister’s loving wife Agnes and things you wouldn’t want to catch from close contact.
£2 suggested donation, payable on door
Hunterian Museum, Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3PE
lovecamden.org/events/talks-and-courses/love-bugs-valentines-evening-event

Ever Truly Yours

Friday 10 February, 7pm till 9pm
A romantic candlelit tour of Keats House for lovers of all ages. There will be fizz, chocolate and a creative writing challenge inspired by Keats’s love letters to Fanny Brawne. If that’s not enough, there’s a poetry reading on the 11 February from 3 to 4pm.
£10 / £8 concessions. Please book in advance.
Keats House, Keats Grove, NW3 2RR
lovecamden.org/events/talks-and-courses/ever-truly-yours

Animal magnetism

Tuesday 14 February, 5.30pm
Join the Grant Museum for a glass of wine and discover how seduction is done in the animal world. Discover just how big a heart can get, which animals play a role in romantic superstitions and how far some creatures will go to get the girl.
Free
Grant Museum of Zoology, The Thomas Lewis Room, WC1E 6DE
lovecamden.org/events/animal-magnetism-valentines-day-event

Three of Hearts

7 February to 12 February, 7.30pm
A tragic-romance of three people tangled together by fate and a young boy with links to them all in a strange way.
£11.50
Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, NW1 7BU
etceteratheatre.com
 

Wine and dine...

Shaka Zulu

Tuesday 14 February, 5pm
Have an international Valentine’s Day this year in London’s largest South African restaurant. Impress with the five course menu including lamb, champagne sorbet and vanilla panacota finishing up with coffee and petit fours.
For reservations email reservations@shaka-zulu.com
Shaka Zulu, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AB
lovecamden.org/events/eat/valentines-day

The Cuban

Tuesday 14 February

Treat yourself and your date to a truly Cuban experience in Camden Town. Tickle your tastebuds with mixed tapas, a choice of veal, beef or vegetarian main course and a dessert including a scrumptious ‘marshmallow and strawberry skewers’ option. There’s even a glass of bubbly on arrival.
Advance booking only – 0333 240 2000
The Cuban Camden, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AH
lovecamden.org/events/eat/valentines-day-0

Cocktails, cannoli and Casablanca

Saturday 11 February

For one weekend only, The Forge will be teaming up with The Caponata to create a special lovers Cannoli menu with matching wine and cocktails. Alternatively, get cosy on a sofa and start the night with a romantic film, served with a mixed cocktail and delicious Sicilian sweet treat.
Advance booking recommended 020 7287 5959
The Forge, 3-7 Delancey Street, NW1 7NL
lovecamden.org/events/2012/cocktails-cannoli-and-casablanca

Looking for love...

Traffic light party

Tuesday 14 February
Whether you’re married, single or just not sure, Be At One will be hosting a happy hour all night long. If green isn’t your colour, don’t worry – the bar will be giving away red, yellow and green wristbands so you can let your intentions be known.
B@1 Cocktail Bar, 33 Caledonian Road, N1 9BU
beatone.co.uk/b-1-kings-cross/  

One with friends...

No one puts baby in the corner

Tuesday 14 February, 8.50pm
Rewind to the summer of 1963 at the Everyman Cinema in Belsize Park. With unlimited Prosecco served from half an hour before the start until the film begins, watch Baby get swept of her feet by the talented and dishy Johnny Castle. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it!
£50 (standard), £60 (premier)
Everyman Belsize, 203 Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, NW3 4QG
everymancinema.com/cinemas/belsize-park/

Party piece

Every Tuesday, 8pm
Forget all about Valentine ’s Day at this weekly open-mic night of comedy, talent and variety. Either go along to watch or take part – it doesn’t matter what you do as long as it’s funny. So whether you’re a gurner, a one man band or a snake charmer – book your slot and have a go.
Book your slot by emailing thepangeproject@gmail.com or just turn up on the night
Shaker and Company, 119 Hampstead Road, NW1 3EE
lovecamden.org/events/comedy/party-piece-every-tuesday

Proud Camden

Tuesday 14 February, 7.30pm to 1.30am
Grab some mates and show Valentine’s Day what you think about it at Proud Camden with live music and DJs.
Free entry all night
proudcamden.com/events.aspx