Here are our top ten hotspots in York for your 2025 Valentine’s Day

Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 than under the sun (or the clouds) if you’re in York? Valentine’s Day is all about love, loving and being loved… or is that just what’s on my 2025 to do list?

Even if York isn’t officially the city of love, these charming spots might make you believe otherwise! Whether you’re planning a lovey-dovey day, a fun date or an exciting activity, there’s something special waiting for you. From chocolate-filled experiences to indulgent wine & cheese pairings, York has many spots to celebrate an unforgettable Valentine’s!

From now on, consider your Valentine’s Day plans sorted with this list of places to check out…

York’s Chocolate Story

What’s Valentine’s without chocolate? A visit to York’s Chocolate Story has you covered. This delightful experience includes guided tours that are as good as their chocolate. It’s a must for couples looking to add a sweet touch to their day.

Sign up to their Valentine’s Masterclass or their Valentine’s Tour & Truffle Rolling – or both if you’re feeling extra fancy.

Cocoa Joe’s

Decorated for Valentine’s Day, this all time hot choc staple offers a nice and warm opportunity to confess your love surrounded by heart-warming chocolate! It’s also perfect to celebrate Galentine’s. Their Valentine’s Day hot chocolate kit might be the perfect Valentine’s present to make your crush melt.

Wine & Cheese Pairings

Want to elevate your uni wine experience for the day? Enjoy a day in the life of a higher tax bracket earner and indulge in some wine and cheese in the name of love (very adulty).

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Pairings offers fine wine and artisanal cheese experiences running from 5th Feb to 16th Feb 2025, so don’t forget to secure your spot for a memorable Valentine’s Day out. This is your chance to live a little luxuriously, because love (and good food) is always worth it. 

Love Cheese

A similar experience here, but cheaper, so we’re all in! Love Cheese offers cheese boards, toasties and cheese and wine pairings perfect for an intimate and cosy date that won’t break the bank.

If you love your partner as much as you love cheese, this is the best place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Come prepared – their cheese wedding cake might make you want to take a step forward in your relationship!

Coffee & cake at The Portal Bookshop 

If you love queer literature and good coffee, this spot is perfect for an incredible Valentine’s Day! Browsing books has never been better than with your significant other by your side. Pop in and have a look at their collection, but only after grabbing a coffee from Bean & Gone next door!

Make Valentine’s 2025 a day to remember while you’ll chat about your latest queer reads around a cup of coffee.

The Hole in Wand 

After all that eating and drinking, get moving and try some magical indoor golf! Want to add a little magic to your date? Head to The Hole in Wand, York’s wizard-themed mini-golf course where you can challenge (and beat) your partner – because who doesn’t want their date to be fun and competitive?

Book couples tickets for £29.99, which also includes a £20 gift voucher to spend in their gift shop. Plus, at the end of your golfing experience you get a free drink and 2-for-1 on their poisonous cocktails! Winning has never tasted better.

Locked in Games

What’s better than to be locked in a room with the person you love?

For £27 per person, you can attempt to escape the love of your life by solving a variety of themed games! This is an amazing way to grow closer as you work together to solve enigmas and hopefully escape – or at least laugh about your unforgettable experience.

Boat tour

Romantic and blissful, York has various boat companies that will make your day date even more intimate. Hop on board and let the current guide you along the River Ouse! For a romantic experience, opt for a sunset cruise watching the city light up as you drift along. You might even be greeted by a friendly dog – who knows?

Fossgate Social

For a relaxed but stylish date, Fossgate Social is the perfect fit. Start with a quality coffee by day and transition into late afternoon with their creative cocktails. Whether you’re after a chilled-out afternoon or a romantic evening, this indie café-bar has the perfect vibe.

This might be the first time you visit while it’s still bright outside, but hey, you’ll do anything in the name of love – including changing habits!

Sip at Dusk

End your Valentine’s celebration with a special cocktail at Dusk. Try to beat the crowd and come in the afternoon to order their iconic Milky Bar Kid. Or in the spirit of Valentine’s why not change for once and try their themed drink which might just tempt you to extend your date?

These date spots in York for Valentine’s 2025 are sure to enhance your relationship’s celebration with your lover! Whether you’re indulging in sweet treats, sipping wine, or challenging each other at mini-golf, these romantic experiences are bound to bring you closer together.

After a day full of these activities, you’ll be grateful for a cosy evening in – the perfect way to end the day wrapped in love. Spread the love no matter how you choose to celebrate, as love (and laughter) is in the air this Valentine’s Day in York!