5 Best Valentines Gift Experiences for Him

5 Best Valentines Gift Experiences for Him


By Phoebe Griffiths

If your man is tricky to buy for, we're here to help you with our top five Valentine's experiences for him in London. Finding the best Valentine's gifts for him in 2025 can sometimes be a quandary. While women commonly receive jewellery, flowers or perfume, men...well, nobody knows!

Let's face facts, looking for a material good that symbolises your love is never going to be easy. That's why we think you should consider giving an experience as a gift, especially in a vibrant city like London.

We're firm believers in thoughtful gift experiences over a box of chocolates or another pair of designer socks. Although, boxes of chocolates and cosy socks are pretty great too, so you might want to consider giving both. But seriously, Valentine's experiences for him offer a unique alternative that will help you show your loved one just how much they mean to you whilst also creating memories rather than gathering clutter.

Maybe he's a budding amateur photographer who would enjoy a photography tour of London? Or maybe he fancies himself quite the mixologist and wants to shake it with the best of them in a cocktail masterclass? Whatever, wherever, whoever - there are plenty of Valentine's experiences for him to choose from in London.

That's why we've narrowed it down to our personal favourites with a top-five list of Valentine's experiences for him in London…

1. Give him the gift of delicious food this Valentine's Day with a cooking class

If he's a foodie or just loves to cook, a cooking class in London is one of the perfect Valentine's experiences for him. He can learn how to make pasta from scratch with Italian cooking classes, perfect French cuisine, or learn Indian curry recipes - the best part? You'll get to reap the benefits as a pair with delectable home-cooked meals!

Whether you take the class together on Valentine's Day or simply give the experience as a gift, he'll be blown away by the thoughtfulness and uniqueness of the gift. We promise!

If you choose to take a class together as a Valentine's Day activity, you'll be creating lots of delicious memories as you whip up a mouth-watering storm. With the lights dimmed low in a professional London kitchen, the red wine flowing, and fresh ingredients for a flavoursome meal, well, that's a recipe for love.

Three people laughing and talking at a cooking class

2. Snap up his heart by gifting him a photography tour of London

Photography is a great hobby that can lead to a rewarding career path, but it can be quite difficult to learn on your own. That's why a photography tour of London could be an incredible Valentine's experience for him that allows him to step up his image game in 2025. You could book a tour with a professional photographer who will guide him through the best spots in London for capturing stunning images, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems.

There are plenty of photography experiences to surprise him with this Valentine's Day, ranging from sunset tours along the Thames to architecture-focused walks through the City. A gift like this is sure to show you care and could even inspire a new hobby or passion!

Two people taking photos in London

3. Treat him to some gardening with a terrarium workshop in London

Looking for gardening gifts for him for your green-thumbed man? If he's a city-dweller with a penchant for greenery, then why not surprise him with a terrarium workshop in London this Valentine's Day? These hands-on workshops include everything you need to create your own living art piece in just a couple of hours - from the pot to the moss and stones. It really is as easy as it seems!

If your man is a little more stressed out than he, or you, would like him to be, then a terrarium workshop could help relax him. Crafting your own little green world has been known to be a rather meditative experience that can help alleviate negative emotions or stress. After the class, you'll both be able to admire his handiwork as these self-sufficient mini-gardens make for trendy ornamental pieces to adorn his desk or nightstand.

You could give the workshop as a Valentine's experience for him and him only, or you could enjoy it together as a cute Valentine's Day activity!

Two hands add stones and plants to the DIY terrarium.

4. Surprise him with a manly BBQ masterclass

Men and BBQs are a love affair we may never understand. But, you can still support his dream of perfectly crisping up tender steaks with a BBQ masterclass in London, where he can learn the art of smoking, grilling, and barbecuing from expert pitmasters.

After the thrill of firing up the grill and learning from professional chefs, he'll get to enjoy the fruits (or meats) of his labour with a sumptuous meal afterwards. Whether you decide to leave him to enjoy his barbecue class by himself, or whether you turn it into a date, it could be one of the best Valentine's experiences for him ever! Oh dear, how will you top it next year?

5. Shake up his Valentine's Day with a cocktail masterclass

If he's a mixology connoisseur or just wants to discover some impressive cocktails to make at home, there really is no better way to show him a good time than with a cocktail masterclass in London. This Valentine's experience for him will teach him how to utilise top-shelf tipples using simple step-by-step instructions to make addictive concoctions. He'll soon be shaking up the best cocktails under the sun in no time!

Consider booking a London cocktail class for an unforgettable experience. Whether you choose to partake or not, you'll be able to enjoy whatever delicious intoxicant he creates - bliss! It's sure to become one of your favourite date nights, as well as being one of his all-time best Valentine's experiences! He'll appreciate his newfound skills but more importantly, he'll appreciate you for giving him such a thoughtful and enjoyable gift experience!

A group of workmates shaking cocktails together at a bar

Still can't decide which experience to give him this Valentine's Day?

If you're stuck and are overwhelmed by all the Valentine's experiences for him in London, why not opt for a gift experience voucher? We offer vouchers that can be used for a wide range of activities in London, and they're valid for three years. That way, he gets to choose which experience to indulge in, and you can sit back, relax and enjoy the big smile on his face when he receives his unique Valentine's gift!

If you're stuck looking for gifts for husbands, check out our favourites here for some more inspiration! 





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