England's most romantic spots
Love is well and truly in the air and romantic getaways are at the top of lovers’ lists. Succumb with a nostalgic ramble through a country estate and a pub lunch in a sleepy stone village or luxe it up at a boutique hotel with a jacuzzi bath and fine dining. Be it old or new (or even borrowed or blue), our ideas for romantic breaks will get you making future plans.
Thrills and chills at Alton Towers
Share thrills and relaxation with your loved one on the Thrills & Chills experience at the entertaining Alton Towers resort.
Location: Alton, Staffordshire
Kiss under the Heart of Yorkshire window at the Minster
According to legend, all loved up couples that kiss under the 'Heart of Yorkshire' window, will stay together forever.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Enjoy a romantic escape to a secret corner of Lincoln
Escape with your special someone to a medieval palace hidden beside Lincoln Cathedral and Lincoln’s Medieval Bishop’s Palace.
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Escape to a world of opulence at Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
This Grade 1 listed mansion house stands proudly within magnificent grounds, and has 1,000 acres of parklands, a 50-acre Lake and a luxurious spa.
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Romantic punting on the River Cherwell
Ever watched people punting and felt you’d like to have a go? Pick up a few tips at Cherwell Boathouse, grab the pole and off you go.
Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
Step back in time and live like Wordsworth in Cumbria
A visit to Wordsworth House and Garden is a unique opportunity to experience late 18th-century life at first hand.
Location: Cockermouth, Cumbria
Frolic in the Follies at Hawkstone Park
Hawkstone Historic Park is a unique place, with an intriguing mix of follies, caves and grottos.
Location: Weston-under-Redcastle, Shropshire
Discover King Arthur and Guinevere’s romantic homeland
King Arthur, (the real one), was born, lived and died in Shropshire. His Queen Guinevere was also a Shropshire lass too.
Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Find your romantic side at the lovely Arden Hotel
Chill out and love in, at this rather gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart of historic Stratford.
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Fall in love (all over again) at Malmaison Birmingham
Topping the list as England’s fastest growing Valentine’s Day destination, where better to rekindle a romance than in Birmingham?
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands