When you are single, Valentine’s Day can seem like salt in the wound, but it doesn’t have to be, especially now that more people are embracing the single life and relishing every moment of having the whole bed to themselves, being able to use the bathroom with the door wide open (if they so choose) and eating what and when they like. Here are seven great ways for you to have a good time in London on Valentine’s Day, with or without a partner.
1. Spa Day with a Pal
Spa days are better with company along, but you don’t have to be dating to take someone on a spa day with you! Book a luxurious pampering session for you and your friend, relative or even a colleague that you get on with particularly well. And you can even make a whole weekend of it by enjoying a short city break in London: check out this serviced apartments in London website for some ideas of costs and locations.
2. Meal for One
Treat yourself to a high class meal for one. Just think that there should be two of you, so you’re actually saving money! It can seem intimidating at first to eat alone, but take along a book or your phone to stave off boredom – although you might find yourself people watching instead, enjoying the interactions between couples and families.
3. Take a Class
Have you always wanted to have a go at pottery? Thought you might like a life drawing class? Or even try your hand at archery? Well, then, go for it this Valentine’s Day! Book a class or training session in something that you’ve always been interested in and see how you get on with it. You never know, you might end up with a new hobby!
4. Babysit for Friends
Be magnanimous to your child-laden friends and offer to babysit while they go out and let their hair down for a change. And then, partake in all the childish activities to your heart’s content, colouring in, watching your favourite kids’ movies and even making a huge bowl of popcorn to share. A great way to get in touch with your inner child and a lovely gesture for your friends.
5. Karaoke
Let your hair down and your voice out by going to a karaoke session and belting out some of your favourite rock anthems and power ballads. Needless to so, no soppy love songs allowed! (Unless you want to, of course!)
6. Mini Golf
Mini gold, crazy gold, putt-putt – whatever you call it, it is as much fun as it was when you were a child, so why not get a group of fellow singles together and get out there and tap, ricochet and bounce your golf balls through the windmill and over the water hazard? Keep a golf bag with you, it comes in handy. It also makes a fun date for those times when you do have a partner, so take advantage now and learn all the tricks so you can impress any future partner.
7. Speed Dating
Get yourself back out there by signing up for speed dating on Valentine’s Day! As well as being a laugh and a good way to get to know a lot of people all at once, you might even meet your Mr or Ms Right – or Mr or Ms Right Now, anyway!
